CONGRESS VENUE
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, D.C. 20008, USA
Tel: + 1 202 234 0700
Fax: +1 202 265 7972
Website: www.omnihotels.com
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.
REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be open during the following hours:
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Thursday, February 25 |
16:00-19:00 |
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| Friday, February 26 |
07:00-18:30 |
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| Saturday, February 27 |
07:30-18:15 |
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| Sunday, February 28 |
07:30-12:45 |
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WELCOME RECEPTION
The Welcome Reception will take place on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 18:30 in the Exhibition.
NAME BADGE
All participants and exhibitors are kindly requested to wear their name badges throughout the Congress in order to be admitted to the lecture halls and scheduled activities.
EVALUATIONS AND SURVEY
Session evaluations will be included in the on-line post-congress survey participants will receive via e-mail adter the congress.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates of attendance will be available for all participants at the pre-registration stations in the registration area from 07:30 on Saturday, February 27, 2010.
Please ensure that you have your name badge with you as you will need the barcode which appears on your badge in order to print your certificate.
SPEAKERS READY ROOM
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Thursday, February 25 |
15:30 until 19:00 |
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| Friday, February 26 |
07:00 until end of sessions |
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| Saturday, February 27 |
07:00 until end of sessions |
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| Sunday, February 28 |
07:00 until end of sessions | |
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EXHIBITION
| Friday, February 26 |
09:45-20:00 |
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| Saturday, February 27 |
09:45-16:30 |
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| Sunday, February 28 |
09:45-11:00 |
INTERNET SERVICES
Internet services for checking e-mail messages is available, free of charge in the exhibition area and will be operational in accordance with exhibition opening hours.
PRESENTATION AWARDS
The best presentation awards will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, February 28, 2010, 12:15-12:45.
CLOTHING
Business casual for all occassions
SMOKING POLICY
This is a non-smoking event.
VISA
Participants are requested to check with the American consulate or diplomatic mission in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. United States Authorities require a valid visa for at least 6 months from date of entry.
LETTER OF INVITATION
Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be posted on the congress website for participants’ use. This invitation is meant only to help visitors to raise travel funds or to obtain a visa, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.
LIABILITY AND INSURANGE
The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property either during or indirectly arising from the congress. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to personal health and travel insurance.
EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP
A professional exhibition will take place within the framework of the congress. For details regarding exhibition space or sponsorship opportunities please contact the Industry Liaison and Sales Department: Ms. Dorit Mor-Nuriel / Email: dnuriel@kenes.com
CONGRESS ORGANIZER
Kenes International
1-3 rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: gait@kenes.com