General Information

Name Badges

All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors must wear the official badges in order to get access to the lecture halls and/or exhibition and social activities.

Official Language

The official language of the Congress is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

Audiovisuals

All presentations are to be stored on the central server system of the Congress. A speaker ready room staffed by professional technicians will be available at the entrance of the Congress Centre. Laptop presentations will not be allowed.

Congress Documents

Participants will receive a badge, a certificate of attendance and a certificateof payment at the registration desk.

Accreditation

An application for accreditation units has been submitted.

Disabled Persons

The Concertgebouw Congress Centre and most of the 4 and 5 star hotels arefully accessible for disabled persons. Participants requiring assistance are kindly asked to inform the organisers.

Cloakroom

A guarded cloakroom will be available at the Concertgebouw CongressCentre. Luggage can also be stored here.

Exhibition

An exhibition highlighting medical devices, pharmaceutical products and books will take place in the marquee opposite the Concertgebouw Congress Centre.

Access is free for registered participants and for company representatives wearing the official badges of the Congress.

Non-Smoking Policy

The Congress will have a overall non-smoking policy. Smoking is prohibited in the Concertgebouw Congress Centre as well as in the exhibition and poster areas.

Climate

Temperatures in June usually are around 18-22°C. The weather is mild in June, an occasional shower, however, remains possible. 

Visa and Passports

EC citizens only need their national identification papers. Citizens from most other countries will need a valid travel passport. They are encouraged to contact their local Belgian embassy or consulate to enquire about the necessity of visa application.

Liability

By registering into the Congress and/or by participating in the exhibition joined to the Congress, participants and exhibitors agree that neither the Organising Committee nor the Administrative Secretariat assume any liability. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organise their own health, travel and personal insurances.