The 3rd EAS Congress has been re-scheduled

The NEW 3rd EAS Congress date is March 2021, from Thursday 25^th to Saturday 27^th 2021 at the
Hilton Congress Centre, Portomaso, Malta.

In the interests of safety, forward planning and hosting a world class congress synonymous with the ideals and standards expected of EAS, we, the Board of EAS, have taken the decision to postpone our 3^rd Congress to March 2021. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic may not be fully resolved for a large meeting by in November 2020.

As we all know this pandemic has disrupted what we always considered to be “normal”. We have probably all attended virtual meetings and congresses which was an option also considered by EAS. However, as good as virtual is, attending a congress and inter-acting with our friends, colleagues and exhibitors will be a welcome relief, and dare we say, “unique experience” which, in our opinion, can only be considered for next year. We hope to once again, welcome you in spring of the new year to our 3rd Congress in the stunning venue of Malta. As always, we promise world renowned speakers, unique courses and plenty of opportunity to interact with colleagues and exhibitors alike.

What's next?

DELEGATES:

What does this mean for those of you who are still registered to 3^rd Congress, those of you who cancelled because of the November date and those still interested in attending 3rd Congress as a Delegate?

Those of you who maintained your registration fee with EAS, and who can make the new date in March 2021, EAS will continue to apply what you have paid to the new March event, with no increase. All you need to do at this stage is to inform EAS that you want to stay with your registration - email office@eas-aligners.com - to confirm your registration.

Those of you who maintained your registration fee with EAS, and who NOW cannot make the new date in March 2021, EAS will offer you a cancellation refund of your registration fee less an administration charge of 5%. All you need to do, either at this stage or before September 30th 2020, is to inform EAS that you want to cancel your registration - email office@eas-aligners.com. You will have time to consider your schedule until September 30th 2020 to make a decision on whether or not to attend and the same cancellation offer will apply.

Those of you who CANCELLED your March 2020 registration and who can NOW make the new date in March 2021, EAS will offer to re-register you at the same fee as you were refunded. That means no additional cost to you providing you do this before September 30th 2020.

Those wishing to wait until full registration OPENS in October 2020, can register at that time BUT registration fees will be increased owing to the new contract negotiated with the Hilton Malta. These fees will be published when registration opens in October 2020.

COMPANIES:

What does this mean for those of you who are still booked with 3^rd Congress, those of you who cancelled because of the November date and those still interested in attending 3rd Congress as an Exhibitor?

Those of you who maintained your booking with EAS, and who can make the new date in March 2021, EAS will continue to apply what you have paid to the new March event, with no increase. All you need to do at this stage is to inform EAS that you want to stay with your booking - email office@eas-aligners.com - to confirm your registration.

Those of you who maintained your booking with EAS, and who NOW cannot make the new date in March 2021, EAS will offer you a cancellation refund of your booking fee less an administration charge of 5%. All you need to do, either at this stage or before September 30th 2020, is to inform EAS that you want to cancel your registration - email office@eas-aligners.com. You will have time to consider your schedule until September 30th 2020 to make a decision on whether or not to attend and the same cancellation offer will apply.

Those of you who CANCELLED your March 2020 booking and who can NOW make the new date in March 2021, EAS will offer to re-book you at the same fee as you were refunded. That means no additional cost to you providing you do this before September 30th 2020.

Those wishing to wait until full booking OPENS in October 2020, can book at that time BUT the fees will be increased owing to the new contract negotiated with the Hilton Malta. These fees will be published when booking opens in October 2020.

FAQs:

MALTA:

The latest information and advice in Covid-19 in Malta can be found on the link:

https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/en/health-promotion/Pages/Novel-coronavirus.aspx

A good source of news is on the link:

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/

Overall news, information on Corona Virus can be found at:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

EAS REGISTRATION:

1 - Can I leave my registration fees for 3^rd Congress March 2020 to be transferred to 3^rd Congress March 2021?

YES. Leave your registration fee with EAS, and you will have until Septmber 30^th to check your availability; if you can make the new date, we will apply what you have paid to the new event, with no increase. All you need to do at this stage is to inform EAS that you want to stay with your registration - email office@eas-aligners.com - to confirm your registration.

2 - Can I take a refund of my fees from 3^rd Congress?

YES. If you can’t attend on the new dates, we will refund your registration fee less a 5% deduction to cover the administrative costs we have incurred to date with the venue and our Congress suppliers. The refund will be made once you have notified - office@eas-aligners.com - within 30 days from your answer.

3 - If I take a refund now, will I be able to re-register for the new Congress date at a later stage?

YES, but we cannot guarantee the same registration fee since EAS had to re-negotiate a contract with the congress Venue and all suppliers. This is why we are advising delegates to FREEZE their registration and make a decision before September 30^th2020.

4 - If I leave my registration after September 30^th 2020, will there be an opportunity to cancel before the new Congress date?

Yes, you will be able to cancel but the cancellation policy will be 50% between September 30^th 2020 and February 15^th 2021, and no refund after February 15^th2021.

3^rd CONGRESS MARCH 2021:

            1 - Will the program be the same?

EAS Congress Organising Committee is endeavouring to keep the same program agenda.

Thursday 25^th afternoon – pre-Congress courses and Assistants Program

Friday 26^th all day – plenary sessions

Saturday 27^th morning – Company workshops

Afternoon – plenary sessions.

2 - Will the speaker line-up be the same?

EAS Congress Organising Committee will do its best to get ALL the speakers back for March 2020 but it cannot be guaranteed at this stage, as speakers may have other commitments. An updated program will be published through EAS media channels (EAS website, and EAS 3^rd Congress App) from October 1^st, 2020.

Accomodation

EAS has negotiated the same accommodation rates with the Hilton Malta for March 2021 and the dedicated on-line pog booking link will be available from October 2020.