GENERAL INFO

CONGRESS VENUE

Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC)
Vas. Sofias Ave. & Kokkali St.
Athens 115 21, Greece
Tel. (+30) 210 7282000
Web http://www.maicc.gr/en/

COVID-19 RULES

COVID-19 RULES FOR ATTENDING THE EuGMS 2021 CONGRESS

All attendees must demonstrate one of the following:

  1. that they are fully vaccinated by presenting vaccination certificate (14 days after the last dose) in an electronic or printed form.
    According to Greek regulation, acceptable vaccines are: Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, Astra Zeneca/Oxford, Novavax, Johnson&Johnson/Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, Sinopharm. (Updated on September 20, 2021, source: https://travel.gov.gr/#/).
  2. By presenting a medical certificate in an electronic or printed form confirming that the holder tested positive with SARS-CoV-2 virus infection. The certificate is issued 30 days after the date of the first positive COVID-19 test and is valid for 180 days after it.

The number of participants for each Meeting Room will be limited based on the capacity of the conference room, in respect of social distancing rules.

To access the Congress Venue you must register in advance through the official website www.eugms2021.com. It is not possible to register at the Congress Venue.

The use of a face mask inside the Congress Venue is mandatory for all attendees, including Delegates, Speakers, Employees, Technicians, and Security staff.

No congregating is allowed outside the Congress Rooms.

Cloakroom and luggage storage inside Megaron Congress Center is closed and not available during the Congress.

INFORMATION ABOUT MEGARON CONFERENCE CENTER

Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, is the largest conference center in downtown Athens, and has been hosting events and conferences in the most organized, efficient and safe manner for over 15 years. Thanks to pioneering – at the time of building – technology and construction design, all its Halls, Conference Venues and meeting rooms are air-conditioned with fresh air.

With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Megaron is always informed and implements the most up-to-date measures for the protection of both staff and visitors and the prevention of the spread of Covid-19. Specifically:

  • Since April 2020 all Megaron Halls, Conference Venues and meeting rooms have been regularly disinfected.
  • Public access is only through selected zones where frequent disinfecting of public facilities is undertaken (e.g. Doors, handles, WCs, lifts etc.)
  • All public areas are equipped with hand sanitizer for general use.
  • Staff wears masks at all times.
  • Staff and visitors maintain 1.5m social distancing.
  • Before each conference or meeting, venues, entrance halls, waiting areas and technical equipment are disinfected.
  • Catering services are fully compliant with all regulations for food and drink preparation and serving during Covid-19.

For further information please visit: https://www.megaron.gr/en/international-conference-centre/COVID-19 Section.

COVID-19 TRAVEL REGULATIONS IN GREECE

All travelers must fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before arriving in Greece. For more information, please click here.

 For regular updates, please visit the following websites:
Official Government announcements on travel protocols implemented for Greece: https://travel.gov.gr/#/protocol_air
Greece National Tourism Organization https://greecehealthfirst.gr

INFO

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the Congress is English.

TIME
All sessions in the Live Programme online are in EEST (Athens time). 

PASSPORT AND VISA
Greece is a member-state of the European Union and has signed the Schengen Treaty. While traveling within the European Union, EU citizens only need their identity card. However, a passport is necessary for a number of other transactions, such as currency exchange, purchases, etc. Visas are not required by European citizens from countries that are part of the Schengen Area. Greece, as a member of the Schengen Treaty, has abolished controls on common internal lands, at air and sea borders and allows Member-State citizens to travel around without a Visa for a short stay period of up to three (3) months. However, keep in mind that airlines and other carriers require a valid passport and/or identity card. Citizens coming from countries that have not yet joined Schengen Area may require a Visa to enter Greece. EU visitors from these countries can acquire further information from the Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries, or from their travel agencies. Before visiting Greece, please consult the detailed information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website and find out whether you require a Visa.

LETTERS OF INVITATION
Requests for letters of invitation for visa purposes should be directed to PCO after the registration. Please note that such letter does not grant any financial support. The Letter of Invitation will be sent only upon completion of registration and payment.

MOBILE PHONES
Participants are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones silenced in the rooms where scientific sessions are being held.

CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates of attendance will be granted according to delegate attendance. In case of non-show (physical attendance) or non-entry in the platform (online participation) during Congress dates, no certification of attendance will be produced.

CURRENCY
Euro is the official currency.

ELECTRICITY
The electrical power supply “voltage” in Athens is: 220-240 Volts.

MISCELLANEOUS
Attendance through the Online Congress Platform is under the premise that registered delegates accept the below Data privacy statement. All details included in the Online Congress Platform are available to users strictly for personal and not for commercial use, only for information purposes, and can be changed or deleted without prior notice. Use, reproduction and publication, in whole or in part, through any printed or electronic means, is strictly forbidden without prior written consent by EuGMS and PCO Aristea.

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Registration fees do not include participants’ insurance against personal accidents, sickness and cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance. It is highly recommended that all in-person participants carry proper health and travel insurance.
In the case that EuGMS 2021 Congress cannot be held in whole or in part due to any event beyond the PCO control or force majeure (such as war, fire, explosion, flood, earthquake, sabotage, strikes, epidemic, health emergency and acts of any government) the PCO cannot be held liable for any damage, cost, or loss incurred, such as registration fee or any other direct or indirect loss or consequential damage.

 

CONTACTS

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
CONGRESS ORGANISER

Via Roma, 10 • 16121 Genova • Italy
Tel. (+39) 010 553591
E-mail eugms@aristea.com
Web www.aristea.com