General Information

Abstracts

Abstract submission will open on 3 April 2023.
Abstract submission deadline: 14 June 2023.

Access to the Session Rooms

Only congress delegates, with a valid badge, have access to session rooms. Seating is regulated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend delegates to go to the session room well in advance. Due to safety regulations, the organisers will close the session room when all seats are taken. It is not allowed to stand in the aisles of the rooms.

App

Optimise your experience at the meeting via the handy EAU app. No lugging around printed materials nor painstakingly searching for the info you need. You can easily browse through the scientific programme with its user-friendly interface. Go digital and download this eco-friendly alternative!

The app doesn’t necessarily require internet access. You can use the app offline but please note that some features will only be updated when you’re online e.g. news, tweets, etc.

Simply download this must-have app for free via the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) and discover it’s many handy features.

Certificate of Attendance

As of Monday, 18 September, you can download your certificate of attendance via your MyEAU account. Log in and you will see the main menu on the left side of your screen. Click on “Events” and select “Certificates” from the drop-down menu. Before obtaining your certificate, you will be requested to complete the evaluation questionnaire. You can find more information here.

Cloakroom / Luggage

A cloakroom is available and is at participant’s disposal during congress hours. Please be sure to collect all personal belongings at the end of the day.

CME Accreditation

More information about accreditation will be available soon.

Congress Bag

Each delegate can collect a congress bag in the registration area.

Currency

Italy’s official currency is the Euro (EUR)

Disclosure Request

At the beginning of their presentation(s) faculty is requested to disclose to the audience any links with the industry related to the topic of their lecture. A link can be: being a member of the advisory board or having a consulting agreement with a specific company.

Electricity

Electricity supply in Florence is 230 Volts and the connection is made by one of three types of plugs, types C, F and L. Please be aware that delegates from the USA will require a voltage converter. Delegates from the United Kingdom will require a plug adapter.

Exhibition

An exhibition will be organised jointly with the congress. For more information please contact the EAU sales department via sales@uroweb.org.

Insurance

The organisers do not accept responsibility for any personal damage. Participants are strongly recommended to arrange their own personal insurance.

Language

All presentations during the ERUS Congress will be conducted in English, the official language of the EAU. Translation to other languages is not available.

Lost and Found

Found items should be returned to the registration desk. If you lose something, please report to this desk for assistance.

Mobile Phones

The sound and photography flash of mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.

Passport and Visa

For participants from EU countries, a national identity card is sufficient to enter Florence. For citizens of other countries, a valid passport is required, and for some countries, a visa is required. Should you have any doubt about the need of an entry visa, please contact the Italian Embassy or Italian Consulate in your own country.

Photography & Filming

ERUS Organisation will be taking photos during and between sessions. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know by sending an e-mail to: press@uroweb.org

Press

Journalists and medical/science writers can obtain free registration to the congress. Press registrations have to be made through the online registration system, more information can be found here.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not allowed throughout the entire venue, including all exhibition areas, session rooms, registration and catering areas. All participants are kindly requested to respect the no-smoking policy, which also applies to e-cigarettes.

Social Media

We are using social media at the congress to encourage an open discussion on urology science and experiences at the congress. EAU congress speakers, opinion leaders, delegates and media share their ideas, commentary and photos on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow the EAU on Facebook via www.facebook.com/eaupage and on Twitter via @uroweb. Use #ERUS23 and #LIVESURGERY to discuss the Congress, and join the conversation!

Webcasts

Various sessions will be webcasted via the EAU Resource Centre.

Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet will be offered in all areas and session rooms.