CONGRESS VENUE:
Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB)
Rambla Prim 1
17 08019 Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 230 10 00
Fax: +34 93 230 10 01
E-mail: ccib@ccib.es
Website: http://www.ccib.es/
CONGRESS LOCATION:
Barcelona
Situated on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, 1 of the 17 Autonomous Communities that make up Spain.
Barcelona is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also because of its history, tradition and cultural infl uences. It is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudi and Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Fabulous architecture, brilliant Spanish cuisine, fl amboyant culture and wonderful weather combine to make Barcelona a truly magnifi cent city.
CME CREDITS
As in our previous congresses, an application has been made to the (EACCME) European Accreditation Council For Continuing Medical Education Institution Of The European Union Of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Further details will be made available on the congress website: www.kenes.com/vascular .
LANGUAGE
English is the offi cial language of the congress.
CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions.
CLIMATE
The weather in Barcelona in November is usually cool and pleasant. Temperatures range from
7°C - 18°C.
AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO BARCELONA
El Prat airport is located 13 kilometres south east from Barcelona and 20 kilometres from the Congress Centre (CCIB)
Train (RENFE)
The train service between the airport and the city centre (Paseo de Gracia) runs from 6:00 to 22:30 (direction Barcelona) and from 5:20 to 22:50 (airport direction). There is one train every 30 minutes and the travel time is 25 minutes.
Approximate cost: €2.40.
From the train station Paseo de Gracia it is easy to connect with the yellow line (4 line) of the metro.
The closest station to the CCIB is Maresme- Forum. Tel: 0034 902 240 202
Express bus (Aerobús)
The bus service between the airport and the city centre (Plaza Cataluña) runs from 6:00 to 1:00 on working days and from 6:30 to 1:00 during the weekends (Barcelona direction), and from 5:30 to 00:15 on working days and from 6:00 to 00:30 during the weekends (airport direction). There is one bus every 8 minutes and the travel time is 30 minutes.
Approximate cost: €3.60
Next to Plaza Cataluña, you can take the yellow line (line 4) of the metro at the Urquinaona station. The closest station to the CCIB is Maresme-Forum. Tel. 0034 906 427 017
Taxi
The journey to the CCIB takes about 20 minutes. Fees change according to the time of day.
Nightime fees: working days from 21:00 to 7:00 and weekends and bank holidays from 00:00 to 24:00 Daytime fees: from 7:00 to 21:00
Cost: approx €25. There is an additional cost for entry /exit from the airport and for carrying luggage.
Driving
The C-31 motorway connects the airport with Barcelona. The easiest way to get into the city is by the Gran Via or Avenida Diagonal, which are the most direct accesses to the city centre, or by Ronda de Dalt and Ronda del Litoral, which are the city ringroads.
The most direct way to reach the CCIB is by the Ronda Litoral -exit 24. It takes about 30 minutes depending on the traffi c.
If you are going to the CCIB from the city centre by car, the best option is to take the Avenida Diagonal until the end.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Fire Department: 081
Ambulance Service: 112
Police Department: 091
VISAS
Most Europeans do not require an entry visa for Spain. Please consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specifi c details relating to visas.
LIABILITY
The organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the Congress. Sponsors, Exhibitors and all participants are advised to take their own personal insurance.
CONGRESS ORGANIZERS AND SECRETARIAT
Please do not hesitate to contact the organizers if you require any additional information or assistance:
Kenes International
The Sixth International Congress on Vascular Dementia
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-Mail: vascular@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/vascular