ELACTA INTERNATIONAL – CONNECT & LEARN
(formerly “CERPs International”)
7-9 May 2027 – Grado, Italy
Register now and meet IBCLCs from all over the world!
Please note: if you want to participate as a speaker, contact andrea.hemmelmayr@elacta.eu before registering!
What is ELACTA INTERNATIONAL – CONNECT & LEARN?
ELACTA INTERNATIONAL – CONNECT & LEARN is a very special continuing education event for ELACTA members (and those who want to become members), where IBCLC colleagues from all over Europe and beyond meet to learn from and with each other.
No external speakers are invited to this event; rather, the program is created from the contributions submitted by the participating IBCLCs. Experienced colleagues have the opportunity to share tried presentations or workshops with colleagues from other countries. Younger colleagues may want to test their presentation skills in this small but supportive environment. And most of us certainly have interesting case reports or professional topics we’d like to discuss with other IBCLCs. Presenters pay a slightly reduced registration fee.
In recent years, this has consistently resulted in a very diverse program with approximately 10–14 continuing education hours.
The main language of the event is English. If enough participants register in another language (e.g., German or Italian), program sessions in that language are also possible.
Do I receive CERPs for the event?
To maintain the spontaneous nature of this event, NO CERPs are applied for in advance with IBLCE®. However, we ensure that all continuing education hours are accurately documented so that participation is recognized for the IBCLC recertification in the form of “individual CERPs.” All participants will receive a confirmation of attendance via email a few days after the event.
Get to know the country and its people
While the mornings are dedicated to professional exchange, we will explore Grado and its surroundings in the afternoons. Grado, also known as “the sunny island,” is a popular Italian seaside resort on the upper Adriatic. A wide selection of Italian boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants with excellent cuisine invites you to stroll and explore.
Grado was once the port of ancient Aquileia, one of the most important Roman cities and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to the valuable relics of the past, we would also like to explore the nature reserves and the unique lagoon landscape around Grado.
Far away from the everyday stress, enjoying good Italian food and drink, you will have the opportunity to meet colleagues from other countries, exchange experiences, and build valuable networks.
Organizational details
Cost:
• Participation fee is 150,00 €
• For lectures, workshops, or case studies, we offer a discount of 20,00 € (lecture 15-30 min.) or 40,00 € (lecture 45-60 min.)
Since the number of participants is limited, please register as soon as possible!
Participants are financially responsible for their travel, leisure activities, meals, and accommodation.
We are committed to providing an interesting and affordable leisure program, which accompanying family members are welcome to join.
Please register online with direct payment (e.g., by credit card or direct debit). You will automatically receive a confirmation and invoice by email immediately after registering.
Accommodation:
We have reserved 50 beds at the Hotel VILLA CARLA. It is centrally located in a pedestrian zone, just steps from the beach and the historic center, and a 10-minute walk from the venue (Grado Congress Palace). If you would like to book a room at this hotel, please do so independently and promptly, indicating that you wish to use one of the ELACTA allotment rooms.
HOTEL VILLA CARLA
Via Venezia 18
34073 GRADO GO
Tel./Fax +39 (0)431 82945
www.hotelvillacarla.com
Of course, there are many other hotels and accommodations in Grado that you can also use.
Arrival:
If possible, please arrive on May 6th so we can make the most of the days.
By car:
A4 Venice-Trieste motorway or A23 Travisio-Udine motorway – after the exit, it’s another 28 km to Grado – well signposted
By plane:
Trieste International Airport (Ronchi Legionari) – from the airport there is an hourly bus connection to Grado
By train:
The final station is in Cervignano del Friuli – from the station there is a regular bus to Grado, or you can take a taxi
Public transport: https://www.mycicero.it/tplfvg-go/TPWebPortal/it/
Contact and further information:
Andrea Hemmelmayr
phone: +43 699 11463100
e-mail: andrea.hemmelmayr@elacta.eu