EHA CONFERENCE IN WARSAW 2027
We are excited to announce that the European Huntington Association will be organising its 6th Biennal Conference in Warsaw, Poland, from October 29th-31st, 2027.
Whether you are a family member, healthcare professional, friend, or volunteer, the conference is open to all who are impacted by or interested in HD. Join us to connect, learn, and take part in shaping a brighter future for the HD community.
Travel to Warsaw
The Conference location will be at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bucharest Convention Center, 3 5 A Poligrafiei Ave, Bucharest, Romania 013704
Bucharest Henri Coandã International Airport (OTP) offers direct flights to over 30 European countries, including key cities in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and many others.
The Ramada Plaza Bucharest Hotel, where the conference will be held, is located just 20 km from Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). The most convenient way to reach the EHA Conference from the airport is by taking a taxi via the Bolt app, with an approximate cost of 10€ each way.
Kindly note that conference registration fees do not cover accommodation expenses. You are responsible for booking your own accomodation for the conference days.
Ramada Plaza (Conference Venue Hotel) – IMPORTANT Availability Notice:
NO availability for new room bookings for the night of September 25th.
For the nights between September 26th and 28th, preferred rates are no longer available due to limited remaining rooms.
From now on, their reservations department will confirm and offer the available rate at the time of the inquiry.
We’ve successfully secured a room block with the CityBookings chain (Arc de Triomphe and Piccolo Mondo hotels) offering special rates for our attendees. Here are the details:
Arc de Triomphe: 13 Double Rooms at 60 euros per night.
Piccolo Mondo: 9 Double Rooms at 80 euros per night.
You can find more information about the hotels on their website: https://arcdetriomphe.
Booking Instructions: Attendees can reserve these rooms by sending an email directly to sales@citybookings.ro, making sure to mention “EHA Conference” in their request.
Booking Deadline: These special rates and room availability are guaranteed until August 15th. It’s crucial that attendees book before this date.
Transport and Distance to Ramada Plaza: It’s important for attendees to know the proximity and transport options to the conference venue (Ramada Plaza).
Arc de Triomphe is approximately 3 km from Ramada Plaza. This is typically a 10 minute drive/taxi ride (BOLT). Public transport options include several bus lines (e.g., 331) that connect the area directly to near Ramada Plaza, taking around 25 minutes. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/
rCYo5PXNWwELWpES9 )Piccolo Mondo is located very close to Arc de Triomphe Hotel (around 100m away, see the map…), so the distance and transport options to Ramada Plaza are very similar, approximately 3 km and a 10 minute drive/taxi (BOLT). Buses serving the Arc de Triomphe area will also be convenient, (e.g., 331) that connect the area directly to near Ramada Plaza, taking around 25 minutes. https://maps.app.goo.
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The following options are also available:
- Currency: The official currency in Romania is the Romanian lei (RON). The approximate exchange rate is 1 EUR ≈ 5 RON. Credit cards are accepted in many places. ATMs are also widely available.
- Weather: In late September, the weather in Bucharest is generally pleasant and mild, with the end of summer and the arrival of autumn. Temperatures usually range between 15°C and 25°C, although on some days there may still be higher temperatures during the day, especially if the weather is sunny.
- Local time: Bucharest follows Eastern European Time (EET), which is GMT+3 during daylight saving time (March to October)
If you’d like to support the EHA Conference and explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at astri@eurohuntington.org
We are proud to share all the details about the EHA Conference Agenda and the speakers in every session and activity. Here you can see all the speakers and the session description.
Friday October 20th
Rudy Vera
Activity Host
Rudy is caring for his wife with late stage HD. He is a physical activity enthusiast and has done several HD on the move activities with us in previous conferences.
Official Welcome and Greetings
André Willems
Host
President of the Huntington Liga
Astri Arnesen
Host
Astri grew up in an HD family as her mother developed the disease throughout her adolescence. She has several family members affected by HD. In 2010 she tested negative for the HD gene. She has been involved in the HD community since the early 1980s. She got engaged in the EHA in 2010 and was elected President in 2016, a position she still holds.
Albert Counet
Host
President of the Ligue Huntington Francophone Belge
Hilde Crevits
Minister of Health in Flanders
Hilde is the Minister of Health in Flanders
