General Information

General Information

Below is a summary of some of the important information you might need when attending the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Societies in Lisbon, Portugal

15 April 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

16 July 2025

Early Registration Deadline

18-20 October 2025

Congress Dates

Congress Venue:

CCL – The Lisbon Congress Centre

Venue Address:

Praça das Indústrias 1, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal

Language

The official language of the EAPS Congress is English.

Letter of Invitation

An official personalised letter of invitation will be provided to registered participants as part of the registration procedure. This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organisers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the Scientific Programme.

Dress Code

Participants are advised to wear business casual for all Congress functions and programmes.

Prescriber/Non-Prescriber

Support from pharmaceutical partners helps make this event possible.  As such, it is important that we comply with the various codes and directives relating to the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The European Union directive (2001/83/EC, article 86) provides guidelines relating to medicinal products for human use. Within these guidelines is the restriction that access to pharmaceutical product marketing activities must be limited to only those participants licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply medicinal products. All participants, with the exception of the exhibitors, are asked the following question during registration: Are you licensed/authorised to prescribe or supply prescription-only medicines?

Congress Organiser

Kenes Group
Rue François-Versonnex 7
1207 Geneva, Switzerland

Visa

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.

Guest Attendance Policy

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

Liability and Insurance

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.

The Congress Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.