Symposium information
Date
Wednesday 3 June 2027
Venue
ICE KRAKÓW CONGRESS CENTRE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND ENTERTAINMENT
Marii Konopnickiej 17, 30-302 Kraków
Registration desk
The registration area in the conference centre will be open for registration on:
Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd of June 2027 from 07:30 - 18:30 hrs.
Exhibition opening times
During the coffee breaks & lunch break
Payments
Registration is valid on receipt of payment that must be submitted at the same time as completion of your registration. Payment can only be made by a secured online payment. Upon receipt of your completed registration form and payment, you will receive a written confirmation or an e-mail of your registration. All payments should be made in EUROS (€). Personal cheques and foreign currency are not accepted. More information about payment procedure can be found in the on-line registration form.
We accept the following ways of payment:
Cancellation and refunds
The Congress Secretariat (info@evecc-congress.org) must be notified in writing in case of cancellations. Cancellation before 12 April 2027: payment will be refunded after the conference minus an administration fee of 50%. For cancellations made after this date: no refunds will be made.
Exchange rate differences and bank charges will also be deducted from your payment.
Currency
The local currency is the Polish złoty. All hotels, restaurants and shops also accept international credit- and debit cards.
Official Letter of Invitation
An official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries may be requested after completing the online registration process and payment. It must be understood that such letters do NOT represent a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee or the VECCUS Symposium to provide any financial assistance.
Passport and Visa
For EU citizens:
Poland is part of both the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area. If you are an EU citizen, you can generally travel with a valid national ID card or passport. There are normally no routine immigration checks, although temporary checks and identity checks can occur.
For US residents:
Tourist or short visits: If you're traveling from the USA to Poland as a tourist for a short visit up to 90 days, you generally do not need a visa if you hold a valid U.S. passport. The pasport has to be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years. It's sensible to have proof of your return or onward journey.
Work or study: To work, study, or stay long-term, U.S. citizens must apply for the appropriate visa.
Passport requirement: Travelers must have a valid U.S. passport with at least three months validity recommended.
Entry rules: All visitors are subject to border checks, and immigration officers may ask about your stay purpose, finances, and accommodation.
Visas for other countries:
Tourist or Short Visits: Many non-EU citizens (e.g., Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Japanese, South Koreans, Singaporeans) can enter Poland for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism, short-term business, or visiting family. Other countries (e.g., India, China, most African and South American nations) require a visa before travel, even for short visits.
Work or Study: To work, study, or stay long-term, a visa is required, regardless of nationality. Examples include Skilled Worker visas, Student visas, and Family visas.
Passport Requirement: All travelers must have a valid passport, and some nationalities may need additional documentation such as proof of accommodation or finances.
Entry Checks: All visitors are subject to border control, where immigration officers may ask about the purpose of your stay, finances, and accommodation.
Related links:
Visa requests: Visas and immigration
Polish embassies and consulates: Embassies of Poland in the world
Language
The official language of this symposium is English, their will be no translation available.
Conference badges
All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors must wear the identification badge. Entrance to the meeting hall(s), breaks and exhibition area will not be permitted to any person without a badge.
Liability
Upon registration, participants agree that neither the Organizing Committee nor the Conference Secretariat can be subject to any liability concerning participation related activities. Participants should, therefore, organize their own (health and travel) insurance(s).
Photos and Videos
During conferences organized by PCO on behalf of VECCUS it is possible that photos and/or videos are made. These photos and/or videos can be used for or on publicly accessible websites for illustration purposes and/or to give form to the website(s) related to PCO on behalf of VECCUS and/or the client and/or for or in news items, reports, newsletters, guides, leaflets, advertising and/or social media related to PCO on behalf of VECCUS and/or the client. You are entitled at any time to object to this processing of personal data by sending a statement to that effect to the PCO. PCO on behalf VECCUS will, where reasonably possible, erase the personal data and, if this is not possible, cease further use of the personal data.
Safety and Security
It is advisable that you do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls, hotel area or congress building. The Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants.
Pets
Please note that pets are NOT allowed in any of the rooms of the congress center and are therefore prohibited during the symposium!
Mobile Phone Manners
As a courtesy to other attendees, please observe good mobile phone manners. When attending sessions, please turn off your mobile phone and other wireless communications or use the silent notifications options. If you must take a call, please step out of the room rather than disrupting the event. Thank you for your cooperation.