DATES:
28-31 March 2023
LOCATION:
Manchester, UK
VENUE & ADDRESS:
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Manchester M2 3GX UK
TRAVEL TO UK
Delegates can travel to the UK for the conference as ‘Standard Visitors’. For EU/EEA residents and Swiss Citizens this means a visa is not required. Delegates from many other countries are also able to enter the UK for the meeting without a visa.
You can check visa rules from the UK government by clicking here, or with your own government website.
CONFERENCE HOURS
Registration Desk Operating Hours
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | 14:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 07:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday, March 31, 2023 | 08:00 – 12:00 |
Exhibition Operating Hours
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday, March 31, 2023 | 08:30 – 13:00 |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEETING VENUE
Language of the Conference
The official language of the (TERMIS) European Chapter Meeting 2023 is English.
No translations will be available during the sessions.
Hearing loops are available in all session rooms.
Wi-Fi Network for Meeting Participants
We are pleased to offer complimentary Wi-Fi access to all TERMIS EU-Chapter 2023 Meeting attendees.
Network Name : TERMIS2023
Password : Manchester
Dress Code for Conference Participants
The dress code for the TERMIS-EU Chapter 2023 Meeting is business formal or business casual for all occasions.
Coffee Breaks & Lunches
Coffee breaks and lunches, as stated on the programme, will be served in the Exchange Hall.
INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS
All speakers must provide their presentation file(s) in the Speaker Preview Room (Exchange Room 7 on the Upper Level) at least 2 hours prior to their session time in order to upload their presentation. Presentations will not be accepted directly in the session hall for uploading. There is no facility to connect laptops or other devices in the session halls, so presentations must be uploaded in advance. If your presentation is during the first session of the morning, please upload your presentation the day before.
Speaker Preview Room Operating Hours
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | 14:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 07:30 – 19:00 |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 07:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday, March 31, 2023 | 07:30 – 13:30 |
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations at the TERMIS European Chapter Meeting 2023 will be displayed as physical posters and will be organized in two poster sessions. Poster boards are located in the Exchange Hall.
Poster Session 1:
| Set-up | Tuesday, 28 March 2023 | 08:30 – 09:30 |
| Poster Display Days & Hours | Tuesday, 28 March 2023 Wednesday, 29 March 2023 | 09:30 – 20:30 08:30 – 19:00 |
| Author Presentation Hours | Tuesday, 28 March 2023 | 18:30 – 20:30 |
| Dismantle | Wednesday, 29 March 2023 | 19:00 – 19:30 |
Poster Session 2:
| Set-up | Thursday, 30 March 2023 | 08:30 – 09:30 |
| Poster Display Days & Hours | Thursday, 30 March 2023 Friday, 31 March 2023 | 08:30 – 18:30 08:30 – 13:30 |
| Author Presentation Hours | Tuesday, 28 March 2023 | 15:15 – 17:00 |
| Dismantle | Wednesday, 29 March 2023 | 13:30 – 14:00 |
MEETING MATERIALS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Name Badges
The name badges will be distributed from the Registration Area. All participants are kindly requested to wear their name badges throughout the meeting. Your name badge is also required for entry in to social events.
Abstract E-Book
Abstracts will be published in the Tissue Engineering Journal after the meeting.
PRACTICAL DETAILS ABOUT MANCHESTER & UNITED KINGDOM
Time Zone
Manchester, UK operates British Summer Time (BST) after March 26 which is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Electricity
In the United Kingdom the standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type G.
Unless you are from a country using G type plugs, please do not forget to bring your adapter to Manchester.
Climate
The current weather forecast for Manchester during the week of the meeting is a daily high temperature of 13-15°C (55-59°F) and overnight lows of 5-8°C (41-46°F).
This is above average for the time of year. However, the weather can be changeable and light rain showers are forecast most days.
We therefore recommend you bring light layers and waterproof jacket, as well as an umbrella.
Currency & Exchange
The official currency of the United Kingdom is the pound sterling, known as the pound (£, GBP). Each pound is divided into 100 pence (100p = £1).
Credit & Debit Cards: The safest and easiest form of money is credit cards. Major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa and American Express) are accepted in the majority of restaurants/cafes/bars, facilities and transport links (taxi, bus, tram and train).
Cash Withdrawal: It is possible to withdraw pounds directly from any ATM in Manchester. This is also the cheapest option, since it has a lower exchange rate. However, it is important to keep in mind that your own bank may charge you a fee each time you use a foreign ATM.
The most common banknotes are £5, £10 and £20.
£50 notes are in circulation, but should be avoided as they are not always accepted.
The coins in circulation are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p and £1 and £2.
You can change money at the following places:
• any bank office
• exchange offices in the airport and within the city
• major hotels
• withdrawal from ATMs
Tipping: Tipping is normally optional in the UK. It is customary to leave 10 to 15% of the bill as tip when eating out; however, some restaurants add on a service charge instead (this must be clearly stated e.g. on the menu), in which case you do not need to leave a tip as well. When using taxi’s it is common to round the fare to the nearest GBP.
Emergency Phone Numbers
As with the rest of the United Kingdom, please call the below emergency numbers in the case of any emergency:
Police : 999
Fire : 999
Ambulance: 999
DISCLAIMER
Liability & Insurance
The Meeting Organising Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Upon registration, participants agree that neither the TERMIS, the Local Organising Committee nor the Meeting Organising Secretariat assumes any liability.
Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Safety and Security
Bags and/or suitcases must not be left unattended at any time whether inside or outside the Meeting venue and session hall(s).