CONFERENCE VENUE
Hilton Hotel Athens
Vassiliss Sofias Street 46, Athens, Greece
Tel: + 30 210 7281000; Fax: + 30 210 7281111
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.
ABOUT ATHENS
Athens has the most glorious history, it is a city worshiped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization and is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born.
Scented with history and mythology, Athens is a pleasant city enlivened by bustling outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets that wind through the city’s ancient sites and its fair share of urban eccentrics. If you get into the Athenian mindset, you’ll enjoy one of the most laid-back and quirky European cities.
CLIMATE
The weather in Athens in February is cool with an average temperature of 10°C (50°F)
CLOTHES
Clothing is informal for all occasions. Please bring an umbrella, sunglasses and walking shoes.
CME CREDITS
The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialist (UEMS), www.uems.net .
The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes is designated for a maximum of (or "for up to") 18 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim ony those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The Conference Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons, either during or indirectly arising from the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION
Sponsorship opportunities and an exhibition will take place within the framework of the Conference. For details regarding sponsorship opportunities and/or exhibition space, please contact Dorit Mor-Nuriel at dnuriel@kenes.com or visit the conference website at: www.kenes.com/attd/sponsorship.asp
ATTD 2009 SECRETARIAT – 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES
c/o Kenes International
1-3 Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 04 88
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-mail: attd@kenes.com