Sponsors & Exhibitors

The WCEs are not able to take place without the supporting partnership from sponsors and exhibitors. We are very appreciative of this ongoing support and collaboration.

If you are interested in sponsoring WCE2014, or exhibiting at the congress, please contact wes@endometriosis.ca for further details.

Registration

Registration details will be available from the middle of 2013.

Accommodation

The organisers have secured accommodation in a variety of suitable hotels. Details of these, as well as as the ability to secure your hotel room, will be available by the middle of 2013.

General Information

São Paulo is the financial centre of Brazil and the biggest city in South America. It is considered a sophisticated place, with excellent and on time services. The variety of hotels, restaurants, and bars is just amazing and equal to the most famous cities in the world.

It is also the city in Brazil that offers the greatest number of flights, so it is possible to go from here to anywhere in the country: easily and quickly.

Useful information

VISAs and Passports

An entry visa is not required for holders of passports from European or South American countries. As a matter of reciprocity, a VISA is required for those from the USA and other countries in Asia and the Middle East. Passports must be valid for at least six months after the planned date of arrival in Brazil.

Currency

The currency in Brazil is the Real (R$). (US$ 1.00 is about R$2,00). Dollars and Euros can easily be exchanged at hotels, authorized banks, and travel agencies. International credit cards are very well accepted.

Language

Portuguese is the national language. English and Spanish are widely spoken at tourist areas.

Time zone

The official time in Brazil is 3 hours behind GMT (London).

Car rentals

Rental cars, with or without a driver, are available for tourists at the main airports and in city centers. Tourists with a foreign driver’s license are authorized to drive in Brazil when their stay is less than 180 days.

Tipping

Most restaurants and bars include a 10% service charge in the bill. When it is not included in the bill, the general rule is a tip of between 10% and 15%. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped.

Pre/Post-Congress Adventures

Brazil is the biggest country in Latin America and its nature is known as one of the most beautiful in the whole world.

Each one of its five regions offers outstanding and diversified tours like the Amazon forest, with an unparalleled wealth of fauna and flora; paradise beaches along the coastline, and highlands such as the Chapada Diamantina that displays exuberant landscapes.

The cultural diversity is also a great reason to visit the country. The mix of afro, indigenous, and European inheritance has made Brazil a producer of irresistible rhythms and dances, such as the Rio de Janeiro samba. The friendly attitude of the people is famous and is one of the most attractive features of the country.

At the beginning of 2013 we will be providing you with lots of ideas of how you can extend your visit in connection with WCE2014 and experience the country ...be that for a few days, or a few weeks.

In the meantime you can check out the official website of Tourism Brazil.