General Information

Congress Venue Waldorf Astoria 26-28 Gershon Agron St Jerusalem, Israel

Congress Dates 27-31 October, 2019 Language The official language of the Congress is English. All presentations are to be conducted in English. Exhibition A commercial and professional exhibition will take place during the Congress, parallel to the Congress hours. Welcome Reception A reception will be held on the early evening of Sunday, 27 October 2019. The reception will be open to all attendees (Full Registration) and paid accompanying persons. Congress Gala Dinner The Congress Dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday, 29 October, 2019. Climate and Clothing October in Jerusalem, Israel: The weather finally begins to cool in October, as the long summer winds down to an end in Jerusalem. As Autumn begins, the average daily temperature is a comfortable 19°C (66°F). During the heat of the day, the average high temperature is 24°C (75°F). The evenings bring cooler weather, with a low of 14°C (57°F). Clothing is informal for all occasions. We recommend to bring warm clothes for the evenings. Time Zone IST (Israel Standard Time) UTC/GMT +2 hours. Telephones The country code for Israel is +972. Electricity Electrical equipment in Israel is 220 volt A.C., single phase, 50 cycles. Some appliances may require a plug adapter that can be purchased locally. Banking and Exchange The Israeli monetary system is Shekel. Foreign currency may be changed at banks, airports, and very often at major hotels (generally at a less convenient rate). All major credit cards are acceptable in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Visas All visitors entering Israel must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date they will leave Israel. Visitors are allowed to remain in Israel for up to 3 months from the date of their arrival. Please check to see if your country of origin belongs to the Visa Waiver Program which entitles citizens of certain countries to enter Israel without having to arrange a visa ahead of time. To see the list of countries click here. Visitors from countries that are not members of the Visa Waiver Program must make a request for an entry permit/visa from the Israeli consulate in their country or region before they arrive to Israel. For more information please contact your nearest Embassy, Consulate or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. Insurance The congress organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during, or as a result of the course. Letter of Invitation The letter of Invitation is meant to help participants raise travel funds or obtain a visa, and does not represent a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support. Please turn to the Congress secretariat to receive the letter of invitation. Congress Secretariat Desk Israel: Telefax: +972-3-5767733 (Dafna) Desk France: Tel: +33-7-82-03-86-37 (Michel) +33-6-60-97-15-32 (Nathalie) Email: [email protected]