CONGRESS VENUE
Nice-Acropolis
1 Esplanade Kennedy
BP4083
06302 Nice Cedex 4
France
Tel: +33 4 93 92 83 00
Fax: +33 4 93 92 83 48
Website: www.nice-acropolis.com
Transportation – nice, France
The Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is France's second-largest international airport. It is located 15 minutes from the Acropolis (7 km from the city centre). More than 50 airlines provide regular service to destinations throughout the world. An 80-minute flight links Nice to Paris, a connection that is offered 23 times a day. www.nice.aeroport.fr.
The Nice tramway (T1) line runs for 8.7 km and stretches from the northern tip of Nice, Nice-Nord (Boulevard Comte de Falicon) near the Ray Stadium and the A8 motorway, all the way to Pont Michel in the Saint Roch neighbourhood. www.tramway-nice.org
The Nice train station is located in the heart of the city. www.sncf.fr
Bus service is also an excellent way to get around Nice. The network is extensive and serves the entire city. www.lignedazur.com
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Congress is English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.
VISAS
Some participants may require visas in order to enter France. Please check with your travel agent if a visa is required.
LETTER OF INVITATION
A letter of invitation to assist with visa applications will be available through the website closer to the time of the conference.
CME CREDITS
The European Headache and Migraine Trust International Conference 2010 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACME) and has been assigned up to 18 European CME Credits (ECMEC). The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialist (UEMS), www.uems.net
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION
Sponsorship opportunities and an exhibition will take place within the framework of the Congress. For details regarding sponsorship opportunities and/or exhibition space, please contact Melissa Saragosti at msaragosti@kenes.com
CLOTHING
Informal wear for all occasions.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Welcome Reception
Friday, October 29
19.15 – 20.00
A Welcome Reception will be held from 19.15 – 20.00 on Friday, October 29, in the Exhibition Area. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues over wine and light refreshments. The cost of the Welcome Reception is included in the Registration Fee.
Junior Forum
Saturday, October 30
From 20.30 onwards
Upon invitation only
The IHS Junior Forum will be held at Marlone Café (4 rue de l'Opéra, Nice) from 20.30 on Saturday, October 30.
Participation will be upon invitation only.
There will be NO Gala Dinner at this Congress.
IHS PRIMARY CARE INTEREST GROUP
The International Headache Society is starting a primary care interest group.
All primary practitioners who would be interested in discussing how this may evolve are welcome to an informal meeting on Saturday, 30th October, at 12.30
in the Mykonos Lounge, Level 2, Nice Acropolis.
ehmtic Secretariat
Kenes UK
1st Floor, Chesterfield House, 385 Euston Road
NW1 3AU, London
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 8030
Fax: +44 (0)20 7383 8040
E-mail: ehmtic@kenes.com