General Information
Disclaimer
During the 39th Annual EAU Congress (EAU24), the “Exhibition booths relating to prescription-only medicines” are only accessible to certified healthcare professionals, qualified to prescribe medicines, and pharmacists. Based on information provided by the registering party, a “P” will be printed on the congress badges when the bearer has accreditation to access the “Exhibition Booths related to prescription-only medicines.” It is the responsibility of the registering party to provide correct information and the EAU holds no responsibility with regards to the information provided. This measure is in accordance with the national and international pharmaceutical guidelines.
About the EAUN24 Meeting
The 24th International EAUN Meeting will be held in Paris on 6-8 April 2024, in conjunction with EAU24. This unique three-day meeting provides the ultimate opportunity to interact with leading urology nursing and medical professionals and to find inspiration for advanced nursing practice to take forward in your own work environment. The scientific programme will bring together the latest developments in research as well as best practice and current clinical guidelines, through interactive sessions and (state-of-the-art) lectures, providing an opportunity to discuss and share your important clinical experiences and practice.
Currently, there are no COVID-19-related restrictions at the venue.
About Paris
For inquiries and information about Paris, please visit the Paris je t’aime Information Desk (Blue Area, level 7.2) which is staffed by the Paris Convention Bureau on Friday 5 April from 09:00-18:00 hrs, and Saturday 6 April from 09:30-18:15 hrs. The following website also provides more information about Paris: web app My.Paris je t’aime
Abstracts
Abstract submission for EAUN24 closed on 1 December 2023. Selected abstracts will be presented during the abstract sessions in Paris.
The abstract bodies of accepted abstracts will be published on the EAUN24 Resource Centre open access, and in UROsource and in the Congress app two weeks prior to the congress.
Presented abstracts will be published in the International Journal of Urological Nursing if the author uploads the abstract in the Wiley author portal. Presenters received a notification when the upload became available.
More information about abstract submission can be found here.
Access to Session Rooms
Only meeting delegates with a valid badge have access to session rooms. Seating is regulated on a first-come, first served basis. We recommend delegates to go to session rooms well in advance.
Due to safety regulations, doors will be closed when all seats are taken. It is not allowed to stand in the aisles of the rooms.
Access to the EAU24 Virtual Platform
EAUN24 delegates have full access to the EAU24 Virtual Platform.
The virtual platform opens on the 5th of March 2024 at 10:00 CET, and closes on the 9th of April around 16:15 CEST (24hrs after last sessions). The Virtual Platform gives access to live streams of all the sessions held in eURO Auditoriums 1 & 2 and some Industry sessions in various rooms as well as On Demand access to recordings of the other sessions (when they become available).
For more information on how to access the Platform please refer to the EAU24 General Information
Address of the Congress Venue
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris, France
https://www.viparis.com/en/our-venues/paris-expo-porte-de-versailles-en
The EAUN meeting will take place in Hall 7.
App
For EAUN24, the EAU’s Association App is the easiest way to navigate the meeting. We highly recommend to download the EAUN24 event app as there will be no printed programme book. From March 2024, the EAUN24 Event will be available within the Association App.
In the app, you can browse the EAUN24 scientific programme and create your personal programme using the planner. Find session rooms and exhibitor booths by scrolling through the floor plans. You can save a session or company using the save icon. Saved sessions and companies can be found under “My Programme” and “My Favorites”, respectively. Both can be found in your Profile (accessible from the app’s home page, on the top right). Offline use of the App is possible.
Download the EAU Association App for free in the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
Award Ceremony
The Award Ceremony will take place on Monday, 8 April 2024.
The EAUN Chair will hand over the EAUN Nursing Research Project Plan Prize and the two Best Practice-development and two Science-oriented Poster Prizes.
This year, the winner of the Ronny Pieters Prize will be announced and the award presented to the winner at the Nurses’ Dinner in Restaurant La Coupole, on Friday evening, 5 April 2024!
Badge Tracking System
The QR-code found on the delegate badge enables delegates to leave their contact details with exhibitors in a quick and easy way. The QR-code will also be scanned at the entrance of the session rooms to gather CME and statistical information. The EAUN bears no responsibility for data scanned by third parties.
See also “Evaluation & Feedback”
Badge Classification
Certificate of Attendance
As of the Wednesday 10 April 2024, you can download your certificate of attendance via your MyEAU account.
Log in and you will see the main menu on the left side of your screen. Click on “Events” and select “Certificates” from the drop-down menu. Before obtaining your certificate, you will be requested to complete the evaluation questionnaire.
On the certificate you will find the total number of CNE credits appointed to the event. You should only claim hours spent in an EAU(N)24 activity (e.g. sessions, courses). An overview of the viewed sessions can be found in MyEAU under “Attended Meetings”.
For questions please contact the Registration Department.
Please see “CNE Accreditation” for further details.
Charge and Connect Area
Special “Charge & Connect” areas will be available in the Exhibition Hall (Blue Area, Level 7.2) and have seating, free internet, work stations, and power outlets.
Cloakroom and Luggage
You can store your coats and/or luggage in the cloakroom (Blue Area, Level 7.2) during the meeting.
CNE Accreditation
The 24th International EAUN Meeting (EAUN24), 6 April 2024 – 8 April 2024, Paris, France, has been accredited within the EU-ACNE programme for a maximum of 17.50 hour(s) of CNE credit(s) by the EUAB-CNE (European Urology Accreditation Board – Continuing Nursing Education).
More information about accreditation can be found here.
Congress Bag
Delegates can collect their congress bags in the Registration Area (Blue Area, Level 7.2).
Congress Newsletter: European Urology Today Congress Edition
A special Congress edition of European Urology Today will be distributed at various locations at the venue. The newsletter features interviews with key speakers, scientific articles, background information on sessions, and all other relevant subjects. The newsletter will also be available online.
Currency
The currency in France is the Euro (€). ATM machines can be found opposite the main entrance of Hall 7 (at Hall 3) or at the main entrance of the congress grounds at the Information point.
Disclosure Request
At the beginning of their presentation(s), speakers are requested to disclose to the audience any affiliations with the industry related to the topic of their lecture. An affiliation can be: being a member of the advisory board or having a consulting agreement with a specific company.
EAU Booth
The EAU staff look forward to welcoming you at booth D80 (Blue Area, Level 7.2) and answering any questions you may have about EAU(N) membership or any of the following EAU activities:
- Young Urologist Corner
- Scholarships
- Accreditation
- EAU Patient Office with a patient lounge
- EAU Policy with updates on PRAISE-U and Urge to Act
- EAU UroEvidenceHub together with OPTIMA and PIONEER
- ERN eUROGEN
- EAU25 Madrid
If you are not a member yet, do visit us at the booth and take advantage of special onsite offers.
EAUN Booth
Information specifically on EAUN membership and EAUN activities (fellowships, courses, guidelines) can be obtained at the EAUN Booth located next to the EAUN session rooms (Green Area, Level 7.3).
EAUN Congress Office
More information about the Congress office can be found here.
EAU Education Office – European School of Urology (ESU)
The European School of Urology (ESU), working with European faculties, will provide high quality international educational courses in urology during EAU24. All ESU courses require a separate registration.
The ESU, together with the EAUN, will also provide 2 educational courses in urology nursing during EAUN24. These two EAUN-ESU courses are free to attend and separate registration is needed. More information is available in the Scientific Programme.
EAU Exhibition
An extensive technical exhibition will be held during EAU24 and is open to technical equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and scientific publishers. This exhibition is one of the premier events worldwide for showcasing new and established products as well as cutting-edge medical technology. High-profile companies, as well as small innovative businesses, join the exhibition – offering insights and opening the doors onto the world of modern urology. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the EAU24 Exhibition.
EAUN exhibition
The EAUN exhibition takes place in the EAUN Booth Area next to the EAUN session rooms. Companies will be present to show their products and inform the delegates of new developments in the urology nursing field. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the EAUN24 Exhibition.
EAU Opening Ceremony and Awards
Participants and exhibitors attending the congress are invited to the official Opening Ceremony on Friday, 5 April 2024 at 18.00-19.30 in eURO Auditorium 1 (Green Area, Level 7.3). During the Opening Ceremony the new Honorary EAU Members will be announced and EAU Awards will be handed out. The Opening Ceremony will be followed by a Networking Reception until 20:30 hrs.
Electricity
France, like most other European countries, has 230-volt AC, 50Hz current and uses two-pin continental plugs. Visitors from Switzerland, the UK and Ireland will need a plug adaptor for electric appliances, while those from North America need a power converter to use 110/125V appliances.
Emergency Information and First Aid
There is a First Aid unit in the congress venue on the ground floor at the main entrance. The units are indicated on the directional signs with the first aid symbol 
. In case of emergencies inside the congress venue, contact a security guard.
Outside of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles congress venue, please call the general emergency number:
- Overall: 112
- Ambulance and health emergencies: 118
- Fire brigade: 115
- National State police: 113
Look here for more info.
EU-ACME/CNE Desk
Information on the EU-ACME/CNE programme, CME/CNE/CPD credits, membership status & benefits, accredited CME/CNE activities and national CME credits systems can be obtained at the EU-ACME information desk at the EAU Booth (Blue Area, Level 7.2, booth D80).
Evaluation & Feedback
Please leave your feedback for sessions or courses that you attend! You can scan the QR code on your congress badge with your mobile phone and select any session you attended for evaluation. Your feedback helps us improve future events.
Exhibition Guide
The Exhibition Guide, including an exhibition floor plan and an overview of all exhibitors with company profiles of both EAU24 and the EAUN24, will be placed on the Meeting Website and in the Meeting App.
Food & Beverage
Catering is available for purchase throughout the congress venue.
Guests & Children
In compliance with the Pharma Codes, the EAU is not allowed to register guests (including children) and they can therefore not attend the meeting. The EAU office cannot offer any children’s daycare facilities either. If parents decide to leave their children in a part of the venue that is accessible without a badge, the EAU will bear no responsibility in case of incidents. If you have any special requirements due to impaired mobility, medical needs or due to the fact you are nursing please let the organisation know in advance.
Historical Exhibition
The EAU History Office is presenting a historical exhibit with rare antique instruments and other artefacts around the topic of “French Contributions to Urology”. You will find the Historical Exhibition as part of the EAU Booth (D80) at the Exhibition Hall (Blue Area, Level 7.2).
History of the Annual EAU Congress
The EAU Congress history website can be viewed at www.eaucongresshistory.org. All EAU Congresses, going back to the very first in 1972, are included in the interactive overview.
Hotel Accommodation
The company K.I.T. Group has been contracted to handle the hotel accommodation for congress participants. Their staff will be available at the Hotel Desk in the Registration Area (Blue Area, Level 7.2).
More information here.
Insurance
The organisers do not accept liability for any personal damage. Participants are advised to arrange their own personal insurance.
Language
The meeting sessions will be conducted in English. No translation will be provided.
Lost and Found
For assistance, report any lost or found items to the EAU Information Desk in the registration area (Blue Area, Level 7.2).
Media Policy
Registered press representatives may attend all scientific sessions. Photographing during sessions is allowed for personal and non-commercial use only, i.e. photos cannot be published or reproduced in any way. Outside of the scientific sessions, you need written permission by the EAU for photography, filming and interviews at any location within the congress venue. Video recording of the congress or during the sessions is subject to authorisation by the EAU Press Office. A written request must be submitted prior to the congress via press@uroweb.org or can be submitted on-site at the EAU Press Centre (Green Area, Terminal 7). Requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Film crews can book a time slot (max 2 per day per publication) to film in one of the filming areas onsite via the hostess in the EAU Press Centre. Film crews will receive a special filming press badge, available at the EAU Press Centre.
More press info can be found here.
More information about the media policy here.
Mobile Phones
Sound and camera flash of mobile phones and tablets must be switched off during sessions.
Networking
With other delegates
You can use the EAU Association App (see “App”) to get in touch with other delegates or congress participants. First install the EAUN24 Event when it becomes available. The networking feature is off by default, you can turn it on by logging in to the app with your MyEAU credentials through the “My Profile” menu in the top right corner.
For more information on the networking opportunities go to “Networking” under “App Help”, which you will find under “More” in the app menu.
With speakers
Delegates can also get in touch with EAUN24 faculty and speakers via the EAUN24 Event app. In the Programme tab you will find “Speakers”, where you will see a speaker overview. Click on “Conversation” to leave them a message. You can also send them a request to meet by clicking on “Meeting”.
Nurses’ Dinner
The formal and fun Nurses’ Dinner will take place on Friday evening, 5 April, to allow for meeting the other nurse participants early and to help nurses achieve more networking and exchange during the conference.
On Demand Webcasts
Presentations, sessions and ESU courses will be webcasted under the condition that the speakers have given their approval.
Patient Information
EAU24 features a special programme for urology patients representatives on the first day of EAU24, the EAU Patient Day. Find out more >
Personal Planner
Do not miss anything during this year’s meeting, use the EAUN Personal Planner!
- It is fully integrated with the scientific programme of the meeting
- You can select your priority sessions and export them to your Outlook, Google Calendar or print them out.
Visit the scientific programme overview for more information.
Kindly note that the planner on the website and the planner in the App do not exchange information. You can use either one for your planning.
Photography & Filming
The EAU will be taking photos and/or screenshots, will be recording the sessions and doing some filming between sessions. In case of any questions, please let us know by sending an e-mail to: press@uroweb.org
Power Outlets
In addition to the dedicated Charge & Connect areas in the Exhibition (Blue Area, Level 7.2), you can find several power outlets and seats with USB ports in the Atrium.
Prayer Room
A room of silence is available in the Orange Area, level 7.2, which is open during congress hours.
Presentation Training Centre
Mrs. Vivienne Parry (GB) will give Individual & Group Presentation Skills Training Sessions to help improve presentation and delivery skills. The one-on-one 15-minute sessions and 30-minute group sessions (max. 6 persons) are free of charge and available to all speakers.
Appointments for this very popular training session should be made by sending an email to Ms. Hanna Kiss with your preferred timing or by signing up at the Speaker Service Centre (Green Area, Level 7.3).
Press Centre
Journalists and medical/science writers can obtain a free registration to the meeting. Registered press members are welcome to use the facilities at the EAU Press Centre (Green Area, Terminal 7) where they will also obtain a special press pack. Internet access, printer and photocopy facilities are provided.
More information>
Registration Area
All registration and service desks are located on level 7.2. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the registration area.
Resource Centre
As a meeting delegate, you can access the EAUN24 scientific content as it becomes available in the EAUN24 Resource Centre using your MyEAU credentials. EAUN Members have early access to read the abstracts in advance. The content in the Resource Centre will be available up to 1 year after the meeting, but is not accredited.
Security and Safety
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and the EAU have taken security precautions to ensure the maximum possible safety for all participants. Bags may be subject to inspection. Do not leave bags unattended at any time.
Smoking Policy
Smoking (also of e-cigarettes) is not allowed inside the congress venue and in the exhibition hall. Outside, smoking is allowed, ashtrays are available outside the main entrance of Hall 7.
Social Media
We are using social media during the meeting to encourage open discussions on urology science and your experiences. EAUN meeting faculty, opinion leaders, speakers, delegates and media share their ideas, commentary and photos on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can follow the EAUN on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. We invite you to use the hashtag #EAUN24, follow us on all social media accounts and join the conversation!
Speaker Service Centre
If you are presenting at EAUN24, this is where you can upload or review your slides and receive technical instructions about your presentation. The Speaker Service Centre is located in the Green Area on Level 7.3. Presentations have to be uploaded 3 hours prior to the start of a session. See Opening Hours for the specific opening hours of the Speaker Service Centre.
Taxi
There are a lot of taxis in Paris and at every major train station, there are taxi stands. The Paris Expo Porte de Versailles venue has taxi ranks laid out to facilitate the arrival and departure of visitors. See Travel Information for more details.
Time Zone
All communicated times in the scientific programme are Central European Summer Time (CET), the time zone in most of Europe at the time of EAUN24.
Transportation Pass
EAUN24 delegates can collect a Navigo Easy public transportation pass when they pick up their congress badge in the registration area (Blue Area, Level 7.2). The pass is pre-loaded for ten journeys on the bus, metro or regional trains. The pass gives access to the metro, the Region bus lines (except OrlyBus and RoissyBus), tramways, the Montmartre funicular and Regional train circulating in Central Paris. Airports connections are not included in the card. It is valid for ten years. More information about travel can be found here.
Upcoming Meetings
If you have information or promotional materials to share on upcoming meetings, you can display these materials in the provided racks in the Charge & Connect Areas (Exhibition Hall, Blue Area, Level 7.2). It is strictly forbidden to put up promotional material at any other location in the building.
Values EAU and EAUN
The EAUN is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity within our urological community and beyond. We believe that adhering to these values is a collective responsibility for all. Together, let’s uphold our EDI values to create a welcoming and positive experience for all delegates, faculty and staff. More information can be found here.
Visa
Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA may require a visa. Contact your nearest French Consulate for more information or visit here.
Wi-Fi
The EAU is offering free Wi-Fi during congress days in the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with the exception of the Exhibition area.
Network: EAU24
Password: Paris2024
In the Exhibition area, free Wi-Fi is only available at the Charge & Connect areas.