General Information

VENUE & DATES

The 12th ISVHLD will be held from Saturday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in the PALAIS DES CONGRÈS DE PARIS 3, Place de la Porte Maillot - 75017 Paris - France
The Palais des Congrès is easily accessible: by car (Parking Porte Maillot under the Convention Centre), by local city bus (lines 82/73/43/ 244/PC) or by metro (line 1) or RER(Paris Suburban Express Metropolitan Network, line C). The station is called “Porte Maillot”.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The Congress being organized by an International Society, the official language is English.

CONGRESS OFFICE

Before and after the meeting: Scientific Program, Registrations, Accommodation, Exhibition:
MCI / ISVHLD 2006
24, rue Chauchat - 75009 Paris - France
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 68 - Fax.: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83
e.mail: isvhld2006@mci-group.com
web: www.isvhld2006.com

On-site Secretariat:
LEVEL 2
Saturday, July 1 : 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, July 2 : 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Monday, July 3 : 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, July 4 : 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 5 : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Congress documentation will be available there for preregistered delegates and for anyone wishing to register on site.

BADGE

A name badge will be provided with your registration documents on site (and not mailed out prior to the congress).

CME CREDITS

The 12th International Symposium on Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease 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 Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.

The 12th International Symposium on Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease is designated for a maximum of 24 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credits to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.

LUNCHES & BREAKS

Lunches are NOT included in the registration fees but sandwiches and snacks can be purchased at the Congress Centre at all times. A list of restaurants and coffee-shops in and around the Palais des Congrès will be available in the final program. During the breaks, coffee and tea will be available in the exhibition areas.

INSURANCE & LIABILITY

The Organizers will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events. Participants are strongly recommended to seek insurance coverage for health and accident, lost luggage and trip cancellation.

ABSTRACTS

All presentations must be made in English and the latest equipment will be made available to speakers. Abstract books will be distributed on site to all registered delegates. Abstracts will also be published in a Supplement of Journal of Clinical Virology.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

All rates given in the program are in EUROS: €

ELECTRICITY

Electricity used in France is 220 Volts; its frequency is 50 Hz and the plugs have two male contact points. Plan to bring a transformer for your electrical or electronic equipment using different voltage (ie. USA, Canada).

CLIMATE & CLOTHING

The weather in Paris in July is usually warm and sunny with daily temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. Night temperatures may be milder between 12°C to 16°C.

VISAS & PASSPORTS

Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card (except for members of the Euro zone). Some countries require a visa. Please contact the nearest French Embassy or Consulate to your home for further information. A list of nationalities requiring a visa will be posted on the web.

TELEPHONES

For international calls to France, dial the international code followed by 33 and the correspondent’s number (without the 0).