Location
Location
The Information Processing & Management Conference 2026 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley, Wuhan, China.
Hyatt Regency Wuhan Optics Valley 武汉光谷凯悦酒店
No.1077 LuoyuRoad, HongshanDistrict, Wuhan, 430074 China
湖北省武汉市洪山区珞喻路1077号
Travel
Further details about travel to the venue will be added soon.
Accommodation
Further details about our accommodation options will be added soon.
WARNING - SCAM ALERT: Exhibitor Housing Services (EHS) & Exhibitor Housing Management (EHM), Traveller Point (TP) and Travel Hosting Team (THT)
Elsevier has been made aware that third-party companies are targeting Elsevier conference speakers and attendees with a fraudulent travel and hotel booking scheme.
The companies are calling/emailing conference attendees, using email addresses which appear very similar to official Elsevier email addresses, and claiming to be the “official” housing bureau and/or authorized by Elsevier to book hotel/travel accommodations for the conference. This is entirely false and should anyone contact you, please do not provide them with any of your details, but refer this to Elsevier. If you are in any doubt about an email regarding the conference, please check this with a member of the organising team via: [email protected]
Chinese VISA Information
Please be aware that you may require a travel visa to enter China. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website or with the Chinese Embassy in your country for information on travel requirements to China.
» Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website
» Visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center here
While the conference team CANNOT arrange visas on your behalf, we are glad to help to issue an invitation letter for your visa application once you have completed your registration successfully.
To automatically generate your conference invitation letter click here.
It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa as early as possible with at least 1 month in advance of travel.
We look forward seeing you in China and wish you have a pleasant journey ahead.
China’s VISA-Free Policies–Updated November 2025
30 days unilateral visa-free policy will be extended to December 31, 2026 for the following 45 countries and territories:
Andorra Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Chile Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait | Latvia Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta Monaco Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Oman Peru Poland Portugal Romania Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Switzerland Uruguay |
For more information, click here.
240-hour transit visa-free policy - this scheme applies to those who are transiting through China between two different countries. It currently covers 65 Chinese ports and is available to citizens of 55 countries: China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy
Things to know when travelling to China
We understand the challenges you are facing when travelling to China, hopefully this will help you prepare your trip and make you feel less stressful.
Apps
Due to “The Great Firewall”, Google products (including Google app store), YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook products, Instagram, etc. are blocked in China. Unless you have a VPN, these apps are not accessible in China. You can download a VPN on your device before travelling or explore a few Chinese apps instead.
Below are some of the popular apps that may help you plan your trip.
Flights, trains, accommodation — Trip.com
Taxi service — DiDi Rider
Subway system — MetroMan
Payment—Cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay
As credit cards are not available in most places, it is highly recommended to carry cash or download one of above apps and register before you travel.
Map—Apple map, LingoMap
Translator—Microsoft Translator
Communication—WeChat
Accessibility
Elsevier Conferences Accessibility Policy
Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here
How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements
Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.
Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 18 September 2026
Conference Venue
Is there disabled parking?
No
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?
Yes
Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?)
Yes, on the same floor
FLOOR PLAN
3F
6F
Meeting space information
Room Name | Room Usage | Distance |
Regency Ballroom | Plenary Session | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Regency Ballroom | Breakout Session 1 | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Regency Ballroom | Poster Session | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Salon 1 | Breakout Session 2 | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Salon 2 | Breakout Session 3 | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Foyer | Coffee Break | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Foyer | Welcome Reception | 3F, the meeting rooms and the registration desk are on the same floor. |
Salon 9 | Lunch Venue 2 Conference Dinner | 6F, Main entrance to ballroom has steps, but there is an accessible ramp accessed |
Market Café | Lunch Venue 2 | 1F, Main entrance to restaurant has steps, but there is an accessible ramp accessed |
Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected]
Please contact us at[email protected] if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 30 October 2026
Conference Dinner Venue
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space?
Yes
Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space (same floor/near accessible lifts?)
Yes
How far apart are the different spaces being used?
The meeting rooms are on the 3rd floor, and lifts are available for easy access.
Please contact us at[email protected] if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.
How to reach the venue and hotel
Provide details on accessible public transport
By taxi or Subway inside city and public transportation own the accessible functions.
For any further information please contact: [email protected]