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Federation FIP Congress & Conferences P.O. Box 84200 NL-2508 AE The Hague The Netherlands Tel +31 70 3021982 Fax +31 70 3021998 Email congress@fip.org Website www.fip.org |
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| Accreditation by KNMP & NVFG The Royal Dutch Pharmaceutical Society KNMP has accredited PSWC2007 as a continuing education course for community pharmacists (NL) for 0.5 credit point per half day (accreditation number CvD/1829). Participants who wish to apply have to sign the presence list at the entrance of the session room. The Netherlands Association of Pharmaceutical Physicians NVFG has accredited it as well, with maximum 28 accreditation points (www.nvfg.nl). Awards Outstanding pharmaceutical scientists will be recognised during the Opening Session. Badges All delegates and accompanying persons will receive
a personal badge upon registration in the Forum Foyer of the RAI
Exhibition and Congress Center as of Sunday 22 April, 2007. All
participants and accompanying persons are kindly requested to wear
their badges throughout the congress. Only participants wearing
their name badge will be admitted to the sessions, exhibition in
Hall 10, Opening Session and Welcome Reception. Business Hours Banks are open from 09:00-16:00 from Monday to Friday. Shops and Department Stores are generally open from 10:00-18:00. Congress Reception and Dinner A Welcome Reception will take place on Sunday, April
22, 2007, after the Opening Ceremony in Hall 10 of the RAI Convention
Center. Congress Venue Amsterdam RAI Credit cards Hotels, Shops and Restaurants usually accept all credit cards. Climate The congress will take place in April. Temperatures are between 15-20 degrees Celsius. Currency The currency used in The Netherlands is EURO. Dress Informal dress is acceptable for all sessions. Business attire is recommended for the Opening Session and the Congress Dinner on Tuesday evening. Electrical Appliances Electrical appliances in The Netherlands operate on 220 volts.
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Exhibition An exhibition of the latest achievements in new equipment services and products will be organised in conjunction with the Congress in the Event Hall 10. It will be integrated with the scientific posters. Further information can be obtained on the website, or directly from the PSWC2007/PharmSciFair Exhibition Organiser:
Health Links Housing Agent RAI Hotel & Travel Service has blocked rooms
in all hotel categories at special rates. Further information is
available on the website and under Hotel Accommodation. Food Stations From 11:15 until 14:00 hours there will be food stations in Hall 10. Insurance The Organising Committee accepts no liability for personal injuries sustained, sickness or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants and/or accompanying persons, incurred either during or as a result of the congress. It is recommended that each participant takes out a personal insurance. Internet Hot Spots There are several Hot Spots in the Lobby of the Auditorium. There are computers, tables and chairs. Prices: Euro 7.50 for 1 hour - Euro 19.00 for 24 hours (can be used over various days and time slots). Credit card payment is Euro 0.20 per minute (minimum of 15 minutes). Language The official congress language is English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Public Transport Train: Amsterdam RAI is easily accessible by train.
Air travelers can make use of a direct train connection (4 times
per hour). From the RAI station it is a 5 minutes walk to the RAI
venue. Trains from/to Roosendaal/Belgium/France call at Schiphol.
There are direct
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Presentation Equipment and Speakers Preview Room All Session rooms are equipped with a laptop and
LCD projection. All speakers are requested to proceed to the Speakers/Press
Room: Room M 1st floor of the Forum Part to check their presentation.
A copy of each presentation will be asked by the technician for
use in the Press Room and as general back up. Speakers are requested
to hand over their memory stick to the technician in each session
room, 30 min prior to the morning and afternoon sessions and collect
it from the technician at the end of the session. Press Room All press representatives are requested to register in the Pre-registration area of the Forum Foyer after which they should proceed to Room M 1st floor Forum Part. Tipping It is not necessary to give tips in taxis or restaurants.
Service is included in the bill. Registration The registration area is open from Sunday, April
22, 2007, until Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in the Forum Foyer of
the RAI Convention Centre. Payment Student registration VAT VAT (value added tax) in the Netherlands is on most items 19%. Visa Participants from EU countries do not need a visa
to enter The Netherlands. Participants from all other countries
should check if it is necessary to apply for a visa. Secretariat FIP Congress & Conferences |
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