Daily admission
Valid for one day only
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A daily entry card is available at CHF 200 (without Proceedings CD-Rom) or CHF 300 (with Proceedings CD-Rom) |
| Important dates to remember |
You are encouraged to submit a full paper to the conference. If you intend to do so, you are expected to submit an abstract of the paper until:
6 February 2006
Deadline for Grants:
31 January 2006
Notification of acceptance or rejection of the abstract:
28 February 2006
Submission of the full paper:
30 April 2006 -
Extended Deadline: 8 May 2006
If you do not intend to write a full paper, you can submit a stand alone abstract until:
30 April 2006 - Extended Deadline: 8 May 2006
Notification of acceptance or rejection of the stand-alone abstract:
1 June 2006 |
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| Congress dates |
September 4 to 8, 2006 |
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| Congress venue |
Centre International des Conférences de Genève (CICG)
15, rue Varembé
CH - 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Services at disposal |
- Wifi - wireless internet free access in both conference centre (free of charge)
- 10 internet booths in the CICG (free)
- Highly secured building : the Security Management Centre constantly monitors the safety of our guests and of our building. Fire protection, CTV and access monitoring are among the technologies used for this. |
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| Conference Organizer |
SYMPORG SA
7, avenue Krieg
CH - 1208 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 839 84 84 - Fax: +41 22 839 84 85
email: info@symporg.ch
www.symporg.com |
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Official Language |
English is the official language of the conference. No simultaneous translation will be provided. |
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| Registration |
Registration fees : Prices are in Swiss Francs
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Up to 8 May |
As from 9 May |
as of 1 Sept 2006 |
| Participants |
600.- |
730.- |
850.- |
| Students |
430.- |
530.- |
630.- |
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| Accompanying |
310.- |
410.- |
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The following items are included in the registration fee:
for participants : scientific sessions, abstract book, CD -Rom with extended abstracts/full papers, ice breaker reception, coffee breaks, and a pass for public transportation.
for accompanying persons : access to the exhibition, ice breaker reception, coffee breaks, walking guided city tour, and a pass for public transportation.
Important note : meals are not included and a surcharge of CHF 20.- for the congress dinner is added. |
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| Registration and payment |
A confirmation letter will be sent to participants upon receipt of their payment. |
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| Confirmation |
Upon receipt of the request for accommodation, together with the first night deposit, or indication of a valid credit card number, a confirmation letter will be sent to the delegate.
No confirmation can be made if these conditions are not fulfilled. |
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Cancellation and refunds
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Symporg must be notified of any cancellation in writing. For cancellations received prior to 3 August 2006 the registration fee and/or the hotel deposit will be refunded less CHF 100.- for administrative charges. No refund will be made after 3 August 2006. |
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| Lunches and Congress Dinner |
Meals are not included.
For the Congress Dinner a contribution of CHF 20.- per person is requested. Please complete the registration form. |
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| Technical exhibition |
A commercial technical exhibition will take place at the entrance, where coffee breaks will be served as well. For information, please contact SYMPORG SA. |
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| Passport and visa requirements |
For citizens for most of the countries, a valid passport is sufficient. However, visitors coming from certain countries may need a tourist visa. Please consult your travel agent or the nearest Swiss consulate or Embassy. On request, Symporg SA will be pleased to send you an official letter of invitation. |
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| Access to the venue (CICG ) |
From airport: the train to the railway station Cornavin
From railway station : TRAM 13 or TRAM 15 Direction "Nations" stop "Nations", or bus n°5 (direction Palexpo) and n°8 (direction OMS).
Stop Vermont or Varembé
Highway: follow sign Geneva - Lake, direction ONU (Place des Nations), Parking des Nations (paying car park). |
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| Badges |
Only the conference badge allows participants free access to the sessions.
It also allows free access to public transportation.
Costs to replace a lost badge : CHF 30.- |
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| Registration desk at CICG |
The registration desk will be open on:
Sunday, Sept. 3 16.00 - 19.00
Monday, Sep. 4 to Friday, Sept. 8 08.00 - 18.00
Thursday, Sept. 7 08.00 - 17.00 |
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| Tourist information |
Information about Geneva (sightseeing, cultural events, etc.) is available at: www.geneve-tourisme.ch
Thursday 7th is a bank holiday in Geneva |
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| Climate and clothing |
The climate is usually mild in September with temperatures of around 17 to 20° Celsius ( 63 to 70° F ). However, in addition to light clothing, don't forget warmer clothes and a raincoat for rainy days and good walking shoes as well as proper clothing if you plan excursions to the mountains. |
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| Money |
The Swiss currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). One Swiss Franc equals about 0.60 Euro. Banking hours are from Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (Wednesdays 5.30 pm). The banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays but money can be changed (cash machine) at the airport, the Cornavin railway station and at most of the hotels. |
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| Shopping |
Shops in Geneva are opened daily from 8.30/9 am to 6.30 pm Mondays to Fridays.
Closing time on Saturday : 5 pm.
Thursday 7th is a bank holiday in Geneva |
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