Preparing for the trip

We would like to help you plan so that your trip is as pleasant as possible. Please note the following:

• Consider arrival at José María Córdova International Airport on Monday May 25 at the latest, from which you must travel to Medellin Please note that the airport is about 1 hour away from Medellin.

• Plan your departure from the city of Medellin once the event has come to an end.

• On-site registration for the event will begin on Tuesday May 26th, between 08:30 am and 09:30 am Colombian time.

• If possible, please attend the event with a laptop.

• The dress code should be casual (business casual) but bear in mind the warm or mild climate. Temperatures are about 22 degrees Celsius.

• For details of the event schedule, please click here: SEE SCHEDULE

• There will be transportation from the event venue to the hotel and back. This service applies only to the hotels recommended on this site. If you decide to stay in another hotel, you must arrange your own transport.

• There will be simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, English and Portuguese in the plenary hall and selected breakout rooms.

• The hotels we have suggested include breakfast in their packages. Only coffee breaks and lunch will be offered during the event.

• Please share pictures of your school, your students and your instructors with us in advance in order to display them at the event by e-mailing them to acadconflatam@external.cisco.com

• Be sure to tell us which hotel you are staying at so we can offer you a better experience during the event.

 

Practical Tips

Appropriate clothing:

• Colombia experiences an entire range of climates from heat to perpetual snow. To decide on appropriate clothing, it is important to identify the climate of the destination you have chosen. In hot climates, it is common to use light clothing made of material such as cotton in order to stay cool and comfortable. In mild or cold climates, it is customary to use clothing that protects skin from contact with the cold air. This usually means wool or waterproof fabrics.
  
  

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Electric power:

• In Colombia, electricity is 110 volts. The sockets are American-style, with two flat input pins. Electrical current is generally regulated in hotels. Power adapters and converters can be bought at the central market. It is advisable to ask before connecting electrical appliances.
  
  

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Business hours:

• Most commercial establishments open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00/10:00 am until about 7:00/9:00 pm Some stores close between 12 pm and 2 pm.
  
  

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Tipping:

• Tips are financial rewards that are given as thanks for good service and the product consumed. In Colombia, for some services, 10% of the bill is included in addition to the value to be paid. Remember that tipping is entirely voluntary, even though it may be included in the bill.