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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
HILTON PRAGUE HOTELPobrezni 1
Prague 186 00
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 2 2484 1111
Fax: +420 2 2484 2378
Web: www.prague.hilton.com
REGISTRATION
On line registration will be available until Wednesday, February 27th, 2008. Thereafter the online registration will be closed. Registration desk will be situated at the Hilton Prague Hotel for the duration of the Conference.| Opening hours: | |
Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
13:00 – 20:00 |
Friday, March 7, 2008 |
07:30 – 18:30 |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
07:00 – 16:00 |
LANGUAGE
The official language of the meeting is English.CLIMATE
March in Prague is usually cool with a possibility of rain. Average temperature is 10°C.CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions.LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The organizers are not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the meeting. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.VISA
Visitors from non-EU Countries must possess a passport valid for at least the next 3 months. Participants requiring a visa should apply to the consular office or a diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic in their country. Please note that the visa application procedure can take up to two months. It is not possible to obtain visa at Prague Airport.CURRENCY / EXCHANGE
The currency unit in the Czech Republic is Czech Crown (Ck).International Credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at Prague International Airport. For exchange rates: www.xe.com
HOW TO GET THERE
Prague International Airport - Ruzyne is located on the northwest edge of Prague. To the city centre it is about 16km/10 miles. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the center by car and about 45 minutes on public transport (bus and subway). Hilton Hotel Prague is located in the city centre of Prague, and can be reached by metro
line B or C to FLORENC station, then a short walk to Hilton Hotel.
Be aware that Prague taxi drivers may try to overcharge tourists and we recommend using one of the following companies; AAA Radio Taxi, Tel: 222 333 222 or City Taxi, Tel: 257 257 257. The average taxi price to the city centre is around 650 CZK / 25 EUR and you are strongly advised to negotiate a price before you get in.
EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP
An industrial and pharmaceutical exhibition will take place within the framework of theMeeting. Details of the exhibition and sponsor opportunities can be obtained by contacting:
Maya Yatsiv
Industry Liaison & Sales
1-3, rue de Chantepoulet
Geneva CH-1211, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-Mail: myatsiv@kenes.com
OPTIONAL CONFERENCE TOUR
For more information regarding Pre and PostConference and daily tours please visit the
Conference web-site:
www.kenes.com/strokeprevention
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