General information
Congress Secretariat
O.I.C. srl
Viale G. Matteotti, 7
50121 Florence, Italy
Tel. +39 055 50351
Fax +39 055 5001912
E-mail: info@euroepi2010.org
The registration desk at the congress will be open with the following time schedule
| Saturday, 6 November 2010 | 12.00-18.00 |
| Sunday, 7 November 2010 | 7.00-19.30 |
| Monday, 8 November 2010 | 7.30-20.00 |
| Tuesday, 9 November 2010 | 8.00-17.30 |
City of Florence
Florence is one of the most beloved cities in the world, an open sky museum famous worldwide. In the fifteenth-century Florence, a self-governed, independent city-state with a population of 60.000, became with its writers, painters, architects, and philosophers the cradle of Renaissance culture; Renaissance shifted mankind into the centre of the known cosmos ad man became its measure. With such relevant philosophical and scientific inheritance, with its beautiful Mediterranean climate, good and healthy food, and great shopping Florence it is the ideal place for the EUROEPI2010.
Easy access
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By Air
There are frequent direct flights to all the most important European cities as well as convenient intercontinental connections.
Florence Airport "Amerigo Vespucci" is only 5 km from the city centre. Bus and taxi transportation is available between the airport and city centre.
The Pisa Airport "Galileo Galilei" (80 km far from city centre) is served by several international airlines and is connected to Florence by a shuttle train operating every hour. The trip takes approximately 1 hour. -
By Train
The new high speed trains conveniently and comfortably connect the central station "Santa Maria Novella" to Paris, Munich, Geneva, Amsterdam, Vienna, Barcelona, Zurich, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, etc. Eurostar trains connect Florence with Milan (2hrs approximately) and Rome (1hr and 30 min approximately). The main railway station in Florence is S.Maria Novella which is very near to the congress venue. -
By Car
Florence is centrally situated along the major north-south motorway.
A1 Motorway Autostrada del Sole
exits:
Firenze Nord for participants coming from Bologna, Milan
Firenze Sud for participants coming from Rome, Naples
A11 Motorway Autostrada del Mare
from Pisa/Livorno and Genoa/Turin
Florence Map
Click here to open this map in Google Maps.
Transportation to the convention centre
- From the airport:
A bus connection (Volainbus) is operating from the airport to the city centre (main station) every 20-25 minutes. - From the main train station:
From the main train station you can reach the Congress Centre in 5 minutes walking. - Taxis:
Taxis in Florence can be ordered by phone (Tel. 055 4242 or 4390) or found at the official taxi stands. You cannot stop a taxi on the road. - Bus:
Florence has a comprehensive network of local bus routes. Most of them stop at the main railway station and therefore near to the convention venue. Bus tickets can be purchased at most coffee bars and kiosks. Fare is € 1,20 (January 2010) multiple trips, valid up to 70 minutes. - Car parking:
There are several paying parking areas around the Congress Centre.
Badge
Each participant will receive a name badge upon check-in at the registration desk. The badge will be the official congress pass and should be worn at all time in order to gain entry into the meeting rooms.
Catering facilities
Coffee tickets and light lunches are included in the registration fee. Bars serving coffees and snacks at individual payment are also available in the congress area.
Certificate of attendance
Regularly registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Industry information
Software companies and publishers are invited to display their products at the exhibition which will be organised in connection with the Meeting. For more information please contact the Organising Secretariat OIC srl info@euroepi2010.org.
Insurance
The Congress Organisers do not assume any liability for personal injuries sustained or loss of, or damage to, property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as result of the congress. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
Letters of invitation and visa requirements
Participants are invited to check with their local travel agency regarding any visa requirements to enter Italy. Application for letters of invitation will be accepted by the Organising Secretariat OIC srl before 31 August, 2010. These documents cannot grant any financial support by the organisers.
Official language
The official language of the EUROEPI2010 Congress is English.
Italian will be the official language of the XXXIV National Congress of the Italian Epidemiological Association that will be held during the EUROEPI2010 in the same congress premises.
Weather
The weather in Florence in early November is generally mild but showers can occur.The average temperature is around 14 °C.
We recommend not to forget a raincoat or umbrella for occasional showers.