GENERAL INFORMATION

WELCOME TO STRASBOURG!

Strasbourg holds pride of place within a dynamic Europe and has found a gentle balance between its future and its past; innovation and tradition; global trends and local custom. This perfect blend makes Strasbourg a very vibrant place which offers the visitor a multitude of leisure, business and learning opportunities.

The majestic Notre Dame Cathedral, a living symbol of Gothic architecture and the works of art in the old town, inscribed on UNESCO’s world heritage list, are part of the highlights you will discover by peacefully strolling around the city centre.

Having always stood at a cultural crossroads, Strasbourg is also home to some key international institutions like the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Pharmacopoeia, the European Science Foundation and the International Space University.

Last but not least, a few words must be mentioned about the exquisite local gastronomy which will undoubtedly be part of your Alsatian experience.

Enjoy Strasbourg!

VENUE

The fully renovated Palais des Congrès is ideally located in the heart of the European district, a stone’s throw from the Parliament. The Convention centre is supported by the latest technology and features an impressive glass architecture favouring natural daylight within the areas.

Address:
Palais des Congrès Pierre-Pflimlin
Place de Bordeaux
FR 67082 Strasbourg cedex
www.strasbourg-events.com
Tel. : + 33 (0)3 88 37 67 67
Fax : + 33 (0)3 88 35 38 17

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

ESCD : the official language of ESCD Congress is English.
GERDA : the official language of the GERDA Course is French.
No simultaneous translation is provided.

CONGRESS OFFICE

For any inquiries and registration DURING the Congress, the on-site Secretariat located on ground floor at the Schweitzer entrance, is open at the following times:

WEDNESDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER 2010 . . . . . . . . .09:30-19:00
THURSDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER 2010 . . . . . . . . . . .07:15-18:00
FRIDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07:15-18:00
SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER 2010 . . . . . . . . . . .07:15-13:00

On-site Congress Secretariat:
Tel: + 33 (0) 3 88 24 30 18
Fax: + 33 (0) 3 88 24 30 19

The Congress documents and badges are available there for all pre-registered attendees and any participant wishing to register on-site.
For any details AFTER the Congress, you may contact the Secretariat team at:

ESCD-GERDA 2010 c/o MCI France
24, rue Chauchat – 75009 Paris – France

Tel.: + 33 (0)1 53 85 82 60
Fax: + 33 (0)1 53 85 82 83

Email addresses:
• General information:
info@escd-gerda2010.com
• Registration and accommodation:
registration@escd-gerda2010.com
• Scientific programme and abstracts:
scientific@escd-gerda2010.com
• Exhibition and sponsorship:
exhibition@escd-gerda2010.com

BADGES IDENTIFICATION

A named badge is provided with your registration documents upon arrival at the Palais des Congrès.
For security and regulation process, the wearing of the badge is compulsory at all times both inside the Palais des Congrès and at all social events organised.

Badge color codes:
BLUE or GREEN = attendee
GREY = 15th Sept ONLY attendee
BLACK = exhibitor
YELLOW = staff

REGISTRATION FEES (including VAT at 19,6%*)

REGISTRATION CATEGORIES	ON SITE REGISTRATION FEES After 1st September, 2010
ESCD Congress Participant	500€
ESCD Member	450€
ESCD Congress Resident / Nurse 1	200€
ESCD Pre-symposium 15thSeptember (for registered Congress attendees)2	60€
ESCD Pre-symposium 15th September ONLY3	200€

*VAT RATE 19,6% at date of printing (September 2010)
1) To qualify for Resident / Nurse fees, the applicant‘s registration form must be accompanied by written proof of status.
2) For this pre-symposium registration fee, the applicant must be regularly registered to the Congress.
3) This fee is applicable to those participants wishing to attend the presymposium ONLY. This fee does not allow access to any other sessions / activities / social events of the Congress.

IMPORTANT: LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS FOR THE ESCD PRESYMPOSIUM.
Requests are treated by the Congress Secretariat on a first come first served basis.

Registration fees include:
- Admission to the scientific sessions on days included in the selected registration fee,
- Access to poster and exhibition areas,
- Admission to the Welcome Cocktail (limited number of seats, pre-booking needed), and to the Farewell Drink,
- Congress documents (final programme, congress bag, abstracts publication),
- Lunches, morning and afternoon breaks on days included in the selected registration fee,
- The option to reserve tickets for the Congress Dinner (subject to seats availability).

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The ESCD has given a mandate to MCI for the full organisation of the ESCD-GERDA 2010 Event.
MCI is the sole competent company to receive payments for this event and to act on behalf of the ESCD for the whole organisation (conference & exhibition).
All payments must be sent to the Secretariat in EUROS (€) and by the following means:
• check payable in Euros (€) to the order of:
ESCD-GERDA 2010 – MCI

• credit card:
VISA / MASTERCARD / EUROCARD / AMERICAN EXPRESS (no other cards accepted)

• bank transfer to the order of ESCD-GERDA 2010 – MCI to:
CREDIT LYONNAIS PARIS LA FAYETTE
59 rue La Fayette
75009 PARIS, France

Bank Code: 30002 – Sort code: 05666
Account N° 0000060212W – Key 73
IBAN: FFR04 3000 2056 6600 0006 0212 W73 P15
BIC: CRLYFRPP
(Copy of the bank transfer must be sent along with)

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Office and are subject to the following conditions:
• Up to June 30th, 2010: €100 is withheld for administrative fee.
• After June 30th, 2010, no refunds will be issued.

No refunds on agreed / paid registration fee and hotel pre-payment will be issued for cancellation or no-show due to failure to obtain a visa.

Requests for refunds received by the Congress Secretariat
after 30th October 2010 will not be considered.

NAME SUBSTITUTIONS

Name substitutions are not accepted and are considered as new registrations.

LOST BADGES

If you have lost your badge please report to the Lost& Founds desk (on-site registration). If your badge has not been found, its re-issuing will be considered as a new registration.

ACCOMODATION

If you have used the Congress Office services to handle your accommodation, please do not hesitate to ask on-site Welcome desk staff for information/assistance.

Please remember:
• All guests are responsible for their own accommodation and incidental charges which are to be settled upon departure from the hotel.

• “No Shows” on the first night automatically cancel the entire reservation and involve the loss of the entire pre-payment. Hotels reserve the right to charge you also for the remaining cancelled nights uncovered by the pre-payment.
• If you shorten your stay, no refund

CURRENCY

All rates are indicated in Euros (€).

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

ESCD-GERDA and MCI cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of Congress proceedings arising from political, social, health or economic events or any other unforeseen incidents beyond their control. The Congress cancellation conditions shall apply in any case.
Registration of a participant entails acceptance of the cancellation conditions.

It is recommended that participants obtain adequate cover for travel, health, accident and cancellation insurance before they depart from their countries. ESCD-GERDA and MCI as organisers will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants and accompanying persons either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events.