Practical Information

WORKSHOP SECRETARIAT (CONTACT)

Fight AIDS Foundation

Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital

08916 Badalona. Spain

Telf. +0034 934 657 897

Fax. +0034 934 657 602

Email:

WORKSHOP VENUE
The workshop will take place at Fundació Joan Miró, a museum of modern art  located in Montjuic, Barcelona.

Joan Miró Foundation – Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona

HYGIENIC MEASURES THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED

• Extreme caution on personal hygienic measures, especially hand washing, with soap and water or hydroalcoholic solutions.
• Intensify the cleaning plan for the workshop spaces (auditorium, catering room, registration desk…), with the usual products.
• The registration of entries and exits to the venue will be done through QR codes sent via email to each attendee before the workshop to avoid contact.
• Ensure adequate ventilation of common spaces, either naturally or structurally.
• Ensure that catering services complies with measures to protect participants from contaminated products, avoiding a buffet format if necessary.

ACCESS
The registration of entries and exits to the venue will be done through QR codes sent via email to each attendee before the workshop to avoid contact.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The workshop organisation will provide a certificate of attendance upon request.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

The workshop has been submitted for accreditation by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for continuing medical education (CME). For more information CME accreditation

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The workshop will be held in English and no simultaneous translators will be provided by the workshop organization. Many countries will be represented and other languages might be spoken between individuals.

DISCLAIMER
This workshop aims to provide participants with the opportunity to openly discuss their current work and discoveries in an educational environment. The workshop does not accept any liability for any scientific content of the session or for any claims that result from publications with information shared in this workshop. The organisation disclaims all liability for injuries or any type of losses incurred by individuals attending this workshop, as well as, any charges associated with last minute cancellations due to unexpected circumstances.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
By registering for the workshop, attending individuals agree that the organisers do not accept any type of responsibilities for medical, travel and personal insurances. Participants are therefore advised to issue their own personal insurance policies to cover any incidents.

INVITATION LETTERS
An official invitation letter can be issued by the Workshop Secretariat to help demonstrate registration to the workshop and help overcome any administrative difficulties posed. The letters will only be issued once your registration has been made and only if requested.

VISA

If you need a visa to travel to Spain, please directly contact the Spanish Embassy and Consulate in your country for details of the application. We are happy to provide prove of registration by sending an invitation letter.

PAYMENT AND ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Registration to this workshop is free of charge but online registration is necessary in order to access the event. A confirmation email upon registration will be sent to your account, if for some reason you have not received an email a day after the online registration took place please contact us at . Online registration will remain open until a day prior to the workshop starting. In the case of the event being sold out the registration platform will close.

PHOTOGRAPHS, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING

Photographs, audio and video recordings are not permitted at the workshop sessions. Only official appointed individuals will be granted the concession to take recordings. All abstract received will be published in an online abstract book.

CURRENCY

The official currency in Spain is Euros. ATM can be easily accessed around the city and credit cards are accepted in most local establishments.

ELECTRICAL POWER

In Spain the standard voltage is 220 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type F. Visitors using foreign appliances with incompatible plugs or electrical needs must bring their own adaptor and/or a voltage converter.

INFORMATION ON BARCELONA – MY WAY AROUND BARCELONA:

Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital, is considered by many as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and has in the recent years become the first tourist destination in Spain. Known for its modernist architecture, warm weather, traditional food and welcoming community it is no surprise that people leave Barcelona feeling captivated and wanting to come back. The city is home to many art and architecture masterpieces created by world-renowned artist like Gaudí, Picasso and Miró. It is built in a beautiful natural environment, between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, making this city unique. Barcelona is characterised by its many distinctive areas, from the Gothic Quarter with its ancient city remains, to Montjuïc where the 1992 Olympics were held with its pavilions, fountains and museums. The bustling Ramblas street, Passeig de Gràcia harbouring luxury boutiques, El Born and La Barceloneta where alternative shops and restaurants are found. You can visit Tibidabo and Montserrat Mountain, as well as, the quaint beautiful coastal towns. Barcelona has something for everyone making this opportunity one that you won’t want to miss.

For more information please visit the official Barcelona tourism website at: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/