The EHC strives to deliver patient-facing, state-of-the-art scientific information combined with community-driven thematic content on bleeding disorders. In this regard, the EHC Annual Conference offers a platform to share the latest advancements in treatment, research findings, and best practices in patient care, while fostering collaboration across the bleeding disorders community. This annual event aims to improve the quality of life for people living with bleeding disorders by discussing new therapies and scientific developments throughout Europe.

Taking place from 3 to 5 October in Vienna, Austria, the 2025 EHC Conference will be hosted by Österreichische Hämophilie Gesellschaft (ÖHG), the Austrian EHC Member Organisation. It will bring together patient advocates representing EHC NMOs, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry experts. The main programme will address topics on treatment products, multidisciplinary care, health care delivery, all rare bleeding disorders, SLAMs and host the EHC’s traditional youth debate.

Registration Fees

Delegate registration fee includes:

• Entrance to the Conference Sessions,
• Conference App access,
• Lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
• Dinners on Thursday and Friday,
• Tea/coffee during official breaks.

Conference Dinner Ticket

Delegates can purchase a conference dinner ticket to access the Saturday dinner (4 October). The price of the ticket is €150.

The EHC will waive dinner ticket fees for EHC NMO and patient registration holders.

Accommodation in the Conference Venue

The EHC will host its 2025 Conference at the Hilton Vienna Park. The EHC has negotiated the following accommodation rates for its delegates (pending availability):

• Hotel bedroom including breakfast (single occupancy), €259 per night;
• Hotel bedroom including breakfast (double occupancy), €289 per night.

Cancellation Policy

• An administration fee of 30% will apply to registration and accommodation cancellations received on/before 5 July 2025.
• No refunds can be made for any cancellations received after 5 July 2025.
• Registrants may transfer their registration to a colleague, and an administration fee of €50 will apply.
• All refunds due will be processed after the conference. Refunds paid are less any bank or credit card charges.
• The conference secretariat must receive cancellations in writing by the dates specified. Credit cannot be given for unused service, unattended events, or early termination of attendance.
• Payment can be made online via credit card – Visa and Mastercard accepted.
• Payment can also be made by bank transfer – account details are on the registration system.

For further information on registration, accommodation, and general enquiries, please contact:

EHC 2025
c/o Conference Organisers Limited
20C The Courtyard
Castle Street, Dalkey
Co Dublin, Ireland
Email: [email protected]

#ThisWay Walking Tour Ticket

Delegates can purchase a €5 ticket for the walking tour of Brussels on 4 October.

Practical information

Visa requirements

If you are an EU citizen, you must either present a passport or an ID card valid for the duration of your stay to enter Austria for tourist visits of up to three months.

Citizens of other countries must have valid passports. Some non-EU citizens are required to produce a visa. Please contact your travel agent or the nearest Austrian diplomatic post for further information.
For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Republic of Austria and this website – Who Needs a Visa for Austria? – Austrian Visa Policy. Please note that it can take up to eight weeks to process a Visa Application, and early application is recommended.

Please also note that the Organising Committee, or its agents, cannot accept any responsibility in connection with Visa Applications. The standard cancellation policy for registration fees and hotel deposits will apply if a delegate is unable to attend the conference due to late submission of their visa application and/or rejection of the same.

Please note that the Conference Organisers will provide supporting documentation to apply for a visa once the registration process is completed and the registration fees are received.

Travel

By Plane

Vienna’s central position in Europe makes it a hub offering optimal transportation connections to the whole world. 60 airlines connect Vienna Airport with 166 destinations in 66 countries worldwide.
Vienna can be reached from every European capital in less than three hours by plane.

By Car & Bus

You’ll have a safe journey to Vienna by car and bus on Austria’s excellent network of motorways, expressways and federal highways. As tolls are compulsory on all motorways and expressways in Austria, you will also need a vignette to use Vienna’s city motorways. You can find detailed information on the toll charges here. The route planner will help you find the best way to Vienna.

International bus connections:

• The international Eurolines long-distance bus routes connect all of Europe to Vienna. Full details on timetables, online bookings, etc. can be found here.
• The long-distance bus company Flixbus offers bus routes throughout Europe. More information here.
• Bus service providers can compare trips in Europe and make bookings on the portal Omio. More information here.

By Train

Travel to Vienna in comfort and in an environmentally friendly way by train. Numerous international and national train services guarantee a quick and easy way to get there from all over Europe. Vienna’s train stations are centrally located and have good connections to the public transport network. With the Vienna City Card, you’ll enjoy total mobility the moment you arrive at the station, with subway, tram, and bus connections, as well as discounts for sightseeing, restaurants, and much more besides.

From Vienna Airport

Vienna Airport is well connected to the public transportation network and can be reached quickly, comfortably and cheaply by train or bus.

The City Airport Train (CAT) connects the airport non-stop with the transport hub at Wien Mitte in only 16 minutes. The City Airport Train (CAT) is the quickest connection from the airport to downtown Vienna (Wien Mitte, connections to U3, U4, rapid transit railway) and plies between the airport and the city every 30 minutes daily from 5.37 am to 11.38 pm and vice versa.

Departure times:

• From Vienna Airport to the City Air Terminal (Wien Mitte): daily from 6.08 am to 11.38 pm, every 30 minutes.
• From the City Air Terminal (Wien Mitte) to Vienna Airport: daily from 5.37 am to 11.07 pm, every 30 minutes.

Tickets:

• Single: €14,90, return: €24,90 (valid six months from date of purchase),
• Discount with the Vienna City Card and for online bookings,
• Children under the age of 15 travel free, wheelchair riders enjoy discounted tickets.

Tickets can be purchased online here, from ticket machines and from tourist information at the airport.

The Railjets of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) run non-stop from Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station and Wien Meidling station. The Railjets carry you quickly and comfortably twice an hour from Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station (U1) in 15 minutes, or to Wien Meidling station (U6) in about half an hour.

Departure times:

• From Vienna Airport to Vienna Main Station and Wien Meidling station: daily from the airport from 6.33 am to 00.02 am, every 30 minutes.
• From Vienna Main Station and Wien Meidling station to Vienna Airport: daily from Wien Meidling from 5.30 am to 10.00 pm, every 30 minutes, journey time approx. 30 minutes; daily from Vienna Main Station from 5.42 am to 10.42 pm, every 30 minutes, journey time 15 minutes.

Find more detailed timetable information here.

Tickets:

• Travelers with the Vienna City Card or with multi-day tickets of Wiener Linien need only one additional ticket from the airport to the Vienna city limits for the price of €2.10 (available from ÖBB ticket machines or ÖBB ticket counters).
• Adults: €4.50 (= €2.10 for the ticket from the airport to the Vienna city limits + €2.40 for the ticket within the Vienna urban area).

The Vienna City Card, multi-day ticket and additional ticket must be validated before commencing the journey.

Treatment centres

AKH Wien

Address:
Univ.-Klinik für Innere Medizin I
Waehringer Guertel 18-20
Ebene 6, Leitstelle 6i, Gerinnungsambulanz
A-1090 Vienna, Austria

Org. type:
Adults Haemophilia Treatment Centre

Contacts:
Prof. Cihan Ay, Director
Emails: [email protected] , [email protected]
Website: Cihan Ay | MedUni Wien
Work Phone: +43 1 4040044970
Work Fax: +43 1 404004030
24/7 Emergency Phone: +43 1 40400 44740

AKH Wien

Address:
Univ. Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde
Waehringer Guertel 18-20
1090 Vienna, Austria

Org. type:
Paediatric Haemophilia Treatment Centre

Contacts:
Dr. Katharina Thom, Pediatrician
Prof. Christoph Male, Director
Emails: [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]
Work Phone: +43 1 4040032290
Work Fax: +43 1 404003154
24/7 Emergency Phone: +43 1 40400 32290

General information

Please visit this link for some useful information and advice when planning your trip and to help you make the most of your stay in Vienna – check out Vienna’s online travel guide for the latest information and services.

Currency

The euro is the currency of Austria. You can also pay for your purchases without problem by card.
The most popular credits are usually accepted in Vienna, although sometimes their use is subject to a minimum purchase amount. You can use your Maestro card (bank ATM card) almost everywhere – especially in shops – even for small amounts. You can withdraw cash with Maestro and credit cards at cash dispensers, which can be found everywhere in the city.

If you need to exchange money, you are best doing this at a bank. Foreign exchange booths sometimes charge high fees, so please check, before you change your money. Most banks in Vienna are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm, and until 5.30 pm on Thursdays. In the city centre (1st district), almost all banks are open over lunchtime.

Electricity

In Vienna, the power sockets are a standard voltage of 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Country Code and Important Telephone Numbers

Country Code: +43 1

Emergency Service Numbers

• Police: 133
• Fire department: 122
• Medical emergency: 144
• ViennaMed doctor’s hotline for visitors (0-24): +43 1 513 95 95
• Evening and weekend dental service (taped service): +43 1 512 20 78
• Evening and Sunday drugstores (0-24): 1455

Climate

Vienna sees an average high temperature of 14°C during the daytime in October. This can dip to a cool 7°C at night. Surprisingly there’s less rain than in summer and you can expect just 40mm across nine wet-weather days. The sunshine’s quite low in Vienna in October. The city will get about four hours of sun from 11 hours of daylight. The sun sets at 6.30 PM at the start of the month. The humidity and UV levels are low and there’s little wind chill.

Insurance

The Conference Organising Committee, or its agents, will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss, damages, or accidents during the Event. We would in particular draw your attention to the cancellation policy in respect of registration fees and accommodation. If, for whatever reason, the Conference has to be cancelled or postponed, the Organising Committee, and/or its agents, will be responsible only for the refund of monies received. We recommend that delegates insure themselves for medical and cancellation charges.