Congress Information

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the Congress is English.

CONGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DISCLAIMER

There will be an official camera operator present in the Conference venue for the duration of the event. Any images will be property of WACEM 2024 for purposes related to the Conference. If you do not agree to your image being taken please inform the photographer.

DEADLINES

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES

• July 31^st, 2024 - Oral and Poster Abstract submission
• August 31^st, 2024 - Oral and Poster Abstract acceptance

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

• September 15^th, 2024 - Early bird registration
• October 15^th, 2024 - Regular registration
• October 16^th, 2024 - Onwards - Spot Registration

CPC Case Submission Deadline

• September 9^th, 2024 - Case Submission

CONGRESS VENUE

Via del Serafico 1 • 00142 Roma - EUR

SERAPHICUM CONGRESS CENTRE

The Seraphicum complex is inside a natural park with maritime pines, eucalyptus, mimosas and Mediterranean trees. The property, owned by Franciscan Fathers, was recently renovated and it is managed by a team of lay staff. This was a University college founded in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V.
It offers a large auditorium and a number of meeting rooms, all of them equipped with the most up-to-date equipment for sound and video projections. Foyer and public areas for scientific and technical exhibition, catering …

Located in the elegant EUR district of Rome, not far from the Laurentina terminal station of Metro Line B – in 20’ you are in downtown Rome, the Colosseum, main railway station Termini.

You may reserve your accommodation in the EUR district or in downtown Rome, considering to reach the Congress Centre by metro Line B.

How to get there:

By public transport from the Termini Station

Take the underground line B to the Laurentina stop, exiting the station, turn right onto Via Laurentina for 200 meters, at the traffic light on the right you will find Via del Serafico, 1.

By car

Take the G.R.A. exit 25 towards Laurentina centro, continue for about 2.5 km, at the traffic light turn right into via del Serafico.

From the airports

from Fiumicino Leonardo Express up to Termini Station and then metro Line B » LINK
from Ciampino take the airport SIT Shuttle bus » LINK
to Roma Termini and then metro Line B.

CONGRESS SECONDARY VENUES

UNIVERSITY “LA SAPIENZA” - AULA MAGNA GEORGE EASTMAN

Viale Regina Elena 287b – ROMA

AZIENDA OSPEDALIERA SAN GIOVANI ADDOLORATA - SALA FOLCHI

Piazza San Giovanni i Laterano 26 – ROMA

VISA INFORMATION
AND INVITATION LETTERS

Several NON-EU citizens will need a Visa to enter Italy.
We strongly recommend you to check the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for updated and detailed information regarding entrance visas to Italy.
We also suggest you to contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate nearest to you. Invitation letter is not enough to obtain VISA for most NO-SCHENGEN countries (i.e.: countries outside EU). Check your status at the above link Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Organizing Committee will make every effort to facilitate the issuance of visas. We strongly recommend to provide the necessary documentation to the Embassy or Consulate well in advance.
The invitation letter will not be legally or financially binding on the Organizing Committee. Expenses related to the Congress shall be borne by Delegates themselves.

The Organizing Secretariat will help you if you need a letter of invitation for visa purposes.
After you have completed the Wacem 2024 Congress registration process and have paid the registration fees, you can request a VISA INVITATION letter by sending an email to wacem24@fullday.com including the following information:

Your full name as per passport
Country of residence and full private address
Your passport number and expiry date
Your place and date of birth
Citizenship
Your workplace and affiliation