Practical info

Rome (I), 23-26 September, 2026

Practical Info

Registration

Registration desk is located at Foyer (Level – 0) of the Congress Venue.

Registration Desk Hours

Wednesday 23 September

from 07:30 to 16:00 only for the attendees of the Pre-Congress Labs

Thursday 24 September

from 07:30 to 18:00

Friday 25 September

from 07:30 to 18:00

Saturday 26 September

from 07:30 to 17:00

Exhibition Area

The Exhibition Area is located at Level 0 of the congress venue, and it can be accessed exclusively by the attendees. Children and accompanying persons are not allowed to enter.

Hours of operation

Thursday 24 September

from 08:30 to 18:00

Friday 25 September

from 08:30 to 18:00

Saturday 26 September

from 07:30 to 17:00

Exhibitors are allowed to access the Exhibition Area from 07:30.
Congress participants are allowed to access the Exhibition Area from 08:30.

Participants Attendance Policy

The congress is open to registered participants only. Badges must be worn at all times to access the sessions and the exhibition area, and the Welcome reception planned at the venue.

WI-FI

Wi-Fi

will be available throughout the venue. Login details will be provided at due date.

Attire

Room temperature can vary in session rooms.
We encourage attendees to dress in layers for their personal comfort.

Language

Official Language

The official language of the Congress is English.
No simultaneous translation is available.

Time Zone

CET (Central European Time) applies throughout Italy

At the beginning of spring, Italy enters daylight saving time: the clocks move forward by one hour (UTC+2 time zone), to enjoy more sunlight in the late afternoon-evening.
From early autumn to late winterstandard time applies, corresponding to the time zone UTC+1, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Currency

The official currency in Italy is the Euro (€).

Credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are readily available throughout the city.

Climate

In September, Rome has pleasant, mild weather with average daytime temperatures around 21-27°C, though it can still be warm. Evenings become cooler, and it is less humid than the summer months, making it a comfortable time for sightseeing. Rainfall is low, but occasional showers may occur, particularly later in the month.

Temperatures drop in the evening, making them cooler and less sticky than in summer.

We recommend bringing a light jacket or a warm sweater for cooler mornings and evenings, a small umbrella or a waterproof jacket.

Child Policy

The Congress does not provide childcare. Children and accompanying persons are not allowed to access in the whole congress areas.

Animals

Animals, except for registered guided dogs, cannot be brought into the Congress venues at any time.

Green Policy

We encourage attendees to minimize paper usage and use public transportation.
Reusable materials and digital programs will be available.

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