General Info: Congress
REGISTRATION FEES IN EURO (20% VAT included)
The registration fee for participants includes: attendance at scientific sessions, congress kit, welcome cocktail, coffee breaks, lunches and attendance certificate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations regarding your registration should be submitted in writing to Centro Italiano Congressi CIC Sud. For cancellations before May, 15, 20% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refund will be issued after this date. All refunds will be handled after the congress is over.
REGISTRATION DESK
The congress secretariat will be available from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm.
WORKING LANGUAGE
The official language of the congress will be English. BADGES Upon registration you will receive your personal envelope containing your badge. All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors are kindly requested to wear their badges throughout the congress in order to be admitted to the scientific sessions and other scheduled activities.
C.M.E. ACCREDITATION
Accreditation of the EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continue Medical Education) and of the Italian National Accreditation Commission for Continuing Medical Education has been requested for this congress. The Credit certificates will be granted only to participants that have successfully attended the whole meeting and if their professional qualifications comply with those required for entitlement to the study credits in question. The C.M.E. credit certificate will only be issued after the participant has completed and returned the assessment questionnaire at the end of the congress.
INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE
The World Congress cannot be held responsible for any personal injury or loss of/damage to private property, or any additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, weather, war or any other cause. Congress participants are advised to take out their own insurance. The number for medical emergency service in Italy is 118. Pharmacies are open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
VISA
Participants coming from EU countries and citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not need visas to enter Italy. Most NON-EU citizens (and participants from other countries) will need a visa. We strongly recommend that you consult the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for updated and detailed information for foreigners regarding entrance visas for Italy and permits of stay. Information is offered in English and other languages. Applications for visas must be submitted at the Italian Consulate or Embassy in your country of origin or where you have permanent residence, at least 3 months prior the congress. If you are living in another country, you may find the Italian Consulate or Embassy willing to let you apply for a visa from there, but this is entirely up to the Consulate to decide.
OFFICIAL LETTERS OF INVITATION
Official letters of invitation, designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries, will be sent upon request after registration is complete, and upon receipt of the appropriate registration payment from the delegate. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Scientific Committee or Congress to provide any financial assistance. All expenses incurred with relation to the Congress are the sole responsibility of the delegate. Delegates requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa to attend the Congress, should contact the Organizing Secretariat at: info@cicsud.it Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the delegate to take care of his/her visa requirements. Delegates who require an entry visa must allow adequate time for the application procedure. You should consider approximately 12 weeks prior to the Congress, although this process may take longer in some countries. If a delegate's visa application is turned down by the embassy/consulate, the delegate may apply to the Organizing Secretariat for a refund of his/her registration fee. Full proof that the visa application was denied must be provided. For our policy on hotel accommodation refunds, please refer to the hotels section.
VENUE
The World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy - 17th Annual Congress of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy Women's Health - From Diagnosis to Treatment will be held in Bari at the Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel.
HOW TO REACH THE CONGRESS VENUE
The Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel is located one mile from the Railway station (city center), seven miles from Bari-Palese airport and in proximity to the major highways.
A shuttle bus is available at the arrival of each flight from the Airport (Bari-Palese, tel.: +39 080.5800200). The bus stops at the Railway Station.
Taxi rides take about twenty minutes and cost about € 25.00.
The registration fee for participants includes: attendance at scientific sessions, congress kit, welcome cocktail, coffee breaks, lunches and attendance certificate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations regarding your registration should be submitted in writing to Centro Italiano Congressi CIC Sud. For cancellations before May, 15, 20% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refund will be issued after this date. All refunds will be handled after the congress is over.
REGISTRATION DESK
The congress secretariat will be available from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm.
WORKING LANGUAGE
The official language of the congress will be English. BADGES Upon registration you will receive your personal envelope containing your badge. All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors are kindly requested to wear their badges throughout the congress in order to be admitted to the scientific sessions and other scheduled activities.
C.M.E. ACCREDITATION
Accreditation of the EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continue Medical Education) and of the Italian National Accreditation Commission for Continuing Medical Education has been requested for this congress. The Credit certificates will be granted only to participants that have successfully attended the whole meeting and if their professional qualifications comply with those required for entitlement to the study credits in question. The C.M.E. credit certificate will only be issued after the participant has completed and returned the assessment questionnaire at the end of the congress.
INSURANCE AND MEDICAL CARE
The World Congress cannot be held responsible for any personal injury or loss of/damage to private property, or any additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, weather, war or any other cause. Congress participants are advised to take out their own insurance. The number for medical emergency service in Italy is 118. Pharmacies are open from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
VISA
Participants coming from EU countries and citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not need visas to enter Italy. Most NON-EU citizens (and participants from other countries) will need a visa. We strongly recommend that you consult the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for updated and detailed information for foreigners regarding entrance visas for Italy and permits of stay. Information is offered in English and other languages. Applications for visas must be submitted at the Italian Consulate or Embassy in your country of origin or where you have permanent residence, at least 3 months prior the congress. If you are living in another country, you may find the Italian Consulate or Embassy willing to let you apply for a visa from there, but this is entirely up to the Consulate to decide.
OFFICIAL LETTERS OF INVITATION
Official letters of invitation, designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries, will be sent upon request after registration is complete, and upon receipt of the appropriate registration payment from the delegate. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Scientific Committee or Congress to provide any financial assistance. All expenses incurred with relation to the Congress are the sole responsibility of the delegate. Delegates requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa to attend the Congress, should contact the Organizing Secretariat at: info@cicsud.it Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the delegate to take care of his/her visa requirements. Delegates who require an entry visa must allow adequate time for the application procedure. You should consider approximately 12 weeks prior to the Congress, although this process may take longer in some countries. If a delegate's visa application is turned down by the embassy/consulate, the delegate may apply to the Organizing Secretariat for a refund of his/her registration fee. Full proof that the visa application was denied must be provided. For our policy on hotel accommodation refunds, please refer to the hotels section.
The World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy - 17th Annual Congress of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy Women's Health - From Diagnosis to Treatment will be held in Bari at the Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel.
Address: Via Cardinale A. Ciasca, 9
70124 Bari (Italy)
Tel. +39 080.5682111
HOW TO REACH THE CONGRESS VENUE
The Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel is located one mile from the Railway station (city center), seven miles from Bari-Palese airport and in proximity to the major highways.
A shuttle bus is available at the arrival of each flight from the Airport (Bari-Palese, tel.: +39 080.5800200). The bus stops at the Railway Station.
Taxi rides take about twenty minutes and cost about € 25.00.
Car rental is also available. By car, leaving the airport, follow indications for Bari Tangenziale (direction Brindisi), take exit 11 (Bari-Poggiofranco). By car from the A14 Highway coming from north Exit BARI-NORD and follow indications for Bari. Tangenziale (direction Brindisi), take exit 11 (Bari- Poggiofranco). From the A14 Highway coming from south Exit BARI-SUD and follow indications for Bari Tangenziale (direction Brindisi), take exit 11 (Bari- Poggiofranco).