15th Annual Scientific Meeting - Heart Failure Society of America

General Meeting Information
Boston, MA
All activities listed in this program book will take place at the Hynes
Convention Center. See pages 203-204 for floor plan of meeting
space.
CME Accreditation/Registration
Heart Failure Society of America
Court International, Suite 240 South
2550 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-642-1633; fax: 651-642-1502
Registration Hours
Meeting Registration Desk, Hynes Convention Center (2nd floor).
Saturday, September 17:
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sunday, September 18:
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Monday, September 19:
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 20:
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 21:
7:00 AM-10:00 AM
What’s Included in Registration Fees
The registration fee includes admittance to satellite programs,
scientific sessions, poster sessions, commercial exhibits and activities,
and the Opening Reception.
Scientific Meeting Evaluation
There are two ways to complete the scientific meeting evaluation
form: (1) complete the evaluation form found in your congress bag
and return to the Registration Desk (Hynes Convention Center); OR
(2) complete the form on-line after the meeting (information to be sent
to attendees by e-mail after the scientific meeting).
E-Mail From the Exhibit Floor (Booth #2522)
During the meeting e-mail stations will be available in Exhibit Hall D for
attendees to check their e-mail. Please note your e-mail account must be
accessible through a web-based browser, e.g., Internet Explorer.
No Smoking Policy
HFSA prohibits smoking in all areas of the meeting and all hotel meeting
rooms hosting HFSA functions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Special Needs
The HFSA strives to hold meetings that are accessible to all.
Please tell us what you require to help make your participation
more enjoyable and meaningful. Contact Gudrun Echterhoff, Global
Meetings & Incentives at gudrun@global-mtgs.com (201-850-7607).
Speaker Ready Room – Room 309 (Hynes Convention Center)
Sunday, September 18
8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Monday, September 19
6:30 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 20
6:30 AM-6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 21
6:30 AM-NOON
Press Room – Room 308 (Hynes Convention Center)
Sunday, September 18
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday, September 19
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 20
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 21
7:00 AM-NOON
Exhibit Hall Dates and Hours
The exhibits are located in Exhibit Hall C (2nd level) Hynes
Convention Center. See page 151 for list of exhibitors and location.
Sunday, September 18
Monday, September 19
Tuesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 21
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
9:30 AM-7:00 PM
9:30 AM-7:00 PM
CLOSED
Clinical Trial Row: Located in Exhibit Hall D. This provides an
opportunity for attendees to learn more about ongoing clinical trials
in heart failure. These boards have been rented by groups supporting
clinical trials. The HFSA assumes no responsibility or liability for
information posted about a clinical trial on these boards.
Hands-on Workshop: Located in Exhibit Hall C. This provides an
opportunity for hands-on user learning to meeting attendees.
Product Theater: Located in Exhibit Hall D. This provides an
opportunity to hold product-related presentations during expo hours.
Poster Sessions
Poster Sessions will be held in the Exhibit Hall C (Hynes Convention
Center) as follows:
Poster Display:
Monday, September 19
9:30 AM-7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 20
Presenters at
their Posters:
5:45 PM-6:45 PM
Annual Business Meeting:
The Annual Business Meeting of the HFSA will be held on
Wednesday, September 21, 8:15 AM, Room 311.
Questions?
Look for staff wearing golf shirts with the HFSA logo.
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