Venue |
Conference Hotel and Venue Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Giudecca 810, Venice, 30133, Italy |
Dates Thursday, 3 March – Sunday, 6 March, 2016 The Scientific Program will commence on Friday, 4 March, 2016. |
Language |
The official language of the conference is English. All abstract submissions and presentations are to be conducted in English. |
CME Accreditation An application will be submitted for CME points. |
Exhibition |
A commercial and professional exhibition will take place during the conference, parallel to the conference hours. |
Get Together Reception |
A reception will be held on the evening of 3rd of March. The reception will be open to all attendees and accompanying persons. |
Climate and Clothing |
March weather in Venice can get quite cold though temperatures are more typically around 8°C / 46°F. The average lowest temperature in March is 5°C / 41°F and the average highest temperature is 12°C / 54°F.Clothing smart for all occasions. |
Time Zone |
The time zone in Venice is Central European Time (CET) (GMT +1 hour), and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). |
Banking and Exchange |
The Italian monetary system is Euro. Foreign currency may be changed at banks, railway stations and airports, and very often at major hotels (generally at a less convenient rate). All major credit cards are acceptable in most hotels, restaurants and shops. |
Visas |
All visitors are required to have a valid passport, and for some countries, a visa is required. For more information please contact your nearest Embassy, Consulate or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. |
Insurance |
The conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during, or as a result of the course. |
Letter of Invitation |
The letter of Invitation is meant to help participants raise travel funds or obtain a visa, and does not represent a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support. Please turn to the conference secretariat to receive the letter of invitation. |