General Information
VENICE
Venice is one of the most amazing places on our planet. Built on over 100 islands in a lagoon between the main land of northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea Venice is a magic city with its canals, gondolas and romantic spots, architectural treasures from the Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods and abundant arts masterpieces. Visiting Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime must and that is why it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Come to Venice for the 2013 global summit on Orthopaedic Research and fall in love with this wonderful city!
Easy access
- By Air
Marco Polo international airport (VCE) is the third largest airport in Italy, it has daily flights to/from most European cities as well as connections to/from USA and UE. www.veniceairport.it
Treviso airport (TFS) is approximately 20Km. from Venice and served by many European low cost airlines. Frequent bus connections are offered to/from Venice. www.trevisoairport.it - By Train
Venice S.Lucia station is connected with the major Italian cities. Milan is reached in 2h30, Rome in 3h45, Florence in 2h. See information and timetable at www.trenitalia.it - By Car
Venice is connected with the Italian Motorway network by the A4 Motorway.
Please note that cars are not allowed in Venice and in San Servolo. All cars must be parked at the Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto car parks.
See information on routes and traffic on http://www.autostrade.it
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
O.I.C. srl
Viale G. Matteotti, 7
50121 Florence, Italy
Tel. +39 055 50351
Fax +39 055 5001912
info@cors2013.org
The registration desk at the congress will be open with the following time schedule:
| Saturday, 12 October 2013 | 14.00-18.00 |
| Sunday, 13 October 2013 | 8.00-16.30 |
| Monday, 14 October 2013 | 8.00-16.30 |
| Tuesday, 15 October 2013 | 8.00-13.00 |
| Wednesday, 16 October 2013 | 8.00-16.30 |
CONGRESS CENTRE
Centro Congressi San Servolo, Venice, Italy
www.sanservolo.provincia.venezia.it
The congress will be held on the San Servolo Island a peaceful and fascinating location just in front of San Marco, the famous main square of Venice. Limited accommodation is also available on the island and can be booked through the Organizing Secretariat (see Hotel Accommodation page).
Transportation to the Congress Centre
Venice's vaporetti (singular - vaporetto), or water buses, are the public transportation of Venice. Vaporetti take visitors along the main canals, to the islands, and around the lagoon. For information and fares click here.
From Venice city centre
San Servolo island is easily reached by the "vaporetto" water buses using line 20 from San Zaccaria - monument stop (every 20-40 minutes, trip takes 10 minutes). Water taxis are also available.
Line 20 Timetable: download the timetable
Arrival in Venice by plane
The city centre is easily reached from Marco Polo airport using public transport either on land or water.
Alilaguna is the boat service which connects the airport with Venice (San Marco, main square). From the San Marco square it is a short walk to the "vaporetto" water bus stop "San Zaccaria" where line 20 serves the San Servolo island. www.alilaguna.it
ATVO is the non-stop bus service which runs daily from 9am to midnight between the airport (from outside the arrivals area) and Venice (Piazzale Roma) taking about 20 minutes. Buses leave every half hour. www.atvo.it
ACTV - line 5 bus 5
This public bus service connects the airport with Venice (Piazzale Roma) in about 25 minutes. www.actv.it
Private taxis are also available, it takes 15 minutes to get to Venice (Piazzale Roma) (radiotaxi Mestre tel. +39-041-936222, +39-041-936222). Once you reach Piazzale Roma you can easily start your tour of Venice on foot or by waterbus.
Arrival in Venice by car
Should you arrive by car there is ample parking at Piazzale Roma, Garage Comunale or Garage San Marco or at Tronchetto Park; from Tronchetto a vaporetto water bus service is available to San Marco.
From Piazzale Roma to San Servolo
Public water bus no.1, no.51, no. 41, or no. 61 in direction "Lido", getting off at San Zaccaria. From here make your way to the S.Zaccaria – Monument stop to take line 20 for San Servolo (it takes 10 minutes).
Arrival in Venice by train
Get off at the train station “Venezia S.Lucia”. You will find the waterbus stops just at the exit.
Take public water bus no.1, no.51 and no.82, direction “Lido”, get off at San Zaccaria (trip takes 30-40 minutes). From here make your way to the S.Zaccaria – Monument stop to take line 20 for San Servolo (every 20-40 minutes, trip takes 10 minutes).
Line 20 Timetable: download the timetable.
BADGES
Each participant will receive a name badge upon check-in at the registration desk. The badge will be the official congress pass and should be worn at all time in order to gain entry into the meeting rooms.
CATERING FACILITIES
Coffee tickets and light lunches are included in the registration fee. A bar and a cafeteria are also available on the San Servolo island for private consumption.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
CREDIT CARDS
Major credit cards are accepted by hotels, shops and restaurants.
CURRENCY
The official currency in Italy is the Euro €.
INDUSTRY INFORMATION
Companies and publishers are invited to display their products at the exhibition which will be organised in connection with the meeting. For more information please contact the Organising Secretariat OIC srl (info@cors2013.org).
INSURANCE
The Congress Organisers do not assume any liability for personal injuries sustained or loss of, or damage to, property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as result of the congress. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
LANGUAGE
The official language is English.
LETTERS OF INVITATION AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Participants are invited to check with their local travel agency regarding any visa requirements to enter Italy. Application for letters of invitation will be accepted by the Organising Secretariat OIC srl before 15 July, 2013. These documents cannot grant any financial support by the organisers.
You can check the main regulations concerning the entry in Italy (VISAs, etc) here: www.esteri.it
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not allowed within the Congress Centre.
WEATHER
The weather in Venice in mid October is generally mild but showers can occur. The average temperature is around 15 °C.
