CONFERENCE VENUE
MARITIM Hotel Berlin
Stauffenbergstrasse 26
10785 Berlin
Phone +49 (0) 30 2065-0
LANGUAGE
Lectures and presentations will be given in English.
CME ACCREDITATION
The 3rd International Conference on Hypertension, Lipids, Diabetes and Stroke Prevention is accredited
by the European Board for Accreditation in Cardiology (EBAC) for 12 hours of External CME credits.
Click here for more information .
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that have actually been spent in the educational activity. EBAC works according to the quality standards of the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), which is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
American Doctors attending EBAC accredited events in Europe can have their EBAC CME Credits converted to AMA Category 1 Credits.
Detailed instructions are available on the AMA website:
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14348.html .
Contact the AMA CPPD Representative at pra@ama-assn.org for more information
DRESS CODE
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Informal for all occasions. Please bring an umbrella, sunglasses and walking shoes.
CLIMATE
The average temperature in Berlin during March ranges between 0°C - 11°C.
AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO BERLIN
Berlin can be easily reached from all corners of the globe. International flights arrive at all three Berlin International Airports: Tegel (closest to the Intercontinental Hotel), Tempelhof and Schönefeld airports.
Taxis are available at all times of the day from all airports into Berlin’s city
centre.
From Tegel Airport to the city centre: airport shuttle buses no. 109 and/or no. X9 to railway station Zoologischer Garten.
From Tempelhof Airport to the city centre: Bus no. 109 and 128 to Kurt-Schuhmacher-Platz station. Take the U-Bahn line U6 to Leopoldplatz station and then change to line U9 to arrive at Zoologischer Garten station.
From Schönefeld Airport to the city centre: Take the S-Bahn line U6 from Platz der Luftbruecke station to Stadmitte station and then change to line U2 until you reach Zoologischer Garten station.
The main railway stations in Berlin are the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and the Ostbahnhof.
TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE CITY
Berlin has a very efficient public transportation system that services the entire city. There is the S-Bahn and U-Bahn Metro network as well as buses and taxis.
BANKING & EXCHANGE
The German monetary system is the Euro. Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks during normal banking hours, at hotels, airports and in exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
VISAS
Please check with your nearest German Consulate for more details concerning visa regulations applying to your citizenship. Should you require invitation letters or further Conference information in order to assist in your application for a visa, please contact the Secretariat at strokeprevention@kenes.com.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The Organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Conference. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.