GENERAL INFORMATION
All you need to know!
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates must be requested to contact@electrimacs2026.org after the Conference.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English: no simultaneous translation will be available.
REGISTRATION DESK
The Registration Desk is located at the main entrance of the Conference Venue – Nh Hotel, Palermo.
​Due to the large number of registered participants, we invite all attendees to arrive well in advance to avoid queues and delays.
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The registration desk will be open:
MONDAY 18th: 15:00 – 18:30
TUESDAY 19th: 8:00 – 18:00
WEDNESDAY 20th: 8:00 – 18:00
THURSDAY 21st: 08:00 – 14:00
​Scheduled times may change based on the final program.
BADGES
Badges must always be visibly worn during sessions, coffee breaks and lunches at the conference site but also during social program activities.
COFFEE BREAKS AND LUNCHES
Coffee breaks and lunches will be served to registered participants wearing their badges. Accompanying persons have no access to scientific sessions nor to coffee breaks and lunches.
Please note that vegetarian dishes will be on daily menu; for other special needs, we will try to serve a good variety of food so that it will be easier for you to get some alternatives in case of special diet restrictions.
PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Every effort has been made to ensure that people with special needs are catered for during the conference. Should you require any specific assistance, please let us know in advance to enable to assist in making your stay at the conference a pleasant and comfortable one.
INTERNET / WI-FI
Wi-Fi connection will be available on site.
CURRENCY
The local currency is € (Euro). Automatic teller machines and exchange offices are available all over the city. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards but please always check first!
POWER PLUGS AND SOCKETS
WEATHER
At the end of May, Palermo experiences a warm and pleasant Mediterranean climate, making it an excellent time for outdoor activities and early beach trips. Daytime temperatures typically range from 21°C to 25°C (70°F to 77°F).
CALLING CODES
To call Italy from abroad:
Dial +39 (country code for Italy), followed by the area code without the leading zero, then the subscriber number.
Example: To call Palermo (091) from abroad: +39 91 xxx xxxx.
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To call abroad from Italy:
Dial 00 (international access code from Italy), followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
Example: To call France: 00 33 x xx xx xx xx.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
In Palermo, as in all of Italy, the main emergency number is standardized and can be dialed free of charge from any phone:
112 (European Emergency Number / Numero Unico di Emergenza): for police, fire brigade, and medical emergencies (crime, accidents, fires, or rescue services).
This number operates 24/7 and can be dialed from both mobile phones and landlines without needing any prefix.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Pharmacies closest to the hotel
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Public & Major Hospitals:
LIABILITY
By registering for the conference, participants acknowledge and accept that neither the Organizing Committees nor the Organizing Secretariat shall bear any liability.