To allow participants to read the abstracts and view the programme of the 41st Annual Meeting in Paris, ESHRE will offer several options:

Congress badges must be warn at all times during the congress, throughout the congress centre, in all areas, including the exhibit and during social activities. Participants wearing their congress badge will be granted access into the scientific sessions, precongress courses, the exhibition and social activities.
Accompanying persons must have a "visitor exhibit badge" for admission to the exhibit area and to the social activities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that if you lose or misplace your badge, you will be required to pay an administrative fee of 100 Euro to have a new badge issued.

Five presentations at ESHRE 2025 will be selected and rewarded with a prize of 2,000 Euro.
One additional presentation will be selected for the FSANZ Exchange Award. Special award committees, composed of scientists and clinicians will make the selection for each award.

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A certificate of attendance for the scientific programme including precongress courses will be available for all registered participants who attend the sessions, following the completion of an evaluation form.

The certificates for the precongress courses will become available on the virtual platform as of Sunday, 29 June at 12:00 noon, while the certificate for the main programme as of Tuesday, 1 July at 12:00 noon.

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be applied for with the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). ESHRE will not apply for CME for individual countries (i.e. only CME credits with EACCME will be applied for).

As in most European countries, the currency of France is the euro (symbolised as EUR or €).

Banks are generally open from 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, and sometimes from Tuesday to Saturday. Certain branches may close for lunch, typically between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Although some banks may accept foreign currency in exchange for euros, you are more likely to find exchange bureaux that specialise in such transactions. Be sure to bring identification with you.

Read more here: https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/banks-and-currency-exchange-a526

Many shops and restaurants in Paris accept credit cards, but not all. It is therefore recommended to either ask before you order or ensure you have a sufficient amount in cash to cover the bill.

In France, the standard voltage is 220 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz. The country uses the standard continental 2-pin CEE 7/17 plugs and CEE 7 sockets. If necessary, you should bring a plug adapter with you—it's advisable to purchase one in your home country.

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A technical exhibition of pharmaceutical, surgical and laboratory products will be organised and located in the exhibition area of the congress centre. The exhibition will be officially opened with the traditional welcome reception at 8 p.m. on Sunday, 29 June which immediately follows the Opening Ceremony of the Annual Meeting.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet (potential) customers, to have great visibility and to expand their global reach through our exhibition.

No special vaccinations are required when travelling to France.

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The official language of the meeting is English. There will be no simultaneous translation.

The language spoken in France, is French.

The main aim of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) – the organising society - is to promote interest in infertility care and to aim for a holistic understanding of reproductive biology and medicine.

ESHRE collaborates world-wide and advocates universal improvements in scientific research, encourages and evaluates new developments in the field and fosters harmonisation in clinical practice. It also provides guidance to enhance effectiveness, safety and quality assurance in clinical and laboratory procedures, psychosocial care, and promotes ethical practice. ESHRE also fosters prevention of infertility and related educational programmes and promotes reproductive rights regardless of the individual’s background.

The aim of the Annual Meeting is to provide an international forum for fertility experts to meet, exchange and discuss clinical and scientific aspects in reproductive medicine. ESHRE, in good faith, welcomes participants from around the globe and assumes that they will respect the non-political nature of it’s Annual Meeting.

The registration desk will be located on Floor 7.2 of Pavilion 7 with the following hours:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that if you lose or misplace your badge, you will be required to pay 100 Euro to have a new badge issued.

An overview of the registration fees can be found here.

Other FAQs about registering for ESHRE 2025 can be found here.

Most sales of goods or services are subject to VAT. There are four different VAT rates in mainland France:

• Standard rate at 20%: most goods and services not covered by other rates;
• Reduced rate of 10%: hotels, restaurants, passenger transport, medicines not reimbursed by social security, etc;
• Reduced rate of 5.5%: many food products, basic necessities, books, cinema, school canteens, gas and electricity subscriptions, etc;
• Reduced rate of 2.1%: medicines reimbursable by the social security system, the press, etc.

For more information on VAT return: https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/detaxe-tax-refund-and-duty-free-a527

Smoking is prohibited inside the Paris Expo Porte De Versaille pavilions.

In France, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed and covered public places, workplaces, health centres, schools and/or institutions designed to receive, educate or host the underage, as well as in all public transport and so-called “gathering venues” : hotels, restaurants, bars, tobacco shops, casinos and nightclubs.
However, smoking is allowed on café, restaurant and pub terraces, as long as they are not covered, or enclosed.

The time zone in Paris, France is Central European Summer Time CEST, 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1).

If the duration of your stay does not exceed 90 days per 180-day period, you will be issued a short stay visa or Schengen visa (Schengenvisum).

Read more about the visa specifications on https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/requesting-a-visa/ and https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/

Please note that waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year. Attendees are therefore advised to submit their visa applications well in advance of their departure date.

It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of their visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications. If you need a visa please make sure you leave enough time to apply and to have the relevant letters.

ESHRE will only send invitation letters for visa to registered participants.