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General Information
Symposium VenueMegaron Athens International Conference Center – M.A.I.C.C.Vass. Sofias Avenue & Kokkali Street 115-21 Athens Greece DatesMarch 28 - March 31, 2007LanguageEnglish is the official language of the Symposium. Simultaneous translation will be provided in the following Sessions, which will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2007:Greek Glaucoma Society Meeting, 09:30 – 16:30, Hall A, will be held in English / Greek with simultaneous translation. Turkish Glaucoma Society Meeting, 09:30 – 16:40, Hall D, will be held in English / Turkish with simultaneous translation. EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
REGISTRATION / HOSPITALITY / INFORMATION / TRAVEL / SECRETARIAT DESKSRegistration desks will be situated at the entrance of the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre forthe duration of the Symposium.OPENING HOURS
LIABILITYThe symposium Secretariat and organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents loss of or damage to private property of participants, students and accompanying persons, either during or directly arising from the 6th International Glaucoma Symposium. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.CLIMATEThe weather in Athens at the end of March early April is warm and pleasant. Temperatures usually range from 8°C - 16°C with a chance of rain.CLOTHINGClothing is informal for all occasions; please bring sunglasses and walking shoesAIRPORT INFORMATIONInternational 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 CENTERAll 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). INTERESTING WEBSITESAthens Municipality: www.cityofathens.grGreek National Tourism Organisation: www.eot.gr Greek Ministry of Culture: www.culture.gr Symposium OrganizersKenes International 17 Rue du Cendrier P.O. Box 1726 CH-1211 Geneva 1 Switzerland Tel: +41 22 908 0488 Fax: +41 22 732 2850 E-mail: glaucoma@kenes.com |
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