Final programme - eshre 2013

−−E-Posters/Paper PostersWe will stage a digital and paper “poster” exhibition. Both poster exhibitions will be inthe “poster area” (exhibit hall).The complete administration, organization and set-up of the electronic exhibition will behandled through an electronic poster system (e-Poster System) which has beendeveloped by IT experts specialised in congress management.The presentation of electronic posters onsite will be accomplished by a number ofwork- stations connected to a central server. A high performance search engine willallow searching by authors, poster titles, full text, keyword search and many morecriteria. You will enjoy the ability to e-mail certain posters of your interest to your homeor work computer (in PDF format). In addition, visitors of the “E-poster area” will havethe opportunity to view last year’s poster presentation as well.−−Getting Aroundin LondonTaxis, Licensed Private Hire Vehicles and Minicabs in LondonLondon’s Black Cabs can be hailed in the street or at designated ranks situated inprominent places, including many mainline rail, Tube and bus stations. They can also bebooked by telephone. If the yellow TAXI sign at the front is illuminated, the cab isavailable for hire. Black cabs are legally obliged to take on any job for journeys upto 12 miles (20 miles for cabs at the Heathrow Airport taxi ranks), or up to one hourduration. Fares are metered, and there is a minimum charge of £ 2.20. Black cabs arelicensed to carry up to five people (six in the special Metrocabs and Mercedes Vitos) plusluggage. There are no additional charges for extra passengers or items of luggage.Private hire vehicles and minicabs must be booked at an office, by telephone or email.Reputable, licensed minicab companies can offer a cheaper alternative to the black cab.While their fares are generally reasonable, they are not on a meter, instead you shouldask how much the trip will cost when you make a booking.If you want to book a private hire vehicle or minicab by telephone then most hotels andhostels will have a list of reputable, licensed operators. You will also find minicab officeson most high streets.Unbooked minicabs are illegal. You may be approached by minicab drivers seekingpassengers or offering a service; avoid this as these are unsafe, unlicensed, uninsuredand illegal and you put yourself in danger if you use these services.Useful number/contacts• Cabwise: text CAB to 60835 (see above for details)• Findaride: find details of licensed private hire and minicab operators in any partof London• To comment or complain about taxi and private hire services email, visit or call TfLon 0845 300 7000−−Public TransportTransport for LondonA London Oyster card is the fastest, smartest and most cost-effective way to pay forsingle journeys on the bus (£ 1.35 per fare), Tube (from £ 2 per fare depending onthe zone), DLR, tram, London Overground, Thames Clippers and most National Railservices. If you make lots of journeys, the Oyster card will automatically cap the day’scharges at the price of an equivalent 1-Day Travelcard.Cards can be bought at all stations, the visitlondon web site, or group bought by yourevent organiser. For general information on how to use your Oyster go tohttp://visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/Tube and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)London’s Underground rail network or ‘the Tube’ as it is universally known to Londoners,is normally the quickest and easiest way of travelling around London.14