From A to Z
Abstract Book
All accepted abstracts will be published in the abstract book, which will be part of the Symposium bag.
Catering
There is a Snack Bar located on the second floor at the Palais des Congrès Neptune, offering light snacks and beverages on a cash basis.
Certificate of Attendance
There will be a CME questionnaire in your Symposium bag. Please complete the questionnaire and exchange it for a Certificate of Attendance at the registration area.
Climate
Sunny Mediterranean climate: In May, the weather is always warm with temperatures reaching 25°C.
CME Credits
The 15th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases 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 15th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases is designated for a maximum of 10 (ten) hours of European external CME credits.
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit 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 credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA. www.accme.org
Currency
The national currency in France is the EURO (1 Euro= Cents 100). Coins of 1, 2 and 5 Cents are copper-coloured; coins of 10, 20 and 50 Cents are gold-coloured; 1 and 2 Euro coins are gold-and-silver coloured. Euro notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Credit cards as well as most major currencies are widely accepted. For currency exchange, please ask your hotel for further information.
Electricity
The electrical supply in most areas of France is 220 V, 50 Hz. Plug sockets are European continental standard (two round pins).
Getting to and from Toulon
Airports:
International Airport Toulon - Hyères
83400 Hyères Cedex (18 km east of Toulon)
The taxi station is located outside the terminal when leaving the arrival hall and shuttle busses operate according to plane schedules. For more information, please visit the airport website:
www.toulon-hyeres.aeroport.fr
Nearby Airports:
Marseille-Provence (100 km west of Toulon):
www.marseille.aeroport.fr
Nice-Côte d’Azur (150 km east of Toulon):
www.nice.aeroport.fr
By train:
The SNCF train station is located in city centre, within 15 minutes walking distance to the Symposium venue.
Please see train schedules at:
www.sncf.com
You can reach Toulon within 3,5 hours from Paris by TGV:
www.tgv.com
By car:
Marseille – Toulon: 65 km (A50)
Aix en Provence – Toulon: 77 km (A50 and A52)
Nice – Toulon: 150 km (A57 and A8)
Lyon – Toulon: 380 km (A8 and A7)
Paris – Toulon: 855 km (A50 and A7 / A8 / A6)
Insurance and Liability
The Symposium Organiser can not accept liability for personal injury, loss of or damage to belongings of Symposium participants, either during or as a result of the Symposium. Please check the validity of your own insurance.
Language
The official Symposium language is English. Simultaneous translation into French will be provided for each session.
Name Badge
A badge is required for admission to all official Symposium sessions, the exhibition and poster area, the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony. Each participant is asked to present the badge in order to gain access to the Symposium. The badge must be clearly displayed at all times. A handling fee of 30.00 EUR will be charged to every name change to an existing congress registration or for a lost badge.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony, as part of Plenary Session 1, on Wednesday 28 May 2008 will take place from 14:00 to 16:00 in the Auditorium Vauban.
Passport and Visa Requirements
Delegates from countries within the European Union will need a valid passport or ID to travel to France. All other delegates should contact the nearest French embassy or consulate for visa details.
Poster Area / Poster Discussion
The Poster Area is located on the first floor.
The poster discussion will be held in room “Vauban” on:
Friday 30 May 2008: 12.30 – 13.30
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Registration Hours
Smoking Policy
It is forbidden to smoke anywhere in the Palais des Congrès Neptune.
Speaker Preview Room
The Speaker Preview Room is located in the Jules Verne room on the second floor at the Palais des
Congrès Neptune.
Opening Hours
Symposium Bag
The Symposium bag, containing the Symposium material, will be handed out at the registration counter on-site.
Symposium Courtesies and Code of Conduct
In consideration of all Symposium participants, cell phones should be turned off in all session rooms.
Symposium participants are expected to refrain from the following:
1) Inflicting personal threat or harm to any Symposium participant, exhibitor or staff
2) Inflicting damage to any property
3) Preventing speakers from giving their speeches.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the abstract book, which will be part of the Symposium bag.
Catering
There is a Snack Bar located on the second floor at the Palais des Congrès Neptune, offering light snacks and beverages on a cash basis.
Certificate of Attendance
There will be a CME questionnaire in your Symposium bag. Please complete the questionnaire and exchange it for a Certificate of Attendance at the registration area.
Climate
Sunny Mediterranean climate: In May, the weather is always warm with temperatures reaching 25°C.
CME Credits
The 15th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases 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 15th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases is designated for a maximum of 10 (ten) hours of European external CME credits.
Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit 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 credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA. www.accme.org
Currency
The national currency in France is the EURO (1 Euro= Cents 100). Coins of 1, 2 and 5 Cents are copper-coloured; coins of 10, 20 and 50 Cents are gold-coloured; 1 and 2 Euro coins are gold-and-silver coloured. Euro notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Credit cards as well as most major currencies are widely accepted. For currency exchange, please ask your hotel for further information.
Electricity
The electrical supply in most areas of France is 220 V, 50 Hz. Plug sockets are European continental standard (two round pins).
Getting to and from Toulon
Airports:
International Airport Toulon - Hyères
83400 Hyères Cedex (18 km east of Toulon)
The taxi station is located outside the terminal when leaving the arrival hall and shuttle busses operate according to plane schedules. For more information, please visit the airport website:
www.toulon-hyeres.aeroport.fr
Nearby Airports:
Marseille-Provence (100 km west of Toulon):
www.marseille.aeroport.fr
Nice-Côte d’Azur (150 km east of Toulon):
www.nice.aeroport.fr
By train:
The SNCF train station is located in city centre, within 15 minutes walking distance to the Symposium venue.
Please see train schedules at:
www.sncf.com
You can reach Toulon within 3,5 hours from Paris by TGV:
www.tgv.com
By car:
Marseille – Toulon: 65 km (A50)
Aix en Provence – Toulon: 77 km (A50 and A52)
Nice – Toulon: 150 km (A57 and A8)
Lyon – Toulon: 380 km (A8 and A7)
Paris – Toulon: 855 km (A50 and A7 / A8 / A6)
Insurance and Liability
The Symposium Organiser can not accept liability for personal injury, loss of or damage to belongings of Symposium participants, either during or as a result of the Symposium. Please check the validity of your own insurance.
Language
The official Symposium language is English. Simultaneous translation into French will be provided for each session.
Name Badge
A badge is required for admission to all official Symposium sessions, the exhibition and poster area, the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony. Each participant is asked to present the badge in order to gain access to the Symposium. The badge must be clearly displayed at all times. A handling fee of 30.00 EUR will be charged to every name change to an existing congress registration or for a lost badge.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony, as part of Plenary Session 1, on Wednesday 28 May 2008 will take place from 14:00 to 16:00 in the Auditorium Vauban.
Passport and Visa Requirements
Delegates from countries within the European Union will need a valid passport or ID to travel to France. All other delegates should contact the nearest French embassy or consulate for visa details.
Poster Area / Poster Discussion
The Poster Area is located on the first floor.
The poster discussion will be held in room “Vauban” on:
Friday 30 May 2008: 12.30 – 13.30
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Registration Hours
| Wednesday 28 May 2008 | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday 29 May | 07:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday 30 May | 07:30 – 16:00 |
Smoking Policy
It is forbidden to smoke anywhere in the Palais des Congrès Neptune.
Speaker Preview Room
The Speaker Preview Room is located in the Jules Verne room on the second floor at the Palais des
Congrès Neptune.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday 28 May 2008 | 08:00 - 19:30 |
| Thursday 29 May | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Friday 30 May | 07:00 – 16:00 |
Symposium Bag
The Symposium bag, containing the Symposium material, will be handed out at the registration counter on-site.
Symposium Courtesies and Code of Conduct
In consideration of all Symposium participants, cell phones should be turned off in all session rooms.
Symposium participants are expected to refrain from the following:
1) Inflicting personal threat or harm to any Symposium participant, exhibitor or staff
2) Inflicting damage to any property
3) Preventing speakers from giving their speeches.