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GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates
September 10 - 14, 2008Location
Centro de Congressos Da AlfândegaR. Nova da Alfândega, Edifício da Alfândega
4050-430 Porto, Portugal
Tel +351 223 403 000 / 24, Fax +351 223 403 099
Web: www.amtc.pt
Registration/Hospitality/Information Desk
Registration desks will be situated at the Centro de Congressos Da Alfândega for the duration of the Congress.Opening Hours
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:30 - 20:30Thursday, September 11, 2008 07:30 - 18:30
Friday, September 12, 2008 07:30 - 20:00
Saturday, September 13, 2008 07:30 - 18:30
Sunday, September 14, 2008 07:30 - 18:45
Badge
Upon registering you will receive your Congress kit in which you will find your name badge. You are kindly requested to wear your badge during all Congress sessions and events.Exhibition Opening Hours
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 16:00 - 20:00Thursday, September 11. 2008 09:00 - 17:00
Friday, September 12, 2008 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday, September 13, 2008 08:30 - 17:00
Mail/Messages/Medical Assistance/Lost & Found
Please apply to the Registration Desk.Airport Information and Travel To Porto
Porto Airport is located 11km from Porto, and provides direct links to over 30 international destinations. From the airport to the city center and hotels, you can use the Metro or take a taxi. Travel time to the city center is approximately 40 minutes.Transport To and From the Congress Centre
Transfers from the official congress hotels to the congress centre will be provided for participants who have booked their hotel accommodation with Kenes International.Click here for further information.
Book Signing
You are welcome to have your copy of the Diagnostic Criteria in Autoimmune Diseases book signed by the authors, in the Exhibition Area on Saturday, September 13 from 13:00 - 14:00.Language
English is the official language of the Congress.Sessions
Please make sure to be in session halls on time as all sessions will begin as per schedule.Lunch and Coffee Breaks
Lunch and light refreshments will be offered as per the lunch and coffee breaks indicated in the timetable. Catering areas are located in the Exhibition Areas.Cyber Center
A Cyber Center will be available for participants’ use in the Exhibition Hall during exhibition hours.Certificate of Attendance
The Certificate of Attendance is included in your congress bag. You may approach the registration desk to have your name printed onto the certificate on the last day of the Congress.CME Accreditation
The Congress has been accredited for a maximum of, or up to 21 European CME credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net .
EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.
Optional Tours
These services will be available at the desk operated by Portugal Travel Team:+351 218 161 600
Fax +351 218 161 609.
Liability and Insurance
The organizers are not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the congress. Participants are advised to take out their own personal insurance.Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited at all times in the meeting halls, exhibition halls and restrooms. Your compliance is appreciated.Mobile Phones
Please note that mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.Climate
The weather in Porto in September is warm & pleasant.Temperatures range from 22-24° during the day and 13-16° during the evening.
Clothing
Informal for all occasions.Useful Telephone Numbers
Police / Ambulance / Fire: 112Tourism Police: 222 081 833
Porto Airport Information: 229 432 400
Social Events
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 18:30, Hall AOpening Session, followed by a Get Together Buffet Reception
in the Exhibition Area.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 20:30
Farewell Dinner at the Casa Ferreirinha Wine Cellar
Local cuisine, music and dancing.
Transport will be provided from meeting points to the Wine Cellar.
Ticket cost - €75 per ticket. A limited number of tickets are still available.
Abstract CD Rom
As part of the campaign to preserve the environment, all
Congress abstracts are available on CD Rom only.
Abstract Stations (Data Center)
Abstract stations are available in the Poster Area. Participants are welcome to view and print selected abstracts directly from the website. All printed material will be recycled after the Congress.
