Congress Venue

Le Palais des Congrès de Paris
2, place de la Porte Maillot
75017 Paris, France

Congress Registration Desk

The congress counter will be located on the entrance
level of the Palais des Congrès.

Opening hours

Friday 26 October 2007 14.00-18.00 h
Saturday 27 October 2007 07.30-18.00 h
Sunday 28 October 2007 07.30-18.00 h
Monday 29 October 2007 07.00-18.00 h
Tuesday 30 October 2007 07.30-18.00 h
Wednesday 31 October 2007 07.30-17.00 h

Congress and Exhibition Office

CPO HANSER SERVICE GmbH
Paulsborner Strasse 44
14193 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49-30-300 66 90
Fax: +49-30-305 73 91
E-mail: uegw2007@cpo-hanser.de

Poster Exhibition

Posters will be displayed from Monday, 29 October until Wednesday, 31 October 2007 in the foyers nearby the technical exhibition. The posters will be changed daily and are at display during the opening hours of the technical exhibition. Information regarding poster format, setup and dismantling will be sent to the authors along with
their notification of acceptance.

Congress Language

The official language of the UEGW is English.

Final Programme and Abstracts

The final programme and abstracts will be published on the Internet at CO CONGRESS ONLINE® prior to the congress. Abstracts will also be published in an abstract book. Participants will receive a copy of the final programme and the abstract book with the congress material.

EACCME – Continuing Medical Education

The UEGF is in the process of seeking approval from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education in Brussels (EACCME), an institution of the UEMS, to provide EACCME credits for the attendance at the scientific sessions of the core programme as well as for the postgraduate teaching programme.

Official Italian Agency

FIMAD - the Italian Digestive Disease Federation
c/o GRUPPO SC Studio Congressi
Servizi per la Comunicazione
Via Francesco Ferrara, 40 - 00191 Roma

Tel: +39 06 3290250
Fax: +39 06 36306897
E-mail: sc@scstudiocongressi.it

Gruppo SC is the official Italian Agency who is authorised to deal with the Italian Health Authorities.

Letter of Invitation

The congress organisation will be pleased to send a formal letter of invitation to delegates requesting an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This does not imply a commitment from the congress to provide any financial support. Letters of invitation may be requested from the congress office not later than 30 September 2007. The letters will be sent by regular air mail. In case an express delivery is needed, the delegate shall order a courier at his/ her own expense.

Visa

The entry formalities for the Federal Republic of France vary according to the country of origin. Congress delegates are asked to address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirements to the travel agent or to the local Federal French Consulate in the home country.

Insurance

The congress fee does not include insurance. All participants should arrange for their own insurance. Health and accident insurance is recommended and has to be purchased in your country of origin.

Climate

Paris climate is mild. In October, the average temperature is 12°C during the day. Fluctuation between day and night temperature is about 10°C. Rain is quite possible.

Currency

Payments will be accepted in EURO.