Conference Venue
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David InterContinental Hotel
12 Kaufman Street
P O Box 50155
Tel Aviv 61501, Israel
Tel: +972 3 795 1111
Fax: +972 3 795 1112 |
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Dan Panorama Hotel
10 Kaufman Street
P O Box 50252
Tel Aviv 68012, Israel
Tel: +972 3 519 0190
Fax: +972 3 517 1777 |
Language
English is the official language of the conference.
Registration
Conference Registration / Hospitality Desk
Registration will only be available onsite starting from June 10, 2013. Registration desks will be situated at the lobby of the David InterContinental Hotel for the duration of the conference.
Opening hours:
Monday June 10, 2013:
Tuesday June 11, 2013:
Wednesday June 12, 2013: |
07:30-19:00
08:00-17:30
08:30-16:00 |
Conference KitS and Name TagS
Upon registration you will receive your conference kit containing the printed material of the conference, name tag,
voucher(s) for lunch and the welcome reception. Please wear your name tag to all sessions and social events.
Speaker Ready Room
A Speaker Ready Room is situated on the Lower Level and is available for speakers every day during meeting hours. Speakers are requested to check their presentation at least half an hour prior to the start of their session.
Exhibition Opening Hours
- Monday June 10, 2013 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday June 11, 2013 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday June 12, 2013 09:00 - 17:00
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Airport Information
Ben Gurion International Airport is the main international gateway to and from Israel. It is situated approximately 25km (16 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv.
Journey to Tel Aviv is approximately 30 minutes.
Transportation to Tel Aviv
For information on schedules and fares: Israel Railways website - Schedules and Fares
By Train
The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building. Train tickets may be purchased through automated ticket dispensers on Level G of the terminal.
To leave Ben Gurion Airport by train, from the arrival section you must descend from the Greeters' Hall (located on Level G), to the railway station (located on Level S). It is recommended to get off the train at Azriely station(Hashalom) or Arlozorov station (Central)and to take a taxi to the hotel.
By Bus
Upon exit from customs, take either the elevator or escalator to the 2nd floor. Exit the terminal either by gate number 21 or 23. Cross over the road for Egged bus number 5 which serves as an internal transport line from Ben Gurion International Airport to El Al Junction. The price today is NIS 6.20 (USD$ 1.60).
Take bus line 475.
Buses arrive at Tel-Aviv Central Bus Station.
From here it is another 15 minutes by car/taxi to the Intercontinental Hotel.
Note: Buses do not run on Saturday (Shabbat) - from half hour before sunset on Friday till one hour after sunset on Saturday.
By Private Taxi
The Taxi Stations and dispatcher counters at Terminal 3 are located on Level G of the Multi Level Road.
Cost is NIS 150 (USD$ 41).
It is recommended not to use random Taxi services.
Rate 2 (25% extra) will apply in the following cases:
Night journeys between 21:00 and 05:59.
An additional NIS 2.7 will be applied for each piece of luggage.
Hotel Internet
Both the David InterContinental and Dan Panorama Hotel are equipped with wireless service. Please check with the hotels directly regarding rates.
Climate and Clothing
Weather in Tel Aviv mid June is approximately 28°C or 82°F. Clothing is informal for all occasions. Sunglasses, sunscreen and walking shoes are highly recommended.
Insurance
The conference secretariat and organizers will not accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Safety and Security
Please do not leave bags and suitcases unattended at any time.
Smoking Policy
This is a non-smoking event. Smokers, kindly use the hotel designated smoking areas only.