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on Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
from 14.30 till 18.30. |
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on Monday, September 13, 2010 |
from 08.00 till 18.30. |
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on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
from 08.30 till 18.30. |
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on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
from 08.30 till 18.30. |
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on Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
from 08.30 till 13.30. |
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The Scientific and Organizing Secretariats reserve the right to change the Meeting program for technical and/or scientific reasons.
English (no facilities for simultaneous translations).
Our Meeting room will have a video projector with PC. Speakers may inquire about ordering additional audio/visual equipment by contacting
nmmc2010@sistemacongressi.com.
The Meeting does not provide computers for any speaker. When giving an electronic presentation, speakers must deliver their own USB pen to the technical staff at the conference site.
More details later on.
Badges must always be visibly worn during the scientific session, coffee breaks and lunches at the Conference site but also during social program.
Coffee breaks and lunches will be served free of charges at the Meeting to fully registered participants wearing their badges.
Accompanying Persons have no access to scientific session nor to coffee breaks and lunches.
Please note that vegetarian dishes will be on daily menu; for other special needs, we will try to serve a great variety of food so that it will be easier for you to get some alternatives in case of special diet restriction.
Certificates will be given to all registered participants at the Registration Desk on the last day.
In registering for the Meeting, participants agree that neither the Scientific/Organizing Committees nor the Organizing Secretariat assumes any liability. Participants should therefore organize their own health and travel insurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure that people with special needs are catered for during the Meeting. Should you require any specific assistance, please let us know in advance to enable to assist in making your stay in Abano Terme a pleasant and comfortable one.
All banks in Italy exchange foreign currency and traveller's cheques.
Banks are open from Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 1.30 pm and most of them also open for one hour early in the afternoon.
The local currency is € (Euro). There is no restriction on the import of foreign currency into Italy and there are no limits for traveller's cheques. Automatic teller machines and exchange offices are readily available. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards but check first.
Shops in the centre of ABANO TERME are open from Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 - 12.30; 15.30 - 19:30. and on Monday afternoon. On Sunday and public holidays shops are generally closed but can be open during high season.
Electrical Supply Voltage is 220V 50Hz. Electrical sockets have two round holes. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter. (see
http://users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm#plugs)
Post offices display the sign PT in blue on a yellow background. At a PT office you can telephone, send mail, telegrams and faxes. For local calls you can buy phone cards here or in any tobacconist. When calling abroad from Italy, you must first dial the International code "00", then country code and private number. Italy Country Code is +39 and Padova/Abano City Code is 049. Emergency numbers: Police 113, Ambulance 118, Fire 115.
Tipping up to 10% for outstanding service is of course accepted, but not necessarily expected in Italian restaurants, hotels and taxis.
Due to its geographic position, the city enjoys a pleasant climate year-round (ranging from 20°C to 30°C in summer and 0°C to 7°C in winter). September in Abano can be very nice and hot during the day - temperatures are around 20 to 26 ºC (66-78Fº) - but chilly or humid at night. Remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.
