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August, 2003

Dear EFIC Exhibitor,

As the date of the EFIC exhibition draws near, we hereby enclose some additional information that will assist you in your exhibition planning. Also attached is a checklist of actions that you should have taken by now. Companies, which have not yet sent us their order forms, are kindly urged to do so as soon as possible. A final plan and list of exhibitors is included in this document for your information. Please note that permission to install exhibits is dependent upon settling accounts prior to the exhibition opening.

SERVICES PASSES, EXHIBITOR'S BADGES
The exhibition management's desk will be located in the exhibition area from Sundy, August 31, from 08.00 for the duration of the exhibition. Please approach the desk upon arrival to collect your service passes and exhibitor badges, and for any additional information or assistance.

OPENING SESSION AND GET-TOGETHER RECEPTION
Exhibitors are cordially invited to the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, September 2, at 17.30, to be followed by a get-together reception in the exhibition area. Exhibitors are requested to man their stands during the get - together reception.

EXHIBITION TIMETABLE

Vehicle Access and Parking and unloading
The unloading area is located in the basement of the Prague Congress Centre and BECKSPEDITION (the sole appointees for the unloading and loading of goods etc;)will unload all exhibition materials on Saturday, August 30 between the hours of 16:00 -22:00.All materials will be stored overnight in their warehouse (free of charge) which is near to the unloading area.
Please note: lorries and trucks are not allowed to enter the city of Prague between the hours of 22:00 on Saturday nights until Midnight on Sunday nights. Only trucks that meet the below specifications can drive into the basement entrance of the Prague Congress Centre (through Gatehouse 3).

* Limits:height of the vehicle -3.40 m maximum
* width of the vehicle -3.50 m maximum
* length of the vehicle -10.00 m maximum
* total weight of the vehicle (the freight including)-10 t maxi mum

Exhibition materials will be transported on Sunday, August 31 to the Exhibition Area on the second floor using two lifts: K and G

Lift Capacities

Please note that building materials are not permitted to be left in the gangways. Please make sure that all materials are kept within your stand space during installation times.

Parking Facilities
Please note that vehicles must leave immediately after unloading/loading and park in the designated areas.

Trucks requiring parking will be directed by Beckspedition's staff to a designated parking area located near to the PCC in the Prague Exhibition Area -111 "Beranových " Street , Prague 9 -Letòany.
The daily rate is EUR 40 per truck and the area is patrolled by security. Alternatively ,there is parking available at the Motel located on the highway Brno (approx 20 km) at Pruhonice (petrol station).

It is not mandatory to use these parking places but they are recommended.
There is also a car park available at the Prague Congress Centre for individual cars at a daily rate of EUR 15 per car.

Please be aware that these prices were correct at time of going to press.

Access Maps
For maps of the Prague Congress Centre and surrounding areas, please visit the following website: www.kcp.cz

STORAGE
Excess stock, Literature or packing cases may not be stored on, around or behind stands, unless contained within a lockable storeroom. For additional storage facilities you may contact: Beckspedition.

DELIVERIES
Deliveries sent to the Prague Congress Centre are not guaranteed to arrive at your stand on time. The Prague Congress Centre cannot sign or store them. All goods arriving will be sent to BECKSPEDITION the freight forwarders. All goods that are sent to the Prague Congress Centre are to be addressed as follows

The 4th Triennial Congress of EFIC - PAIN IN EUROPE IV
PRAGUE CONVENTION CENTER
tr. 5. Kvetna 65
140 21 Praha 4
Czech Republic
Tel: + 420 2 6117 2632
Fax: + 420 2 6122 2073

Forwarding service is recommended. Please arrange this beforehand and send the goods to the following address:

BECKSPEDITION
Fairs &Exhibitions
Dipl.Ing.Pavel Beck
Chrastavská 113/4
190 00 Praha 9
Tel.+ 420/2/8688 1730, +420/602/311 950
Fax. +420/2/8688 1730
E-mail: beck.pavel@volny.cz

CATERING
Lunches
During the build-up refreshments will be available at The coffee shop located on the Ground Floor
During Congress opening hours lunches may be purchased on:
a) The coffee shop located on the Ground Floor
b) The restaurant located on the 1st Floor. The restaurant has a fixed menu and an "a la carte" menu

Tea And Coffee
Tea and Coffee will be available to exhibitors in the exhibition area during the official breaks.

EXHIBITOR BADGES
Exhibitor badges will be available for collection from the Exhibition Manager's office, from 31 August 2003. Exhibitor badges are for the use of company personnel only for stand manning purposes only and do NOT allow access into the scientific sessions. Please note that badges must be worn by all persons within the Prague Congress Centre. Additional badges are available from the registration desk at a charge of €60.

REGISTRATION / HOSPITALITY / INFORMATION / TRAVEL / SECRETARIAT DESKS
Registration desks will be situated at the Prague Congress Centre for the duration of the Congress.Opening hours:

CLEANING/ RUBBISH DISPOSAL
All boxes and rubbish must be removed by 12.00 on 2nd August. The organizers will be charged if any rubbish is left in the aisles after 12.00. This charge will be passed on to the responsible exhibiting company.

CHECK LIST
Please refer to the enclosed checklist of actions

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or assistance. We look forward to greeting you in Prague, and we wish all of us a successful congress and exhibition.

Best Regards

EFIC EXHIBITOR CHECKLIST