FAQ
Where is the venue?
The Venue is the IFEMA North Convention Center
Address: Av. del Partenón 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain
How to reach the venue?
Public transport:
• Metro: Line 8 to Feria de Madrid station.
• Bus: Lines 122, 828 and N3 to Av. Partenón – Campo de las Naciones.
From the metro station or bus stop, enter IFEMA MADRID via the South Entrance and follow the ESSO 45 signage directing you to the North Convention Centre.
Taxi:
We recommend asking your driver to drop you off directly at the North Convention Centre entrance.
Car:
Parking facilities are available at IFEMA MADRID. Delegates can use the Green or Orange car parks.
Opening hours of the registration?
The venue is open:
Wednesday 04/11: 08:00- 18:15
Thursday 05/11: 07:45- 18:00
Friday 06/11: 07:45- 13:30
How to collect your badge
You will receive your personal registration QR code by email before the congress.
Upon arrival:
- Proceed to one of the self-service registration kiosks.
- Scan your personal QR code.
- Your congress badge will be printed automatically.
Please ensure that you wear your congress badge at all times while attending ESSO 45.
You do not need to scan your badge when leaving or re-entering the congress venue.
Is there a cloakroom?
There is a cloakroom available where you can give your jackets, backpacks or suitcases. This service is complementary offered. The cloack room is open the same time as the registration
You will receive your personal registration QR code by email before the congress.
Upon arrival:
1. Proceed to one of the self-service registration kiosks.
2. Scan your personal QR code.
3. Your congress badge will be printed automatically.
Please ensure that you wear your congress badge at all times while attending ESSO 45.
You do not need to scan your badge when leaving or re-entering the congress venue.
Where can I see the programme?
You can find the scientific programme here
Are all sessions recorded?
All sessions to which we have received consent to record, will be recorded. The recordings will be made available on our ESSO 45 VOD platform which will be available 2 weeks after the congress.
Where can I see the ePosters?
ePosters are available on the 6 ePoster screens near rooms N106 & N105
Is there a presentation time for ePosters?
There is no dedicated presentation time for ePosters on Display. The ePosters will be on passive display for the whole congress.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
All delegates that attended the congress will receive a Certificate of Attendance. You will receive it in the week after the congress.
Will I receive a certificate of (poster) presentation?
All (poster) presenters will receive a certificate of presentation. This certificate will be sent in the week after the congress.
Will my abstract be published in the EJSO?
The abstracts of all delegates that attended the congress will be published in a supplement of the EJSO. We expect this supplement to be published February 2027. If you do not wish to be published in the EJSO kindly contact us via email congress@essoweb.org.
Lunch
Industry-supported lunch symposia will take place during the lunch breaks on Wednesday and Thursday.
A limited number of lunches will be served for delegates who attend these symposia, on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can find the full programme of lunch symposia
Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the congress.
During the scheduled coffee breaks, a selection of snacks will also be provided.
Catering at the congress
Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the congress.
During the scheduled coffee breaks, a selection of snacks will also be provided.
Allergies
If you have any allergies send them to congress@essoweb.org
