GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES
Before January 31th: € 660,00
After January 31th: € 780,00
The registration fee covers: participation in the technical sessions, congress delegate bag, working lunches, coffee
breaks during sessions, simultaneous translation, VAT.
The conference fees do not include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and
theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the conference period. Participants and
accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the Conference Organizing
Committee, nor the Organizing Secretariat assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or
belongings, however caused.
Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.
ACCOMMODATION
Reservation deadline is January 15th, 2011
After this date reservations will be handled on a space-available basis.
In case of cancellations received before 15th January 2011 will be entitled to a full refund less 30% penalty. After this
date until 10th February only a 50% refund minus bank charges will be acknowledged. No refund is foreseen after 10th
February.
Refund will takes approximately eight to ten weeks. Delegates not showing at the hotel will have their reservation
cancelled by default and will not be eligible to receive any refund.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the conference: simultaneous translation will be provided into Italian.
LETTERS OF INVITATION
The Organizing Secretariat will be pleased to send a letter of invitation to registered participants upon request, if needed
for visa requirements. It should be understood that such a letter only aims to assist participants who need to obtain a
visa or permission to attend the Congress and it is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to cover fees and
other expenses or to provide any financial support. All expenses incurred in with relation to the conference are the sole
responsibility of the delegate.
Please send your request to the BBK Secretariat (info@dgmp.it), specifying your full name and address. The request
will be met only if the delegate has completed the registration process and after receipt of the appropriate registration
payment.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of countries in the European Union and the European Economic Area do not need a visa for Italy.
We strongly recommend that you consult the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp for updated and detailed information for foreigners regarding entrance visas for
Italy and permits of stay.
Foreign participants should contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their home country as soon as possible to
determine their particular visa requirements. Participants requiring visas must initiate the application process at least 3
months prior to their departure date.
The conference organizers cannot assist participants with their visa application process.
ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES AND CME PROCEDURES
Attendance Certificates will be delivered upon request to all registered Delegates at the end of the conference. CME
procedures will be activated for Italian delegates.
BANKING FACILITIES
Currency exchange can be made in banks and exchange booths ("Bureaux de change") or ATM in the city centre,
airports, train stations and tourist areas. ATMs are widespread. Banks are usually open Monday through Friday from
8.30 to 13.30 hrs. In the afternoon, the opening hours change from bank to bank but they are usually open from 14.30 to
16.00 hrs. Banks are closed on weekends.
CREDIT CARD
VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club are widely accepted credit cards at registration desks, hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants.
