general information

Access to the conference venue and participant badges

Participants should collect their name badges from the registration desk in the entrance area. As only registered participants will be permitted to attend the scientific sessions, the exhibition and poster areas, you are required to wear your badge when entering and while remaining in the conference venue. Exhibitors will also receive badges to allow access to the appropriate areas. Lost badges can be replaced at the registration desk. However, a handling fee of EUR 50.- will be charged.

Opening times Registration

Monday, March 4, 2024 08:00-19:00h

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 07:30-17:30h

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 08:00-14:00h

Cancellations and Refunds

Notice of cancellation (e.g. in case of sickness, lack of funding or any other personal reasons) must be made in writing by e-mail to the CNAPS Conference organisers: cnaps2024@wma.co.at

Registration fees may be refunded if written cancellation if received as follows:

– until December 21, 2023 75% refund
– between Dec 22, 2023-Jan 31, 2024 25% refund
– as of February 1, 2024 no refund

The date of the email is the basis for considering refunds. Refunds will be made after the conference.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants will be receiving their certificate of attendance electronically after the congress via e-mail (that has been used for registration).

Certificate of Presentation

All oral and poster presenters will receive their certificate of presentation electronically via e-mail after the congress.

Insurance

By registering to the CNAPS 2024 participants agree that neither the organising committee nor the conference office assume any liability whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. The conference fee does not include insurance. Cancellations made after the deadline (January 31, 2024) cannot be refunded for any reasons.

General Conference Information

Coffee Breaks & Lunch

During the session breaks, refreshments (coffee, tea and water) will be served free of charge to participants wearing name badges. Coffee and lunch will be served in the exhibition area.

Official Networking Events

The CNAPS Conference offers multiple networking events such as the Welcome Reception and the CNAPS Networking Evening. For more information please click here.

Venue

Congress Graz

Albrechtgasse 1
8010 Graz
Austria

https://mcg.at/locations/congress-graz/

Cloakroom and Luggage

A cloakroom and luggage storage are available close to the registration area.

WIFI

WiFi is available throughout the conference venue.

Staff

If you should have any questions, the congress staff at the registration area will be pleased to help you.

Conference Policy

Language

The official language of the congress is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Pictures

Please note that taking pictures during the sessions is allowed, unless indicated otherwise by the presenter or the poster author. Persons who will not observe this rule will be excluded from the session by the chairpersons.

Smoking Policy

The CNAPS 2024 is officially a “No-smoking-Conference”. Note that smoking is banned in public buildings and private businesses – including restaurants, pubs, shops, public transport, entertainment venues and workplaces.

Social Media Guidelines

The CNAPS supports the use of social media around its conferences and events in order to network with colleagues and friends attending the meeting. Please do however respect the CNAPS social media guidelines, including the following:

DOs:

Follow CNAPS on Twitter (@cnaps2024) and use the meeting hashtag to follow the latest updates and join in the conversation about the conference.
You may blog or tweet about content of the talks, unless the speaker explicitly asks you not to share either the entire talk or specific details or slides.
Communicate in a respectful and considerate way, and show your criticism in a fair, constructive and professional manner.
Do remember that people who will read your postings or tweets are not necessarily genetic professionals, but also patients, policymakers, members of the media, and the general public.

DON’Ts:

Taking Pictures in oral and poster sessions at the CNAPS conference is allowed, unless indicated differently by the author on one or all of their slides or their Poster. Hence posting pictures or videos of presentations (in parts or as a whole) carrying a “no picture” symbol on any social media platform, blogs, or websites, etc., is strictly prohibited.
Do not capture or redistribute data presented at conference as this may jeopardise the subsequent publication of the data in a scientific journal. Powerpoint presentations marked with a “no picture” symbol must not be photographed under any circumstances. Do respect journal embargo policies and the work of your colleagues!
Refrain from engaging in personal attacks or showing rude behaviour.
Offensive and disrespectful behaviour, sales-oriented, self-promoting, or otherwise inappropriate comments will not be tolerated.
Participants should not post copyrighted or trademarked material or material protected by other intellectual property rights.

Graz– General Information

Location

Graz is situated in Austria (Central Europe).

Official language

The official language is German.

Currency and exchange

EUROS – EUR, €

Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, bureau de change kiosks and some hotels throughout the city. Credit cards are widely accepted in Graz and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or cash machines can be found throughout the city.

Banks

Most banks in Glasgow are open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, shorter hours on a Saturday and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Climate

Graz has a mild continental climate. Even if the occasional winter day is icy and some days in high summer can bring sweltering heat to the palaces of the old city, most days of the year the weather matches the residents of the city: friendly, mild and moderate in every respect.

Check the weather forecast before you travel.

Tipping

There are no hard and fast rules for tipping in Austria. If you are happy with the service, a 10-15% tip is customary, particularly in a restaurant or café with table service. Tipping in bars is not expected. For taxi fares, tipping is at your discretion.

Telephone codes

The telephone prefix for calling Graz from other countries is: + 43 316

GSM Cell Phone Roaming

Roaming charges within the European Union have officially been abolished. For more information please contact your phone provider.

Shopping

Shops are usually open Monday-Friday from 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday until 5.00 pm or 6.00 pm; some shopping centers are open until 8.00 pm or 9.00 from Monday-Friday.

Shopping is available on Sundays and bank holidays at the large railway stations, at the airport and in the museum shops.

Smoking

Smoking is banned in all public places including all enclosed or partly-enclosed public areas.

Electricity & conversions

The typical mains voltage for households (as well as hotels) in Vienna is 230 volts (alternating current).

Time zone

Graz is in the Central European time zone (CET = GMT / UCT + 1). Daylight saving time applies from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October (CEST).

VAT

All purchases in Austria, are subject to VAT, which increases the cost of an item by up to 20%. This is already included in the price shown in shops. Visitors from non-EU countries can claim a refund of VAT from selected shops on goods to be taken out of the country.

Emergency services

In case of an emergency police, ambulance and fire service can be contacted by telephoning

Fire service: 122
Police: 133
Ambulance / rescue: 144
Emergency doctor: 141
European emergency: 112
Evening and weekend dental service (taped service): +43-316-81 81 11

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, usually without a lunch break, and on Saturday from 8.00 am – 12.00 noon. Outside of these times, a 24-hour pharmacy standby service is available throughout the city. Visit the following page to find the open pharmacy:

https://m.apothekenindex.at/apothekenliste/oesterreich/steiermark/graz-stadt