| Start of Registration |
February 15, 2007 |
| Start of Abstract Submission |
March 1, 2007 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | May 2, 2007 |
| Early Registration Deadline | June 1, 2007 |
| Standard Registration Deadline | September 10, 2007 |
| Late Registration Fee |
from September 11, 2007 |
Important Dates
General Information
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Abstract Book Abstract CD Accommodation Breakfast & Lunch Workshops
Certificate of Attendance CME Credits Ärztekammer Berlin ISPAD 2007 has been accredited by the Ärzte- kammer Berlin for a total of 21 CME credits, split as follows: September 26: 6 credits September 27: 6 credits September 28: 6 credits September 29: 3 credits European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ISPAD 2007 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 German Physicians will need to submit their barcode- stickers issued by their Medical Chamber (Ärztekammer) for accreditation purposes on each day for which they would like to receive CME Credits. The barcode-stickers can only be handed in – after having attended the morning and the afternoon sessions – at the CME Counter, which is open every day during the last two hours of the scientific program. Credits can only be awarded on a day-byday basis. It is not possible to apply for credits for activities in advance or afterwards. International Delegates can use the International Certificate of Attendance as proof of their attendance and apply for credits with their local authorities. Cloakroom A cloakroom is available at the conference center, open during conference hours. Please note that luggage cannot be stored at the cloakroom. Coffee Breaks Coffee and tea will be served free of charge to all registered participants during the coffee breaks indicated in the program. Conference Bag The Conference Bag, containing the conference material, can be obtained at the Congress Bag Counter. Please make sure to have the Congress Bag Voucher ready. Currency The national currency in Germany is the Euro (€). It is also the standard currency for all payments in connection with ISPAD 2007. Credit cards (Visa / Mastercard / American Express / Diners Club) are accepted as well. The nearest currency exchange office and major banks can be found at the Alexanderplatz train station.
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Exhibition during the following times: Wednesday, September 26, Thursday, September 27, Friday, September 28, Filming and Taking Pictures Out of respect for author’s and speaker’s copyrights, it is forbidden to take pictures and/or to film during any official congress sessions. In case of negligence, the organizers reserve the right to exclude the participant from the congress. Insurance and Liability Internet Café ISPAD Service Point Language Lost and Found Lost/ Forgotten Name Badge If a delegate loses or misplaces his name badge, a handling fee of € 30 will be charged for a new name badge. Your old name badge will be de-activated and become invalid. Kindly note that vouchers for the Social Program are not substitutable. Lunches Mobile Phones Name Badge Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception Opening Hours |
Poster Exhibition / Poster Sessions designated chairmen will take place at the times indicated in the program. All poster presenters are asked to post their posters well before this time and to be present during the times of presentation. Material and the exact location of where to attach the posters to the poster walls will be provided. Press Conferences ISPAD 2007 Press Conference ISPAD 2007 Press Conference ISPAD 2007 Press Conference Press Contact Program Changes Public Transportation Participants with All-Inclusive- Registrations or BVG-Ticket-Upgrades may travel for free within the zones A+B (which cover almost the whole city, including airports) between September 26 and September 30, 2007. Please note that your name badge will be your official ticket for the public transportation. Registration Those without pre-mailed badges need to check in at the appropriate registration desk. The registration desks are open during the following times: Tuesday, September 25 Wednesday, September 26 Thursday, September 27 Friday, September 28 Saturday, September 29 Smoking Policy There is a non-smoking policy throughout the conference venue. Speakers’ Center Invited speakers, chairmen and oral abstract presenters must report to the Speakers’ Center, located on Level B, room B04, at least four hours prior to their presentation in order to check and deposit their presentation. Please provide the data on a USB Memory Stick or a CD-ROM. Please note that it is not allowed to run the presentation from your personal laptop in the session room. Video support is at the sole responsibility of the speaker. The opening hours of the speakers’ center are the same as registration opening hours. Taxis The nearest taxi stop is located at “Alexanderplatz”. Taxis are indicated by the usual signs on the outside of the car. Telephone The country code for Germany is +49, the city code for Berlin is 030. Mobile networks work with the GSM/UMTS standard at 900 and 1800 Mhz. Phone booths can be found at many public places, but most of them work card-based. Cards can be bought at newspaper stores. Tipping Prices are calculated to include taxes and services, but it is customary to round up the bill. Gratuity is appreciated; it is customary to leave a tip of 5% of the total sum of the bill in restaurants and cafes. Tourist Information “Berlin Infostores” are located at the main train station, at the Brandenburg Gate and at the Reichstag. Tours To book a tour or for questions about tours, please visit the counter “Tours / Hotel” in the registration area. Transfers For transfers to and from Social Program locations, please check the Social Program section for details.
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