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ISBT Business MeetingsISBT2006Key InformationISBT BUSINESS MEETINGSKEY INFORMATION160Saturday, 2 September08.30 – 16.30 ISBT Board of Directors Room 1.6408.00 – 14.00 ISBT/ICSH Expert Panel in Molecular Biology Room 1.6108.00 – 16.00 ISBT WP on Haemovigilance Room 2.6313.00 – 17.30 ISBT WP on Automation and Data Processing Room 1.6314.00 – 16.00 ISBT WP on Platelet Immunobiology Room 1.6114.00 – 18.00 ISBT WP on Red Cell Surface Room 2.6614.00 – 18.00 ISBT WP on Transfusion Transmittable Diseases Arabella SheratonSunday, 3 September09.00 – 18.00 ISBT WP on Transfusion Transmittable Diseases Cullinan Hotel12.00 – 14.00 ISBT/ICSH Expert Panel in Molecular Biology Room 2.6314.00 – 18.00 ISBT WP on Blood Supply Management Room 2.66Monday, 4 September10.00 – 12.00 ISBT WP on Rare Donors Room 2.6612.00 – 14.00 ESTM Scientific Committee Room 2.63Tuesday, 5 September07.00 – 08.00 ISBT ISAC Arabella Sheraton11.45 – 13.00 ISBT General Assembly Auditorium13.00 – 15.00 ISBT Publication Committee Room 2.63Wednesday, 6 September08.00 – 10.00 ISBT Education Committee Room 1.41-1.4412.00 – 14.00 ISBT WP on Socio Economics Room 2.6312.00 – 14.30 ISBT Board of Directors Room 2.66VenueCape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)Convention Square, 1 Lower Long StreetCape Town 8001, South AfricaTel: + 27 21 410 5000, Fax: + 27 21 410 5001Website: www.capetownconvention.comRegistration hoursThe registration area in the CTICC will be open at the following hours:Saturday, 2 SeptemberSunday, 3 SeptemberMonday, 4 SeptemberTuesday, 5 SeptemberWednesday, 6 SeptemberThursday, 7 SeptemberExhibition hoursSunday, 3 SeptemberMonday, 4 SeptemberTuesday, 5 SeptemberWednesday, 6 SeptemberThursday, 7 September12.00 – 18.00 hours07.30 – 19.00 hours08.00 – 18.30 hours08.00 – 15.00 hours08.00 – 18.30 hours08.00 – 14.00 hours18.45 – 20.45 hours09.30 – 18.30 hours09.00 – 15.00 hours09.00 – 18.30 hours09.00 – 14.00 hoursBadgesAll participants and accompanying persons will receive a personal badge uponregistration. You are kindly requested to wear your name badge when attendingany meeting or social gathering. Only participants who are wearing their namebadge will be admitted to the lecture halls.161OTHER MEETINGSPlease note: accompanying persons and exhibitors will not be admitted to thescientific sessions. Accompanying persons do have free access to the exhibition.Tuesday, 5 September09.00 – 10.00 General Assembly African Society Room 1.41-1.44INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSIONXXIX THINTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ISBT
Key InformationISBT2006Key InformationKEY INFORMATIONKEY INFORMATION162Name badges have been color-coded a follows:ISBT (Board) MembersRedOrganising CommitteeGreenDelegatesTransparentAccompanying PersonsYellowExhibitorsBluePressOrangeCertificates of AttendanceCertificates of Attendance will be available at the Registration Desk as ofTuesday, 5 September, 12.00 hours.Coffee and Tea BreaksDuring session-breaks coffee and tea will be served free of charge to delegateswearing name badges on the exhibition floor.Cloakroom and LuggageA cloakroom including a luggage storage area is located in the registration area.It will only be available on the last two days of the congress for luggage storage.Currency and Banking serviceThe unit of currency in South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). South Africa hasa decimal currency system with one Rand equalling 100 cents. The exchange rate is1 Euro equals 8 ZAR. Facilities for cashing traveller’s cheques are available at banks(operating hours: week days from 09.00 to 15.30, Saturdays from 08.30 to 11.00)and at most hotels. Banks are closed on Sundays. Foreign exchange agencies areopen during the week and on Saturdays. Automatic teller machines are open 24hours and are located at most banks as well as at the Congress Venue. Internationalcredit cards (Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard and American Express) are accepted atthe majority of hotels, restaurants and shops.Eating Out in Cape TownMost restaurants are open until 23.00 hours and many stay open later.Please note that all restaurant service charges are included in the bill. If you deemthe service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest a tip of about ten percent.More information for reservations are available at the Social Desk.Electricity SupplyThe electricity supply in South Africa is 220-240 volts, 50 Hz. The connection forappliances is a round three-pin plug. Most hotels provide dual-voltage, two-pinrazor sockets (100-120 volts and 220-240 volts).First AidThere is a First Aid/Medical room close to the registration area. The opening hoursare 08.00 – 17.00 hours, from Saturday until Thursday.HealthThere are no compulsory vaccination requirements for persons entering South Africa,although a certificate for yellow fever may be required if you are entering from certainSouth American or sub-Saharan African countries. However, certain parts of the countryhave been designated as malaria risk areas. If you intend travelling to one of theseareas, it is essential that you take prophylaxis before arrival and whilst in the area.Protective clothing and insect repellents should also be used. Cape Town is a malariarisk free area. South African doctors and dentists are highly trained professionals andhospitals are well equipped. Participants are requested to make their own arrangementswith respect to health insurance prior to departure and consult their local generalpractitioner for personal expert advice. For international travel and health advisoriesplease visit the WHO website at www.who.int/ith or www.cdc.org. It is safe to drink tapwater throughout South Africa. However, for those who prefer bottled mineral water, thisis readily available in various stores. Smoking is prohibited by law in most public buildingsin South Africa (airports, Cape Town International Convention Centre, restaurants, etc.)except in designated smoking areas.InternetWireless internet connection is available in most hotels. There will be two internetareas in the Exhibition Area, where participants will be able to get access to their mail.Liability and InsuranceThe XXIX th International Congress of the ISBT accepts no liability for any personalinjury, loss or damage of property belonging or additional expenses incurred to congressparticipants either during the congress or as result of delays, strikes or any othercircumstances. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respectto health and travel insurance.163INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSIONXXIX THINTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ISBT
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