CREDIT POINTS
Certificates of Continuing Education Credit Points will be provided by the EASD Secretariat upon request at the EASD Annual Meeting.

FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL - OFFICIAL CARRIER
EL AL Israel Airlines - the official carrier of the EASD - offers special airfares for the participants (and their spouses) with a waiver of the minimum stay. In order to be eligible for this offer, please call any EL AL reservations office, identify yourself as a participant and mention the code: G/S21/CSE/P15.Note: Reservations and ticketing should be done through El Al offices only. To qualify for this special offer, please submit a copy of your confirmation of registration. An updated list of El Al offices can be obtained from the website: www.elal.co.il/glance/contactinfo/index.htm

VISAS
Participants from most countries do not require a visa to enter Israel, but we suggest that you ask your travel agent to check for you. Participants requiring a visa who reside in a country with an Israeli Consulate/Embassy, should apply to the Consulate at least ONE MONTH prior to travel. The Local Organisers will send you a letter of invitation for visa purposes upon request. For special requests, please apply to the Israeli Consulate/Embassy in your country. For countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, please write directly to the Local Organisers at least SIX WEEKS prior to the Meeting, giving the following details: full name, date and place of birth, passport number, date and place of issue, expiry date and exact flight details (arrival and departure dates and flight numbers). The Local Organisers will apply to the Ministry of the Interior upon receipt of the complete information provided it is sent on time. Granted visas will be deposited at the airport.

OFFICIAL INVITATIONS
Official letters of invitation to the 36th Annual Meeting of the EASD will be sent by the Organising Committee on request. It must be noted that in providing such letters, neither the Organising Committee nor the EASD accept any obligation to pay any expenses incurred by the individual, which are his/her own responsibility. Requests should be addressed to:

Local Organisers: EASD 2000
P.O. Box 50006
Tel-Aviv 61500, ISRAEL
Tel: +972-3-514 0018/9
Fax: +972-3-517 2484 / 5140077
e-mail: EASD@kenes.com

REGISTRATION / HOSPITALITY / INFORMATION / TRAVEL / SOCIAL EVENTS /
SECRETARIAT DESKS
These desks will be located at the Registration Tent in the lCC as follows:
Saturday, September 16 at 16:00 - 22:00
Sunday, September 17 at 08:00 - 20:00
Monday, September 18 at 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, September 19 at 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, September 20 at 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday, September 21 at 08:00 - 13:30

BADGE
Upon registration you will receive your Meeting kit which will include your name badge. You are kindly requested to wear your badge during all sessions and events.Lost badges: Badges are not transferable and cannot be lent to anyone for any purpose during the Meeting. Lost badges may be replaced for a fee of $100 at the New Registration Desk.

LANGUAGE
The official language of the Meeting is English. No translation will be provided.SPEAKERS READY ROOMAll session halls will be equipped with slide projection and an overhead projector. Arrangements for Data projection were made for those who have requested it ahead of time. Speakers should check their slides and arrange them in the carousel no later than 30 min. prior to the beginning of their session. This should be done in the Speakers Ready Room located on the Ground Floor of the ICC. Please turn over your slides (in the carousel) to the projectionist in the hall 15 minutes prior to the session and remember to collect them immediately afterwards.

POSTERS
All posters will be on display for the whole duration of the Annual Meeting. Posters can be mounted from 07:45 on Monday, September 18, 2000 and must not be removed before 12:00 hours on Thursday, September 21, 2000.The authors are asked to be present at their poster to discuss their work with the Poster Chairperson during the Poster Events. Poster Chairpersons were nominated by the Programme Committee. They will visit the posters at the indicated times. The Organising Committee will NOT be responsible for posters which are not removed on time on Thursday.

TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS TO THE ICCA
 complimentary shuttle service will operate between the official hotels and the ICC at the beginning and end of every day's sessions. This service will also operate between the hotels and the social events locations.Please follow carefully the transportation schedule located in your kit. Buses depart from the parking area of the ICC - please follow the signs for the departure area.

INTERNET/E-MAIL CENTRES - kindly sponsored by Eli Lilly. Participants are welcome to use the two internet/e-mail centres located on the Ground and Upper levels of the ICC.

MESSAGE CENTRE - kindly sponsored by Eli Lilly. You may hand in and retrieve your personal message at the Message Centre located on the Ground Floor. Please check the Message monitors placed throughout the ICC for your name.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The Certificate of Attendance is included with your Meeting material.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
A list of participants who have registered prior to the Meeting will be displayed on the bulletin board. Please amend/add your name, address and hotel on the list.

MOBILE TELEPHONES
Mobile telephones must be switched off during all sessions.

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is prohibited at all times in the meeting halls, exhibit halls and restrooms. Your compliance is appreciated.

LOST AND FOUND
Please enquire at the Information Desk at the Registration Tent

FIRST AID
A First Aid Station is located in the ICC, Ground Floor, next to Hall B and the Internet Centre.

COFFEE BREAKS AND LUNCHES
Coffee, tea and cookies are available on a complimentary basis for all registered participants during the specified coffee breaks. Coffee stations are located in various places throughout the ICC. Boxed lunches will be distributed at the same stations to registered participants on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please present your lunch voucher to the attendant in order to receive your lunch box.

PRESS
The Press Centre at the ICC will operate Sunday - Thursday noon. Only accredited journalists are allowed to enter this area. All journalists interested in attending the scientific activities of the Meeting must register in advance at the Registration Tent. Recordings, videos and photos of scientific sessions are not allowed, unless specific permission is granted in advance by applying to the Press officers. Permission to hold individual interviews must also be prearranged through the Press Officers.

EXHIBITION
An extensive exhibition of diabetes related products, services and technologies is held concurrently with the Meeting. Location: Upper Floor of the ICC, Ground Floor of the ICC and CP Hotel foyer. Exhibition opening hours:
Monday, September 18 09:00-17:30
Tuesday, September 19 09:00-17:30
Wednesday, September 20 09:00-17:30
Thursday, September 21 09:00-14:00
Full details about the exhibition are included in the Exhibition Catalogue.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Kenes Tours, the official travel agent, will operate an Accommodation and Hospitality Desk during the Meeting. Participants requiring additional hotel accommodation in Israel, tours by coach or by private vehicles with driver/guide, domestic flights, car rentals, etc. should apply to this Desk at their earliest convenience. Payment for any of these services can be made in travellers' checks, Eurocheques (in the currency of issuing country), foreign currency or the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Diners (payment in local currency is subject to 17% VAT).

AIRPORT ARRIVAL TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS
Kenes Tours will operate a shuttle service (by bus) from Ben Gurion International airport to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv at the special cost of $ 15 per person. This shuttle will be operated every hour on the half hour (shuttle airport transfers are payable upon reservation)

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FROM BEN GURION AIRPORT
The following alternatives for transport from Ben Gurion Ariport to your hotel in Jerusalem are available:

• "Egged" buses leave the airport regularly for Jerusalem Central Bus Station, from 07:00-21:30. Price: approximately US$14.00 per person (payment in local currency).
• "Nesher" taxis leave the airport regularly for Jerusalem hotels, 24 hours a day. Taxis ("shirut") are shared with other passengers, and it leaves once the taxi (7 pax) is fully occupied. Price: approximately US$14.00 per person (payment in local currency)
• Private taxis are available 24 hours a day with a fixed fare. The price list is posted at the taxi station in the airport area and with the drivers. Price: approximately US$60.00 (depending on day/night rate). Payment in local currency.

DEPARTURE FROM ISRAEL
Security and Flight Check-In procedures prior to departure from Israel
A special complimentary service offered to the EASD participants (valid for participants departing on all airlines). Flight Check In procedures at Ben Gurion International Airport could take up to 3 hours, due to the exceptionally large number of tourists, and the Jewish High-Holidays. In order to ensure a smooth and easy departure from the airport, a special arrangement has been made for EASD participants. All participants departing Israel between Wednesday, September 20 at 14:00 and Friday. September 22, 2000 at 17:00 will be able to check in at the EASD Meeting venue - (at the ICC registration tent). Please present yourself at the designated area located at the Registration Tent during operating hours 6 to 24 hours prior to your flight departure time. Kindly bring your packed luggage (which will be deposited with the respective airline), your Meeting Badge, your passport and flight ticket. Participants who wish to take advantage of the special Flight Check In Service will receive their boarding pass and will finalize their security formalities at the ICC.This special service enables all participants to proceed immediately to passport control upon arrival at the airport.

LOCATION
ICC Convention Center - Registration Tent

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 20, 2000 from 08:00-18:00
Thursday, September 21, 2000 from 08:00-15:00

AIRLINES
All airlines with service from Israel, and connecting flights. If you decide not to utilize the above service, please bring your Meeting badge to the airport when departing. This will ease your security formalities.

SECRETARIAT AND ORGANISERS
KENES - Organizers of Congresses and Tour Operators, Ltd.
P.O. Box 50006, Tel Aviv 61500, Israel
Tel: 972 3 5140018/9
Fax: 972 3 5140077/5172484/5175674
Email: easd@kenes.com