February 2026

Dear COGI supporter,

We are delighted to welcome you to the 34th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility (COGI), taking place in Athens, Greece, from November 12–14, 2026.

This manual contains important information to help you prepare your exhibition space and symposium.

We kindly ask that you read through the material below carefully and please pass it on to all parties concerned.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or assistance.

We look forward to welcoming you in Athens, and wish you a successful congress.

CongressMed | Scientific & Medical Congress Entrepreneurship
e-mail: industry@congressmed.com
Please note that information on this page is continually updated.

General information

Congress dates
November 12-14, 2026

Venue address
Megaron
Vassilissis Sofias Avenue and Kokkali Street
Athens, Greece
Company logo and profile: Due upon signing of the order form.

List of names for exhibitor and company badges: Due by Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Direct shipments: Delivery not before Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Shipments to be received prior to the above need must liaise with SANCOR.

Exhibition and display material: Exhibitors are welcome to carry in their own items during the exhibition set-up hours.

Weight of direct deliveries must not exceed 20kg. Items of higher weight must be coordinated with the official handling agent SANCOR.
All exhibitors are required to be registered and will receive a badge displaying the exhibitor’s name, country and exhibiting company name.

Complimentary exhibitor badges enable the exhibitors to access all areas of the congress and exhibition area, including lunches and refreshments.

All participants are required to wear badges to access the congress area.

Please send exhibitor names by Thursday, October 1, 2026 to industry@congressmed.com or vanessa.fisher@cg-med.com

Set-up
Exhibition set-up will take place during the hours stated in the section below on Exhibition Hours.

Hours are subject to change.
Exhibitors are liable for all damage caused to floors, walls, and pillars during set-up, exhibition opening hours and dismantling. No adhesive stickers and fixtures of any kind are allowed on the floors, walls and pillars.

Empty crates and packaging material must be removed after set-up, and all aisles must be clear to enable easy audience flow and cleaning.

Stand Building
  • Only one-level stands are permitted.
  • Ceiling hangings are not permitted.
  • All stands must be self-standing.
  • The use and branding of rented space cannot exceed the rented surface and space in three dimensions. The height limitation mentioned previously must be respected both for physical and visual devices.

If you already have a preferred builder, please consider a competitive quote from our official exhibition partner XXXX. As specialised designers and builders already onsite, they may provide a more suitable and potentially cost-effective solution.

Nothing may impede the free flow of delegates in the aisles. Nothing may be built in the aisles, nor may furniture or equipment stand in the aisle space.

Dismantling
The dismantling of the stands must be done during the predetermined hours. It is obligatory to collect and dispose of all material during the breakdown or dismantling of the event. When the dismantling period is over, the exhibitor loses any right to claim for losses or damage to property left behind. Any costs incurred by the venue in removing this property will be charged to the exhibitor.

Changes in Size of Reserved Space
The Organizers reserve the right to allocate an exhibitor to a new location within the exhibition area in the event of a change in size of the reserved exhibition space.

Amendments to Exhibition Layout
While every effort is made to preserve the published layout of the exhibition, the Organizers are entitled to change the layout if this is in the general interest of the exhibition and the congress.

Sharing of Stands & Sub-letting
Exhibitors are not permitted to share booth space allotted to them without prior written consent from the Organizers. Exhibitors shall not sub-let the whole or any part of the stand allotted to them without written consent from the Organizers.

Manning of Stands
Exhibitors will be required to man their stands during the opening hours of the exhibition and must not dismantle their stands before the published dismantling time.

Disruption of Other Exhibits
Exhibitors may not produce noise or use amplification of music or voice that may be heard outside their assigned space, or which may interfere with or be objectionable to attendees or other exhibitors. The Organizers reserve the right to require exhibitors to discontinue any such activity.

Live presentations at the stand are not permitted without prior approval from the Organizers.

Product Disclaimer
The acceptance of a product or service for exhibition does not in any way constitute an endorsement by the Organizers.
Each exhibitor is responsible for the material and information they make available at the congress. Exhibitors should only present material and information approved by their legal departments and in compliance with the legislation of the congress host country.

Exhibitors are responsible for addressing and resolving any legal issues directly among themselves, as the Organizers will not intervene in such matters.

The distribution or mounting of advertising material outside the exhibition stand is prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the Organizers.

Liability
The Organizers and the congress venue cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by an exhibitor nor for loss sustained by an exhibitor. Exhibitors or their agents must not damage or deface the exhibition facility or the booths and equipment of other exhibitors. When such damage occurs, the exhibitor is solely responsible and liable to the owner of the property.

Exhibitors must make provisions for the safeguarding of their goods, materials, equipment, and displays at all times.

Security and Insurance
The Organizers will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to exhibitors’ goods. Exhibitors are reminded that they should obtain their own insurance coverage.

Exhibitors must insure against all risks related to their participation in the exhibition, especially liability, property damage, and personal injury to staff or contractors.

It is recommended that exhibitors obtain insurance to cover losses or expenditures if the exhibition is abandoned or curtailed. Insurance should be effective from the delivery date of goods to the venue and remain valid until all items have been removed.

Fire Regulations
All exhibition areas must allow access to emergency exits and firefighting equipment. Storage of flammable liquids or fuel in the exhibition area is prohibited.

Fire extinguishers and hose reels must remain visible and accessible and must not be removed or obstructed.

Health and Safety at Work Regulations
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that their contractors, employees, displays, and exhibits comply with the latest health and safety legislation.
The venue shipping labels for direct shipments are available from vanessa.fisher@cg-med.com
Please note that deliveries should be made to:
Megaron details to follow

No goods will be accepted prior to November 10, 2026.

All goods to be delivered between 7.00 am & 4.00 pm

Please ensure these are clearly marked as for the COGI2026 Congress, with the stand name and number.

Weight of direct deliveries must not exceed 20kg. Items of higher weight must be coordinated with the official handling agent SANCOR.
The Organizers will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to exhibitors’ or supporters' goods.
Exhibitors and supporters are reminded that they should obtain their own insurance coverage.
Exhibitors and supporters must insure against all risks related to their participation in the exhibition, especially liability, property damage, and personal injury to staff or contractors.
It is recommended that exhibitors and supporters obtain insurance to cover losses or expenditures if the exhibition is abandoned or curtailed.
Insurance should be effective from the delivery date of goods to the venue and remain valid until all items have been removed.
The Organizers and the congress venue cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by an exhibitor nor for loss sustained by an exhibitor.
Exhibitors or their agents must not damage or deface the exhibition facility or the booths and equipment of other exhibitors.
When such damage occurs, the exhibitor is solely responsible and liable to the owner of the property.
Exhibitors must make provisions for the safeguarding of their goods, materials, equipment, and displays at all times.

Exhibition Manual

(For all furniture, audiovisual, lighting, power, upgrade & custom stand enquiries and orders.) COGI is currently finalising the provider and will supply this information in due course.
The exhibition area will be open during these hours:subject to change
Thursday, November 12 – there is a coffee break in the exhibition area from 16:10-16:30, and then again from end of last session for 1 hour for the welcome reception (19:40-20:30)
Friday, November 13: 09:30-17:05
Saturday, November 14 - 09:30-13:30
Exhibition set up
The exhibition provider will map the venue on the morning of Wednesday, October 11. Set up by exhibitors will begin on Wednesday, November 11 from 11:00am.
Custom builders will need to confirm their set up start time in advance.
Soft build and exhibitor access: Wednesday, November 11 from 11:00am
Venue clean-up: ongoing
Exhibition breakdown:
Dismantling - Saturday, November 14
Quiet (no noise) from 14:00 (after lunch break)
Noisy (booth etc.) after end of sessions (16:30-23:59)
All material which is to be returned after the congress must be labelled clearly.
Please ensure that the return shipment of stand items is made in advance.
If you require assistance to arrange return shipments, please contact the shipping agent prior to the congress starting.
Exhibitors with custom builds are required to submit the design of their booth for approval.
The stand design must be digitally drawn, up-to-scale with all dimensions (Width x Length x Height) listed for the venue to review and approve.
Please send your stand designs to industry@congressmed.com.
Please note: The maximum stand height for any part of the stand is 3 meters, and anything above this will need to be approved by the congress organizer and the venue.
Please note: Rigging is not permitted.
Power will not be provided for custom stands unless it has been pre-arranged & ordered.
Available soon!
More information will be available soon
There will be limited on-site storage facilities for packing materials and boxes (A4 size).
It is recommended that exhibitors consider their storage needs (of packing crates and freight forwarding materials) for the duration of the exhibition.
Exhibitors may not leave boxes and packing material in the exhibition display area during the show.
The official freight forwarding company can arrange off-site storage at a cost – more information will follow shortly.
Exhibitors are welcome to carry in their own items during the exhibition set-up hours.
All exhibition areas must allow access to emergency exits and firefighting equipment.
Storage of flammable liquids or fuel in the exhibition area is prohibited.
Fire extinguishers and hose reels must remain visible and accessible and must not be removed or obstructed.
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure that their contractors, employees, displays, and exhibits comply with the latest health and safety legislation.
Exhibitors are not permitted to share booth space allotted to them without prior written consent from the Organizers.
Exhibitors shall not sub-let the whole or any part of the stand allotted to them without written consent from the Organizers.
Exhibitors may not produce noise or use amplification of music or voice that may be heard outside their assigned space, or which may interfere with or be objectionable to attendees or other exhibitors.
The Organizers reserve the right to require exhibitors to discontinue any such activity.
Live presentations at the stand are not permitted without prior approval from the Organizers.
The acceptance of a product or service for exhibition does not in any way constitute an endorsement by the Organizers.
Each exhibitor is responsible for the material and information they make available at the congress.
Exhibitors should only present material and information approved by their legal departments and in compliance with the legislation of the congress host country.
Exhibitors are responsible for addressing and resolving any legal issues directly among themselves, as the Organizers will not intervene in such matters.
The distribution or mounting of advertising material outside the exhibition stand is prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the Organizers.

Symposium Manual

Internet orders: TBA
Symposium final program (for approval by scientific committee): TBA
Lead retrieval/generation app: TBA
Stand catering services: TBA
Industry Supported Sessions are not included in main congress CME/CPD credits.
Handouts may be distributed at the entrance to the symposium hall; however, it is NOT permitted to place material on the seats inside the hall.
Printed name tent cards placed on the head table are allowed and should be produced and provided by the supporter.
Presenters must follow the time schedule precisely to enable the day’s events to run smoothly.
The updated scientific program can be found on the congress website.
As indicated in the sponsorship agreement, the supporting company, in addition to the support fee, must cover all speakers’ expenses, including registration fees, accommodation and travel expenses.
This also applies in the case where the Sponsored Symposium speakers have already been invited by the COGI 2026 congress.
COGI 2026 are not recording sessions. If you would like a quotation to record your session, please email industry@congressmed.com.
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