INFORMATION TO PARTICIPANTS
CIMTEC 2016-7th Forum on New Materials will be held on June 5-9, 2016 in Perugia, splendid chief town of Umbria region, placed in the middle of Central Italy. The city is about 170 km from Rome and is placed in a strategic position to reach the most interesting historical and tourist places in Umbria, such as Assisi, Orvieto, Spoleto, Todi, Spello, Gubbio, Montefalco, Trevi, Trasimeno Lake and several others.
CIMTEC 2016 includes the 5th International Conference “Smart and Multifunctional Materials, Structures and Systems” and the 11th International Conference “Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nanotechnology”.
CIMTEC 2016 includes the 5th International Conference “Smart and Multifunctional Materials, Structures and Systems” and the 11th International Conference “Medical Applications of Novel Biomaterials and Nanotechnology”.
Centro Congressi Hotel Quattrotorri
at Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia - Italy
Technical Sessions will start Monday June 6 morning and continue until Thursday June 9 afternoon.
The Conference Venue is about 8 km outside Perugia center.
A complimentary transfer service between the Conference Hotels and the Conference Venue will be made available by the Conference Hotels for their guests.
at Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia - Italy
Technical Sessions will start Monday June 6 morning and continue until Thursday June 9 afternoon.
The Conference Venue is about 8 km outside Perugia center.
A complimentary transfer service between the Conference Hotels and the Conference Venue will be made available by the Conference Hotels for their guests.
CIMTEC 2016 Address for express mail
Corso Mazzini 52 CIMTEC 2016
48018 Faenza Corso Mazzini 52
Italy 48018 Faenza - Italy
Tel.: +39 0546 22461
Fax: +39 0546 664138
E-mail: congress@technagroup.it
Corso Mazzini 52 CIMTEC 2016
48018 Faenza Corso Mazzini 52
Italy 48018 Faenza - Italy
Tel.: +39 0546 22461
Fax: +39 0546 664138
E-mail: congress@technagroup.it
REGISTRATION DESK AND SECRETARIAT
Registration desk and secretariat will be open at the Congress Center according to the following time schedule:
June 5 Sunday 15.00-19.00
June 6 Monday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 7 Tuesday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 8 Wednesday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 9 Thursday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
No credit cards are accepted at the registration desk. On site registration payments can be made only by cash.
June 5 Sunday 15.00-19.00
June 6 Monday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 7 Tuesday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 8 Wednesday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
June 9 Thursday 8.00-13.00 14.15-19.00
No credit cards are accepted at the registration desk. On site registration payments can be made only by cash.
Perugia is located in the Umbria Dictrict (Central Italy), about 170 Km from Rome.
By plane
The most suitable Italian airport for delegates coming from overseas countries is the Intercontinental Rome Airport (Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino, “Leonardo da Vinci Airport”).
Direct flights to Perugia are also scheduled. Flight details are available at http://www.airport.umbria.it/
To reach Perugia from Rome:
By plane
Direct flights from Rome International Airport to Umbria International Airport-Perugia, “San Francesco d’Assisi” are available. Perugia Airport is located about 12 Km from Perugia Center.
Flight details are available at https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-destinations
By car
From Rome, take the A1 Motorway and go out at the Orte exit. Then take the A14 Motorway to the Perugia exit.
By train
From the train station located inside the airport of Fiumicino, you can take the “Leonardo express” (departures every 30 minutes) to the Rome Central Railway Station (Roma Termini). From Roma Termini you find the trains to Perugia (departures about every hour, duration about 3 hours).
By bus
Sulga buses make direct connections from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Perugia. You can buy your ticket directly in the bus.
Departures from Fiumicino Airport: from the International Arrivals Terminal 3.
All days except Sunday: Departure 9.00 12.30 14.30 17.00
Arrival in Perugia: 12.45 16.15 18.15 20.45
On Sunday only two connections: Departure 12.30 and 16.30
Arrival in Perugia: 16.15 and 20.15
COURTESY TRANSFER SERVICE FROM ROME AND PERUGIA AIRPORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS LODGED IN “CONFERENCE HOTELS”
A complimentary bus transfer service will be provided by the Conference Hotels on Sunday June 5 from Fiumicino Rome Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” and from Perugia International Airport “San Francesco d’Assisi” to the respective hotels in Perugia reserved to CIMTEC attendees who booked their stay through the Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri (Conference Hotels). Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri staff will welcome participants at the exit of International Arrivals Terminal from 14.00 to 24.00 of June 5.
By plane
The most suitable Italian airport for delegates coming from overseas countries is the Intercontinental Rome Airport (Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino, “Leonardo da Vinci Airport”).
Direct flights to Perugia are also scheduled. Flight details are available at http://www.airport.umbria.it/
To reach Perugia from Rome:
By plane
Direct flights from Rome International Airport to Umbria International Airport-Perugia, “San Francesco d’Assisi” are available. Perugia Airport is located about 12 Km from Perugia Center.
Flight details are available at https://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-destinations
By car
From Rome, take the A1 Motorway and go out at the Orte exit. Then take the A14 Motorway to the Perugia exit.
By train
From the train station located inside the airport of Fiumicino, you can take the “Leonardo express” (departures every 30 minutes) to the Rome Central Railway Station (Roma Termini). From Roma Termini you find the trains to Perugia (departures about every hour, duration about 3 hours).
By bus
Sulga buses make direct connections from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Perugia. You can buy your ticket directly in the bus.
Departures from Fiumicino Airport: from the International Arrivals Terminal 3.
All days except Sunday: Departure 9.00 12.30 14.30 17.00
Arrival in Perugia: 12.45 16.15 18.15 20.45
On Sunday only two connections: Departure 12.30 and 16.30
Arrival in Perugia: 16.15 and 20.15
COURTESY TRANSFER SERVICE FROM ROME AND PERUGIA AIRPORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS LODGED IN “CONFERENCE HOTELS”
A complimentary bus transfer service will be provided by the Conference Hotels on Sunday June 5 from Fiumicino Rome Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” and from Perugia International Airport “San Francesco d’Assisi” to the respective hotels in Perugia reserved to CIMTEC attendees who booked their stay through the Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri (Conference Hotels). Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri staff will welcome participants at the exit of International Arrivals Terminal from 14.00 to 24.00 of June 5.
PERUGIA CONNECTION TO CONGRESS CENTER
By train
From Perugia (Central Railway Station) to Ellera station (100 meters from the Congress Center) about every hour from 6.00 to 21.30, train ride 10 min.
From Ellera Station to Perugia Central Railway Station about every hour from 7.00 to 22.00, train ride 10 min.
By bus
From the centre of Perugia to the Congress Center there are two lines, one every hour from 6.00 to 21.00, bus ride 40 min, the other every half an hour from 5.30 to 21.30, bus ride 45 min.
(proper information may be asked at the hotels)
By car
From Perugia about 15-20 min in normal traffic.
By taxi
From Perugia centre about 15-20 min in normal traffic. Fare about 20 EUR.
CIMTEC daily shuttle connections to and from the Congress Center
A complimentary shuttle service will be available to delegates not lodged through the "Hotel Booking Center" to reach the Congress Center for the beginning of the Technical Sessions and come back at the end of the Technical Sessions. The service will be available from Monday 6 to Thursday 9. Departures and arrivals are from and to Piazza Partigiani (near the city center).
Bus departures to Congress Center: 8.00 a.m. from Piazza Partigiani
Bus departures from Congress Center: 6.30 to 6.45 p.m. to Piazza Partigiani
Complimentary shuttle bus connection to and from each "Conference Hotel" to the Congress Centre will be made available to delegates who booked their room through the "Hotel Booking Center". The service will be active as from the Registration day (June 5 afternoon) and during the whole conference. Time schedule will be available at each hotel.
From Perugia (Central Railway Station) to Ellera station (100 meters from the Congress Center) about every hour from 6.00 to 21.30, train ride 10 min.
From Ellera Station to Perugia Central Railway Station about every hour from 7.00 to 22.00, train ride 10 min.
By bus
From the centre of Perugia to the Congress Center there are two lines, one every hour from 6.00 to 21.00, bus ride 40 min, the other every half an hour from 5.30 to 21.30, bus ride 45 min.
(proper information may be asked at the hotels)
By car
From Perugia about 15-20 min in normal traffic.
By taxi
From Perugia centre about 15-20 min in normal traffic. Fare about 20 EUR.
CIMTEC daily shuttle connections to and from the Congress Center
A complimentary shuttle service will be available to delegates not lodged through the "Hotel Booking Center" to reach the Congress Center for the beginning of the Technical Sessions and come back at the end of the Technical Sessions. The service will be available from Monday 6 to Thursday 9. Departures and arrivals are from and to Piazza Partigiani (near the city center).
Bus departures to Congress Center: 8.00 a.m. from Piazza Partigiani
Bus departures from Congress Center: 6.30 to 6.45 p.m. to Piazza Partigiani
Complimentary shuttle bus connection to and from each "Conference Hotel" to the Congress Centre will be made available to delegates who booked their room through the "Hotel Booking Center". The service will be active as from the Registration day (June 5 afternoon) and during the whole conference. Time schedule will be available at each hotel.
All those planning to attend CIMTEC 2016 must register and receive badges. Advanced and late registrations fees are offered as well as special student registration fees. All Registration Fees include 22% government taxes.
Registration rates are in EUR, but payments may be also effected in US$ at the exchange rate of the day in which the payment is made.
Registration rates are in EUR, but payments may be also effected in US$ at the exchange rate of the day in which the payment is made.
| Early (by April 20, 2016) | |
| Full Member* | 710.00 EUR |
| Student** | 430.00 EUR |
| Invited Lecturer*** | 355.00 EUR |
| Late and on site | |
| Full Member* | 770.00 EUR |
| Student** | 490.00 EUR |
| Invited Lecturer*** | 420.00 EUR |
* authors of lectures (L), posters (P), other Participants
** evidence of student status must accompany the registration
*** and/or Member of International Advisory Boards
The fees include:
- General and secretariat costs
- Government taxes
- Admission to all technical sessions
- Lunch tickets
- Coffee tickets
- Participant bag and booklet of the Final Programme
- Free access to on-line Proceedings
- Admission to the Social Programme
Every attendee is requested to fill in and return the Registration Form, unless the payment is made on-line.
Those members who make the payment on-line do not have to return the Registration Form.
All payments shall be made in EUR or US$, net of all charges, by:
Bank transfer made payable to:
Techna Group Srl, Cassa di Risparmio di Cesena SpA, 505 Filiale Faenza 1
SWIFT: CECRIT2CXXX
IBAN: IT58 Q061 2023 705C C505 0002 852
DESCRIPTION: CIMTEC 2016 and Participant Name
(copy of the bank transfer to be attached to the Registration Form)
Credit cards cannot be charged directly by the Conference organization.
However on-line payment by credit card can be made:
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
a 3% commission is charged by the bank for on-line payment.
Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted rate, applicable only if both registration and payment are received by April 20.
Bank transfer made payable to:
Techna Group Srl, Cassa di Risparmio di Cesena SpA, 505 Filiale Faenza 1
SWIFT: CECRIT2CXXX
IBAN: IT58 Q061 2023 705C C505 0002 852
DESCRIPTION: CIMTEC 2016 and Participant Name
(copy of the bank transfer to be attached to the Registration Form)
Credit cards cannot be charged directly by the Conference organization.
However on-line payment by credit card can be made:
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
a 3% commission is charged by the bank for on-line payment.
Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted rate, applicable only if both registration and payment are received by April 20.
English will be the officiale language for CIMTEC 2016
Oral Presentations
Electronic presentation (Power Point) facilities will be available including video projector, PC and laser pointer. Slide projectors will not be available. Cost for any special audio-visual request will be the responsibility of the individual speaker.
Allowed time for presentation:
- Invited Lectures 30 min including discussion
- Contributed Lectures 20 min including discussion
The timing for each lecture (day, and morning/afternoon sessions) may be read in the Session Timetable of the Final Announcement
Poster Presentations
Guidelines for Poster preparation can be found at POSTER PREPARATION. Authors are kindly requested to be present at their poster for discussion with attendees during the Poster Session. It is each author’s responsibility to remove the poster immediately after the end of the session. The organisers do not assume any responsibility for posters left up after this time.
Attendance by at least one of the authors is requested for poster presentation and publication in CIMTEC 2016 Proceedings.
Electronic presentation (Power Point) facilities will be available including video projector, PC and laser pointer. Slide projectors will not be available. Cost for any special audio-visual request will be the responsibility of the individual speaker.
Allowed time for presentation:
- Invited Lectures 30 min including discussion
- Contributed Lectures 20 min including discussion
The timing for each lecture (day, and morning/afternoon sessions) may be read in the Session Timetable of the Final Announcement
Poster Presentations
Guidelines for Poster preparation can be found at POSTER PREPARATION. Authors are kindly requested to be present at their poster for discussion with attendees during the Poster Session. It is each author’s responsibility to remove the poster immediately after the end of the session. The organisers do not assume any responsibility for posters left up after this time.
Attendance by at least one of the authors is requested for poster presentation and publication in CIMTEC 2016 Proceedings.
The booklet of the Final Programme including titles and detailed timetable of Lectures, Posters and “Hot Posters” will be given at the registration desk. It also will be hopefully available on the conference web site approx. 10 days before the beginning of the conference.
Official Proceedings of CIMTEC 2016 will be published by Trans Tech Publications (Switzerland) in the Techna Group
series “Advances in Science and Technology” as Volumes 97 onwards.
Submission and uploading instructions will be provided by Trans Tech Publications in February 2016 to the Presenting Author of each paper. Submission of the written text for the Proceedings is not mandatory. Free access to the on-line edition is included in the registration fee.
series “Advances in Science and Technology” as Volumes 97 onwards.
Submission and uploading instructions will be provided by Trans Tech Publications in February 2016 to the Presenting Author of each paper. Submission of the written text for the Proceedings is not mandatory. Free access to the on-line edition is included in the registration fee.
Late-news papers will be accepted for poster presentation, provided the following mandatory conditions are met:
- Only Poster submission from Presenting Authors who do not have oral or poster presentations already scheduled in the conference programme will be accepted.
- Only one “HOT POSTER” may be contributed by the same Presenting Author.
- Submission shall be accompanied by the payment of the registration fee.
- The submission deadline has been extended to May 1, 2016.
To submit go to:
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
The Conference Secretariat will confirm receipt of the Hot Poster and will supply the Presenting Author with proper information about Poster Presentation.
Submission and uploading instructions for the preparation of the text for the Proceedings will be supplied by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. to the Presenting Author.
- Only Poster submission from Presenting Authors who do not have oral or poster presentations already scheduled in the conference programme will be accepted.
- Only one “HOT POSTER” may be contributed by the same Presenting Author.
- Submission shall be accompanied by the payment of the registration fee.
- The submission deadline has been extended to May 1, 2016.
To submit go to:
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
The Conference Secretariat will confirm receipt of the Hot Poster and will supply the Presenting Author with proper information about Poster Presentation.
Submission and uploading instructions for the preparation of the text for the Proceedings will be supplied by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. to the Presenting Author.
Welcome Party
June 6, evening
Jazz Concert
June 8, evening
Conference Dinner
June 9, evening
June 6, evening
Jazz Concert
June 8, evening
Conference Dinner
June 9, evening
Guided tour to Perugia and Deruta
June 6, full day
Guided tour to Orvieto and Todi
June 7, full day
Guided tour to Assisi and Spello
June 8, full day
Guided tour to Gubbio
June 9, morning
Registration and payment for Optional Tours has to be made by Conference Members on site by cash only. Subjected to availability of places
June 6, full day
Guided tour to Orvieto and Todi
June 7, full day
Guided tour to Assisi and Spello
June 8, full day
Guided tour to Gubbio
June 9, morning
Registration and payment for Optional Tours has to be made by Conference Members on site by cash only. Subjected to availability of places
| June 6 full day | Guided tour to Perugia and Deruta |
| June 6 evening | Welcome Party |
| June 7 full day | Guided tour to Orvieto and Todi |
| June 8 full day | Guided tour to Assisi and Spello |
| June 8 evening | Jazz Concert |
| June 9 morning | Guided tour to Gubbio |
| June 9 evening | Conference Dinner |
Registration Fee: 270 EUR After April 20: 290 EUR
Appropriate booking space may be found in the REGISTRATION FORM and in the ON-LINE REGISTRATION
On-site registration is subjected to availability of places
Prepaid registration fees (conference, companions programme) are refundable, minus a 20% administration fee, if written notification of the cancellation is received before May 20, 2016. No refund can be made for cancellations received after May 20, 2016. However delegate substitution can be accepted. All refunds will be made after the Conference.
All travel, lodging and registration expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participants. Special letters of invitation to be used for Visa application will be provided upon written request addressed to the Conference organizers.
As the application for a Visa may be a lengthy process, we recommend to start your Visa application process in due advance. Those attendees who need a Visa to entry in Europe are suggested to contact CIMTEC Secretariat as soon as possible indicating full mailing address, date and place of birth, passport number and date of expiration and any other information useful to obtain visa to: CIMTEC 2016 Secretariat, info@technagroup.it
All letter of invitations will be sent by airmail and PDF e-mail attachment or fax.
CIMTEC organisation is unable to contact Embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry to attend the Conference.
As the application for a Visa may be a lengthy process, we recommend to start your Visa application process in due advance. Those attendees who need a Visa to entry in Europe are suggested to contact CIMTEC Secretariat as soon as possible indicating full mailing address, date and place of birth, passport number and date of expiration and any other information useful to obtain visa to: CIMTEC 2016 Secretariat, info@technagroup.it
All letter of invitations will be sent by airmail and PDF e-mail attachment or fax.
CIMTEC organisation is unable to contact Embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry to attend the Conference.
The weather in Perugia at the beginning of June is usually fine with temperatures ranging from 22 to 27 °C during the day and 12 to 15 °C during the night. Clothing suitable for (early) summer is recommended.
Rooms have been reserved by Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri Perugia in a number of hotels (Conference Hotels). The prices agreed for CIMTEC 2016 members are reported in the Hotel Booking Form
Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia
Italy
Tel. +39 075 5171722
Fax +39 0755171707
e-mail: Cimtec2016@hotelquattrotorriperugia.com
Shuttle bus connection to and from the Congress Center (which is located about 8 km from Perugia centre) will be made available by the Conference Hotels for the registration day (June 5 afternoon) and during the whole conference.
Buses departure for evening social events will be arranged from Conference Hotels.
Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia
Italy
Tel. +39 075 5171722
Fax +39 0755171707
e-mail: Cimtec2016@hotelquattrotorriperugia.com
Shuttle bus connection to and from the Congress Center (which is located about 8 km from Perugia centre) will be made available by the Conference Hotels for the registration day (June 5 afternoon) and during the whole conference.
Buses departure for evening social events will be arranged from Conference Hotels.
| May 20, 2016 | Paper uploading for Proceedings Volumes |
| April 20, 2016 | Registration at reduced rate |
| May 20, 2016 | Conference fees cancellation (80% refund) |
CURRENCY, BANKING AND INSURANCE
Banks are generally open Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, and in some restaurants and shops.
The Organizers do not assume any responsibility for participant’s personal accidents, sickness, thefts or property damage.
The Organizers do not assume any responsibility for participant’s personal accidents, sickness, thefts or property damage.
INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
For scientific and organizational aspects of the conference (until May 30):
CIMTEC 2016
Ms Stefania Bianchedi
Corso Mazzini 52
48018 Faenza - Italy
Phone +39 0546 22461 / +39 0546 664143
Fax +39 0546 664138
e-mail: congress@technagroup.it
For aspects related to hotel accommodation
(booking, schedule changes, cancellations, etc.):
Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia
Italy
Tel. +39 075 5171722
Fax +39 0755171707
e-mail: Cimtec2016@hotelquattrotorriperugia.com
CIMTEC 2016
Ms Stefania Bianchedi
Corso Mazzini 52
48018 Faenza - Italy
Phone +39 0546 22461 / +39 0546 664143
Fax +39 0546 664138
e-mail: congress@technagroup.it
For aspects related to hotel accommodation
(booking, schedule changes, cancellations, etc.):
Hotel Booking Center Quattrotorri
Via Corcianese 260
06074 Perugia
Italy
Tel. +39 075 5171722
Fax +39 0755171707
e-mail: Cimtec2016@hotelquattrotorriperugia.com