Hosting a CIML Meeting
The criteria agreed by the CIML in 2022 for hosting a CIML Meeting are given below.
Resolution CIML/2022/51
The Committee,
Notes the report provided by the CIML President,
Supports taking into account the responses to the survey summarized [below and] in Addendum 23.1 to the Working Document for the 57th CIML Meeting when considering invitations for future CIML meetings.
- convenient to reach, with sufficient flights available
- reasonable travel costs
- few visa requirements, and host country visa support available
- good overall infrastructure
- multiple options for hotels
- safety / security must be guaranteed
- no political issues
- safe and stable country according to the WHO
- minimal restrictions to enter and leave the country
- no COVID-19 quarantine
- easy COVID-19 testing (if required)
- acceptance of any kind of vaccination, or even no vaccination on entry
- excellent conference facilities
- excellent communication facilities
- physical distancing possible / ensured
- reasonable total cost
- budget funds to be secured
- opportunities to visit relevant manufacturing and research facilities
- dedicated staff to support participants
Extracted from Addendum 23.1 (CIML, 2022)
The government of any Member State satisfying these criteria may apply to host a meeting.
Interested parties are encouraged to make contact in the first instance with Mrs Patricia Saint-Germain (BIML), the CIML President, or the BIML Director.
