General Information

The official language of the E&E Congress 2028 is English. No translation services will be provided during the scientific sessions unless otherwise announced.

In 2028, Spain observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).

In May, Madrid typically enjoys warm spring weather with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Average daytime temperatures usually range between 20°C and 25°C (68°F–77°F), while evenings can be cooler. Light layers are recommended for early mornings and evenings.

The dress code for the meeting is business formal or business casual for all occasions unless otherwise stated.

The official currency of Spain is the Euro (€). Euro coins are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 2 euros. Euro banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros.

Banks and exchange offices are widely available throughout Madrid and at the airport.

Major credit cards including Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. American Express may not be accepted in some smaller establishments.

The standard voltage in Spain is 230V at 50 Hertz. Power sockets are primarily Types C and F with two-round-pin plugs. Travellers using devices with different voltage requirements may need a voltage converter and/or plug adapter.

The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or for loss of or damage to the private property of participants. Upon registration, participants agree that neither the Organising Committee nor the Congress Secretariat assumes any liability. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own travel and health insurance prior to departure.

As in the rest of Spain, the single emergency number is 112.

• Police — 112
• Ambulance — 112
• Fire Services — 112
• Poison Information Service (Spain) — +34 91 562 04 20