| General information |
About the conference
Q. What are the Conference dates?
A. The European Telemedicine Conference will be taking place from the 7th to the 8th October 2014.
Q. Where will the Conference be held?
A. The Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA,
Via G. Frescobaldi, 5
00198 Rome, Italy
Q. Where do I pick up my badge?
A. You can pick up your badge at the registration desk located in the foyer on Level B.
Q. How much is registration?
| Registration Type | By 1 Sept SUPERSAVER* | 2 Sept – Onsite* |
| € 350 | € 450 | |
| € 500 | € 600 | |
| € 950 | € 1,050 | |
|
ETC and CIO Registration (all 3 days) for Non-Sponsoring Vendors |
€ 1,200 | € 1,300 |
*Please note rates exclude 22% VAT.
Q. What are the registration hours?
A.
- Attendee Registration:
Monday, 6 October: 8:30 – 18:00
Tuesday, 7 October: 8:30 – 18:00
Wednesday, 8 October, European Telemedicine Conference only: 8:00 – 16:00
- Exhibitor Registration:
Monday, 6 October: 8:30 – 18:00
Tuesday, 7 October: 8:30 – 18:30
Wednesday, 8 October: 8:00 – 16:00
Q. What are the exhibition hours?
A. Monday, 6 October, HIMSS Europe CIO Summit: 08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday, 7 October, HIMSS Europe CIO Summit & European Telemedicine Conference: 08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday, 8 October, European Telemedicine Conference: 08:30 - 16:00
Q. Is there a minimum age limit at the European Telemedicine Conference?
A. Yes, all registrants (including guests) must be 18 years of age or older to attend the conference.
Q. What kind of attendees will be present at this conference?
A. Presenting and attending will be healthcare professionals, who have the buying power for their organizations- providers, payers, suppliers,
policy-makers, and government officials. There will also be clinicians, directors, administrators, informatics professionals, and academicians.
Q. What is the difference between CIO Summit and ETC?
A. The CIO Summit (6-7 October 2014) is where leading European IT Directors and Senior Healthcare IT Executives will meet during an exclusive
event to recognize the best use and adoption practices for healthcare IT in Europe.
The European Telemedicine Conference (7-8 October 2014) brings together leading healthcare delivery organisations, governmental leaders, clinicians, researchers and university faculty from around the world to understand how telemedicine is working to deliver improved care.
General questions
Q. How is the weather in Rome in October?
A. In October, the average temperature is 20°C.
Q. What kind of currency do I have to use?
A. The Euros (EUR) is the official currency of Italy.
Q. Do I need a visa to enter Italy?
A. All Nationals from the EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein do not require a visa to enter. You need to hold a valid ID card or
passport.
To find out if, as a foreign national, you need a visa to enter Italy, you can consult the visa database (LINK to the website) on this website. Click on the question “Do you need a visa?” and then complete the fields for Nationality, Residence, Duration of Stay and Reason for Visit. This will take you to a page with information on whether you need a visa to enter Italy and information on the application requirements. Please note, this information is not exhaustive and is intended as guidance only.
Q. If I do need a visa, who do I contact to receive my Letter of Invitation?
A. To receive an official Letter of Invitation, please register and pay for the conference and then email Ela Staniuk. HIMSS Europe can only provide a Letter of Invitation and proof of conference registration. We
are not able to apply for a visa on your behalf.
Q. What is the attire for the Conference?
A. Business
Cancellation policy
Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A. All cancellations must be made in writing to HIMSS Europe via email to Ela Staniuk.
- For cancellations received through the 5th of September 2014, €100.00 administrative fee will be forfeited.
- For cancellations made after the 5th of September 2014, 100% of the registration fee will be charged.
Q. I have registered, but have not received a confirmation. How do I get another one sent to me?
A. Please contact Ela Staniuk to request a confirmation letter.
Q. I have registered, but can no longer attend the conference. Can I send someone else in my place?
A. Yes, however the substitute must pay any difference in registration rate based on membership status.
Example: If you are a member and they are
not, the registration difference must be paid.
Please send the substitute’s information in writing to Ela Staniuk.
If the substitution takes place on-site they must bring a letter on company letterhead verifying the substitution.
