General Information - The 2nd Latin America Congress on Controversies to Consensus to Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy)

The 2nd Latin America Congress on
Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 22-25, 2012

General Information

Location:
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venue:

Royal Tulip Hotel (formerly the InterContinental Hotel)
Av. Aquarela Do Brazil 75, Sao Conrado
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Dates:
22-25 March, 2012

Language:
English is the official language of the Congress and there will be simultaneous translation.

Clothing:
Informal for all occasions

Time Zone Mobile:
GMT: -3 GSM 1800

Climate:
Temperatures in March are between 24°C and 33°C ( 75°F and 91°F)

Visas:
Prior to booking flights, registrants are strongly advised to confirm with their travel agent whether they require a Visa to travel to Rio De Janeiro. Information about Visa requirements can be found on the World Travel Guide website: www.worldtravelguide.net
ComtecMed will not be responsible for any cancellations or delays caused by authorities due to a lack of Visa or other required documentation.

Invitation:
An official invitation letter can be issued via this website. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Congress. With this invitation letter, you can go to the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate to apply for an entry visa(s). If any problem arises, please contact the Secretariat of the Congress for assistance (use our 'contact' page).

Welcome Reception:

All registered participants are invited to the Welcome Reception, which will take place on Thursday, March 22 at about 19:30. Invitations are included in the personal registration kit.

Liability:
The Congress Secretariat cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor for loss of, or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from the 2nd Latin America Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy). Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

Congress Secretariat:
Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat if you require any additional information or assistance. Please address all correspondence to: codhyLA@codhy.com