General Information
Date: September 25 -30, 2011
Location: Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations are allotted a 20 minute time slot. This should include 3-5 minutes for question and answers.
Audio Visual Equipment
The plenary room will be equipped with the following:
- 1 Projection screen
- 1 LCD projector
- Laptop PC computer (all presentations will be done from a central computer and must be uploaded 4 hours before your presentation. There will no personal computers allowed)
- 1 Podium microphone
- 1 Wireless microphone
- 1 table microphone (session moderator)
- 1 laser pointer
- Portable microphones will be used for Q&A
Certification of Attendance
All delegates will receive as part of their conference/symposium documentation a certificate of attendance.
Conference Publications
All delegates are entitled to the Book of Abstracts and a copy of CD with Conference Proceedings.
Currency and Banking Facilities
Canadian currency is the dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 1,000 dollar bills. One and two dollar bills have been replaced by coins often referred to as "loonies" (the bird on the $1 coin is a loon and "toonies" $2).
Electricity
The electrical voltage in Canada is 110V (60 cycles) which is the same as in the United States. If you are travelling from Europe or elsewhere, you will need an adapter to use small appliances.
Entry Formalities (Passport and Visa)
A valid travel document, such as a passport is mandatory and a visa may be required. For additional information regarding entry formalities and visas, please visit the website for Citizenship and Immigration Canada at www.cic.gc.ca. You can also consult with your nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, Customs agent or your travel agent. You should allow a minimum of 30 days for visa delivery.
First Aid
In the event of a medical emergency, please go directly to the Registration desk. Alternatively, the hotel front desk will provide assistance.
Health Insurance
Visitors are NOT covered by the Canadian Health Insurance Plan. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident coverage. This can be done before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.
Letter of Invitation
The Conference will be pleased to send an official letter of invitation to any attendee making such a request. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential attendees obtain travel funds or a visa. The letter does not constitute any financial commitment on the part of the conference. Please send your request to nureth14@cns-snc.ca .
Liability
The NURETH-14 registration fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the conference/symposium period. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the NURETH-14 Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors nor committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, however caused.
Lost and Found
Lost and found articles may be taken to the conference Registration Desk. Any items left at the Registration Desk after the meeting has ended, will be left with the Security Office of the hotel.
Meals and Refreshments
At lunchtime, light meals will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Conference Area. Coffee breaks will also be served in the Conference Area.
Name Badges
All Conference and Symposium registrants and exhibitors are required to wear their name badge in order to gain entry to the scientific sessions, exhibition, meals and refreshment breaks. Access is by badge only