Congress Dates
15-18 April 2010

Language
The official language of the congress is English. Simultaneous translation will be provided from English to Turkish and vice versa

Registration and Information Services
The registration and information desks will be located at the reception of congress center and will be operating between 07.30 and 22.00 hours. Registration fees cover access to the scientific sessions, the industry exhibits and the congress documents (Programme Book, Certificate of Attendance, Congress briefcase and badge). Participants who have not previously registered will be able to complete their registration formalities at "On-Site Registration Desks". For further information and terms-conditions please visit accommodation page.

Accommodation
Beside the congress venue Sheraton Hotel, several hotels have been reserved for the participants. For further information and terms-conditions please visit accommodation page.

Congress Venue
Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center is located at Çeşme which is one of the mesmerising places of Turkey. Beside its natural and amazing location, it also offers premium service with its luxury decorated rooms and facility areas to the guests.

Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center which is one of the most prominent congress venues has been selected as the congress venue. Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center has hosted many prestigious congresses up to now, and offers numerous facilities to both individual participants and participating companies.

Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of attendance will be presented to all registered attendants.

Badges
Badges will be distributed at the registration desks. Participants without badges will not be admitted to the congress activities.

Speaker's Ready Room
The Speaker Ready Room will be located at the Congress Venue and will be operating during the congress, with its high technology equipments.

Gala Dinner
Gala dinner will be held on 17th of April at the Sheraton Hotel. The fine dining menu including unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) will be served. The capacity is limited.
Participants who want to buy tickets should visit the registration page.

Transfers
Premium transfer service from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to the hotels shown on the web site and vice versa will be provided for the participants upon request. Terms and conditions are shown on the accommodation page.

Shuttle Service
Daily shuttle service from the congress venue to the hotels shown on the web site and vice versa will be provided for all the participants. Schedule will be announced before the congress.

Driving License
International Driving Licenses are recognized throughout Turkey. Car rental companies ask for a valid driving license. For your requests please contact us.

Passport and Visa
Every foreign visitor entering Turkey must possess a valid passport. Participants from countries requiring a visa for entry to Turkey are strongly advised to make their applications in their home countries at least one month before the intended date of travel.

To obtain further visa information for foreigners, please click here

Obtain information about visa fees at border gates, please click here

Banks and Currency Exchange
The currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport or the front desk of your hotel. Local banks are open from 08.30 to 17.00 hrs from Monday to Friday. There are also private foreign exchange offices throughout the city that operate between 08.00 to 20.00 hrs.

Credit Cards
All major credit cards (Visa, Master Card) are accepted in Turkey by restaurants, hotels, shops and at the Congress Registration Desks.

Climate
In April the weather is usually mild in Izmir. The average high is 22°C and the average low is 18°C. Evenings could be chilly and delegates are therefore recommended to bring light coat.

Electricity
The current in Turkey is 220 volts 50Hz. Please contact the reception desk for available converters.

Internet Cafe-Information Center
Internet Cafe and Information Center will be available to all participants during the congress between 08:00-18:00.

Insurance
The meeting organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained or for loss of or damage to property belonging to Congress participants (or their accompanying persons) either during the congress meetings and postcongress activities. Please obtain proper travel and health insurance prior to your trip.

Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Turkey. However it is customary to add 10% in restaurants if you are satisfied with the service.

Telephones
Pay phones are available at the conference center as well as in the city. Phone cards are widely available in shops.

The international dialing code for Turkey is 90, and the code for Izmir city is 232
National calls: 0 + city code + telephone number
International calls: 00 + country code + city code + telephone number

Time Zone
Time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) in Turkey.