EBJIS 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Travel from the airport
Public transportation:
Duration of trip: app. 35 minutes
Travel ticket: Z4 (use the same ticket for the whole duration of the trip)
- Catch the metro “Line E”, Destination “Estádio do Dragão”. Exit at “Trindade”
- At “Trindade” change to “Line D” – Destination “Santo Ovidio” and exit at “São Bento”
- Exit the metro station and at the STCP bus stop, catch the “500″ bus – Destination: “Matosinhos (Mercado)”- Exit at “Alfândega” bus stop.
Taxi:
App. 25 minutes
Find more information on how to arrive to the venue here: https://www.ccalfandegaporto.com/en/location/
Parking
Parking spaces have been reserved for conference participants by the congress centre.
Getting to Porto
Porto, a picturesque city nestled along the Douro River, is a captivating destination with its historic charm, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. Here is a quick guide for those arriving by road, rail, or air.
1. By Air:
The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) serves as Porto’s main international gateway. Located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the city center. Upon arrival, you can easily reach the city center by taxi (or similar) or by the metro system. The metro provides a convenient and cost-effective way to travel into the city. For more information, please visit Metro do Porto website: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/
2. By Train:
If you are coming from Lisbon airport (or other destinations) there are trains that connect Lisbon to Porto in about three hours. For information about train trips to Porto, please visit the CP website: http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/
3. By Bus:
Long-distance buses are another means of reaching Porto (from Lisbon airport or other destinations). Many bus companies operate services to and from Porto.
4. Explore Multiple Travel Options:
For a comprehensive overview of various travel options, including flights, trains, buses, and more, you can plan your journey using https://www.rome2rio.com/. This platform provides valuable information to help you choose the most suitable and efficient routes for your travel needs.
Conference Venue
Alfandega Congress Centre / Centro De Congressos Da Alfândega Do Porto
Rua Nova Da Alfândega
Edifício Da Alfândega
4050-430 Porto
The venue is located in the historic city centre of Porto, by the Douro River.
CME accreditation
(EUROPEAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL CREDITS)
Pre-course accreditation
The EBJIS Pre-course on Spinal Infections, Bologna, Italy 10/09/2025 – 10/09/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 6.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Conference accreditation
The 43rd Annual Meeting of the European Bone & Joint Infection Society (EBJIS 2025), Bologna, Italy 11/09/2025 – 13/09/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 15.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Social Events
Welcome Reception
- 18.30 - 20.00
- 11 September 2025
- Exhibition area at the conference venue
- The reception is included in the conference fee, but you need to sign up in advance.
Conference Dinner
- 20.00
- 12 September 2025
- Palazzo Re Enzo (Address: Piazza del Nettuno)
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Price: 80 EUR. Tickets for the dinner are available for purchase through the online registration.
- Transportation will be organised for the dinner and return afterwards.