Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about attending CCCW Kuala Lumpur 2027.

If you are traveling internationally, please check whether you require a visa to enter Malaysia and start the application process early, as processing times may vary. For visa requirements, visit the Malaysian Immigration Department website or contact your nearest embassy.

To request an official CCCW Visa Invitation Letter, please contact: [email protected]

Yes. The CCCW offers a hybrid format, allowing remote attendees to join live sessions, interact with speakers, and follow the scientific program online.

Accreditation for AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits and ADA-CERP Accreditation is currently in process and will be confirmed and announced closer to the event.

Yes. All participants will receive an official Certificate of Attendance. Additional certificates are provided for hands-on simulation lab participation upon completion of required evaluations.

The 8th International CCCW will be held October 12–15, 2027, at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

General registration is specialty-based and grants access to:

  • Morning plenary and specialty didactic sessions
  • Keynote lectures and panel discussions
  • Two (2) daily coffee breaks and one (1) lunch

Hands-on simulation labs and specialty workshops are optional and require separate registration with an additional fee. These sessions provide practical, small-group training tailored to each specialty.

LMIC stands for Low- and Middle-Income Countries, as classified by the World Bank.

Special discounted registration rates — 50% off main session registration — are available for attendees from LMICs to increase access to high-quality cleft care education. Does not cover travel, lodging, visas, or simulation labs.

Transportation is not included. Hotel transfers, Grab, and licensed taxis are recommended.

Participants attending surgical simulation labs should bring their own surgical headlights and any specialty-specific equipment indicated in the final program.

All plenary lectures, panels, and didactic sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees for one (1) month after the event. Hands-on simulation labs and workshops will not be recorded due to the practical and interactive nature of the training.

To cancel your registration, please contact the CCCW team by email. Refund eligibility and partial refunds depend on the date of cancellation, according to published registration policies.

The 8th International Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW)

85+
FACULTY
International & regional leaders in the field
500+
ATTENDEES
Global multidisciplinary cleft-care community
19+
SIM LABS & WORKSHOPS
10 Surgical · 4 Full-Day · 5 Specialty
CME
ADA-CERP
ACCREDITATIONS
Both currently in process for this edition
Hands-On Learning

Simulation Labs & Workshops

19+ hands-on sessions across three categories, led by international experts in cleft & craniofacial care.

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Surgical Simulation Labs

Unilateral & bilateral cleft lip, palate, fistula, alveolar bone graft, Le Fort, and more.

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Full-Day Workshops

Intensive, deep-dive sessions on core specialty topics — a full day of focused training.

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Specialty Workshops

Anesthesia, speech, feeding, psychosocial care, and digital medical illustration.

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See you in Kuala Lumpur · October 12–15, 2027

What People Say

Jordan W. Swanson
"I want to add on my congrats for a really terrific conference. The attendees were especially dialed in, the engagement at the sim sessions was ...
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Jordan W. Swanson
Faculty Speaker - USA
"I want to add on my congrats for a really terrific conference. The attendees were especially dialed in, the engagement at the sim sessions was really thoughtful, the faculty talks and presence from each of you were exceptionally articulate and compelling, and I had the sense that the workshop was going to translate into a real upshift in patient care and treatment patterns, among colleagues that face many challenges. A really heartfelt bravo to the group!! "
Jordan W. Swanson
Jordan W. Swanson
Faculty Speaker - USA
Professor Phumzile Hlongwa
"Thank you for a wonderful conference. I am so pleased to have been the part of this amazing event and I have learned a...
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Professor Phumzile Hlongwa
Faculty Speaker – South Africa
"Thank you for a wonderful conference. I am so pleased to have been the part of this amazing event and I have learned a lot. The organisation, the speakers, the delegates, comradeship, the food, the workshop… inter alia was excellent. Blessings to all and safe journey to the different parts of world."
Professor Phumzile Hlongwa
Professor Phumzile Hlongwa
Faculty Speaker – South Africa
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"I had the privilege of attending the 1st South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop in Cape Town, hosted by the Global Smile Foundation. This invaluable ...
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Attendee - Lebanon
"I had the privilege of attending the 1st South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop in Cape Town, hosted by the Global Smile Foundation. This invaluable training focused on advancing cleft care for emerging and intermediate providers. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from experts and connect with fellow professionals, and excited to apply this knowledge in my work."
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Attendee - Lebanon