Know before you go
Your guide to the 7th IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport
CONFERENCE VENUE
The venue for this conference is the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
Address: 10 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco (see map)
How to get there:
The closest airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport, linking the Principality of Monaco to more than 86 destinations across the world.
To be in line with the IOC’s sustainability objectives, we encourage you to use the regular coach service (Line 80), which runs 7 days a week, from the airport to Monaco. All participants benefit from a 35% discount on the ticket fare.
Please refer to the detailed information on this page.
TRAVELLING AROUND MONACO
All participants have free access to Monaco’s urban public buses – Compagnie Monégasque des Autobus (CAM) – to get to the Grimaldi Forum upon presentation of their conference name badge.
BADGE – ACCESS
All participants wil receive a QR code via email. Please scan that QR code at the registration kiosks upon your arrival at the venue, and print your name badge.
This is the only official evidence of registration, therefore participants are kindly requested to wear their badge throughout the Conference and at all social events. Only badge holders will be admitted to scientific sessions, exhibition, and social events, based on their type of registration.
Please check here below the opening hours for the registration desk.
OPENING HOURS
Registration
28 February 2024 04:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m.
29 February 2024 08:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.
1 March 2024 07:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
2 March 2024 07:30 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
Exhibition
29 February 2024 10:30 a.m. – 09:00 p.m.
1 March 2024 09:15 a.m. – 06:30 p.m.
2 March 2024 09:15 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.
Speakers’ Preview Room
28 February 2024 04:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.
29 February 2024 08:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
1 March 2024 07:30 a.m. – 05:30 p.m.
2 March 2024 07:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.
COFFEE BREAKS & LUNCHES
Coffee and lunch breaks are included in your registration fee. If you have any special dietary requirements, detailed information on the menus will be available via a QR code at the buffet stations. In case you need assistance on site, please ask a member of the catering staff.
YOGA SESSIONS
At the AGORA, during the morning coffee breaks, join us for a short, easy all-levels yoga class, where we’ll work on flexibility of the spine, so you’ll leave feeling great for the rest of the day! No prior yoga practice required. No registration needed.
29 February 2024 10:35 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1 March 2024 09:20 a.m. – 09:45 a.m.
2 March 2024 09:20 a.m. – 09:45 a.m.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Thursday, 29 February 2024 – Welcome Reception
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Grimaldi Forum – Agora (Ravel Hall)
Access: Free access upon presentation of your badge
Friday, 1 March 2024 – Sports Celebration Night
Time: 7:30 p.m. - midnight
Venue: Monte-Carlo Sporting – Salle des Etoiles
Address: 26 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco
Access: Ticket required
Dress code: Business / Black Tie with a personal touch in a single colour of the Olympic rings (except white and black)
Transfer: For participants who have booked accommodation in one of the following hotels via the Organising Secretariat, a bus transfer will be provided:
Fairmont Monte Carlo / Novotel Monte Carlo / Columbus Monte Carlo / Riviera Marriott Hotel la Porte de Monaco
7:10 p.m. Departure from Fairmont Hotel
6:55 p.m. Departure from Columbus Hotel (pick-up at bus stop Roseraie a few metres down the street), then picking up guests at the Riviera Marriott, Novotel and Fairmont Hotel
Return: Departure from Salle des Étoiles every half hour to the above-mentioned hotels
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The certificate of attendance will be made available after the event.
SUSTAINABILITY
The IOC is committed to integrating the fundamental principles of sustainable development in the organisation of the 7thWorld Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport, following the international standards ISO 20121 on event sustainability management. We do this through the adoption and implementation of Best Practices, we wish to inform you about, whilst asking for your support and dedication to the sustainability cause.
This Conference is promoting responsible waste management; the selection of products and services are delivered by supporting companies and suppliers that share our sustainability values and adhere to high social and environmental standards.
We minimise the use of printed materials at the event, encouraging the adoption of digital solutions to reduce paper consumption. We have implemented measures to reduce food waste, promoting responsibility in sourcing, distribution, and consumption of food during the conference. Our Catering partner have been working hand in hand with the local humanitarian association La MARAUDE, which collects our food surplus at the end of the day and provides it to the most deprived individuals. This effectively reduces waste while also providing charitable support to those in need.
We encourage all participants to take an active part in the event organisation's efforts to reduce environmental impact.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ABOUT MONACO
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language in Monaco is French. The official language of the conference is English and all presentations will be delivered in English.
CLIMATE
The average temperature in February in Monte Carlo is 11°C (52°F), with an average high temperature of 13°C (55°F) and an average low temperature of 8°C (46°F). (Weather forecast)
CURRENCY
The currency in Monaco is the Euro (€). 1 Euro is divided into 100 Cents and coins come in 2 and 1 Euro, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cent pieces.
TIME ZONE
The time zone in Monaco is Central European Time (CET), 1 hour ahead of UTC.
MOBILE DATA ROAMING
Please be aware that the European roaming freedom does not apply in the Principality of Monaco. Monaco is part of the European Union’s Schengen zone and its monetary zone, but not part of the EU. Due to this reason, roaming fees may apply for visiting tourists.
In 2017 the local government launched a new Monaco WiFi service to give residents and tourists a better connectivity in the Principality.