Organized by

Chinese Medical Association

Chinese Society of Critical Care Medicine

European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

Co-Organized by

Hunan Medical Association

Dates

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 23 May, 2025

8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 24 May, 2025

Venue

Changsha International Conference Center

Add: 108 Guozhan Rd., Changsha County, Changsha, Hunan, China

Language

Chinese & English

Airport Transfer

You may take a taxi from the Airport Taxi Station to most of the Congress hotels. Taxis are metered. To avoid confusion and overcharge, it is suggested to ask for receipt (pronounced as "Fa Piao" in Chinese) from taxi driver.

Invitation Letter / Visa

1) Visa-free entry into Mainland China - Bilateral Agreement

Based on bilateral agreements signed or reached between China and foreign countries, foreign citizens of some countries who meet certain requirements may visit China without a visa. Please visit https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/lhqz/202504/t20250402_11586994.shtml for more information.

2) Visa-free entry into Mainland China - Transit in within 72/144 Hours

Foreign nationals from 54 countries are currently eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies. Please visit https://en.nia.gov.cn//n147413/c178106/content.html for more information.

3) Other Circumstances

If you do not belong to any of the two circumstances above, you are required a visa to enter the People's Republic of China. Please check with your local Chinese embassy or consulate to obtain the necessary documents. Please allow enough time to process your visa. On request during the online registration, the Chinese Medical Association is pleased to send a Visa Letter. Such a letter is not a commitment on the part of the CSCCM to provide any financial support, nor is it a guarantee of the acceptance of an abstract, nor a guarantee that the consulate will issue the visa. While we are pleased to provide documentation of your registration to attend CSCCM2025, visa issuance is at the sole discretion of the consular officer. Letters of invitation and visa letters are sent to only those individuals who are registered to attend CSCCM2025 and whose payments have been verified.

Liability

The Congress is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation. Please note, in the event that the 19^th Congress of Chinese Society of Critical Care Medicine, also known as CSCCM2025, is abbreviated or canceled because of circumstances beyond the Chinese Medical Association's control, including, but not limited to, civil disturbance, earthquake, electrical outage, explosion, fire, freight embargo, strike or labor unrest, food, hurricane, tornado or other acts of God, an act of war, terrorism, or the act of any government (de facto or de jure), or any government agency or official, the Chinese Medical Association reserve the right, at the Chinese Medical Association's sole discretion, to unilaterally terminate the Congress. In these circumstances, the registrant expressly agrees to waive any claim that he, she, or it may have against the Chinese Medical Association for damages or compensation, including, but not limited to, fees for registration, housing, airfare, and /or incidental charges.

Climate

Late May is early summer in Changsha with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit).

Credit Cards and Currency

Major credit cards like Master, Visa and American Express are acceptable in most big shopping centers and hotels. Major foreign currencies can be changed to the Chinese currency RMB at the airport, the Bank of China or hotels. American dollars can be changed into Chinese currency (RMB yuan) at a rate of about USD 1 to RMB 7.34 as of April 2025, but the exchange rate is subject to change.

Time Difference

China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT

Internet/Wifi Connection

Facilities such as Internet/Wifi Connection are available in hotels, big shopping centers, and the Congress Venue.

Tipping

Except for some tour guides and hotel porters, no people in China expect tipping.

Electricity

The local voltage is 200-240 volts AC, 50 cycles. Transformers reducing the voltage to 110-120 volts, 60 cycles are available in some hotels.

Registration Fees

*Pre-registration ends on May 10, 2025. Please register on-site thereafter;

*Requires identification, CSCCM reserves right of interpretation.

Registration Entitlements

How to Register

Please visit congress website at https://csccm2025.sciconf.cn/cn/web/index/27371_2541945 to register online. If you have difficulties in accessing internet, you may ask for help from the Secretariat. If there are more than 10 participants registering in a group, please contact the Secretariat for special Registration Form(s).

Online Registration

Register online at  https://csccm2025.sciconf.cn/cn/web/index/27371_2541945 Go through the online Credit Card Payment system to complete the online registration. The Chinese Medical Association is not responsible for fraudulent credit card transactions.

Cancellation and Refund

Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing before May 15, 2025. The refund details are as follows:

Notification received

Before May 15, 2025     50% Refund

After May 15, 2025       No Refund

On-Site Registration Schedule

The registration, tour and information desks will be located in the Lobby Hall, 1^st Floor of Changsha International Conference Center, and will be open during the following hours:

May 22, 2025 10:00 - 18:00

May 23, 2025 08:00 - 17:00

May 24, 2025 08:00 - 17:00

May 25, 2025 08:00 - 11:00

CSCCM2025 Official Registration Bureau

Contact: Corstina Li [Ms.]

Email: csccm1915@126.com