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Dear Congress Participant,
Please find below information to facilitate your arrival and stay at the
7th Congress of the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®), September 21 – 24, 2011.
Message from Prof. Martin Koltzenburg, Chairman of the Scientific Programme Committee
Dear Congress Participant,
In preparation for the upcoming congress Pain in Europe VII the improved version of the itinerary planner has now been released http://www.sessionplan.com/EFIC2011/. It is best viewed using Chrome or Firefox. The planner allows you to browse sessions or search for names and words in the title, author list or the body of the abstracts. By clicking on the calendar icon you can add them to (or remove them from) your personal itinerary. In order to save your itinerary the program will guide you to register using an email address and a password of your choice.
Once you have compiled your program you can either import it into Outlook (see left lower corner of the window for instructions) or you can export it as PDF, Word or HTML document (see icons in the right upper corner). There is also the option to include the abstract in the print-out. In the right upper corner you will also find an icon that links you to a page where you can change your password. Please, see the screenshot for details.
I hope you like this latest addition to EFIC’s Pain in Europe congresses!
With best wishes for a safe travel to Hamburg!
Martin Koltzenburg
Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee
Q4U
Q4U is an advanced system that integrates web and cellular technology to enable the instant exchange of questions-and-answers during congress sessions.
Audience attendees will be able to send their questions via their mobile device SMS or via paperless application available at http://efic.kenesapp.com during the session, to a mobile number that will be published on the main screen of the session hall.
Q4U – Questions asked during the sessions listed below, will be posted on the congress website and the paperless scientific programme as a blog.
Answers http://www.kenes.com/efic
Plenary lectures on September 22, 23 and 24 taking place between 08:30-10:00
Special Lecture on: September 22 taking place between 17:45-18.30
Special lecture on September 24 taking place between 14:45-15:30 during the Closing Ceremony
Questions that will be asked during plenary sessions will be displayed at a blog via the congress web site.
Q4U Interactive – Available in Hall 6
The Refresher Courses, Topical Seminars and EFIC-EGG Symposium which take place in Hall 6 will make use of the Q4U Interactive technology.
The Session Chairmen will select a pre-set number of questions to be posed to and answered by the speaker. The system will automatically display the selected questions on the main screen during the session.
Interactive Scientific Programme
A full interactive scientific programme as well as a printable version is available on the Congress website. You may build your own personal Congress itinerary online. Presenters are kindly requested to check the programme carefully for last minute updates. The Congress Timetable is available online and includes all the Industry Supported Lectures.
Venue
CCH - Congress Center Hamburg
Am Dammtor / Marseiller Straße,
20355 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 40 3569 - 0
Fax: +49 40 3569 - 2183
Website: www.cch.de
Congress Website
Please visit the congress website for regular updates regarding all information relating to the Congress: www.kenes.com/efic or visit EFIC’s website: www.efic.org
Airport Information
Hamburg 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.
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.
Language
The official language of the Congress is English.
PRE-PAID REGISTRATION
You will shortly receive a confirmation letter with a barcode, unless you are registered as part of a group. This confirmation letter must be brought with you to the Congress to enable you to collect your registration material from the Pre-Paid registration station located in the Registration area of the Congress Center.
Badges
All participants and exhibitors are required to wear their badges throughout the congress.
Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be open as follows:
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Tuesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 21
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24 |
16:00 – 19:00
08:00 – 18:00
07:00 – 19:00
08:00 – 18:00
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:
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Wednesday, September 21
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24 |
18:00 – 20:30
09:00 – 16:30
09:00 – 16:30
09:00 – 14:30 |
Refresher Courses
The Refresher Courses will take place on Wednesday, 21 September.
The paid Refresher Course fee includes one morning session and one afternoon session.
Pre-registration is required. Please click here for Refresher Course registration rates:
http://www2.kenes.com/efic/registration/Pages/Registration2.aspx
If you have not yet registered for a Refresher Course and wish to do so, please send an e-mail to reg_efic2011@kenes.com
You may register for the Refresher Courses, at the on site Registration desk, dependent upon availability.
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception
Greet old friends and meet new ones at the Opening Ceremony, which will be held at 18:00 hours on Wednesday, September 21, in Hall 1, to be followed by the Welcome Reception in the Exhibition Hall.
Gala Dinner (Optional)
The Gala Dinner will take place on Friday, September 23 at the “Fischauktionshalle“ – located by the Elbe River at 20:30 hours.
Tickets are required for entry and may be purchased at the on site Registration Desk, subject to availability.
Cost per person: Euro 90.
Transportation will be at 20:15 from: CCH – Congress Center Hamburg
Grand Elysee Hotel
Le Meridien Hotel
Buses will return after the dinner.
Speakers’ Ready Room for Oral Presentations
A speakers' ready room for oral presenters is available every day, throughout the congress hours, in Hall 7 on the first floor. Please ensure that your presentation is handed in at the Speakers’ Ready Room at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your session. For detailed technical information please visit the website http://www2.kenes.com/efic/scientific/Pages/Technical_Information.aspx
Poster Presenters
Each poster will be on display for 1 day. Please check the program to see the exact date on which your poster is to be displayed as well as the poster board number assigned to your poster.
Posters should be mounted by 09:00 hours on the day on which they are scheduled to be presented and must be removed by the end of sessions on the same day. The Congress Secretariat are not responsible for posters not removed by this time.
Industry Satellite Symposia
For the timetable of the industry sponsored satellite symposia, pease visit the website: http://www2.kenes.com/efic/scientific/Pages/Industry_Sponsored_Satellite_Symposia.aspx
Internet Services and WiFi
Internet Services for checking e-mail messages and WiFi will be available, free of charge, in the Exhibition Hall during exhibition hours.
Refreshments
Coffee/Tea will be served in the exhibition and poster area at the times indicated in the scientific programme.
Cash Bars at CCH will be open during congress hours.
Banking & Exchange
The German monetary system is the Euro (€). Foreign currency may be changed at banks during normal banking hours, hotels, airports and in exchange offices.
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
CME Accreditation
The 7th Congress of the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®) is accredited by the European
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.
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.
EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.
Certificate of Attendance
The Certificate of Attendance including EACCME details will be available for all participants at the self-registration stations in the registration area from Friday, September 23 from 10:00. Please ensure that you have your name badge with you as you will need the barcode which appears on your badge in order to print your certificate.
European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC)
For any queries regarding the European Federation of IASP® Chapters (EFIC®) and its activities, please contact the EFIC Booth or consult the website (www.efic.org).
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please remember to bring your confirmation letter containing your Bar Code with you to the Congress.
We look forward to welcoming you to EFIC-Pain in Europe VII Congress.
EFIC 2011 Congress Secretariat
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