Congresses

XXXIII International Congress

of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists

28 to 31 May 2013, Copenhagen, Denmark

at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia

Programme

Congress Flyer
Congress Brochure
General Information and Social Programme

NEW: Have a look at the preliminary Programme (as per May 14, 2013).

Simulation sessions at this year’s EAPCCT Congress
For the first time this year there will be simulation sessions running in parallel with the usual lectures at EAPCCT congresses. These are being organised by the Danish Institute for Medical Simulation (DIMS) in cooperation with members of the Scientific Committee of the EAPCCT. The number of places will be limited for each session; the sessions will be suitable for all types of attendees at the meeting. There will be 3 sessions each day (29 - 31 May) on three different themes:
1. Toxic alcohol outbreak
2. Psychotropic and recreational multidrug poisoning
3. Cardiotoxic poisoning
More information on registration will be circulated to all congress registrants week commencing 15 April.

Submitting Abstracts

The online abstract submission is closed.
Submission deadline was November 19st.

Guidance on how to format and submit abstracts is available here and in the Congress Brochure.
Criteria for scientific review of abstracts submitted to EAPCCT Congresses (pdf, 28 kb).

The Young Investigator Award

For information click here.

Posters

The format of the posters will be PORTRAIT.
SIZE of poster boards: 120 cm (height) x 100 cm (width).

Registration for the Congress

Participants wishing to register for the meeting can use the Registration Form (*.docx 30 kb, also as *.doc (80 kb) or printable file pdf, 25 kb),
but Online registration is available here (until May 22) and is preferred. After May 22 only on-site registration at the Congress is possible.
EAPCCT / AACT member rates will only apply for registrations if memberships are current for 2013 (i.e. fees paid). If not, additional charges may be levied on arrival!

Continuing Education

Information can be found in the Congress Brochure.

Accommodation

Hotel room booking can be done online directly at the website of the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel.

Rooms and Rates (incl. buffet breakfast, VAT and applicable taxes)
- Standard room. Single 1495.00 DKK
- Double 1595.00 DKK
These rates are valid Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013, subject to availability. Deadline for accommodation at special rate is 27 March 2013. Please complete the form on the right side of the page for the number of rooms/guests.

Please note that these rates or not applicable for other Radisson Blu hotels in Copenhagen, only the Blu Scandinavia.

If you want to book additional nights, outside these dates, please book online for the dates possible at the special rate and then contact Heidi Kuch, for availability for the extra nights.

Also note that the EAPCCT has made every possible effort to guarantee room availability at fixed prices. However, it cannot be excluded that you will find cheaper offers elsewhere which you are free to choose.

Deadline Dates

Receipt of abstracts	November 19, 2012
Notification of acceptance to authors	February 5, 2013
Deadline for presenters to register	extended to February 22, 2013
Registration at special rates	March 27, 2013
Reserving of accommodation at special rates	March 27, 2013

Congress Stands

Companies or organizations wishing to have a stand during the Congress may contact the EAPCCT General Secretary (see right column) for information.

Local Information and Tourist Attractions

For informations on the city, local events and tourist attractions please see www.visitcopenhagen.com.
Information on the venue can be found at the website of the Congress Hotel Radisson Blue Scandinavia. Please note that there are several other Radisson Blue hotels in Copenhagen.

Information on public transportation, particularly from and to the airport, are available in the Congress Brochure.
Here are more informations on Bus, Tourist buses, bicycles, and Metro, or at the website of Copenhagen Tourist Information.

Immediately after the Welcome Reception in the Town Hall, there will be the opportunity to visit Tivoli Gardens. As a gift to all participants, the EAPCCT will provide the entrance tickets. Tivoli is open until 22.00 h and while you are enjoying a pleasant stroll through the Gardens, you will encounter several restaurants. For more information please see the Tivoli website.

Further information on banking services, currency, electricity supply, weather conditions and clothing, health system, insurance issues, language and time zones are available in the Congress Brochure.

Abstracts of past EAPCCT congresses

EAPCCT 2014, Brussels, Belgium
EAPCCT 2013, Copenhagen Denmark
EAPCCT 2012, London, U.K.
EAPCCT 2011, Dubrovnik, Croatia
EAPCCT 2010, Bordeaux, France
EAPCCT 2009, Stockholm, Sweden
EAPCCT 2008, Seville, Spain
EAPCCT 2007, Athens, Greece
EAPCCT 2006, Prague, Czech Republic
EAPCCT 2005, Berlin, Germany
EAPCCT 2004, Strasbourg, France
EAPCCT 2003, Rome, Italy
EAPCCT 2002, Lisbon, Portugal
EAPCCT 2001, Barcelona, Spain (Pt 1) (Pt 2)
EAPCCT 2000, Amsterdam, Netherlands
EAPCCT 1999, Dublin, Ireland

Themes of the EAPCCT Congresses 1994-2011

The presentations of the Congress are made available to the members of the EAPCCT and the registered participants of the Congress.