Important information
Language of the event
The official languages of the event will be English and Portuguese. The presentations in plenary will have simultaneous translation in the two languages. Some breakout sessions will be in English, others in Portuguese, according to the theme. In these sessions there will not be simultaneous translation. Check the language of each session at the registration link.
Air transportation
The air tickets must be purchased by the participant, through the most appropriate mean. During the event a representative from a travel agency (Make Travel) will be at your disposal for changes and confirmations.
We recommend not booking your departing flight before 9 pm on September 23rd.
Ground transportation
The event organization will not provide transfer from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. We suggest the use of special cabs available at the airports (look up for companies’ desks at the arrival halls, inside the airports). These special taxi companies accept prepayment in credit card.
Estimated cost of the ride:
Aeroporto Tom Jobim/Galeão – Hotel Sheraton – R$ 110.00
Santos Dumont – Hotel Sheraton – R$ 90.00
Visa to enter Brazil
Citzens from some countries, such as US, Canada and Mexico need to apply for a visa to enter Brazil. The request form is available at the website https://scedv.serpro.gov.br/ . Please contact the Brazilian Consulate at your country for further information about visa, fees and necessary documents.
It is not necessary to take the yellow fever vaccine to stay at Rio de Janeiro. But the World Health Organization recommends it if you intend to travel to the North and Midwest states of Brazil, or if you had been in certain countries of Latin America and Africa in the last months. See the details here.
Registration Package: Meals and Material
Meals for days 22nd (lunch and dinner) and 23rd (lunch) are included in the conference registration package. Material is also included
Dress Code
The dress code recommended for the event is Business Casual.
Weather Conditions
In September, the temperature in Rio de Janeiro is usually between 77ºF /25ºC and 66ºF / 19ºC.
We recommend the use of sunblock when exposed to sun.
Laptop
It is not necessary to bring your laptop to the event. The organization and the hotel will not be responsible for the safety of personnel computers, electronic devices or other personal belongings. If you bring your computer, we recommend you to bring the security cable.
Press
The event will be open to the press on September 22nd only. Anyone from the press interested in attending must sign up in advance, through the registration link in this website. There will be no registration fee.
Questions
If you have any questions about the program, logistics and registration, please contact schoolofmines@detaileventos.com.br.