General information

Abstracts

All abstracts will be listed on the EAACI website as of 31 May 2024. Presented abstract texts will be published in the official EAACI Journal Allergy after the Congress – and in the EAACI Media Library, depending on the consent the abstract submitter has chosen.

App Information

The EAACI smartphone app will enable you to explore the EAACI Congress 2024 programme and exhibition at your fingertips.

The app will allow you to:

• Browse, search, and personalise the entire event programme.
• Search and locate exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall.
• Access useful information about the Congress.
• Access Congress abstracts (available from 31 May 2024).
• Access to the recording of the presented abstract during OAS and FT will be 24 hours after the presentation.
• Provide your feedback by evaluating speakers and sessions.
• Vote in sessions that have polls.
• Create and synchronise events with your calendar.
• Chat with colleagues.

Badges

Each participant receives a name badge. This badge should be worn at all times in order to gain access to the session rooms and other events. Please note that access to the congress areas will only be permitted with an official congress badge. If you have lost your badge, a new one can be reprinted (with proof of your original registration) at the Registration Assistance Desk for an extra fee. Your badge will be scanned at the entrance to session rooms for CME accreditation and internal EAACI statistical purposes.

Certificate of Attendance

The Certificate of Attendance can be downloaded after completing the delegates survey, available after the end of the Congress, from your profile page on the digital platform.

CME Credits

EACCME®/UEMS credits
An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation for EAACI Congress 2024, 31 May – 3 June in Valencia.

Cloakroom

The cloakroom is located on Level 2 with the following opening hours:

• Friday, 31 May, 07:30 – 19:30
• Saturday, 1 June, 07:30 – 19:30
• Sunday, 2 June, 07:30 – 19:30
• Monday, 3 June, 07:30 – 19:30

Currency

The local currency is the Euro.

Disclaimer

Participants are encouraged to purchase insurance to cover loss incurred in the event of cancellation. EAACI cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of the EAACI Congress 2024 proceedings arising from natural, political, social or economic events or other unforeseen incidents beyond its control (force majeure). Registration of a participant implies acceptance of this condition. The materials presented at this continuing medical education activity will be available for educational purposes only.

EAACI Campus

Visit the EAACI Campus to learn more about EAACI’s activities such as membership, scientific journals, EAACI Media Library and future events. The EAACI digital Campus can be accessed at any time during the congress hours, and the physical campus will be open during the following times:

• Friday, 31 May, 08:30 – 17:30
• Saturday, 1 June, 08:30 – 18:30
• Sunday, 2 June, 08:30 – 18:30
• Monday, 3 June, 08:30 – 15:00

EAACI Congress Digital Platform

A portion of the EAACI Congress 2024 Scientific Programme sessions will be streamed live or pre-recorded through our well-established digital platform. Onsite delegates will have the opportunity to watch the sessions at specific areas at the venue. Therefore make sure to explore the programme and start creating your agenda! Our digital platform also allows you to access the virtual versions of several EAACI Congress components: EAACI Campus, Virtual Exhibition, Community, and more. If you encounter issues accessing the platform, please contact us via Tidio.

Exhibition

Whether you are attending digitally or physically in Valencia, join us in meeting with key industry experts and other partners, exchange knowledge on critical areas of development, and research in allergy and immunology.

Digital Exhibition: the digital exhibition will be open according to the main scientific programme schedule, subject to final adjustments. The digital exhibition will be open as of 31 May at 09:00 CET.

Physical Exhibition: The onsite Exhibition will be organised in the congress venue and open on 31 May-2 June from 08:30-17:30 daily.

Exhibition access restrictions:

• Advertising of medicinal products is governed by the laws and regulations of Spain.
• All delegates are permitted to enter the exhibition. However the participants’ profession (MD, non-MD, Allied Health Professional, Scientist, Other) is marked on the badge, so exhibitors can identify if prescription-only medicines (POM) can be advertised to the delegate.

General Assembly

EAACI’s General Assembly will take place in The Orb, Room Malaga, Level 3, Feria Valencia from 07:45 – 09:00 on Monday 03 June.
EAACI members will have access. Please note, EAACI membership fees for 2024 must be paid in order to be able to vote as a member with voting rights at the General Assembly.
EAACI staff will be available in front of the meeting room should you need to pay your membership fees.

Your membership number is printed on your badge. If you do not have the number of your badge and you are a member of EAACI, please contact the Registration Assistance Desk in the registration area to have a new badge issued.

Language

The official language of the EAACI Congress 2024 is English.

Mobile Phone Policy

Please respect the meeting policy and switch your mobile phones to silent mode inside all meeting rooms.

Photography, filming and Video Recordings

By participating in the EAACI Congress 2024, the delegate understands that recordings of the digital content and the capture of images and videos to be publicly shared are prohibited. Taking photographs or making any other form of electronic recording during the sessions in the meeting rooms or print screens of the digital platform is strictly forbidden. An official photographer will be present in Valencia for the entire event. Photos will be available for download on the congress website after the meeting. Please note, by registering to attend the EAACI Congress 2024, you acknowledge and agree that official photographs taken during the congress may be used for future meeting promotional purposes.

Press

EAACI Marketing and Communications Department
Email: communications@eaaci.org

Public Transportation

The registration fee does not include public transportation passes. However, you can conveniently obtain your tickets online by visiting the link HERE.

Registration

The registration desk will be located at the main congress entrance.

The opening hours are:

• Thursday, 30 May, 15:00 – 18:00
• Friday, 31 May, 07:45 – 18:00
• Saturday, 1 June, 07:45 – 18:00
• Sunday, 2 June, 07:45 – 18:00
• Monday, 3 June, 07:45 – 15:00

Safety, welfare, and behaviour

Valencia is a generally very safe city. Yet, like most other major cities, there is petty crime. Therefore, please be aware of thieves and pickpockets at all times. Please pay special attention to your personal belongings, especially when walking in the city centre or using the public transportation system, but also inside the congress venue. Do not wear your badge outside the congress venue, and do not give it to anybody, even if you are leaving the Congress. Any security problems or concerns within the congress venues should be reported to a member of EAACI. Security staff will handle any emergency situation, and everyone is required to follow instructions announced via the public information system. Emergency exits are marked with green exit signs.

In respect of European laws and regulations, as well as due to current health and safety rules and legislation in effect, registration and/or admittance to the EAACI Congress shall be limited solely to participants who are 18 years of age or older. Registration by anyone who is under 18 is unauthorised and in violation of these terms and conditions and will automatically result in the forfeit of their registration. Identification is to be provided to the Congress staff upon request. Participants below 18 years of age will not be granted access to any part of the Congress at any time. This is also valid for children accompanied by their parents and for any other unregistered person. If access to the Congress is needed and no registration is available, registration desk should be contacted. Badges are required to be worn at all times in the congress venues.

EAACI holds a very firm position against any form of discrimination and aims for a respectful, safe, and productive environment for all participants, including service providers and others associated with EAACI Congresses and Events. This position applies to all EAACI events and/or events organised in the name of EAACI. EAACI does not tolerate any disruptive behaviour, sexual harassment, bullying, racism, physical or verbal abuse or any other form of unacceptable behaviour by participants and/or staff at our meetings. All delegates and staff shall adhere to dignity and mutual respect. EAACI expects fair and appropriate behaviour at all times.

EAACI reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behaviour. EAACI reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future EAACI Meetings. For internal purposes, all reports about unacceptable and/or disruptive behaviour incidents will be referred to as complaints and stored according to GDPR Rules and Regulations.

In case of support, please do not hesitate to contact the EAACI Congress and Events Manager by sending an email to Noureddine M’ghari.

Session Attendance

Sessions may fill up quickly. Please arrive in good time for the start of a session. Due to health and safety regulations, hosts and hostesses are instructed to restrict access once the room’s maximum capacity is reached. Please refer to EAACI staff or hostesses for any assistance you may need.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited in the congress venue.

Speaker Service Centre

The Speaker Service Centre is located in Mall Level.
The opening hours are:

• Thursday, 30 May, 15:00 – 18:30
• Friday, 31 May, 07:30 – 18:30
• Saturday, 1 June, 07:30 – 18:30
• Sunday, 2 June, 07:30 – 17:30
• Monday, 3 June, 07:30 – 15:00

Technical information about the digital component of EAACI Congress 2024

The digital interface will be user-friendly and fully responsive, allowing delegates to watch all sessions from their laptops/desktops, iPads/tablets, and mobile phones. However, it is recommended to use computers to get the best experience, including live chat during sessions within the Live Scientific Programme, an important feature that boosts interaction between you, faculty, and your peers. Regarding a preferable web browser, we suggest Google Chrome as the most compatible one. In order to provide a well streamlined support, we kindly ask you to send any technical queries directly to following email address:support@eaaci.org.

Please note that this topic is being constantly updated and we will provide more information as soon as possible.

Telephone

The international access code for Spain is +34. In case of an emergency call 112

Venue

The event venue Feria Valencia (Av. de les Fires, s/n, 46035 València, Spain) is the oldest event organiser in Spain and it is ranked among the top ten largest fairgrounds in the world. It is a design venue, that hosts unique, versatile and modern conference facilities, with business-friendly services. Feria Valencia venue is situated outside of the center of Valencia but has links to all the means of transport offered by the city.

Visa

Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to entering Spain. If you need a letter of invitation, contact support@eaaci.org.
Please apply for a visa within a reasonable time before making your booking.