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Visitors could travel from the conference venue area to Cacilhas ferry station and onward to Lisbon by ferry. This route provided a practical connection between Caparica and the city.
The committees behind an international conference on antibiotic resistance bring together scientists, clinicians, and researchers whose work spans microbiology, epidemiology, and public health. Committee members contribute to shaping the scientific programme, reviewing submissions, and guiding discussion on how resistant pathogens affect human medicine, animal health, food safety, and the environment. Their oversight helps ensure that presentations remain rigorous and that the meeting reflects current evidence rather than settled assumptions.
The conference programme itself is organised around plenary lectures, keynote addresses, oral presentations, posters, and shorter contributed sessions. Contributions are drawn from laboratories and institutions worldwide, covering the emergence and spread of resistance genes, mechanisms of drug resistance, surveillance programmes, and the development of new agents and strategies intended to overcome resistant infections. Each stream of the schedule is intended to stimulate exchange between participants approaching the same problems from different disciplinary angles.
Because the meeting takes place in Caparica, close to Lisbon, practical travel arrangements form an important part of the participant experience. Delegates can reach the ferry station at Cacilhas from the venue area and continue into the city by ferry, which offers a straightforward connection between the conference site and the Portuguese capital. Information on accommodation, venue access, local transport, and nearby amenities is typically gathered in a single travel section so that attendees can plan their stay with fewer separate queries.
Beyond the scientific sessions, the event includes informal moments that encourage networking among attendees: shared meals, social gatherings, and an exhibition area where relevant organisations and services can be viewed. These elements support the stated aim of bringing researchers together, exchanging knowledge about proteomics and molecular approaches, and strengthening collaboration on antibiotic use, control policies, and the global concerns that resistance raises in laboratories, hospitals, and communities alike.
Transportation
The conference venue was located in Caparica, in a village near Lisbon. Access to Cacilhas ferry station was available from the venue area, allowing delegates to continue their journey to Lisbon by ferry.
- Travel from Caparica toward Cacilhas ferry station.
- Continue to Lisbon by ferry.
- Review venue and booking details before making travel arrangements.
Conference context
The 2nd International Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance took place from June 12th to 15th, 2017, at ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS GOLF & SPA in Caparica, Portugal.