GENERAL INFORMATION
CONGRESS VENUE
3-4 May 2008
The Plaza Hotel, Istanbul
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.
CERTIFICATE
All registered participants will get ‘’Congress Certificate’’
ABSTRACT SUBMITTION
There will be ORAL and POSTER PRESANTATIONS in the Congress. The abstract submission
can only be performed online on our webpage. The last date for the submission is:
10 March , 2008 .
IMPORTANT DATES
January 10, 2008 .... Last day of Very
Discounted Congress Registration
March 10, 2008 .... Last day of Abstract submission
March 10, 2008 .... Last day of Discounted Congress Registration
CLIMATE
May in Istanbul is mild with average temperature of 18 degrees.
It may be cool in the evening so a light coat or jacket is needed, rain is a possibility.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
All international and domestic flights arrive at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport. Buses
depart from Istanbul airport to Taksim Area (downtown) every 30 minutes, operating
between 06:00 - 23:00 hours. Travel time is 45 minutes. Private taxis are available.
VISA INFORMATION
We strongly recommend that all visitors to Turkey check whether an entry visa is
required in advance. Most visitor visas are obtainable for a fee on arrival at the
airport, but it is highly advisable to check in sufficient time before departure.
We recommended that visa applications are made in person, one month prior to departure
to avoid any inconvenience.
For more information, please Visa information menu.
BANKING AND EXCHANGE
Turkish monetary system is Turkish Lira. Foreign currency may be changed at banks
during normal banking hours from 09:00 to 16:00 hours during weekdays at hotels,
airports and exchange offices. Exchange rates are set daily by the Central Bank.
All major credit cards are acceptable in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Please check your Bank/credit card company (Visa, M/C, etc.) to assure that your
credit card can be used in Turkey. ''
For currency conversion at updated rates see: www.xe.net/pca