Official Language

The official languages of the WPA 2025 Regional Congress - “From the Middle of the World Toward a Transformative Psychiatry” are English & Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation will not be available.

Time zone

Quito, Ecuador operates in the Ecuador Time Zone (ECT), which is GMT -5.
If you wish to convert times into your local time zone, you may use an online time zone convertertool.

Liability & Insurance

The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Upon registration, participants agree that neither the Organizing Committee nor the Congress Secretariat assumes any liability.
Attendees are strongly advised to arrange their own travel, health, and personal insurance before travelling to Ecuador.

Climate

November in Quito typically features mild, spring-like weather.
Average Temperature: 15.5 °C (60 °F)
Minimum: 9.9 °C (49.7 °F)
Maximum: 21.2 °C (70.1 °F)
Due to the city's high altitude (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), temperatures can vary significantly between day and night.
We recommend bringing light layers and a jacket, as well as sun protection, as the sun can be intense at high elevation.