The 71st Congress of the International Fiscal Association will be held from Sunday, 27 August 2017 to Friday, 1 September 2017
One of the biggest economic and cultural center of South America, Rio de Janeiro is located in the heart of the Southeast Region which concentrates 60% of Brazil's GDP. Cosmopolitan metropolis, known worldwide for its beauty and its natural resources, the City provides its residents and visitors a smooth and pleasant ambience for leisure and work, which combined with its infrastructure, makes Rio an important center of commerce and services and we also have a modern and diverse industry. The City of Rio de Janeiro is recognized for one of its greatest virtues, the warmth and hospitality: Rio's people warmly welcome its visitors. The City of Rio de Janeiro annually receives more than 2.0 million foreign tourists; according to Embratur (agency from the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism), Rio de Janeiro is the most visited city in the country with an approximate share of 33% of foreign tourists and more than 5.0 million domestic visitors a year. With its widening infrastructure of tourism and services, Rio de Janeiro is ranked among the top destinations in the world on hosting cultural, commercial, technical and scientific - fairs, symposiums, conferences and exhibitions. Its lush nature includes 90 km of beaches, the Tijuca National Park, which includes the largest urban forest in the world, with 3,200 ha of forest.
Badges will be provided to Participants and their Accompanying Persons during registration and will be required for admission to all Congress events
There are two airports in Rio de Janeiro.
Tom Jobim international airport (Galeão)
Information: (+55 21) 3004-6050
Flights: (+55 21) 3398-4527 / 3398-4526
Located on Governor's Island, 20 km from downtown
Rio de Janeiro, is easily accessible by modern
highways such as the Linha Vermelha and Linha
Amarela.
Seventeen international airlines and all Brazilian airlines
operating at the airport, which recorded in 2015 a
movement of about 16 million passengers between
domestic and international flights.
It is simple to take a regular or co-op taxi to get there.
You can get to the airport quickly and safely.
By bus, there are also some options for getting to and
from de Airport.
We recommend Participants to use one of the
following services to be provided by the Official
Congress Secretariat:
(i) pre-reservation of private transfer in executive
cars - upon registration, just select the applicable
option in the relevant form; or
(ii) in loco co-op taxis - booths located at the
disembark area. An English-speaker agent will be
present at the co-op booth to help and clarify any
questions you may have.
Santos Dumont Airport
Information and flights: (+55 21) 3814-7070
Santos Dumont Airport is the second major airport
serving Rio de Janeiro, being named after the Brazilian
aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont (1873–1932).
Conveniently located downtown, Santos Dumont
Airport operates regional flights, connecting the main
cities of the country. An excellent taxi service links the
airport to the main hotels and residential areas
Banks are open from Monday through Friday between 10:00 and 16:00. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Most offices are opened from 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday.
Rio de Janeiro is a subtropical city. Summer extends
from December to March. During the Congress is
Winter that lasts from June to August, with the
temperature around 20 ° C (68 ° F) during the day and
16 ° C (60 ° F) at night.
There are sunny skies throughout the winter period,
which means it is perfect to enjoy the beaches and the
many tourist attractions.
Spring (Sept – Nov) and autumn (April – June) in Rio de
Janeiro see a gentle cool and warming in temperature
with slightly less rain than the summer and slightly
more rain than the winter. The humidity in both periods
can be quite high, especially at the end of spring and
start of autumn
The sport suit prevails in Rio, although during working hours men often wear a suit and tie and women thinner clothes. Few places in Rio require formal attire. For men slacks and sport shirt are sufficient; for women casual. A light jacket is enough for winter nights.
For detailed and up-to-date Congress information, we invite you to visit the Congress website at www.ifa2017rio.com.br. Documents pertaining to the scientific programme are available on the IFA website at www.ifa.nl and on the Congress app during the Congress.
MCI Brazil
Rua Visconde de Silva, 52/1004 - 1005 –Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brazil – 22271-092
All IFA Rio de Janeiro Congress scientific sessions will
be held at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center.
Plenary and parallel sessions will start at 08:30. The
Monday sessions will end at 14:30. Sessions on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will end at 14:15.
Congress catering and refreshment services will be
available daily: morning refreshments at 08:00; coffee,
tea and other beverages from 09:45-10:15; light lunch
from 11:15-12:15 (12:30 on Monday) and afternoon
refreshments after the scientific sessions have
concluded.
Social Programme events will be held at various times
and locations. Please consult the Social Programme
section of this Invitation Programme for details.
Windsor Convention & Expo Center
Rua Martinho de Mesquita, 129 – Barra da Tijuca
Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brazil – 20.031-204
The main credit cards are accepted in Brazil, particularly in Rio. Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express are accepted in almost all commercial facilities and the city is well served by an extensive network of ATMs (“Banco24Horas”).
The Rio de Janeiro has an intense cultural life, offering more than 200 places to film, theater, musical and artistic exhibitions, more than 50 museums and 87 libraries. In addition to traditional museums, the city is home to museums dedicated to trains, planes, trams, jewels and gems, sports, Indian, Brazilian primitive and even Carmen Miranda, among others.
The Brazilian monetary unit is the Real (BRL). Exchange rates are available in every daily newspaper, followed by the U.S. dollar exchange rate used in international business transactions. Cash, especially in U.S. dollars, can be exchanged in almost every bank, currency exchange houses and hotels.
Business attire is requested for all Congress functions and social events.
Attending the IFA Congress sessions qualifies some Participants for continuing education credits. Please check with your professional organisation. Certificates will be made available through the online platform you will find on the website www.ifa2017rio.com.br after the Congress
Voltage in Brazil is not fixed. The electric current in Rio is 110 or 120 volts. Travel adapters are required for certain electric devices. Many hotels and large apartment blocks, however, do have 220 volts outlets.
Every Participant of the IFA Congress 2017 is kindly requested to give feedback on the Congress by completing the official evaluation form. The form will be collected by the hostesses at the registration desks and in the exhibition area. In exchange for every completed evaluation form, we will be giving away a free gift
The Congress exhibition will be open daily. The exhibition area will include exhibits by sponsors and information on future Congresses. All food and beverages will be served in the exhibition area
Sunday, 27 August 2017 14:00–22:00
Monday, 28 to Thursday, 31 August 2017 08:00–16:00
Hotels: hotels generally include the service charges on accounts.
Restaurants: tips are optional but are often found at the end of the bill as a “suggestion”. Rio normally pay up 10%.
Taxis: Taxi drivers do not require a tip, although most passengers round for more tariff to be paid when you are satisfied with the service.
Hotel Chargers and airport: R$ 3.00 per bag.
Carts to load bags at the airport: Free
The language spoken in Brazil is Brazilian Portuguese. English is widely taught in schools and a large share of the population understands Spanish.
All reasonable endeavours will be made to hold the 71st
IFA Congress in Rio as programmed. However, the
Organisation of the Congress has the right, for any
reason beyond its control, to modify or cancel without
prior notice, scientific sessions, social events or any of
the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items of
the Congress.
The Organisers will accept no liability for personal
injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property
belonging to Congress Participants, either during or as
a result of the Congress or during all events.
Participants and Accompanying Persons are strongly
recommended to seek insurance coverage for health
and accident, lost luggage and trip cancellation
Lost or unattended items will be held at the IFA Congress registration desk, where Participants can enquire about their property. Should a Participant spot any unattended or lost items, we kindly ask that they report this immediately to the Congress staff.
Contact your mobile phone service provider to confirm whether your mobile is compatible with the Brazilian network and to explain how you will be charged.
The Congress language is English. All sessions will be conducted in English
Brazil adopts the principle of reciprocity of treatment,
that is, entry visa is required for citizens from countries
that require an entry visa for Brazilians. This rule
applies, for example, to the United States, Canada,
Australia, and some countries in Asia and Middle East.
Citizens from countries that are waived from entry visa
are allowed to stay as visitor up to 90 days. For loger
stays, visa is anyway required. We strongly advise
Participants and Accompanying Persons to verify
whether your country is in the list of required entry visa
to visit Brazil.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the
date foreseen for arrival in Brazil.
For full details on how to apply for a Visa, you should
contact the Brazilian Embassy in your country.
The Congress organisers would be pleased to send a
formal letter of invitation to registered delegates who
require an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is
understood that such an invitation is intended to help
registered delegates to obtain a visa. This does not imply
a commitment from the Congress to provide any
financial support. Letters of invitation may be requested
to the Congress secretariat (catarina.dea@mci-group.com).
The letters will be sent by e-mail.
A professional photographer will cover the various events during the Congress. Photographs will be uploaded after the Congress at www.ifa2017rio.com.br
Address: St. Clement Street, 345 – Botafogo
Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brazil – 22.260-001
Tel: (21) 3399-7565 / 69
(21) 3399-7457 call center
(21) 3399-7562 Service intelligence
Fax: (21) 3399-7450
The Police Tourist Service – DEAT – a specialised branch
of the Civil Police, is composed of delegate, detectives,
investigators and clerks responsible for investigating
and any occurrences record. The DEAT has its own
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General Informationheadquarters conveniently located in Leblon in front of
the Teatro Casa Grande. The station was established
and the police specifically trained to meet foreign
visitors
Address: Afrânio de Mello Franco, s / nº – Leblon
Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brazil – 22430-060
Tel: (21) 2511-5112 / 3399-7170
Fax: (21) 3399-7172
The State Military Police of Rio de Janeiro has a battalion – BPTUR – specialised in ostensive patrolling the City of Rio to protect the tourists. Properly trained and equipped to meet the police incidents with tourists, police officers of this corporation are in charge of patrolling sights, beaches and areas near hotels.
A maximum of 10 candidates will be selected for the 2017 Poster Programme. Posters will be available for viewing in the exhibition area.
Food and beverages (including vegetarian food) will be served from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 August 2017 in the exhibition area:
- Coffee and tea:
08:00-08:30; 09:45-10:15 and 14:30-16:00
- Lunch:
11:15-12:30 (Monday); 11:15-12:15 (Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday)
Congress Registration, Tour Registration and Rio de Janeiro Information will be located on the ground floor of the Windsor Convention & Expo Center in the Exhibition Area
Within the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood, you will find a wide variety of restaurants where all kinds of specialties are served.
Shopping in Rio de Janeiro is on the agenda of any visitor who plans his visit to the city. Most major shopping malls such as the Rio Sul and the Barra Shopping are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00-22:00 and on Sundays from 15:00-21:00. Sophisticated boutiques and large international brands can be found in specific malls such as the Village Mall. Rio has several convenience stores open 24 hours/day
Smoking in Rio de Janeiro is banned in all indoor public places. The Congress will be a smoke-free event and smoking shall not be permitted in the Windsor Convention & Expo Center.
A Speakers preview room will be available for Chairs, Panelists and Secretaries of all Panels to check/finalise their audio visual presentations for the respective sessions.
For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please check contact:
Michael Davis
michaeld@linksgroup.ca
Tel.: (+1) 604 739 4653
A new line was inaugurated for the 2016 Olympic Games that connects Barra da Tijuca, the neighborhood of our event, to the south zone and downtown where most of the tourist attractions of Rio de Janeiro known worldwide (Sugarloaf, Copacabana Beach, etc.) are located. It is a fast and safe transportation
Brazil imposes a sales tax on some goods, meals and services, but the taxes are usually included in the final price. There is no procedure in Brazil for any type of Tax refund for tourists.
Rio has a large fleet of taxis, almost all equipped with
air conditioning. Ordinary taxis, identified by the color yellow, roam the streets metered. Special taxis
operated by licensed companies serving the airports
and hotels can be called by telephone. At airports, most
of the special taxis work on a fixed fare by area which is
paid in advance on the company's counter above which
must be affixed to the price list.
We recommend Participants to use one of the following
services to be provided by the Official Secretariat:
(i) pre-reservation of private transfer in executive
cars - upon registration, just select the applicable
option in the relevant form; or
(ii) in loco co-op taxis - booths located at the
disembark. An English-speaker agent will be
present at the co-op booth to help and clarify any
questions you may have.
Rio has an excellent telecommunications system. Direct dial and collect calls can be made from any telephone. Portable cell phones are available to visitors for a small rental charge. The International Direct Dial (IDD) code for Brazil is +55 and the city code for Rio de Janeiro +21
The official time in Brazil is 4h behind CET (Netherlands)
Transportation will be offered from the Congress Venue to the Museum Night and the Cultural Evening. The official travel agency will be on site to clarify any questions and help on any issue.
Ambulance
192
Fire Department
193
Civil Defense
199
Civil Police
197
Federal Police
194
Military Police
190
Rodoviária Novo Rio Bus Terminal
(+55 21) 2263-4857
(+55 21) 3213-1800 R 397
The IFA 2017 Congress will have wireless Internet connection in all areas.
All reasonable endeavours will be made to hold the 71st IFA Congress and to present the printed programme as scheduled under circumstances which assure the comfort and safety of the Congress Participants. However, neither the International Fiscal Association nor any of its Branches, nor their officers, employees, representatives or agents, shall have any liability to any person as a result of any cancellation of the Congress or any of the arrangements, programmes or plans connected therewith or any loss, injury, damage or inconvenience which may be suffered by any person while travelling to or from, or during such person's presence in, Brazil in connection with the Congress. Participants are advised to consider procuring their own insurance against any such occurrences.
