CONGRESS INFORMATION
CME CREDITS
The scientific programme of the 11th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists.
The 11th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery has been accredited with 18 CME Credits.
The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.
EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA).
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION & BEST POSTER AWARDS
The three Awards for Best Oral Presentation (of EUR 1500.–, 1000.–, 500.–) and the three Best Poster Awards (of EUR 1500.–, 1000.–, 500.–) will be presented during the Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Please note that award winners shall be present at the ceremony.
ABSTRACT CD-ROM
The ESTES 2010 Abstract CD-ROM is a supplement to the European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery. Your personal voucher for one CD will be included in your Congress materials.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Your Certificate of Attendance will be included in your Congress materials available at the registration desk.
CONGRESS LANGUAGE
The official language of the Congress is English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
PREVIEW CENTRE
The Preview Centre is located in the ‘Circle’ on level +3. Staff and equipment will be available for you to arrange and preview your PowerPoint presentation.
E-POSTER CORNER
All e-posters (full text) can be viewed throughout the Congress at computer terminals in the Exhibition Hall on level –2.
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet Points are available in the Exhibition Hall. No wireless internet access is available at the Congress Venue.
ESTES BOOTH
For matters regarding ESTES membership and other ESTES activities, participants are cordially invited to visit the ESTES booth in the Exhibition Hall.
CLOAKROOM
A cloakroom and luggage storage facilities are available on level –2.
SMOKING
For health and security reasons and as a courtesy to non-smoking participants, you are kindly requested to refrain from smoking inside the Congress Venue. Smoking areas are available outside the main entrance.
CONGRESS STAFF
The Mondial Congress & Events team members are present at the registration counter and congress hostesses are present in all lecture rooms as well as at the preview centre and as badge monitors. Do not hesitate to approach them with queries – they will gladly assist you. You will recognize the Mondial Congress & Events staff wearing black suits with yellow scarves or ties.
FIRST AID
In case of need, please contact the staff at the registration desk.
COFFEE AND SNACKS
Coffee and snacks during the indicated coffee and lunch breaks are included in the registration fee and will be served in the Exhibition Hall.
CAR PARK
A car park is located directly below the Congress Venue. It can be accessed via Place de la Justice or Rue des Sols. The garage is open daily from 07:00 to 01:00 at night, however it can be accessed 24 h (exit possible at any time).
Fee: EUR 2.40 per hour, max. EUR 14.30 per day. Prices are as per April 2010. Please find further information on www.interparking.com
It is highly recommended to use public transportation instead of your private car due to heavy traffic in Brussels.
Professional Congress Organiser, Scientific Secretariat, Sponsorship & Housing
Mondial Congress & EventsOperngasse 20b
1040 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 1 58804 0,
Fax: + 43 1 58804 185
e-mail:
estes2010(at)mondial-congress.com





