General Information

 

Abstract book

Abstract books are available at the secretariat.

 

Badges
Access to the scientific sessions will only be possible with your personal badge which you will receive at the registration desk. Please always wear your badge!

 

Currency
All official meeting prices are indicated in Euro (€). The currency in Switzerland is Swiss Francs (1€ = 1.52 CHF as per September 2009). All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

 

Exhibition

The vendor exhibition with companies presenting state of the art technology and solutions, is located in the Exhibition Hall (Hall 4.1) at the Congress Center Basel.

 

Onsite passes to the vendor exhibition and scientific sessions are available for € 50.– at the registration area.

 

Exhibition Dates and Hours

Tuesday October 13, 2009	12:00 – 20:00
Wednesday October 14, 2009	09:45 – 18:30
Thursday October 15, 2009	09:45 – 16:45

 

Internet Corner
Several internet terminals are located in the exhibition area and are available to all congress participants during the opening hours of the exhibition.

 

Language
The congress language is English. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.

 

Lunches
Light lunch is offered in the exhibition hall. Subject to availibility

 

Shopping in Basel
Whether on traditional market squares or through conventional shopping tours through the retail stores: the shopping opportunities in Basel are limitless. In addition to the impressive variety of shopping opportunities, the sheer range and the high quality of the goods on offer in the various sectors makes shopping in Basel a memorable experience. The main areas are Freie Strasse and Steinenvorstadt. In September 2009 the biggest Shopping Mall Stücki Shopping opened for a new shopping experience. More information: http://www.stuecki-shopping.ch/