CONGRESS GUIDE

ERS LONDON 2016
Data scanning system
Congress badges will contain a barcode (acting as an
electronic business card) to enable visitors to leave their
contact details for exhibitors quickly and easily.
Dress code
Dress will be informal throughout the Congress. ERS
reserves the right to refuse access when deemed necessary
for the comfort and safety of all delegates.
ERS Central
Supported by the Menarini group
ERS Central is a serviced lounge and meeting area that
will be located in the centre of the ERS World Village.
Tis area includes seating and will provide delegates
with the opportunity to network, meet up, or simply
recuperate with refreshments. Te area will also house
an information desk where delegates will be able to charge
their electronic devices.
Exhibition access
Access to the exhibition will be limited to participants
over the age of 16 years who are respiratory professionals.
Hotel Desk
A Hotel Desk will be available in the ERS Registration
Area during Congress opening hours from 3 to 7
September, 2016.
Insurance and disclaimer
ERS accepts no liability for injuries and/or losses of
whatever nature incurred by participants, nor for loss
or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings.
Please check the validity of your own insurance.
Language
Te ofcial language of the Congress is English. No
translation will be provided outside of the designated
language day sessions which are noted in the programme.
Information regarding special programmes will be given
at a later date.
Lost and Found
During the Congress dates, all lost and found items will
be taken to the Cloakroom. Once the Congress is over,
please contact the ExCeL security team on +44 207 069
4445 for any lost and found queries.
Lunch and refreshments
No ofcial meals will be provided. Meal facilities at the
Congress centre include cafeterias and restaurants. A
number of bars and cofee/snack points serve sandwiches
and snacks.
Mobile phone policy
Please respect your fellow colleagues and friends by
switching of your mobile phone in all meeting and poster
rooms.
Members’ Lounge
Te new ERS Members’ Lounge has been provided
to thank our members for their continued support of
the society. It ofers a quiet area to allow you to briefy
escape the hustle and bustle of the Congress, catch up
on commitments outside the Congress, conduct meetings
and telephone calls that require a quieter environment,
or to simply consider your path through the Congress
programme. Power points, WiFi, and internet drops are
available.
Tis service is provided exclusively for ERS members. If
you are not currently a member of ERS, pass by the World
Village and visit your national respiratory society’s booth
to take advantage of their ERS institutional membership
agreement or meet us at the ERS booth to sign up directly.
Parking
Delegate car parking is available and is £15.00 (fat rate)
for 24hrs on a pay and display system.
Patient involvement
Patients are welcome at the Congress as professional
representatives of patient organisations or to participate
in sessions for which they have been invited to contribute.
Due to international law and industry self-regulation
patients are not permitted to enter the exhibition.
Security
Please pay special attention to your personal belongings,
especially when walking around the city centre and on
the public transportation system.
Any security problems or concerns within the Congress
centre should be reported to a uniformed member of
staf. Te London ExCeL security staf will handle any
emergency situation and everyone is asked to follow the
instructions announced on the loudspeaker. Emergency
exits are marked with exit signs.
Smoking
London ExCeL is a smoke free venue, the smoking ban
applies to all buildings, including the catering locations
and loading areas. As smoking is a major cause of lung
disease, ERS further asks Congress participants and
exhibitors not to smoke in the ExCeL or any area within
100 meters of the building.
Special accessibility needs
It is possible to acquire a wheelchair on site. Kindly
contact the West or East Information Desk ExCeL staf
and they will be able to help you. Wheelchairs are free of
charge, but a fully refundable deposit is taken.
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