General information & conditions

Dates

  • The Congress will be held from Wednesday 17th September 2008 to Sunday 21st September 2008.

Venue

  • The Congress will take place at the Palais des Congrès (Paris Convention Centre) which is ideally located in the western part of the Capital, only 10 minutes away from the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel Tower. It is easily accessible: by car (Parking Porte Maillot under the Convention Centre), by local city bus (lines: 82.73.43.244.PC), by metro (line 1) or by RER (Paris Suburban Express Metropolitan Network, line C). Therefore, there is no need for a shuttle bus service organised by the Congress from the official congress hotels to the Convention Centre.

Official language

  • The Congress being organised by an International Academy, it will take place in the English language.

Congress Office

  • Before and after the meeting:

EADV PARIS 2008 c/o MCI - 24, rue Chauchat
75009 Paris - France
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 70
Fax: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83

Email:

On-site Secretariat: LEVEL 0 of the Palais des Congrès

Wednesday, 17th September 2008 : 7:00 - 20:00
Thursday, 18th September 2008 : 7:00 - 18:30
Friday, 19th September 2008 : 7:00 - 18:30
Saturday, 20th September 2008 : 7:00 - 18:30

Congress documentation will be available there for pre-registered delegates and for anyone wishing to register on site.

Badge

A name badge will be provided with your registration documents on site (and not mailed out prior to the Congress). Certificate of attendance

A certificate of attendance

  • will be handed over to all pre-registered and on-site registered attendees.

Exhibition

  • The exhibition will be open to all registered attendees (not to accompanying persons) and will be held during the entire duration of the Congress.
  • It will be a comprehensive showcase of the latest developments in the pharmaceutical field, technology, and equipment and a unique opportunity for learning, information sharing and networking.

Liability disclaimer

  • The Organisers cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of Congress proceedings arising from political, social or economic events or any other unforeseen incidents beyond their control.
  • The Organisers will accept no liability for any personal injuries sustained or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events.
  • Registration of a participant entails acceptance of these conditions.

Breaks & lunches

  • Breaks and lunches are NOT included in the registration fees. Sandwiches and snacks can be purchased at the Congress Centre at all times.

Transport

  • Each registered attendee and accompanying person will be given a metro & bus pass upon arrival at the Congress Welcome Desk.
  • This pass will allow travel on all public transportation within downtown Paris during the entire duration of the Congress.