Get prepared to attend the ESOT 2017 Congress!

 

 
 

Dates

From Sunday 24 of September to Wednesday 27 of September 2017


Venue

CCIB (Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona)

Address: Plaça de Willy Brandt 11-14 | 08019 Barcelona

Phone: (+34) 93 230 10 00

 

Main Contacts

Congress Secretariat

ESOT OFFICE

esot2017@esot.org

(+39) 498 597 652

Administrative Secretariat

Barceló Congresos

esot2017@barcelocongresos.com

(+34) 938 823 878

Abstracts and ePosters

Shocklogic Support Team

esot2017@shocklogic.com

(+44) 207 326 0286

 

Congress Opening hours

The registration desks are located into the entrance area of the venue (Level P0).


Date

Registration

Exhibition

Speakers’ room

Saturday 23 September

14:00 – 18:00

Groups only

14:00 – 18:00

Exhibitors only

Closed at 13.00 on Wednesday

Sunday 24 September

07:30 - 19:30

12:45 - 18:45

08:00 - 19:30

Monday 25 September

07:30 - 19:30

10:00 - 18:00

07:30 - 19:30

Tuesday 26 September

07:30 - 19:30

10:00 - 20:20

07:30 - 19:30

Wednesday 27 September

07:30 - 13:00

10:00 - 11:30

07:30 - 13:00


Registration and Information Desk telephone during opening hours: (+34) 93 230 8820 or
(+34) 93 230 8821


You are invited!

Join us at the Opening Plenary session Big Bang in transplantation on Sunday 24 Sept. at 15.00 h. at the Forum Auditorium in the Congress venue. ESOT presents an unforgettable experience: 

The story of organ transplantation -
for patients, with patients


Pre-congress meetings and Specialty Update Symposium will be organised on Sunday 24 Sept. during the morning.

 

Don't forget to bring your Electronic ticket with you!

You will receive an electronic ticket including a barcode by email. You can print your voucher or bring it with your smartphone. Please go to the Scan & Go Counters with your electronic ticket to self-print your badge. If your badge is lost, the administration cost for a new badge is €5,00.

 

ESOT 2017 is a paperless congress!

Do not forget to bring with you a device where you have downloaded the ESOT 2017 Congress App. We sent you an email with the instructions and your personal code for downloading.  Check your Registration Confirmation letter to see your registration type (WOD -With Own Device). Please note iPads cannot be booked onsite. Our Staff is there to help with any query regarding the Congress App and the rental. You can find them at the Ecosystem Bar, located in the Exhibition Area. The Ecosystem Bar will be opened from Sunday morning onwards, a dedicated path will lead you there.

 

The ESOT 2017 Congress App includes an electronic feature allowing you to prepare your agenda in advance, selecting from all listed sessions and presentations.


Prepare your Programme Agenda

Prepare your agenda in the APP, go to "My Congress" and decide which sessions you don't want to miss. You can also check the up-to-date online programme here


Refreshment breaks and lunch

Coffee breaks and lunch are included in the registration fee. They will be served on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Exhibition area (level P0).

 

Networking cocktails

ESOT 2017 Congress Networking Cocktail

Sunday 24 September (19.00 - 20.00h)

Join your colleagues and friends in this networking event to take place in the open air Terrace overlooking the sea and Banquet Hall of the venue, located on the second floor (Level P2) of the CCIB.


Rising Stars Networking Cocktail

Tuesday, 26 September (19.35 - 20.20h)

The YPT Committee invites you to join this Cocktail on Tuesday evening in the Rising Stars Lounge (Exhibition hall), ground floor (Level P0) at the congress venue.


ESOT Village and National Transplant Societies Square

Located in the P0 floor in the center of the Exhibit Area. Here you will learn more about ESOT activities and the benefits of becoming a Member. Most National Transplant Societies in Europe and some International will also display in this area. 

 

Safety 

The Organizers have taken all security measures, as suitable for this event, to ensure a safe environment at the venue. Your collaboration is asked, please follow these recommendations: 
• Avoid, if possible, bringing suitcases or large bags into the congress venue.
• Wear your badge at all times while you are in the congress venue, but not outside of it.
• When you leave the congress for the last time, don’t throw your badge in a waste bin outside; discard it in a waste bin located inside the venue.

 


Want to take a virtual tour?

Click here:



Floor plan of the venue


 

 

 

ABOUT BARCELONA

 

 
 

Getting to the CCIB from the airport

By taxi: You can find easily taxis at both exits from the Terminals T1 and T2. It takes around 30 minutes to arrive to the CCIB and the cost is 30-35€ approximately.


By public transport: You can take the Aerobus (shuttle bus service) from both terminals to Plaça Catalunya. It operates every 5-10 minutes. The cost is 5,90€ (single ticket) and 10,20€ (return ticket). Click here to buy the tickets online.

From Plaça Catalunya you can get directly to the CCIB with the metro Line L4 (yellow)


Getting to the CCIB from the city centre

The CCIB, venue of the ESOT 2017, has easy and quick access from the city centre. The nearest public transportation stops are:


By Metro: Line L4 (Yellow). Stop: El Maresme-Forum station

By Tram: Line T4. Stop: Forum

By Bus: Routes H16 and 7


Public transport tickets

  • Single Ticket: 2,15€

  • T-10 Card: 9,95€

  • Day passes: Hola Barcelona

 


La Mercè: bank holiday in Barcelona

Monday 25 of September is a bank holiday in Barcelona: La Mercè. Make the most of your time and check the full programme here!

Electricity

The standard voltage is 230V/50Hz. Please bring a suitable adaptor for an E type sockets (continental style with two round pins)

Useful phone numbers

Country prefix: +34

Free Emergency number (European SOS): 112

City information: 010

Barcelona Tourist Office: (+34) 933 689 700

Taxi: (+34) 93 303 30 33 / Taxi Ecologic: (+34) 93 278 30 00


Shopping time

Shops open from 10am to 8pm (Monday to Saturday). You will also find shopping malls opening every day of the week. Check Barcelona Shopping city!

 

Useful links

How to get to Barcelona

Getting around the city

Barcelona Metro Line

Barcelona Bus map

Tram map

 

Tourist Information Points

An info point of Barcelona Turisme will be located in the leisure area (main hall). Please feel free to visit the info point and get some useful information about Barcelona.

Summary checklist

✅ Bring your passport / ID and business cards

✅ Print or save your E-ticket

✅ Check your hotel reservation details

✅ Print your travel details and online check-in of your flight

✅ Visa (if needed)

✅ Download the congress App!

✅ Chargers and EU adapters


We are ready to welcome you in Barcelona!


The ESOT 2017 Congress Team

 

 
 

ESOT OFFICE
Riviera dei Mugnai 8/24
35137 Padua - Italy
Phone: +39 049 859 76 52
esot2017@esot.org

BARCELO CONGRESOS
Pl. Europa 17-19, 1 - 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
Phone: +34 938 823 878
esot2017@barcelocongresos.com