The meeting venue is Congress Innsbruck, a state-of-the-art convention centre that has won
the worldwide AIPC Apex Award „best congress centre 2001“. It is located adjacent to the Old
Town, i.e. in walking distance to most attractions, museums and hotels.
The offi cial language of the event is English. No simultaneous interpretation facilities will be
provided during the conference.
ECCO-IBD 2007 Congress Secretariat
A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
E: ibd2007@come-innsbruck.at
ECCO booth
The ECCO booth is located in Hall Dogana.
ECCO – The European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization
Address: Hollandstraße 14, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43-(0)1-533 35 42, Fax: +43-(0)1-533-35-42-19
E-mail: ecco@vereint.com, Website: www.ecco-ibd.eu
At the ECCO booth congress attendees will:
- fi nd information on membership benefi ts (NEW: individual membership as of 2008)
- be able to apply for membership
- be able to update their membership information, payment status
- fi nd answers to any questions/suggestions regarding ECCO
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the ECCO staff and get updates on the association news!
Registration desk at the Congress Innsbruck
The registration desk will be located on the ground fl oor of the Congress Innsbruck. Opening
hours are as follows:
Wednesday, 28 February 07.30 – 16.00
Thursday, 1 March 07.30 – 18.00
Friday, 2 March 07.30 – 18.00
Saturday, 3 March 08.30 – 13.00
On site registration fees
Delegate fee e 420.-
Students, nurses e 170.-
Registration fees include
• admission to scientifi c sessions and industrial exhibition
• programme and abstract book
• conference bag
• welcome reception
• ECCO party
• coffee breaks
• lunch on Friday
Internet access
UCB kindly sponsors an Internet café and unlimited wireless LAN access for all delegates
wishing to use their own laptops.
Certifi cate of attendance
All registered delegates receive a certifi cate of attendance in Innsbruck.
Trade exhibition
Within the scope of the 2nd ECCO-IBD Congress, a trade exhibition of pharmaceutical
companies, manufacturers of medical equipment and publishers is held in Hall Dogana.
Coffee breaks and refreshments
Coffee and tea will be served during the offi cial coffee breaks. Outside these offi cial coffee
breaks, refreshments are available from cash bars in the Congress Innsbruck.
City transportation
There is a good public transport system in Innsbruck and its surroundings. Most buses operate
until midnight. Detailed information on bus schedules is available at your hotel or at the
conference centre. Tickets can be pre-purchased from tobacconists or directly in the buses.
Parking
There is an underground car park at the Congress Centre. Participants obtain tickets at
reduced rates from the doorman’s booth. Please note that these reduced fares only apply to
the Congress Garage and not to the adjacent CityGarage parking facilities.
Street parking in the city is available but limited to 90 minutes (indicated by a blue line). Tickets
have to be purchased from a blue parking meter, where the appropriate fees are indicated.
Currency
The offi cial currency is the EURO (e). Major credit cards are accepted in many hotels, shops
and restaurants. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are also available throughout the city.
Name badges
All registered participants and exhibitors receive a name badge together with their registration
documents. Please make sure to wear your badge at all times while attending the meeting,
exhibition and social events.
Liability and insuranceNeither the organisers, nor the congress secretariat or other suppliers accept liability for any
injury, loss or damage, arising from accidents or other situations during, or as a consequence
of the congress. Kindly check your personal insurance.
About
Austria
Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1995, the population
is 8,169,929 (offi cial estimate 2002), the capital city being Vienna
(Wien). Politically, Austria is a democratic republic with the prime
minister as the head of the government and parliament elections every four
years. The formal head of state is the president, who has more
representative duties than political power. The country is divided into nine
federal states, Innsbruck is the capital of the state of the Tyrol. The
language spoken in Austria is German, but most Austrians speak English, and
many some French or Italian, too and are happy to be of service to visitors.
LOCAL TIME: GMT + 1
About
Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is located in the Alpine
region of Austria, in the valley of the river Inn, at 580 metres above sea
level. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and numerous peaks which reach an
altitude of approx. 2,700 metres above sea level. The city has 140,000
inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in
the year 1562. Today, over 30,000 students attend the university in
Innsbruck. Due to its location, Innsbruck has an excellent tourist
infrastructure and is best known for its rich cultural heritage, as well as
for its endless opportunities in sports and recreation that include golf,
hiking, climbing, rafting, paragliding, canyoning, swimming in lakes, skiing
and snowboarding not only in winter time, but also in summer at one of the
glaciers nearby. Innsbruck has been the host for Olympic Winter Games twice,
in 1964 and 1976. In the town, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of
them in walking distance to the convention center, offer traditional
Tyrolean and Austrian specialities as well as international dishes.
Weather/
Climate
With a mountain chain to protect it from the cold northern winds, Innsbruck
enjoys an alpine climate. At the end of February/beginning of March, there
is usually still snow even in the city. We therefore recommend you take good
shoes and warm clothes with you. This is usually also the perfect skiing
season.
Language
The offi cial language of the congress is English. No simultaneous
interpretation facilities will be provided during the conference.
How
to get to Innsbruck
By Plane
Innsbruck has an international airport that is primarily served by
Austrian Airlines or partner airlines. Several daily flights connect
Innsbruck to European airports such as Vienna or Frankfurt . There are
direct international flights at certain days from London, Paris,
Amsterdam, Göteborg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Oslo and Stavanger.
In addition, charter flights are available from and to a number of additional
European destinations.
Please check your travel agent for options or refer to www.innsbruck-airport.com
Intercontinental
travellers normally connect via Frankfurt, Vienna or Amsterdam. As many
intercontinental non stop flights arrive in Munich, this airport may
also be considered as a final destination. Transfer from Munich to
Innsbruck is convenient by airport shuttle service or train (approx.
2.5 hrs transfer time) or you may rent a car at Munich and drive to
Innsbruck(2 hrs drive time). To order an airport shuttle from Munich, refer
to
www.airport-transfer.com
By Train:
Innsbruck is connected to the dense
European Inter-City railway network. Therefore, fast and convenient daily
trains reach Innsbruck from all over Europe.
www.oebb.at
By Car:
Innsbruck is connected to major European motorways arriving from the North
(Western Europe and Germany via Munich), from the South (Italy via
Verona), from the West (Switzerland via Zurich) and from the east (Hungary
via Vienna ). This means that Innsbruck can be reached by car within a
couple of hours driving from large parts of Central, Western and Eastern
Europe.
Travel within
Innsbruck
Airport transfer is short, cheap and convenient (10-15 minutes to city
center by public bus; 5-10 minutes to city center by taxi). Within the
city, a dense network of frequently running public buses and
streetcars can be found. It is important to note that the old town, the
congress venue, the major tourist attractions, and most hotels are
within easy walking distance.
