LOCATION
Megaron Athens International Conference Center – M.A.I.C.C.
Vass. Sofias Avenue & Kokkali Street, 115-21 Athens

INTERESTING WEBSITES
Athens Municipality www.cityofathens.gr
Greek National Tourism Organisation www.eot.gr
Greek Ministry of Culture www.culture.gr

DATES
September 17-20, 2005

LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.

CLIMATE
Athens in September is sunny and pleasant. The average temperature is 24°C. Very slight chance of rain.

CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions; please bring sunglasses and walking shoes. In the evening, a jacket is recommended.

SHOPPING
Shops in summer open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:00 - 15:30, and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:00 - 21:00. Note that working hours vary from area to area; therefore the above schedule is only an approximate guide.

AIRPORT INFORMATION
International flights arrive at the new Athens Airport - which is approximately a 40-minute drive to the city centre.

Taxis are available at the rate to Euro 30.

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport of Athens has a dedicated Railway station which connects the airport with the nearest metro station Plakentias (metro line 3) www.proastiakos.gr. The train stops running around midnight.
Trains depart approximately every 15 minutes. Cost of ticket is approximately Euro 8.

Buses - there are 3 bus lines to/from the airport. All buses depart from the designated area on the inner curbside of the arrivals level of the main terminal building, outside exit doors
# 4-5.
Line E94 connects the airport with the nearest metro station Ethniki Amina (metro line 3). The Metro stops running around midnight.
Line E95 connects the airport with Syntagma Square, the city centre (metro lines 2 & 3) (Buses depart approximately every 20-40 minutes, depending upon time of day).
Line E96 - connects the airport with the port of Pireaus and metro line 1 (buses depart approximately every 20-40 minutes, depending upon time of day).
Cost for bus tickets is approximately Euro 3.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE CONGRESS CENTER
All registered participants will be provided on the first day of registration with a travel card. This card is valid for the duration of the Congress for unlimited rides on tram, bus and metro. It is not valid for rides to/from the airport.

The following hotels: Hilton, Divani Caravel, Alexandros and Stratos Vassilikos are within walking distance from the Congress Centre.
The majority of hotels are accessible to the Congress Centre via metro lines 2 and 3.
Hotels Metropolitan, Ledra Marriott and Intercontinental are also accessible to the Congress Centre via bus number 450 and 550 (or until the first metro station within proximity - line 2).

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

BADGE
On 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.

MAIL / MESSAGES / MEDICAL ASSISTANCE / LOST & FOUND
Please apply to the Information Desk.

SESSIONS
Please make sure to be in session halls on time as all sessions will begin as per schedule.

POSTERS
Posters are located on two levels. Please follow the signs indicating the poser areas.

Posters will be on display on Sunday and Monday for the duration of one day. Your poster should be displayed as per the number in the Programme. Posters are to be mounted from 08:00 to 09:00 on your assigned day. Please remove your poster at the conclusion of sessions on your assigned day. The Organising Committee will not be responsible for posters that are not removed on time.

Authors are requested to be present at their posters during the poster session for which their poster has been scheduled. At that time, poster chairpersons will be present and discuss posters selected by the Congress Programme Committee.

The best poster of each day will be awarded a poster prize consisting of a travel grant of € 1,500 for participation in the 10 th EFNS Congress, Glasgow, UK, September 2-5, 2006.

LUNCH AND COFFEE BREAKS
On September 18-20 coffee/tea and lunch will be offered as per the breaks indicated in the timetable. Catering areas will be available on all 3 levels of the Megaron.

Breaks on Saturday, September 17

Speakers and registered participants of the Teaching Courses will receive a voucher for lunch on that day. Lunch will be served in the tent on level 2.

The following breaks will take place on Saturday, September 17:
12:15 Coffee Break
14:00 Lunch Break
17:00 Coffee Break

INTERNET CAFÉ
During exhibition hours there will be two areas of internet café for participants use.
An Internet Café kindly sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim for participants' use is available on floor 1 of the exhibition.

An Internet Café kindly sponsored by AstraZeneca for participants’ use is available on floor 0 of the exhibition.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
The Certificate of Attendance is included in your participant kit.

PRESS ROOM
A press room with telephone, fax and on-line access is available to registered journalists. Journalists must register at the Registration Desk. The press room is located on level 2.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE CONGRESS CENTRE
All registered participants will be provided on the first day of registration with a metro ticket. This ticket is valid for the duration of the Congress for unlimited rides.

The following hotels: Hilton, Divani Caravel, Alexandros and Stratos Vassilikos are within walking distance from the Congress Centre.
The majority of hotels are accessible to the Congress Centre via metro lines 2 and 3.

ACCOMMODATION AND TOURS
These services will be available at the Hotels/Tours desk.

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

MOBILE PHONES
Please note that mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.

OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION
Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be posted on the Congress website for participants' use. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee or Congress to provide any financial assistance.

PERSONAL INSURANCE
We recommend that all participants take out a personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

EXHIBITION
Potential sponsors and exhibitors can request material from the
Industry Liaison and Sales office:
Erica Rieman
9th EFNS Congress
c/o Kenes International
17 Rue du Cendrier
B.P. 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1
SWITZERLAND
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-mail: erieman@kenes.com

WEBSITE: www.efns.org/efns2005
This website will be updated on a regular basis and will provide the latest details on the scientific programme and other information.