Global travelers

The conference will be held at the Cancun International Convention Center (ICC), with easy access from the conference hotels.

Click here for more information on the Cancun ICC.

Sessions at the event are conducted mostly in English, excepting those of the Latin American and Caribbean track (LACAIS), which may be in Spanish or Portuguese,

In August, Cancun has average highs of 85°F (32°C) and average lows of 72°F (21°C). Prior to traveling to Cancun for the meeting, you may wish to check the Cancun 10-day weather forecast.

You will need to book a hotel room with any of the conference hotels. A negotiated rate has been established for the conference with each one. A link will be available in due time to book a room with the AIS room rate.

There are three hotels that can be reserved at special AMCIS 2019 rates:

Hotels:

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

Aloft

Krystal

Cancun has become undoubtely one of the most important and popular touristic destinations worldwide. This is due not only because of its exquisite beaches and world-class infrastructure and services, but also for its proximity to great natural wonders and fascinating cultural heritage sites. Within a two-hour drive radius one can find archeological sites, amazing cenotes (natural openings to underwater river streams), coral reefs, natural reserves, and so many other sites.

For more information about Cancun, visit:

http://cancun.travel/en

Help plan your trip by checking the current exchange rate of your currency to the Mexican Peso.

The U.S. dollar is widely accepted in Cancun, but we recommend for you to change money in an established money exchange office to prevent unfavorable conversions.

Cancun is in a Time Zone equivalent to the Central Daylight Saving Time (CDT) or Eastern Standard Time  (EST) all year round, that is UTC/GMT -5h.

Voltage 110, frequency 60Hz. A/B plugs, same as in the United States.

Mexico country code: +52
Cancun area code: (998)
Mexican telephone numbers have 10 digits total, which includes the local area code.
To make a local call, dial  the 7-digit number. From cell phones, include (998) first.
To make a call from mobile to mobile within Mexico, dial (area code) and the number.
To make a long distance call within Mexico to a Cancun fix line, dial (998) + the 7-digit number
To make a call to a Mexican fix number from overseas, dial +52 (area code) and the number
To make a call to a Mexico mobile phone from overseas dial +52 1 (area code) and number
To make a call within Mexico to a cell phone in a different area code from a fix line, dial 045 (area code) and the number
To make a call within Mexico to a cell phone in the same area code from a fix line, dial 044 (area code) and the number
To call internationally from Cancun, dial 00 then the country code, then the area code, and then the number

Most hotels offer high-speed Internet connections either in the room or on public areas within the hotel. Some access requires a fee. Ask the hotel staff if you are unsure.

Dial  911 from most phones. Some hotel phones may require an additional number. Please see the phone or hotel for specific instructions.