Official Language

The language of the conference will be English, with simultaneous translation for Portuguese.

Expected Attendants

We anticipate a wide spectrum of delegates, ranging from those academia, hospitals, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries, government institutes, etc.

Conference Badges

Delegates are kindly requested to wear their badges at all times in order to allow them to participate in conference events.

Medical Assistance

Medical assistance is available at the conference venue.

Electricity

Electrical appliances work at 110 Volts.

Currency and Cards

The official currency in Brazil is Real (R$). Other currencies can be converted into Real at airports, banks, hotels, and exchange offices. The most of major credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and shops. Travel check can be cashed in banks. You can check the USD:R$ rate at http://br.finance.yahoo.com/currency

Post-Offices

There are a number of post-offices in the areas of the airports and hotels.

Weather in September

In Brazil the month of September falls in spring and the beginning of the summer months, but mostly comfortable Temperatures between 20-25°C are experienced during the day and cooler temperatures in the evening. Check detailed weather forecasts for Guarujá before you travel, available at:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/BRXX0281?lswe=Guaruja&from=searchbox_localwx

Health

It is essential to have health insurance in Brazil as hospital and medical fees are expensive. For most regions of the country you don't need to worry about vaccinations. Yellow fever shots are necessary however if you plan to visit the following states; Acre , Amazonas, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Para , Rondonia, Amapá and Roraima. For these regions vaccination against typhoid, polio and malaria is also recommended.

Visa

You are responsible to obtain your own visa to enter Brazil. Please consult with your own travel agent to ensure that you have a valid visa before departing from your country.
A Visa to enter Brazil is required for foreign nationals of countries such as USA , Canada and Mexico. EU citizens usually do not need a visa to travel to Brazil. Please, check at a Brazilian consulate or embassy in your country to find out if a visa is required. If necessary, the visa should be issued at your country of origin.