2002 Strasbourg - European Society of Human Genetics

General Information - In alphabetical order by topic
Badges
Participants should collect name badges from the conference registration desks. As only registered participants will be
permitted to attend the Scientific Sessions, the Exhibition and poster areas, you are kindly asked to wear your badge
when entering the congress venue.
Accompanying persons and exhibitors will also receive badges to allow access to the appropriate areas.
Lost badges can be replaced at the registration desk. However, a handling fee of EURO 10.- will be charged.
Bank services
The official currency in France is the Euro (EUR). Banks are generally open from 8.30 – 18.30h. Most are closed on
Saturday and Sunday, few are open on Saturday.
A bank desk of the BNP Paribas, exchanging most foreign currencies will be operated during the official congress hours
in the registration area.
Large numbers of cash machines accepting bank cards as well as most credit cards are located outside bank buildings
throughout Strasbourg. A machine is also at your disposal in the registration area.
Cancellations and Refunds
Notice of cancellation had to be made in writing by registered letter or fax to the Congress Office.
The policy for refunding registration fees is as follows:
Written cancellation received:
- before May 1, 2002 75% refund
- after May 1, 2002 no refund
The date of the postmark or fax ID was the basis for considering refunds. Refunds will be made after the congress.
Car Parking
Ample parking space is available at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, free of charge , or at the nearby P+R
Parking Rives de l’Aar (3 EUR/day). Information on inner city parking will be available at the information desk of the PMC.
Certificate of Attendance
Confirmations of attendance will be issued at the registration desk.
Cloakroom and Luggage
A cloakroom and luggage storage is located in the exhibition area.
Coffee Breaks
During the session breaks, refreshments (coffee, tea, fruit juices and mineral water) will be served free of charge to
participants wearing name badges.
Eating Out in Strasbourg
Most restaurants in Strasbourg are open from 19.00 – 22.00 in the evening. However, some of them serve after 22.00.
Please note that service charges are included in the price, unless explicitly mentioned. Nevertheless an additional tip of
about 5% of the bill can be given, if you deem the service good enough.
Many restaurants are closed on Sunday evening. A list of restaurants that are open will be available at the information
desk. As Sunday May 26 is Mother’s day in France, it may be difficult to find place in (good) restaurants at lunch.
Electricity Supply
220-240 V - 50Hz AC.
Exhibition opening hours
Saturday, May 25 12.00 - 19.30
Sunday, May 26 08.00 - 18.30
Monday, May 27 08.00 - 18.30
Tuesday, May 28 08.00 - 15.00
Insurance
In registering for the ESHG 2002 participants agree that neither the organising committee nor the congress office assume
any liability whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel.
Internet Café
The internet café can be found in Galerie de Marbre.
Joint Arrangements for the ESHG / EMPAG meeting
Some sessions are shared (as indicated in the programme). In addition, EMPAG delegates are welcome to attend any of
the symposia, concurrent sessions or workshops of the ESHG programme on Sunday or Monday, and ESHG delegates
are welcome to attend any of the EMPAG concurrent sessions, space permitting.
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