Final Programme - FISITA 2008

Communications
All German mobile nets are UMTS-supported. GSM phones are
also supported. W-lan is available at several hotspots in the city
and at the congress venue. Many cafes, bars and restaurants
also offer free wireless internet.
Registration Fees
Reduced registration fees are available to:
• Delegates who belong to one of FISITA’s 39 national
member societies - check the list on page 17 or visit
www.fisita.com/membership/members to see if you qualify.
• Delegates from non-OECD countries - a list of OECD
countries can be found at www.oecd.org
• Students and Travelling Fellows - see page 60 (limited
places available).
• Speakers and Session Chairs - one speaker per
presentation is entitled to the reduced speaker fee. Paper/
session codes must be specified when registering.
Delegate Registration Includes
• Admission to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Admission to all Plenary and Technical Sessions
• Admission to the Exhibition
• Full Congress Proceedings (available for download)
• Book of abstracts
• Coffee / Refreshments
• Admission to Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Admission to the Concert, Monday 15 September
• Ticket for Public Transportation
Accompanying Person Registration Includes
• Admission to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Admission to the Exhibition
• Coffee / Refreshments
• Admission to Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Admission to the Concert, Monday 15 September
• Munich City Tour including a visit to the Nymphenburg
Castle on Monday 15 or Wednesday 17 September
(please specify your preferred date when registering)
• Ticket for Public Transportation
Please note: Lunch is NOT included in the registration fee.
A variety of lunches and snacks may be purchased at the
congress venue.
Electricity
Electric current in Germany is without exception AC
230V/50Hz. Sockets only fit round two-pin plugs
(use of adapters is necessary for all devices).
Time Zone
Germany is one hour ahead of GMT, in the summer time
2 hours ahead.
Category 31 March - 15 July after 15 July
Delegates (non - FISITA members) 1.300 EUR 1.400 EUR
Delegates (FISITA society members) 1.170 EUR 1.260 EUR
2-Day Ticket 990 EUR 990 EUR
Delegates (non-OECD) 910 EUR 990 EUR
Speakers/Posters/Session Chair 990 EUR 990 EUR
Speakers/Posters/Session Chair (non-OECD) 690 EUR 690 EUR
Travelling Fellows 540 EUR 540 EUR
Travelling Fellows (non-OECD) 420 EUR 420 EUR
Students 100 EUR 100 EUR
Accompanying Person(s) 250 EUR 250 EUR
How to Register
Congress participants may choose full registration covering the
whole congress or a 2-Day Ticket valid for any two chosen days.
Visit www.fisita2008.com to register on-line or complete the
registration forms on page 62 (one form per delegate please).
Payment Conditions
Payment must be made in full (including all bank charges). Invoices
will be sent by email. Participants from Germany, Austria
and Switzerland can pay by credit card or bank transfer. Participants
from all other countries can pay by credit card only.
Please note that we cannot accept cheques.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be made in writing. In case of cancellation
less than 14 days before the start of the event, the full participation
fee is payable as shown on the invoice. In this case the
Book of Abstracts and CD-ROM will be sent on request. Prior
to this date an administration fee of 60 EUR will be charged.
The incoming mail stamp is decisive for the date of receipt. It is
possible to specify a substitute participant. No cancellation costs
are thereby incurred.
Insurance & Liability
The congress organisers do not take any responsibility for damages
or losses. Delegates are strongly advised to make
their own arrangements in terms of medical, travel and
personal insurance.
Important Information
Letters of invitation for visas: Apply before 11 July.
Social Events: Register before 15 August.
Copies of the congress papers will be collected by theme in
topic-related books and will be available for purchase.
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