Dear Participant,
We are looking forward to welcoming you at the 1st World Congress on Controversies in Hematology (COHEM), 2-5 September, 2010 at the Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center in Rome, Italy.
AddressSheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center
Viale Del Pattinaggio, 100. Rome, Italy 00144
Tel: +39 06 54531
Fax: +39 06 5940689
Website:
www.sheratonrome.com
Arrival from the airport to the Congress venue
Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (also known as Fiumicino) is 30km from the centre of town and is divided into three terminals: Terminal A (domestic flights), Terminal B (domestic and international flights) and Terminal C (international flights). Facilities at the airport include a post office, internet access and a left-luggage office on the ground floor of Terminal C. A train station is located inside and you can travel straight to Station Termini near the centre of town. Alternatively, you may take a taxi.
Ciampino Airport is located 15km southeast of the city centre and is used by various airlines and charter operators.
COHEM Registration and Hospitality Desk at the Sheraton Rome Hotel
The Registration Desk will operate during the following hours:
| Thursday, September 2, 2010 |
17:00-19:30 |
| Friday, September 3, 2010 |
07:00-18:00 |
| Saturday, September 4, 2010 |
07:30-18:30 |
| Sunday, September 5, 2010 |
07:30-12:30 |
Please register upon arrival in order to receive your kit containing the COHEM Congress Program Book, your personal name tag, invitations, etc. Please remember to wear your name tag to all Congress activities and social events.
Scientific Program
A very exciting and diverse program has been prepared for you and we are looking forward to your active participation at the various sessions. For the updated program, please visit the Congress website:
www.comtecmed.com/cohem
Welcome Reception
All registered participants and registered accompanying persons are invited to the Welcome Reception, which will take place on Thursday, September 2 at 18:00-19:30. Invitations are included in the personal registration kit.
Lunches
A buffet lunch will be served for participants of the Congress on both Friday, September 3, 2010 and Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 12:30-13:15. Please present your name tag at the entrance.
Speakers’ Preview Room
Speakers are invited to visit the Speakers’ Previous Room prior to their lecture and upload their presentation. Speakers should bring their slide presentations to be uploaded for their sessions no later than one break prior to the session in which they are scheduled. The Speakers’ Room will be open during Congress hours as follows:
| Friday, September 3, 2010 |
07:00-18:00 |
| Saturday, September 4, 2010 |
07:30-18:30 |
| Sunday, September 5, 2010 |
07:30-12:30 |
Poster Presentation
Poster presenters should plan to be beside their posters during the designated coffee breaks, as specified in the program. Please see the Congress Secretariat for board allocation at the Congress. Posters should be mounted on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 7:30-8:30 and removed by Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 12:30.
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for posters that are not removed on time.
| Friday, September 3, 2010 |
08:30-18:00 |
| Saturday, September 4, 2010 |
08:30-18:30 |
| Sunday, September 5, 2010 |
08:30-12:30 |
CME Accreditation
Please note that you have your CME Accreditation form in your Congress Kit. In order to receive your accreditation points, please submit the completed form to the Registration Desk before the end of the Congress. Your certificate will be sent to you directly. To claim EHA-CME credits, please see detailed instructions on the Congress Website and on Page 13 of the Congress Program Book.
COHEM Feedback Form
Please note that you have a Feedback Form in your Congress Kit. We would greatly appreciate hearing your comments. Once completed, this form may be handed in to the Registration Desk.
Visas
EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy. Contact the Italian embassy or consulate in your home city to confirm whether you require a visa to enter the country. Nationals of some countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and USA do not require visas for stays up to 90 days.
Currency Exchange
The currency in Rome is the Euro. Major cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Cirrus and Eurocheques are widely accepted. Amex is also recognised although it is less common. ATMs are widely available in Rome and most will accept cards tied into the Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro systems. The daily cash withdrawal limit is €250. Money can be changed in banks, at post offices or at exchange offices. There are exchange booths at both airports and in numerous locations in the centre of the city.
Tipping
Tipping in Rome is not mandatory, although it is customary. Although restaurant bills often include a service charge of 15%, a tip of 5%-10% is still expected. Taxi drivers are usually given a 10% gratuity.
Dress Code
Informal for all occasions.
Climate
September is a good time of year to visit Italy. Temperatures are beginning to drop and the weather is usually dry.
Congress Organizer
ComtecMed Congress Management is the initiator and the official Congress Organizer of the COHEM Congress. ComtecMed works internationally with offices in Barcelona and Shanghai, offering solutions for medical, corporate and governmental meetings.
For more information, please visit
www.comtecmed.com
See you in Rome!
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