Abstracts
Abstract submission open: 3 April 2023
Abstract submission deadline: 14 June 2023
Abstract outcome: 8 August 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: Your smart congress companion
Download the EAU Association App for free in the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). The ERUS23 Event in the App became available on 13 August 2023 and is the easiest way to navigate the meeting and provides instant access to key information. Browse the scientific programme and create your personal programme using the planner. Offline use of the App is possible.
Catering
Coffee breaks and lunch will take place in the exhibition area.
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.
EAU policy on Live Surgery
The EAU established an official policy on Live Surgery Events, offering organising centres a clear framework within which to plan and perform live surgeries. It outlines a set of guidelines in which the overriding principle is that patient safety must take priority over all other considerations in the conduct of live surgery.
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.
Exhibition opening hours:
Wednesday, 13 September 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
Thursday, 14 September 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
Friday, 15 September 09:00 – 14:00 hrs
Guests and Children
In compliance with the Pharma Codes, it is not allowed for you to register accompanying guests (including children). Any guests you may have are not allowed to access this event. In addition, the EAU is unfortunately unable to offer children’s day-care facilities at its events.
If you have any special requirements due to impaired mobility, medical needs or due to the fact you are nursing please let the organisation know in advance.
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.
Registration Area
Registrations are open now. All registrations should be made through the online registration system. You can find more information here.
Registration opening hours:
Tuesday, 12 September 14:00 – 17:00 hrs
Wednesday, 13 September 07:00 – 18:30 hrs
Thursday, 14 September 07:00 – 18:40 hrs
Friday, 15 September 07:30 – 16:00 hrs
Resource Centre and webcasting of presentations & sessions
Presentations and sessions will be webcasted under the condition that the speakers have given their approval. As a congress delegate, you can access the ERUS23 scientific content after the congress via the ERUS23 Resource Centre using your MyEAU credentials. The content in the Resource Centre will be available up to 1 year after the congress, but is not accredited.
Security and Safety
The safety of all congress attendees is of the utmost importance. The venue and EAU have taken security precautions to ensure the maximum possible safety for all participants. All bags may be subject to inspection. Please take all personal belongings with you when leaving the session room.
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 meeting to encourage open discussions on urology science and your meeting experiences. ERUS23 faculty, opinion leaders, speakers, delegates and media share their ideas, commentary and photos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We invite you to use the hashtag #ERUS23, follow us on all social media accounts and join the conversation!
Speaker Service Centre
All presentations should be handed in at the Speaker Service Centre at least three hours prior to the start of the session.
Opening hours:
Tuesday, 12 September 14:00 – 17:00 hrs
Wednesday, 13 September 07:00 – 18:30 hrs
Thursday, 14 September 07:00 – 18:40 hrs
Friday, 15 September 07:30 – 15:30 hrs
Wi-Fi
Free wireless internet will be offered in all areas and session rooms.
Network name: ERUS23
Password: erus23florence