ECI27 INDEX: Cover Letter 03 INTRODUCTION, SUPPORT, COC MEMBERS & PCO 05 Introduction 06 Letters of support 07 Scientific Endorsement of the Candidacy 14 Proposed Conference Organizing Comittee (COC) 15 Proposed dates, 5-8 september 2027 16 AREA & TIME 17 Why Madrid? 18 Basic Facts About Madrid 19 Location for the Conference 20 Relevant Information 24 Green and Environmentally Sustainable City THE CONFERENCE 25 Recinto Ferial IFEMA Madrid 26 To the Venue 38 Accommodation 39 THE CITY 40 Accommodation 41 Transporation 48 Visa and TAX Information 55 VAT and TAXES Information 56 Dinner & Reception Venues 57 Leisure & Culture 60 Madrid Tour 62 Gastronomy 63 Excursions & Tours 65 Introducing Spain: Pre-post Conference Tours 68 MADRID CONVENTION BUREAU SUPPORT 73 ANNEX I 76 COVER LETTER COVER LETTER COVER Madrid, May 31st 2021 Dear Colleagues and Friends, As President of the Spanish Society for Immunology (SEI) it is a great honor and responsibility to present our candidacy to organize the 8ª European Congress of Immunology (ECI) in Madrid, Spain, 2027. The Spanish Society of Immunology was established in 1975 by immunologists working at academic hospitals in Spain and has been committed ever since with the mission to promote Immunology through educational activities, annual meetings, monographic symposia and career training courses to basic, clinical and academic professionals. For nearly half a century, SEI has organized annual workshops for standardization of diagnostic immunology tests for immunochemistry, allergy, autoimmunity and cellular immunology. Besides, SEI runs the External Quality Assurance for Diagnostic Immunology Laboratories program (GECLID) that monitors immunology interlaboratory quality data. In addition, SEI hosts the online journal “Inmunologia” for the dissemination of articles, reviews, meeting reports, journal clubs and other educational activities. Over the past year, Spain has been one of the countries most impacted by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since the first confirmed case was reported on January 31, 2020, there have been over 3,600,000 cases and 80,000 deaths in Spain, resulting in an unprecedent economic and social impact. However, the number of COVID-19 recovered individuals is over 3,400,000 thanks to the excellence of the Spanish Health Service, which is fully supported by immunologists all over the country. SEI has actively served as advisory board to the Spanish Ministry of Health and regional health authorities on epidemics, vaccines and health policies on COVID-19 related issues. As part of the support to the Spanish National Health System, SEI also developed a free-app (SEICOV) to distinguish common symptoms of common cold, flu and COVID-19. Consequently, we can proudly say that the storm was strong, but we were stronger and resilience led to the vaccine we already have. Spain is the perfect destination to host important scientific activities in the near future. Our country is well known for welcoming visitors from Algeciras to Istanbul through the Mediterranean Sea, Europe, Asia, and both Americas. We have especially focused on the attraction of Latin American countries to the current ECI and we are promoting close interaction with sister Immunological Societies, some of which have already provided us with supporting letters. Within Spain, the choice to hold this congress is Madrid. Our capital city is well-known for its warm capacity to welcome all those who visit it. Madrid offers excellent infrastructures with very good transportation that connects the city by subway, bus and highways together with an internationally recognized airport (Madrid-Barajas), and the modern high speed train (AVE). Accommodation and other service infrastructures will offer competitive prices according to the necessities of the congress to obtain reduced rates and additional discounts by the main accommodation suppliers. Along with the full support from the local authorities to our initiative together additional Scientific Spanish Institutions and the private sector, we are in the position to guarantee the scientific and financial success of ECI 2027. 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 3 COVER LETTER COVER LETTER COVER I ensure you that our organizing committee is determined to guarantee excellence in immunological educational workshops of the highest scientific content and great social experiences wrapped in a welcoming and safe environment such, making the experience of the European Congress of Immunology in Madrid unforgettable. The ECI is to be held in Madrid on September 5th-8th, 2027 and will include satellite courses and symposia the weekend before, in which many will have the opportunity to visit other cities around our wonderful country. On behalf of the Spanish Society of Immunology (SEI) we are delighted accept this challenge with great honor and responsibility and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who support the 8ª European Congress of Immunology (ECI) in Madrid, Spain, 2027. Marcos López Hoyos PhD, MD President of the Spanish Society of Immunology 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 4 INTRODUCTION, SUPPORT & COC MEMBERS Introduction Letters of Support Scientific Endorsement of the Candidacy Proposed Conference Organizing Comittee (COC) Proposed Dates 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 5 INTRODUCTION THE SECRET OF SUCCESS INTRODUCTION As Local Organising Commitee we are really enthusiastic about planning and scheduling the most appealing European immunology conference. Everyone’s expectative will be completely satisfied and ECI Madrid 2027 will be remembered for a long time. Immunology will shine its brightest. The exchange of plans and memories by young and senior scientists, clinicians and professors will be the seed of a vigorous immunology. Communication, collaboration and challenges will be the three columns supporting European immunology growth. Our aim is to settle a forum to ease both knowledge and experience sharing, a think tank, a place to promote immunology networking. We will accomplish it all with the invaluable help of our local worldwide known experts in each of the fields. We can grant highest scientific value lectures, oral presentations and workshops and a pleasant social program. Madrid will do the rest with its charm and the singular way of life that makes it unique. We’re ready and willing to work and help, because we know it’s worth it. We hope that every single one from the 4,000 attendees we expect to welcome will go back home aware of the outstanding result of ECI 2027. We would like as well that you’d take home a bag full of Madrid has its own way of life that makes it truly unique and special. 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 6 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 7 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 8 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT Bogota, May 07 2021 European Federation of Immunological Societies EFIS Dear Sirs: This letter is written to support the request of the Spanish Society for Immunology (SEI) that the European Congress of Immunology programed for September of 2027 be held in Madrid Spain. As a Latin American society of immunologist we support this request as this will permit us to more actively participate in the meeting. Best regards, Manuel Franco MD PhD President ACOI 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 9 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT São Paulo, 18 de mayo de 2021. Profesor Dr. Marcos Lopez Hoyos Presidente de la Sociedad Española de Inmunologia Estimado colega, Representando la Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia – ASBAI - es com gran placer que expresamos nuestro apoyo a la candidatura de Madrid para acoger el European Congress of Immunology en 2027. Estamos seguros de que, tanto SEI como la ciudad de Madrid, cuentan con condiciones y estructura adecuadas para recibir un evento de tal magnitud. Además, estamos muy interesados en fortalecer la relación de ASBAI con otras sociedades de nuestra especialidad con el fin de delinear proyectos conjuntos. La propuesta de colaborar con el programa de este Congreso nos parece tener un gran potencial de aproximación y, de concretarse, deseamos colaborar activamente. Esperamos que este deseado proyecto de la SEI alcance su objetivo y estaremos disponibles para futuros contactos. Saludos cordiales, Emanuel Sarinho Presidente ASBAI 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 10 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT 2021-Año de Homenaje al Dr. César Milstein Córdoba, 20 de mayo, 2021 European Federation of Immunological Societies PRESIDENTA Dear Friends: Dra. Mariana Maccioni VICEPRESIDENTE On behalf of the Argentinean Society of Immunology, we are happy to Dr. Emilio L. Malchiodi support the initiative of the Spanish Society for Immunology for organizing the European Congress of Immunological Societies in Madrid 2027. SECRETARIA Dra. Silvia G. Correa Our support is based on our strong conviction that our Spanish colleagues PRO-SECRETARIA will certainly organize a meeting with all the quality standards that the Dra. Mariana Salatino scientific community demands in a friendly atmosphere that will promote the scientific discussion and collaboration. TESORERA Dra. Mercedes Fuertes Please, if you have any doubts, don´t hesitate to contact us. PRO-TESORERA Sincerely yours Dra. Marisa Castro VOCALES Dra. Mercedes Borge Dra. Karina Canziani Dr. Esteban Grasso Dra. M. Carolina Maldonado Dr. Gerardo Mirkin Bqca. Verónica Natoli Dra. María Silvia Ventimiglia Dr. Mariana Maccioni Dr. Silvia G Correa Dra. Silvina Villar President SAI Secretary SAI e-mail secretaría: [email protected] e-mail tesorería: [email protected] página web: www.inmunologia.org.ar 8th European Congress of Inmunology ECI · Madrid 2027 11 LETTERS OF SUPPORT LETTERS OF SUPPORT Ciudad de México a 19 de Mayo de 2021 SOCIEDAD MEXICANA DE INMUNOLOGIA A.C. CONSEJO DIRECTIVO Dr. Marcos Lopez Hoyos (2011-2023) President of the Spanish Society of Immunology DR.