Instructions for Congress Site Bids

The EAS holds its congresses annually, moving to a different European city each year. The society attempts to move the congress to various regions, Northern Europe, Southern Europe etc., so that members will find the meeting easy to access periodically from their own region. The EAS congresses draw an international audience of 2000 to 3000 attendees.

Download the EAS Manual for Congress Site Selection (pdf)

Instructions

Bids to hold the Congress may be received only from members of society, and must demonstrate a joint effort between the EAS member and the local National Atherosclerosis Society.

Invitations will be considered only from cities serviced by an international airport within reasonable travel distance and having at least 3000 hotel rooms in 3-5 stars categories.
Bids should be submitted to the EAS Executive Office by December 1 of the designated year.
10 copies of the application should be prepared for the executive committee reviewers. Please contact the EAS office before mailing the applications. Send copies by mail and if possible also by e-mail.

Important information

Dates: The EAS Congresses are usually held at the end of April, but this can vary according to the local conditions.

Length: A Congress features a full 3-day scientific program. It usually runs over 4 days, starting with an opening ceremony on the evening of Day 1 and closing with a final session at noon on Day 4. Pre-congress educational symposia take place on Day 1 prior to the opening ceremony.

Important figures: Expected number of participants: 2000 - 3000. Exhibition: at least sqm1000 (net). Posters: an area of at least sqm 2800-3000.