Important information before you travel…
Dear Participant,
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 12th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy), to take place on March 22-25, 2018 in Warsaw, Poland.
CONGRESS VENUE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018:
POLIN Museum
6 Mordechaja Anielewicza St.
00-157 Warsaw
Poland
(Bus transportation will depart from the Congress venue headquarter hotel to the POLIN Museum at 07:45 and return after the Welcome Reception)
CONGRESS VENUE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018
Headquarter Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw
Skalnicowa 21, 04-797 Warsaw, Poland
Website: www.doubletree3.hilton.com
Tel: +48 22 278 00 00
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.
OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME RECEPTION
All registered participants are warmly invited to the CONy 2018 Opening Ceremony taking place at the POLIN Museum on Thursday, March 22 at 17:35, followed by the Welcome Reception.
TRANSPORTATION FROM WARSAW CHOPIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL
Distance from Hotel: 18 km
Travel Time: 25 min
Warsaw city center can be reached by the bus lines: 175 and 188 during the day and N32 at night. Bus Service cost is 10.00 zł
The taxi station outside exits 1 and 2 offers three certified companies: Super Taxi, Sawa Taxi and Ele Taxi
The 15-30 minute ride to the centre costs around 35-50 zł
REGISTRATION DESK OPENING HOURS
Thursday, March 22: 08:00-19:00 (The POLIN Museum)
Friday, March 23: 07:30-19:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Saturday, March 24: 06:30-19:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Sunday, March 25: 06:30-13:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
Friday, March 23: 09:00-18:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Saturday, March 24: 09:00-18:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
CONGRESS KIT AND NAMETAG
Nametag is included in your personal congress kit. Please wear your nametags during all sessions and social events.
Key colors for nametags:
Blue: Participant tag
Orange: Faculty tag
Green: Exhibitors/Industry
ABSTRACTS
Invited speakers abstracts and E-poster abstracts will be posted on the congress website and in an electronic version of Polish Neurological Review (PPN).
E-POSTER PRESENTATIONS
E-poster abstracts will be available for viewing via plasma screens on-site during the Congress.
Moderated E-poster presentation & discussion sessions are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, March 24, 2018: 07:00-07:50
Sunday, March 25, 2018: 07:00-07:50
For more information, please refer to: http://www.comtecmed.com/cony/2018/poster_sessions.aspx
MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS
Meet the Expert sessions are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These sessions will allow you to meet with experts in the field, to hold an intimate discussion and to ask the most burning questions.
A non-refundable pre-registration fee of €15 is applicable for each Meet the Expert session.
Please note that spaces for the Meet the Expert sessions are limited and that attendance will be confirmed on a first- come, first-served basis.
If you have already registered and would like to participate in a Meet the Expert session, please contact: Mottil@comtecmed.com
To view the Meet the Expert program, please click here
BEST POSTER AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the best posters during the Closing Ceremony.
LUNCHES & COFFEE BREAKS
Lunch and coffee will be served for registered participants as specified in the timetable.
CME ACCREDITATION
The 12th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy) has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 26 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
For more information, please click here
CME CERTIFICATE
All registered participants will receive a username and password via email following the congress. Participants will be asked to complete their CME Accreditation Feedback Form online by logging in with their username and password on the Congress website: www.comtecmed.com/cony
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Your Certificate of Attendance for The 12th Controversies in Neurology (CONy) will be provided at the end of the Congress. You will be receiving a Username & Password, and once completion of a Feedback Survey, you will be able to download your certificates directly.
INTERNET AND EMAIL
There will be free Wifi in the exhibition area of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
In addition, there will be complimentary internet work stations and mobile charging stations for electronic devices.
SMOKING POLICY
In accordance with the strict policy of the CONy congress, this is a non-smoking congress.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please do not leave any bags or other personal belongings unattended at any time, whether outside or inside the session halls.
PASSPORT AND VISA
If you are a citizen of the EU, you do not need an entry visa to Poland.
For participants coming from other countries please check here and/or consult your travel agent.
Prior to booking flights, registrants are strongly advised to confirm with their travel agent whether they require a visa to travel to Poland.
ComtecMed will not be responsible for any cancellations or delays caused by authorities due to a lack of visa or other required documentation.
CURRENCY
The official currency of Poland is the Polish Zloty
CUSTOMS
Please consult Poland Customs Regulations here
WEATHER
The average temperature in Warsaw at the end of March is 6°C (low of 2°C).
As the weather can be quite changeable it would be best to check the local weather forecast before you travel.
ELECTRICAL GUIDE
Voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Plug: C & E
If travelling from countries outside of EU please check if you need an adapter and/or transformer.
LIABILITY
The Congress Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the CONy Congress.
Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZER
ComtecMed is the initiator and the official Congress Organizer of the CONy Congress. Comtec works internationally with offices in Barcelona and Shanghai, offering solutions for medical, corporate, and governmental meetings.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat if you require any additional information or assistance.
Please address all correspondence to: cony@comtecint.com
Please save the dates for CONy 2019 – Madrid, Spain, April 4-7, 2019
CONy CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Tel: +972 3 566 6166
Fax: +972 3 566 6177
Email: cony@comtecint.com
Website: www.comtecmed.com/cony
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 12th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy), to take place on March 22-25, 2018 in Warsaw, Poland.
CONGRESS VENUE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018:
POLIN Museum
6 Mordechaja Anielewicza St.
00-157 Warsaw
Poland
(Bus transportation will depart from the Congress venue headquarter hotel to the POLIN Museum at 07:45 and return after the Welcome Reception)
CONGRESS VENUE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018
Headquarter Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw
Skalnicowa 21, 04-797 Warsaw, Poland
Website: www.doubletree3.hilton.com
Tel: +48 22 278 00 00
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.
OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME RECEPTION
All registered participants are warmly invited to the CONy 2018 Opening Ceremony taking place at the POLIN Museum on Thursday, March 22 at 17:35, followed by the Welcome Reception.
TRANSPORTATION FROM WARSAW CHOPIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL
Distance from Hotel: 18 km
Travel Time: 25 min
Warsaw city center can be reached by the bus lines: 175 and 188 during the day and N32 at night. Bus Service cost is 10.00 zł
The taxi station outside exits 1 and 2 offers three certified companies: Super Taxi, Sawa Taxi and Ele Taxi
The 15-30 minute ride to the centre costs around 35-50 zł
REGISTRATION DESK OPENING HOURS
Thursday, March 22: 08:00-19:00 (The POLIN Museum)
Friday, March 23: 07:30-19:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Saturday, March 24: 06:30-19:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Sunday, March 25: 06:30-13:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
Friday, March 23: 09:00-18:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
Saturday, March 24: 09:00-18:00 (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
CONGRESS KIT AND NAMETAG
Nametag is included in your personal congress kit. Please wear your nametags during all sessions and social events.
Key colors for nametags:
Blue: Participant tag
Orange: Faculty tag
Green: Exhibitors/Industry
ABSTRACTS
Invited speakers abstracts and E-poster abstracts will be posted on the congress website and in an electronic version of Polish Neurological Review (PPN).
E-POSTER PRESENTATIONS
E-poster abstracts will be available for viewing via plasma screens on-site during the Congress.
Moderated E-poster presentation & discussion sessions are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, March 24, 2018: 07:00-07:50
Sunday, March 25, 2018: 07:00-07:50
For more information, please refer to: http://www.comtecmed.com/cony/2018/poster_sessions.aspx
MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS
Meet the Expert sessions are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
These sessions will allow you to meet with experts in the field, to hold an intimate discussion and to ask the most burning questions.
A non-refundable pre-registration fee of €15 is applicable for each Meet the Expert session.
Please note that spaces for the Meet the Expert sessions are limited and that attendance will be confirmed on a first- come, first-served basis.
If you have already registered and would like to participate in a Meet the Expert session, please contact: Mottil@comtecmed.com
To view the Meet the Expert program, please click here
BEST POSTER AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the best posters during the Closing Ceremony.
LUNCHES & COFFEE BREAKS
Lunch and coffee will be served for registered participants as specified in the timetable.
CME ACCREDITATION
The 12th World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy) has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 26 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
For more information, please click here
CME CERTIFICATE
All registered participants will receive a username and password via email following the congress. Participants will be asked to complete their CME Accreditation Feedback Form online by logging in with their username and password on the Congress website: www.comtecmed.com/cony
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Your Certificate of Attendance for The 12th Controversies in Neurology (CONy) will be provided at the end of the Congress. You will be receiving a Username & Password, and once completion of a Feedback Survey, you will be able to download your certificates directly.
INTERNET AND EMAIL
There will be free Wifi in the exhibition area of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
In addition, there will be complimentary internet work stations and mobile charging stations for electronic devices.
SMOKING POLICY
In accordance with the strict policy of the CONy congress, this is a non-smoking congress.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please do not leave any bags or other personal belongings unattended at any time, whether outside or inside the session halls.
PASSPORT AND VISA
If you are a citizen of the EU, you do not need an entry visa to Poland.
For participants coming from other countries please check here and/or consult your travel agent.
Prior to booking flights, registrants are strongly advised to confirm with their travel agent whether they require a visa to travel to Poland.
ComtecMed will not be responsible for any cancellations or delays caused by authorities due to a lack of visa or other required documentation.
CURRENCY
The official currency of Poland is the Polish Zloty
CUSTOMS
Please consult Poland Customs Regulations here
WEATHER
The average temperature in Warsaw at the end of March is 6°C (low of 2°C).
As the weather can be quite changeable it would be best to check the local weather forecast before you travel.
ELECTRICAL GUIDE
Voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Plug: C & E
If travelling from countries outside of EU please check if you need an adapter and/or transformer.
LIABILITY
The Congress Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the CONy Congress.
Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZER
ComtecMed is the initiator and the official Congress Organizer of the CONy Congress. Comtec works internationally with offices in Barcelona and Shanghai, offering solutions for medical, corporate, and governmental meetings.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat if you require any additional information or assistance.
Please address all correspondence to: cony@comtecint.com
Please save the dates for CONy 2019 – Madrid, Spain, April 4-7, 2019
CONy CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Tel: +972 3 566 6166
Fax: +972 3 566 6177
Email: cony@comtecint.com
Website: www.comtecmed.com/cony
