parallel sessions - International Society for Blood Transfusion

Registration InformationISBT2006Social ProgrammeREGISTRATION INFORMATIONSOCIAL PROGRAMMMERegistration AreaThe registration area is located in the ‘Cape Town International Convention Centre(CTICC) near the main entrance.Registration 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 SeptemberRegistration fees on site12.00 – 18.00 hours07.30 – 19.00 hours08.00 – 18.30 hours08.00 – 15.00 hours08.00 – 18.30 hours08.00 – 14.00 hoursISBT member* € 550,-ISBT Non-member € 670,-Accompanying Person € 100,-Students** € 225,-South African and AfSBT participants € 225,-Fees on site can be paid in Euro, South African Rand (Only for South African Citizens) or by Credit CardSunday, 3 September 200617.45 – 20.45 hoursOPENING CEREMONY, OPENING OF THE TRADE EXHIBITION,WELCOMING COCKTAIL FUNCTIONDelegates are welcomed to Cape Town by the President of the ISBT and are theninvited to experience the vibrant beat of Africa to get pulses racing. Meet and greetnew and old colleagues at the opening of the trade exhibition. Snacks and drinkswill be served.Wednesday, 6 September 200619.00 – 24.00 hoursAFRICAN THEME EVENINGA magical dining experience to be savoured under a starlit sky – a sensory extravaganza!The tree-lined garden is filled with Bedouin tents and gazebos made fromwrought iron, and tree houses almost reaching the clouds – clad with beautiful handcrafted copper water features. An unparalleled dining experience in an exceptionalsetting that embodies modern, sophisticated Africa, while exuding its generosity.Price : € 40,– per person(For more information please come to the Social Programme Desk.)*) For ISBT members who paid the membership fee for 2006.**) To qualify for the students fee, please show an identification assigned by your head of training.Tuesday, 5 September 200607.00 – 08.00 hours172What is included in the feeParticipants Admission to the Scientific Programme, the Satellite Symposia, the Exhibition,the Opening Ceremony, the Welcome Reception and the General Excursion A copy of the Final Programme, Abstract Book and the ISBT Scientific Series. Certificate of Attendance CD Rom with Abstracts and Papers Coffee, Tea and LunchAccompanying persons Half Day morning tour Cape Town Orientation, the General Excursion (Tuesdayafternoon), Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception, Closing CeremonyFUN RUN (supported by the Western Province Blood Transfusion Services)As we move into Spring in Cape Town, you are invited to take part in the ISBT fun run/walk. Two distances are available for your participation, a 2,5 km and a 5 km route.The routes start and finish at the same point and are run in a figure 8 configuration.The course runs along the promenade on the Sea Point sea front. You will needwalking/running shoes, suitable clothing, a top in case the weather is cool and all yourenthusiasm. Come and enjoy the fresh sea air and enter into the spirit of Cape Town!(For more information please come to the Social Programme Desk.)173INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSIONXXIX THINTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ISBT