Breast Ovarian Cancer Consortia Meeting
25–30 June 2024
Rīga Stradiņš University
Hippocrates lecture-theatre
16 Dzirciema iela, Rīga Latvia
General information
The Breast and Ovarian Cancer Consortia Meeting is an international multidisciplinary (members-only) meeting of BCAC (The Breast Cancer Association Consortium), CIMBA (The Consortium of Investigators of Modifiers of BRCA1/2) and ENIGMA (Evidence-based Network for the Interpretation of Germline Mutant Alleles). The meeting will gather together around 300 experts in the field from all around the globe. The consortia were established in 2005 and consists of researchers and clinicians from more than 85 different study groups, incorporating sites from Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia and Africa. The overall aim of the meeting is to connect researchers and clinicians alike in the field of hereditary cancers, focusing particularly on breast and ovarian cancers and the BRCA/BRCA-associated genes.
| Day | AM | PM | Evening | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25 June | BCAC MEETING | Coffee break | BCAC MEETING | Lunch & group photo | BCAC MEETING | Coffee break | BCAC MEETING | BCAC dinner |
| Wednesday 26 June | BCAC MEETING | Coffee break | BCAC MEETING | Lunch | BCAC-CIMBA JOINT SESSION | Coffee break | BCAC-CIMBA JOINT SESSION | |
| Thursday 27 June | CIMBA MEETING | Coffee break | CIMBA MEETING | Lunch & group photo | CIMBA MEETING | Coffee break | Tour | CIMBA dinner |
| Friday 28 June | ATM Workshop | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | Lunch & group photo | ENIGMA MEETING | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | ENIGMA dinner |
| Saturday 29 June | ENIGMA MEETING | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | Lunch | ENIGMA MEETING | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | |
| Sunday 30 June | ENIGMA MEETING | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | Lunch | ENIGMA MEETING | Coffee break | ENIGMA MEETING | |
Registration
Deadlines
Online attendees: 10 June 2024
In person attendees: 27 May 2024
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received no later than 11 June in writing (Meeting Secretariat conference
rsu[pnkts]lv). Starting from 12 June no refund is provided.
In case of cancellation, a handling fee (6 %) will be charged.
Travelling to and around Rīga
Arriving by air at Rīga Airport
Rīga International Airport is only ten kilometres southwest of the city centre and is easily accessible by bus and taxi.
Appreciating the excellent infrastructure and quality of the services provided by Rīga Airport, airlines continue to expand their network of routes, offering travellers new and unprecedented travel destinations.
Travel to Rīga from the airport
By bus
A great cost-savvy alternative to a taxi is available from Rīga airport to Old Town with Bus Line 22. The bus is direct from the airport to Downtown, taking 35 minutes to reach.
The bus stop at Rīga International Airport is located 300 metres from the arrival terminal’s exit, just beyond the car park. Once in Rīga city centre, you can alight at the Old Town stop, 11. novembra krastmala and 13. janvāra iela, or at Rīga’s Central Train Station.
The 90-minute ticket can be used by registering a trip in each vehicle used, the ticket costs € 1.50.
We recommend you take the opportunity to buy a day ticket. A 5-day ticket costs €10. Locate your nearest ticket vendor!
By taxi
The taxi stand is located directly outside the arrival hall.
The 20-minute trip from Rīga airport to the city centre costs around € 22.
Bus connections to Rīga
Lux Express is the largest passenger carrier in the Baltics, ensuring several daily departures from such cities as Tallinn, Tartu, Parnu, Vilnius, Warsaw etc.
Rīga has three methods of public transportation – tram, trolleybus and bus.
More information on Rīga's public transportation
Arrive in Rīga
Getting to the conference venue
Rīga Stradiņš University is located at 16 Dzirciema iela in Pārdaugava, on the left bank of the river Daugava. There is efficient public transportation network with routes directly connecting the University area with the city centre and many other neighbourhoods.
From/to Radisson Daugava Hotel
From/to Bellevue Park Hotel Rīga
We recommend you take the opportunity to buy a day ticket. A 5-day ticket costs €10. Locate your nearest ticket vendor!
The 90-minute ticket can be used by registering a trip in each vehicle used, the ticket costs €1.50.
More about public transport and tickets
Destination
Rīga, the capital of Latvia, is a vibrant and historic city that seamlessly blends medieval charm with modern sophistication. As the largest city in the Baltic states offers a unique experience with its picturesque Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a rich cultural scene. One can explore the city's impressive architecture, enjoy diverse culinary offerings, and engage in a dynamic conference environment, making Riga an ideal destination for both business and cultural enrichment.
More about Rīga
Our recommendations for delicious foods and drinks in Rīga
Accommodation options
Bellevue Park Hotel Rīga
1 Slokas iela, Rīga LV-1048 Latvia
The 4-star Superior Bellevue Park Hotel Rīga is located 1.7 km from the city’s Old Town and 2.6 km from Rīga Stradiņš University. It offers conference rooms, spa facilities, a fitness room and free WiFi, and free on-site parking.
Restaurant PRIMAVERA is located on the ground floor of the hotel, where breakfast is served.
For an additional price, the wellness area is available. Guests may relax in a steam bath, exercise in the fitness centre or try a selection of massage treatments.
Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange for concierge and room service.
- Classic
All are air-conditioned rooms at Bellevue Park Hotel Riga with FREE Parking are bright and furnished in wooden furniture. Room size 18 m2 with a city view. Each comes with a minibar, work space and a flat-screen, cable TV. All have a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. There is a possibility for hypo-allergic floors. Ironing facilities are provided for guests upon request.
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 12:00
Please note: late check-out or early check-in may be requested but will be subject to availabilityRich breakfast buffet at the Primavera restaurant.
Price per single classic room: 57 EUR
Price per double/twin classic room: 62 EURTo get the special price, you need to book the reservations via Reservation Bellevue reservations
bellevue[pnkts]lv and mention our promocode: BOCCM2024Reservations for the above mentioned prices can be made until 30 April 2024.
- Superior
All are air-conditioned rooms at Bellevue Park Hotel Riga with FREE Parking are bright and furnished in wooden furniture. Room size 36 m2 with park view. Bedding/size: 1*double bed/180*200 cm. Each comes with a minibar, work space and a flat-screen, cable TV. All have a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. There is a possibility for hypo-allergic floors. Ironing facilities are provided for guests upon request.
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 12:00
Please note: late check-out or early check-in may be requested but will be subject to availabilityRich breakfast buffet at the Primavera restaurant.
Price per single classic room: 77 EUR
Price per double/twin classic room: 82 EURTo get the special price, you need to book the reservations via Reservation Bellevue reservations
bellevue[pnkts]lv and mention our promocode: BOCCM2024Reservations for the above mentioned prices can be made until 30 April 2024.
Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel
24 Kuģu iela, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvia
This riverside setting lies just 15 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of key business destinations. The hotel is adjacent to Rīga's Old Town, where guests can visit key historical sites such as the Blackheads House, Rīga Dome Cathedral, Art Museum Rīga Bourse and Presidential Castle.
All rooms at Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel are bright and furnished in Scandinavian style. Each comes with a mini-bar, work space and cable TV with premium channels. All have a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms are hypo-allergenic.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property. On-site parking is provided at an extra charge.
- Single superior
24 m² with the in-room espresso machine. There is no reason to wait for your first cup of coffee. Everything you need is already in the room. Whether you prefer twin, queen, or king beds, we guarantee an exceptional level of comfort. All rooms capture the beauty of Rīga with gorgeous views of the city, Old Town, or the Daugava River.
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 12:00
Please note: late check-out or early check-in may be requested but will be subject to availabilitySuperior breakfast buffet
Price per single superior room: 89 EUR
Must be booked via this link. To get the special price mention the promocode: BOCCM
Reservations for the above mentioned prices can be made until 30 April 2024.
- DBL/Twin superior
24 m² with the in-room espresso machine. There is no reason to wait for your first cup of coffee. Everything you need is already in the room. Whether you prefer twin, queen, or king beds, we guarantee an exceptional level of comfort. All rooms capture the beauty of Rīga with gorgeous views of the city, Old Town, or the Daugava River.
Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 12:00
Please note: late check-out or early check-in may be requested but will be subject to availabilitySuperior breakfast buffet
Price per DBL/Twin superior room: 99 EUR
Must be booked via this link. To get the special price mention the promocode: BOCCM
Reservations for the above mentioned prices can be made until 30 April 2024.
Social Events
25 June 19:00
BCAC Dinner @ Restaurant 'Gutenbergs Terace'
27 June 17:00
Sightseeing tour of Rīga including an organ concert at the Rīga Cathedral (comfortable shoes recommended), which starts at 17:15.
Organ music concerts at the Rīga Cathedral provide unique opportunity to hear and experience one of the most wonderful and valuable historic organs in the world.
The tour will continue to the Rīga Art Nouveau district and finish near the restaurant 'Riviera' (venue for CIMBA dinner).
27 June 19:30
CIMBA dinner @ Restaurant 'Riviera'
28 June 19:00
ENIGMA dinner @ Restaurant 'Kaļķu vārti'
Organising Committee
Secretariat
Līga Hartpenga, conferencersu[pnkts]lv
Supporters
Platinum sponsor
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsor
Valuable support
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