Venue
CCH - Congress Center Hamburg
Am Dammtor / Marseiller Str.
20357 Hamburg
Germany
Tel: +49 40 3569 - 0
Fax: +49 40 3569 - 2183
Website: www.cch.de
Dates
Wednesday, September 21 – Saturday, September 24, 2011
European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®)
For any queries regarding the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®) and its activities, please contact the website (www.efic.org) or the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Christel Geevels (E-mail: christel.geevels@efic.org).
Language
The official language of the Congress is English.
CME Accreditation
The 7th Congress of the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®) is designated for a maximum of 24 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
For detailed information please click here
Official Airline
Star Alliance airlines is the official airline for the EFIC®-Pain in Europe VII Congress.
Climate
Hamburg is a fairly wet and windy city. September in Hamburg is usually cool with the possibility of rain. The average temperature in September ranges between 9°C to 17°C.
Registration desk
The Registration Desk will be open as follows:
Tuesday, September 20 16:00 – 19:00
Wednesday, September 21 08:00 – 18:00
Thursday, September 22 07:00 – 19:00
Friday, September 23 08:00 – 18:00
Saturday, September 24 08:00 – 15:45
exhibition
A commercial Exhibition will take place during the congress. Please refer to the List of Exhibitors for further information.
The Exhibition will be open as follows:
Wednesday, September 21 18:00 – 20:30
Thursday, September 22 09:00 – 16:30
Friday, September 23 09:00 – 16:30
Saturday, September 24 09:00 – 14:30
Time Zone
The time zone in Hamburg is Central European Time (CET) (GMT +1 hour), and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Currency/Exchange
The currency unit in Germany is the Euro. International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign currency may be changed at banks during normal banking hours, at hotels, at airports and in exchange offices. ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Hamburg Airport.
Letter of Invitation
Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent upon request. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organising Committee or meeting to provide any financial assistance. If you require such a letter, please apply to the Secretariat.
Liability and Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Visa
Participants are requested to check with the German consulate or diplomatic mission in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required
Transportation Information
The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hamburg.
The Airport Express runs frequent buses to the Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Hamburg Airport is accessible by S-Bahn which is a 25 minute journey from central station at a normal fare. Hamburg Bus Lines service the city centre and other suburban areas. Taxis are readily available outside all terminals, they take around 30 minutes to the city centre.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
An extensive exhibition will be held in association with the Congress.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information click here
Agent for Italian Participants
TWT - TEAM Magia Travel srl
Via Cagliari 13
00198 Rome
ITALY
Tel: +39 06 44249321
Fax: +39 06 44249326
E-mail: alupidi@twt-team.it
Website: www.twt-team.it