Venue
Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel
Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Language
The official language of the 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity is English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available for all sessions.
Visas
International participants may require Visas in order to enter Argentina.
Participants are requested to check with the Argentinean 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.
Letter of Invitation
Upon request, the Secretariat of the 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity will send a personal invitation to participants. This invitation is meant only to help visitors to raise travel funds or to obtain a Visa, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.
Liability
The 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity secretariat and organizers cannot assume liability for personal accidents, loss of or damage to private property of participants, students and accompanying persons, either during, or directly arising from the 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
Useful Links and Maps
Clothing
Clothing is informal for all occasions.
Climate
Average temperatures during February range from 17-28°C (62-83°F). February is considered a rainy and humid month.
Sponsors & Exhibition
An exhibition will be held within the framework of the 2nd International Congress on Abdominal Obesity.
For details regarding sponsorship opportunities and/or exhibition space, please contact Ms. Simone Gampel at sgampel@kenes.com
Secretariat
1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211
Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: icao@kenes.com