We are making contingency plans for the October conference.

If we feel that the COVID-19 risk to our Community of Practice is still too great to gather in person, we will move to a virtual event to allow Business Meetings to convene and for Expo presenters to share their great SNOMED CT work. Should we cancel the in-person event, we will do so with sufficient notice to respect the impact to your travel plans.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Events team via events@snomed.org if you have any immediate questions.

The schedule for the October 2020 Business Meetings is currently under development.

Registration will open in mid July 2020.
 

Pestana Palace Lisboa, Hotel & National Monument
Lisbon, Portugal

Negotiated accommodation rates at the Pestana Palace have been secured by SNOMED International:

• Single Rate: EUR €160 (approx. $180 USD)
• Double Rate: EUR €175 (approx. $200 USD)

Rates are valid for bookings between 02-09 October, 2020 and are available until 29 September, 2020. Please email the hotel directly if you need to extend your stay beyond these dates. 

The above rates are inclusive of:

• Daily American buffet breakfast in the main restaurant.
• Free access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and gymnasium.
• Free Wi-Fi internet access in all public areas, meeting rooms and bedrooms.
• Complimentary luggage service.
• Legal taxes and service (except city tax*).

*City Tax: Effective January 1, 2016 a tourism tax of EUR 2 per person, per night, will be charged and collected at the property. This tax does not apply from 8th night of stay and children 13 and below are exempt. This amount has been determined by the local administration. Tax subject to change without prior notice. 

Please note the following booking Terms & Conditions:

• Attendees will be responsible for their Guest Room and incidental charges 
• Each participant will book directly and supply a credit card on the Hotel booking reservation method.
• Credit Card provided will be used as a guarantee and will only be charged if the reservation is not cancelled more than three (3) days before arrival date (before Tuesday, September 29, 2020). After this date all bedrooms booked will be fully charged in case of cancellation or no-show.
• Any fees collected at this time in the case of cancellation or no-show rooms will be charged to the individuals and will not be counted towards any attrition penalties paid by SNOMED International, if applicable.

As a member of the European Union, Portugal is part of the Schengen Agreement. 

SNOMED International encourages each attendee to confirm the entry and exit requirements* to Portugal with your home department of international affairs or passport issuing body. Please begin the process early if you do require a visa or electronic travel authorization.
*SNOMED International does not assume liability for entry and exit decisions made by foreign governments.

If you require an invitation letter from SNOMED International please note that the deadline to request one is 04 September, 2020.

Keep up to date with registration, accommodation and scheduling details as they develop for the 2020 October Business Meetings and SNOMED CT Expo.