Sanitary protocol EPCA Annual Meeting 2022
Update 12 September 2022:
Most state COVID restrictions were dropped in Germany and the City of Berlin and all restrictive measures for the events were lifted.
Nevertheless, EPCA strongly recommends that all in-person participants follow the COVID measures outlined below.
During the 56th Annual Meeting period we will have to comply with any rules and regulations in force by the German state public health authorities and the City of Berlin. These rules (based on past experience) may require the demonstration of vaccination or recovery certificates or a negative PCR test.
We cannot wait to welcome you to the 56th EPCA Annual Meeting in Berlin.
Travel Regulations
For regular updates, please visit the following websites:
• Official Government announcements on travel protocols implemented for Germany: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/en/service/gesetze-und-verordnungen/guv-19-lp/coronavirus-einreiseverordnung.html
• IATA Travel Centre: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
Situation enforced prior to July 2022 for events attendance:
Proof of vaccination, recovery or PCR test:
on-site participation will be possible only for people who show a certificate of vaccination (with vaccines approved by the European Medical Agency*), recovery or negative PCR test.
*Vaccinations administered with the WHO-authorised vaccines Sinova, Sinopharm or Coronavac by Chinese manufacturers, or Covaxin by an Indian manufacturer, will in future suffice for the purposes of proof of vaccination. If vaccinated with one of the WHO-authorised vaccines indicated above, 270 days after attaining the basic immunisation a booster is needed with one of the WHO-authorised vaccines indicated above or a vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Our first responsibility is to you, our attendees, our partners and our team. We’re 100% committed to your health and safety. Our five hotel venues have extensive health and safety measures in place including ventilation systems, enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures.
We will continue to monitor the latest guidance and regulations linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of our attendees, including partners and staff, will always be our top priority and we’re collaborating with local government agencies and hotel venues to implement best practices aimed at managing the spread of COVID-19.