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Abstracts - Abstract submission is via the EACTS User Area and will be available from 1 February 2012. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 1 April 2011. For more information CLICK HERE
Accommodation - please see Housing.
Awards and Prizes - For further information regarding the Awards and Prizes for submitted Abstracts please click here.
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Banks
and exchange
Official opening hours of banks in Barcelona are generally from
08:30-14:00 Monday to Friday.
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CME Credits - The 26th EACTS Annual Meeting including Techno-College & Postgraduate courses will apply for CME credits (ECMEC) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). EACCME certificates will be available on-site only.
Climate - Average temperatures in October - 18-23° C (64-73° F).
Credit Cards - Most hotels, restaurants and shops in Barcelona accept major credit cards.
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Dates - The dates of the 26th EACTS Annual Meeting are 27-31 October 2012.
Disclaimer - The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) cannot accept any liability for death, injury, or any loss, cost or expense suffered or incurred by any person if such loss is caused or results from the act, default or omission of any person other than an employee or agent of EACTS. In particular, the EACTS cannot accept any liability for losses arising from the provision or non-provision of services provided by hotel companies or transport operators. Nor can EACTS accept liability for losses suffered by reason of war including threat of war, riot and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural disaster, weather, flood, drought, technical, mechanical or electrical breakdown within any premises visited by delegates and/or partners in connection with the Annual Meeting, industrial disputes, governmental action, regulation or technical problems which may affect the services provide in connection with the Annual Meeting. EACTS is not able to give any warranty that a particular person will appear as a speaker or panellist.
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EACTS
Executive Secretariat
Registration, Scientific Secretariat, Exhibition Management,
Sponsorship
EACTS House
Madeira Walk
Windsor
Berks SL4 1EU, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 832166
Fax: +44 (0) 1753 620407
Email: info@eacts.co.uk
Electricity - The power supply in Barcelona is 220/380 volts at a frequency of 50 MHz. All sockets follow European standards. To use American-type plugs, a 220-volt transformer should be used together with an adapter plug.
Exhibition - The Exhibition is open to pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of medical and surgical equipment, software equipment and scientific publishers. The Exhibition will take place in Halls 1, 2 & 3 of the CCIB and will be open as follows:
| Sunday 28 October | 16:30-19:00 |
| Monday 29 October | 09:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday 30 October | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday 31 October | 09:00-12:00 |
Delegate refreshments will be served at various locations within the exhibition hall. All enquiries and correspondence regarding the Exhibition should be directed to the EACTS Executive Secretariat.
Exhibitors - for further information please see Technical Exhibition
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Housing - The official hotel accommodation secretariat for the 26th EACTS Annual Meeting is Vibo Congresos. Further information can be found here.
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Insurance and Liability - participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. EACTS cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather and any other cause.
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Letters of Invitation - Letters of invitation required to meet the administrative and legal regulations of some countries are available to participants on-line by clicking here (you will need to access or create your EACTS User Account). Such letters should not, however, be construed as a financial commitment on the part of the Organisers.
Lunch and Refreshments - Coffee and tea will be available in the exhibition area during official programme breaks and will be included in the registration fee. Lunch is not included in the registration fee. However, there will be catering points in the exhibition area where delegates may purchase food and drinks.
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Official Language - The official language of the meeting is English.
Opening Hours - The Annual Techno-College of EACTS will be held from 08:00-18:00 on Saturday 27 October. Postgraduate Courses will be held all day on Sunday 28 October from 08:30 to 16:30. The main scientific programme will commence at 08:30 on Monday 29 October and end at 13:00 on Wednesday 31 October.
Registration and information desks will be open on the Ground Floor of the Congress Center at the following times:
| Friday 26 October | 14:00-18:00 |
| Saturday 27 October | 07:00-19:00 |
| Sunday 28 October | 07:00-19:00 |
| Monday 29 October | 08:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday 30 October | 08:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday 31 October | 08:00-12:00 |
To avoid unnecessary delay, you are strongly recommended to register and collect Meeting documentation on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October if possible. Delegates who register prior to the event should report to the E-Badge area where they will be issued with their badge and meeting documentation.
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Passports and Visas - Visas are
not necessary for citizens of EU countries, the USA, Canada and
many other countries. Check passport and visa requirements in due
time before you leave. For information on visa requirements, please
contact your nearest Spanish Embassy. Useful website: http://www.maec.es
For any other queries regarding passports, identity cards and
visas necessary for your trip, please contact your travel agency or
airline directly.
Postgraduate Courses - Seven postgraduate courses will be held on Sunday 28 October on Acquired Cardiac Disease, Vascular Disease, Thoracic Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Perfusion, Basic Science and Nurses & Physician Assistants.
Presenters - Notes and Guidelines for presenting at the 26th EACTS Annual Meeting will be available shortly.
Public Transport - refer to Transport and Travel Information here
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Registration - Registration will be open shortly via the EACTS User Area. For more information click here
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Satellite Meetings - For further information on Satellite Meeting opportunities please contact the EACTS Executive Secretariat.
Scientific Programme - The 26th EACTS Annual Meeting will concentrate on scientific exchanges in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery and will be presented in oral and video sessions, in addition to 'hands-on' demonstrations of heart specimens.
Secretariat - Please click here
Shopping hours - Shops are generally open from 09:00-13:00 and from 15:00-19:00 on weekdays and close at 09:00-13:00 on Saturdays. There are also a number of shopping centres which are usually open until 22:00-24:00.
Speakers - Notes and Guidelines for presenting at the 26th EACTS Annual Meeting to follow shortly.
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Taxis - further information to follow
Technical Exhibition - Pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of technical equipment and software, as well as publishers of related scientific books and journals are invited to participate in the Trade Exhibition held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For more information click here.
Techno-College - 27 October 2012. The Annual Techno-College is an integral part of EACTS and will update you on the latest developments in the field of Cardiovascular, Thoracic and Congenital Surgery.
Transport & Travel Information - more information to follow
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Venue - CCIB
Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14
08019 Barcelona
t. +34 932 301 000
f. +34 932 301 001
www.ccib.es
Visas - refer to Passports and Visas above.
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Weather - see climate