GENERAL INFORMATION
ECM-EPDIC 2024 venue is strategically located a few steps from Padova Railway Station.
Participants may access through two different entry points:
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The main gate is located at Via Niccolò Tommaseo 59, pedestrian access only
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Another gate is located in Via Goldoni (Gate C) for both pedestrian and car access.
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PARKING
Please note parking is free of charge for ECM-EPDIC 2024 participants during the Congress.
​Both entrances will be marked by a signpost with the ECM-EPDIC 2024 logo.
​Important!​
The Congress Center gates will be closed outside Sessions time.
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates must be requested to ecm34@sistemacongressi.com after the Conference.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English: no simultaneous translation will be available.
REGISTRATION DESK
The Registration Desk is located at the main entrace of the Conference Venue, Padova Congress
Due to the large number of registered participants, we invite all attendees to arrive well in advance to avoid queues and delays.
The registration desk will be open with the following times:
SATELLITE EVENTS
- 24 August from 8:30 to 14:00 8th CrysAC Workshop at University of Padova DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
- 25 August from 8:30 to 14:00 APEX5 & PROTEUM5 Workshop at University of Padova DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
​- 25 August from 8:30 to 14:00 Introduction to CCP4 and CCP4Cloud Workshop at University of Padova DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
- 26 August from 8:30 to 14:00 ​CSD Workshop at University of Padova - DIBIO​ Fiore di Botta
- 26 August from 8:30 to 14:00 European Young Crystallographers Satellite meeting at University of Padova - DIBIO​ Fiore di Botta
- 26 August from 8:30 to 13:00 Early Science on the NMX Macromolecular Diffractometer at the European Spallation Source at Padova Congress
- 26 August from 8:30 to 13:00 AIC-BMM Meeting of the Biological Macromolecules Section of the AIC at Padova Congress
- 26 August from 8:30 to 13:00 Crystallography in School at Padova Congress
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​CONFERENCE
from Monday from 13:00 to 19:00; Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00.
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BADGES
Badges must always be visibly worn during sessions, coffee breaks and lunches at the conference site but also during social program activities.
COFFEE BREAKS AND LUNCHES
Coffee breaks and lunches will be served to registered participants wearing their badges. Accompanying persons have no access to scientific sessions nor to coffee breaks and lunches.
Please note that vegetarian dishes will be on daily menu; for other special needs, we will try to serve a good variety of food so that it will be easier for you to get some alternatives in case of special diet restrictions.
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PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Every effort has been made to ensure that people with special needs are catered for during the conference. Should you require any specific assistance, please let us know in advance to enable to assist in making your stay at the conference a pleasant and comfortable one.
INTERNET / WI-FI
Wi-Fi connection will be available on site.
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CURRENCY
The local currency is € (Euro). Automatic teller machines and exchange offices are available all over the city. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards but please always check first!
ELECTRICITY
For Italy there are three associated plug types, types C, F and L. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side and plug type L is the plug type which has three round pins. Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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WEATHER
In padova winters are mild and summers hot, though moderated by its location near the sea. During spring and autumn there are usually sunny days with mild temperatures.
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CALLING CODES
International Calls: 00 + country area code
Italy country code : +39
Milano: +39 02 ...
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
State Police: 113 (accidents, theft, etc.)
Fire Brigade: 115 (fires, weather emergencies)
Urgent and emergency medical service: 118 (must concern health issues)
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LIABILITY
In registering for the conference, participants agree that neither the Organizing Committees nor the Organizing Secretariat assumes any liability.
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PARKING
Please note parking is free of charge for ECM-EPDIC 2024 participants during the Congress.
​Both entrances will be marked by a signpost with the ECM-EPDIC 2024 logo.
​Important!​
The Congress Center gates will be closed outside Sessions time.