General Information

If you need a visa to attend the 19th International CMV Workshop and European Congenital Cytomegalovirus Initiative (ECCI) 2026, please apply as soon as possible.

All delegates requiring an invitation letter for visa application purposes may request it during the online registration. Letters of invitation will not be issued without receiving the registration and payment of the required registration fees.

Please note that the organizers will not be able to contact or intervene with any embassy or consulate office on behalf of a delegate. Should your visa application be declined, you can send a request for a full refund of the registration fees to the 19th International CMV Workshop and European Congenital Cytomegalovirus Initiative (ECCI) 2026 Registration Secretariat by e-mail at [email protected] before 30th June 2026.

A scanned copy of the visa decline letter should be attached to your request. For requests received as from 1st July  2026, the cancellation policy for general meeting registrations will apply.

Participants will receive their badges onsite at the registration desk.

The meeting badge should be worn by all participants at all times during the meeting to ensure access to the relevant areas. This includes the scientific sessions, the coffee-breaks and lunches, the exhibit area and other areas of the meeting venue as well as the social activities.

Only participants wearing their meeting badge will be admitted to the scientific sessions, to the exhibition and to the social events and catering.

All participants are cautioned that the 19th International CMV Workshop and European Congenital Cytomegalovirus Initiative (ECCI) 2026 are not liable for any losses, accidents or damage to persons or private property.

Participants and accompanying persons are strongly advised to make their own arrangements in respect to health, personal and travel insurance in their country of origin. Participation in all excursions, tours etc. is at personal risk.

Internet access / Wi-fi

Wireless internet is available in all areas at the conference venue during the conference time.

Mobile Phones

All participants are asked to switch mobile phones off or put them to "silent mode" during the scientific sessions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in closed public areas, including the conference venue, airports, hotels, restaurants, shops, or workplaces and is only allowed in specific designated/signed areas.

Conference Photos

There will be photo shoot-outs throughout the conference for CMV-ECCI 2026 publicity reasons.

Dress code

The dress code for the conference and the social programme is informal.