General Information

 

Venue

Gothenburg Convention Centre
Mässans Gata 20
SE-402 26 Göteborg
Sweden
www.gcc.se

Language

English is the official language of the Congress.

Dates

June 28 - July 2, 2009

Europewide Accreditation of the Congress

The 1st and 2nd FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists had been accredited as a scientific event qualifying for Continuous Medical Education (CME) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). As this congress will meet the criteria set by EACCME it is anticipated that this congress will also be accredited as a scientific event qualifying for Continuous Medical Education. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.net

Climate

The weather in Gothenburg varies in the summer and is moderately warm. The average temperature in June varies between 10 to 17°C

Personal Insurance

We recommend that all participants take out a personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Visas

Please check with your local Swedish Embassy if you require a visa for entry to Sweden.

Letter of Invitation

Participants requiring a formal letter of invitation to enable them to make their arrangements to participate in the Congress, may receive a letter via the website. Please note that this letter cannot be regarded as a commitment regarding scheduling or financial support from the organizers.

Exhibition

A professional exhibition will be held concurrently with the Congress. For details please contact: dnuriel@kenes.com

Congress Organizers

Please do not hesitate to contact the Organizers if you require any additional information or assistance. Please address all correspondence to:

FEMS - 3rd CONGRESS OF EUROPEAN MICROBIOLOGISTS
c/o Kenes International – Global Congress Organizers and Association Management Services

1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1 Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-mail: fems@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com