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Fourth European
IRPA Congress
Radiation Protection
Culture -
A global challenge
June 23-27, 2014
Geneva, Switzerland
THIRD
ANNOUNCEMENT
and Call for Abstracts

Invitation to the 4 th European IRPA Congress 2014
The European IRPA Associate Societies mandated the German-Swiss
Radiation Protection Association (FS) to prepare and host the 4 th European
IRPA Congress in 2014. In cooperation with the Association Romande de
Radioprotection (ARRAD), our French speaking colleagues in Switzerland,
Geneva was chosen as host city for this major event. The choice of the
venue was driven by the intention to involve international organizations with
a strong link to radiation protection such as ILO and WHO.
«Radiation protection culture – a global challenge» was chosen as the general theme of the
Congress in order to support the IRPA initiative fostering improvements of RP Culture globally. In
addition to offering a forum for the scientific exchange it is our intention to enable a dialogue on
important cultural elements such as values, beliefs, competencies and recommended practices.
We hope to foster a belief in the success of cultural approaches and to provide guidance to help
equip radiation protection professionals to promote a successful RP culture in their organisation
and workplace.
Welcome to Geneva, Switzerland
The great history of this city, its development and the
vision of its authorities means that Geneva blends the
many advantages of a small city with the services and
facilities of a large metropolitan area. More importantly,
Geneva’s tradition of welcoming people from all over the
world makes it a unique and privileged destination. Its
central European location and easy accessibility provide
an ideal setting for international meetings and events
such as the Congress on Radiation Protection. More than
200 international organisations are based in Geneva.
Besides its reputation as home to famous
academic and research institutions, the city
is also known worldwide for its beauty and
its breath-taking views of the surrounding
Alps and Jura.
The FS and ARRAD are pleased to invite you to this Congress highly interesting topics. It will also
provide an excellent opportunity for making valuable personal contacts, to visit CERN, one of the
world‘s leading research centres, and to enjoy impressive excursions.
Yours Sincerely,
Klaus Henrichs
Congress President
The Centre International de Conferences Geneva (CICG)
was opened in 1973. It is located close to the Geneva site of
the United Nations complex and to most other international
organisations The Swiss Government placed CICG at
the disposal of the German Swiss Radiation Protection
association for the period of the Congress. This illustrates
the traditional Swiss policy to support activities which aim
to achieve international consensus.
The CICG offers facilities for up to 3,500 persons in a variety
of lecture theatres, conference rooms, and offices equipped
with best available technology. There is adequate space for
poster presentations and a technical exhibit. The CICG also
hosts a post office, a bar and a restaurant seating 600.
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Organisation and committees
Supporting organisations
Hosting Society:
German-Swiss Radiation Protection
Association (FS)
Local Host:
Association Romande de Radioprotection
(ARRAD)
Congress President:
Klaus Henrichs
Scientific Programme Committee:
Rolf Michel (Germany), Chair
Christian Wernli (Switzerland), Vice-Chair
Sébastien Baechler (Switzerland, ARRAD)
Hielke Freerk Boersma (Netherlands, NVS)
Joachim Breckow (Germany, FS)
Valérie Chambrette (France, IRSN)
Malcom Crick (UNSCEAR)
Renate Czarwinski (Germany, IRPA)
Maria Del Rosario Perez (WHO)
Chris Englefield (United Kingdom,SRP)
Wolfgang Eschner (Germany, FS)
Ir. Yuri Franken (Netherlands, NVS)
Daniele Giuffrida (European Commission)
Michael Hajek (Austria, ÖVS)
Alfred Hefner (Austria, ÖVS, IRPA)
Jirí Hulka (Czech Republic, SURO)
Augustin Janssens (European Commission)
Andre Jouve (European Commission)
Thierry Juhel (France, CEA)
Franz-Josef Maringer (Austria, ÖVS)
Rüdiger Matthes (ICNIRP)
Hans-Georg Menzel (ICRP, ICRU)
Saveta Miljanic (Croatia, CRPA)
Constantin Milu (Romania, SRRP)
Christophe Murith (Switzerland, ARRAD)
Shengli Niu (ILO)
Thomas Otto (CERN)
Thierry Schneider (France, CEPN)
Hannes Stadtmann (Austria, ÖVS)
Alejandro Ubeda (Spain, SEPR)
Sandro Sandri (Italy, AIRP)
Hanne Waltenburg (Denmark, NSFS)
Local Organization Committee:
François Bochud (CHUV), Chair
Doris Forkel-Wirth (CERN)
Michel Hammans (Suva)
Johannes Hammer (ENSI)
Sabine Mayer (PSI)
Christophe Murith (FOPH)
Georges Piller (ENSI)
Nicolas Stritt (FOPH)
Werner Zeller (FOPH)
Young Scientist and
Professional Award Committee:
Alfred Hefner (Austria, IRPA), Chair
Eduardo Gallego (Spain, IRPA), Vice Chair
Pete Cole (United Kingdom)
Hielke Freerk Boersma (Netherlands)
Gabi Hampel (Germany)
Franz-Josef Maringer (Austria)
Celso Osimani (Italy)
Klas Rosen (Nordic Societies)
Catherine Roy (France)
Poster Award Committee:
Christophe Murith (Switzerland), Chair
Thierry Schneider (France), Vice Chair
Joachim Breckow (Germany)
Marie-Claire Cantone (Italy)
Christine Edwards (United Kingdom)
Frank Hardeman (Belgium)
Irena Malatova (Czech Republic)
Wenda Paile (Nordic Societies)
Alejandro Ubeda (Spain)
Congress Organizer:
SYMPORG SA
Rue Rousseau 30
1201 Geneva, Switzerland
www.symporg.ch
URL: www.irpa2014europe.com
Email: info@irpa2014europe.com
CERN – European Organization for Nuclear Research
EC – European Commission
ENSI – Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate
FOPH – Federal Office of Public Health in Switzerland
IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency
ICNIRP – International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
ICRP – International Commission on Radiological Protection
ICRU – International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
ILO – International Labour Organization
IOMP – International Organization for Medical Physics
IRPA – International Radiation Protection Association
Republic and State of Geneva
Suva – Swiss Accident Insurance Fund
UNSCEAR – United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
WHO – World Health Organization
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Scientific Programme - Call for abstracts
Abstracts for oral and poster presentations should be submitted by 15 September 2013. The authors
will receive notification of acceptance by 15 December 2013. For the accepted contributions
extended abstracts can be provided by the authors up to 15 March 2014. Only presentations of
registered participants with paid registration fee will be included in the programme. The final
programme will be available on the Congress website on 15 May 2014. Congress material will
include the programme booklet and a memory stick containing the programme and the book of
abstracts and extended abstracts. Poster presentations will be available throughout the Congress.
Submission of abstracts, extended abstracts and posters takes place electronically via European
IRPA website www.irpa2014europe.com. Please indicate the topical area for your presentation
and the presenting author. Further instructions for preparation of abstracts, extended abstracts,
and posters will be given on the website.
Congress objectives
• to understand and to promote
radiation protection culture in
all applications and its relation to
general safety culture,
• to discuss open questions and
common challenges and to
outline perspectives,
• to strengthen the cooperation
between professional societies,
international organizations,
regulators, NGOs, and key players
in society,
• to develop tools for improving
communication between experts,
regulators, professionals, patients,
and members of the public.
Congress topics
1 Biological and health effects of ionizing and
non-ionizing radiation
2 Radiation measurement and dosimetry
3 Fundamentals of radiation protection of
ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
4 Regulation of the different exposure situations
5 Environmental radioactivity and radioecology
6 Radiation protection of patients, medical staff,
and comforters
7 Radiation protection of workers in nuclear,
NORM, and other industries, and research
8 Radiation protection of the public
9 Protection of the environment
J Nuclear safety and security
K Emergencies: Lessons learnt, preparedness and
response
L Education in and fostering of radiation protection
M Interaction with society
Programme outline and provisional schedule
The broad range of Congress topics will encourage discussions of all aspects of radiation
protection culture covering ionising as well as non-ionising radiation. Seven plenary sessions will
be dedicated to key aspects of the Congress objectives and a total of twenty-seven sessions will be
arranged around the plenaries with three sessions in parallel. Oral presentations for the plenaries
will be invited or carefully selected from the submitted contributions. Each parallel session will
be introduced by an invited speaker followed by submitted oral presentations. Posters represent
an important part of the scientific programme and therefore ample time for poster viewing and
discussions among the participants and with the authors is foreseen.
The interdisciplinarity of radiation protection culture cover the scientific and ethical basis, value
judgement, regulations, practical implementation and the interaction with society.
The programme will address recent findings and on-going research on radiation biology,
tissue reactions, stochastic effects (both cancer and non-cancer diseases), the quantification of
occupational, public, and medical radiation exposures including both ionizing and non-ionizing
radiation, natural and technologically enhanced radioactivity and man-made radionuclides in the
environment, as well as all aspects of radioactive waste disposal.
Given the detrimental effects of ionizing radiation, the use of radiation and radioactivity to the
benefit of society requires an ethical basis of radiation protection, value judgement and regulations
covering the scheme of planned, existing, and emergency exposure situations as set outby the
ICRP in its publication 103.
In all exposure situations, successful radiation protection requires the practical implementation
of its principles and regulations. Special emphasis will be given to radiation protection in the
medical field. Practical implementation also includes the education of the next generation of
professionals and a world-wide harmonization of radiation protection.
Interaction and communication with society as well as fostering radiation protection will be a
focus of the programme.
Young scientist and professional award
Ensuring competence in the field of radiation safety requires the education and encouragement
of qualified professionals and trainees. The promotion of young scientists and professionals is
therefore of high importance for the European IRPA societies. To this end the societies participating
in the organisation of the Congress offer an award for the best scientific or professional
contribution(s).
National societies will be responsible for the nomination of their candidate; they are expected
to support the participation of the candidate in the Congress. The nomination of candidates
must be submitted to the IRPA 2014 Young Scientist and Professional Award Committee before
October 1, 2013. The nomination must be accompanied by an abstract, a CV and an explanatory
statement from the nominating society. The presentation will be integrated into the scientific
programme with an oral presentation of their paper at the Congress. The Young Scientist and
Professional Award Committee will elect the award winning contribution. The Young Scientist
and Professional Award Committee is free to award more than one contribution. The award will
carry remuneration. For inquiries and nominations contact the chairman of Young Scientist and
Professional Award Committee, Alfred Hefner, via e-mail: alfred.hefner@seibersdorf–laboratories.at
or alfred.hefner@ait.ac.at.
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Sun, June 22, 2014 Mon, June 23, 2014 Tue, June 24, 2014 Wed, June 25, 2014 Thu, June 26, 2014 Fri, June 27, 2014
08:00
08:00
Refresher courses Refresher courses Refresher courses Refresher courses
08:30 08:30
09:00
P6: RP against
09:30 S1-1 S2-1 S3-1 S1-4 S2-4 S3-4
S1-7 S2-7 S3-7
09:30
non-ionizing radiation
10:00 10:00
IRPA
Registration
Excursion
Associate
10:30
10:30
Coffee &
Coffee &
visit to
Societies
Coffee &
Coffee &
poster viewing
poster viewing
CERN
Forum
poster viewing
poster viewing
11:00 11:00
11:30
11:30
S1-2 S2-2 S3-2 S1-5 S2-5 S3-5 S1-8 S2-8 S3-8
12:00 12:00
12:30
13:00
Lunch &
poster viewing
Lunch &
poster viewing
Lunch &
poster viewing
P7: Closing Session:
awards, summary, closure
13:30 13:30
P1: Opening ceremony
14:00
14:00
RP culture & safety culture
P3: Lessons learnt
P4: Interaction
14:30 P5: Fostering RP
14:30
from emergencies
with society
15:00
15:30
16:00
Registration
Coffee & poster viewing Coffee & poster viewing Coffee & poster viewing Coffee & poster viewing
Excursion
16:30
16:30
Art
visit to CERN
exhibition P2: The Pillars of RP Culture
17:00 17:00
June 22 -
Scienticfic Basis
FS Business
S1-3 S2-3 S3-3 S1-6 S2-6 S3-6
S1-9 S2-9 S3-9
27, 2014 Ethical Foundation
Meeting
17:30 17:30
Regulations & Practice
18:00 18:00
09:00
12:30
13:00
15:00
15:30
16:00
18:30
18:30
19:00 Reception
19:00
19:30
19:30
20:00
Young professionals
Congress dinner
20:00
20:30
get together
20:30
Plenary Parallel Social Excursions IRPA business
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Poster awards
Posters will provide essential contributions to the Congress. Ample space and time will be
allocated for poster viewing and discussions with the authors. A time schedule for the presence
of each author at her/his poster will facilitate the discussions. Refreshments will be served close
to the poster presentations. In order to emphasize the importance of the poster presentations
and to encourage authors, a prize will be awarded to the three best presentations. The IRPA 2014
Poster Award Committee will be responsible for selecting these posters.
Tentative list of refresher courses
The Refresher Course programme provides delegates with the opportunity to update their knowledge
in specific areas of radiation protection science and practice. There are two types of course:
• Courses aimed at providing a broad overview of the current state of a given topic, thereby providing
delegates not working directly in that field with a sound understanding of the current status.
• Courses aimed at providing experienced practitioners with a more detailed understanding of
up-to-date developments in a particular field.
The courses will be held each morning before the start of the Congress. A total of 12 courses will
be available, 3 in parallel each day. The fee for the refresher courses will be CHF 45.00 per person
per course.
The latest course details are specified on the Congress website and the list below presents
preliminary information on the course schedule.
1 Internal dosimetry and individual monitoring 2 Radiation epidemiology 3 Indoor radon
sources, remediation and prevention in new construction 4 Clinical auditing and quality assurance
5 Non-ionizing radiation (optical safety) 6 Radiation biology 7 Optical radiation risk assessment
in the working environment 8 EMF Safety 9 The role of medical physicist in optimizing protection
of patients in medicine J RP in NORM industries K Design of medical facilities: radiotherapy
shielding design L Radiation protection metrology and Measurements
For more details, including the style of courses and updates, please go to www.irpa2014europe.com.
Technical Exhibition
Information for those companies/organisations wishing to exhibit or sponsor the Congress is
available as an Exhibition Prospectus. Please, contact Symporg SA, info@irpa2014europe.com.
satellite meetings
There is the possibility to accommodate satellite meetings. For further information contact
Bertrand Joehr bjoehr@symporg.ch or Rolf Michel Michel@irs.uni-hannover.de.
Social programme
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will be held in the early evening of Monday, June 23, 2014 at the CICG.
This will allow delegates to relax and socialise, renewing old friendships and making new ones
prior to the start of the Congress week.
Young Professionals Get Together
An informal get together of young professionals will take place at the CICG on Monday, June
23, 2014 after the reception. The Congress will encourage networking amongst young persons
by holding a reception specifically for them, allowing them also to meet some of their senior
colleagues. Interested persons are requested to tick the relevant box on the registration form.
Congress Dinner
The Congress Dinner will take place at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM), on Thursday,
June 26, 2014. The BFM is an example of the successful restoration and transformation of an
industrial site. In May 1886 it was opened as a factory to exploit the hydraulic power of the River
Rhône delivering water under pressure for use in the fountains, houses and factories of the city.
The building was decommissioned in the 1960’s when the industry moved to the outskirts of the
town. In 1988 it was classified as a historic building, and in September 1997 it became
an opera house. Today it is also open to the public for festive, promotional or cultural
events. See www.bfm.ch to get a taste of what to expect.
The Congress Dinner will be organized in Swiss Style including some local
entertainment.There will, however, be ample time to enjoy the meal and for
conversation. Since the BFM can supply seats for up to 500 people, the number of
participants will be limited. Registration for the Congress Dinner is required and will be
handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Excursions
It will be possible for all participants and accompanying persons to book excursions before, during or
after the Congress. A dedicated registration form will be available for that purpose on the Congress
website as well as on site during the Congress. Due to the limited capacities, the CERN excursions
require registration on a first come first served basis during the online registration process.
CERN
Monday Morning and Friday Afternoon
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most
respected centres for scientific research. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the
Universe is made of and how it works. At CERN, the world’s largest and most complex scientific
instruments are used to study the basic constituents of matter — the fundamental particles.
By studying what happens when these particles collide, physicists learn about the laws
of Nature. The instruments used at CERN are particle accelerators and detectors.
Accelerators boost beams of particles to high energies before they are made to
collide with each other or with stationary targets. Detectors observe and record the
results of these collisions. Founded in 1954, the CERN Laboratory sits astride the
Franco–Swiss border near Geneva. It was one of Europe’s first joint ventures and now
has 20 Member States.
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The Congress will allow the participants to visit CERN. There will be two possibilities, one on
Monday morning before the opening ceremony and one at Friday afternoon after closure of the
Congress. Bus transfer will be organized. Due to the limited space, participants will be asked to
register for the excursions. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
City Tour
Every day – 2 hours tour
The city tour of Geneva will take you through the centre of the world’s peacemaking organizations
followed by a tour of the main tourist attractions of the city including the world
famous Fountain and the wonderful flower clock. Then you will be offered a taste of Geneva’s
history with the mini-train Tramway Tour and encouraged to dig even deeper into
the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour.
Gruyeres – Golden Pass Wednesday, Friday, Sunday - From 9h30 to 19h00
There is no better temptation than the smell of chocolate! Take a journey through chocolate
tradition, tasting the most famous of Swiss delicacies. Admire the breathtaking landscapes
of Gruyère. At the top of the hill, breathe in pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the
pasturelands and enjoy authentic Alpine cheese. After that, relax in a comfortable ride
aboard the famous Golden Express train overlooking magnificent views over Lake Geneva.
A day full of different tastes and special sentiments.
Lausanne - Montreux - Chillon Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - From 9h00 to 18h30
Lausanne is a picturesque town built on hills and a cultural center of Switzerland. After
the city tour there will be free time at the lake side or to visit to the Olympic Museum.
In the afternoon, the tour will continue through the Vaud countryside close to Lake
Geneva, passing through the famous towns of Vevey and Montreux. We will then
arrive at the Chateau de Chillon, one of the finest monuments of our country where
you will be invited to take a guided tour. A steam boat trip will enable you to admire
the splendor of the scenery from the water and you will disembark at Montreux where
you can wander through the streets of this attractive town.
Registration
Register on-line at the Congress website www.irpa2014europe.com.
Registration Type Until March 17, 2014 After March 17, 2014 On site
Congress Fee CHF 750.00 CHF 850.00 CHF 900.00
Students CHF 550.00 CHF 750.00 CHF 800.00
Refresher Course CHF 45.00 CHF 65.00 CHF 75.00
Accompanying Person CHF 50.00 CHF 60.00 CHF 70.00
Congress Dinner CHF 75.00 CHF 75.00 CHF 75.00
The Congress fee includes
• Participation in all lectures (excluding refresher courses) and access to the exhibition area,
• Congress bag including programme booklet and a memory stick with book of abstracts
and extended abstracts,
• Admission to the reception on Monday and to the art exhibition,
• Coffee in the exhibition area during the breaks.
The accompanying person’s fee includes
• Welcome reception on Monday evening,
• Admission to the art exhibition,
• Coffee in the exhibition area during the breaks.
Registered accompanying persons are welcome to attend the Congress dinner and other events
at the same rates as Congress participants. The pre-registration desk will be opened on Sunday,
June 22, 2014 from 14h00 to 18h00. A printed version of the abstract book will be available on
order during the online registration process for CHF 25.00.
Payment and cancellation policy
Currency and methods of payment
Payments should be made in Swiss Francs (CHF) either by bank transfers against invoice or by
credit card (only VISA, MasterCard or American Express are accepted). No cheque payments are
accepted.
Cancellation of registration
Cancellations will be accepted until May 31, 2014. The full amount will be refunded less CHF 100.00
to cover cancellation costs. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date.
Cancellations must be made in writing by e-mail, fax or airmail to the Congress Secretariat.
Reimbursement will not be given for late arrival, unused services, unattended events or early
departure from the Congress. Cancellation insurance is offered on the Congress website upon
registration.
Accommodation
More than 120 hotels or hostels are available ranging from one to five stars. They can be booked
when registering for the Congress or individually by the participants. Terms & Condition for your
hotel reservation are available on the website.
General information
Congress dates and language
The Congress will take place June 23 – 27, 2014. The Congress language is English.
Registration desk
The pre-registration desk will be open at the CICG from Sunday, June 22, from 14h00 to 18h00.
The Congress secretariat will be available at the CICG to assist you during the Congress.
Technical exhibition
The exhibition area is located in the lobby areas of the CICG close to the lecture halls, meeting
rooms and refreshment areas. Access to the exhibition is free for registered participants. The
exhibition will be open throughout the meeting hours, June, 23 – 27, 2014.
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Art Exhibition
During the Congress, an exhibition will
bridge the gap between science and art.
Textile artists from around the world have
been invited to display their artistic approach
to the theme “Radiation”. The perspective
of these artists ranges from the beauty and
aesthetic appeal of radiation to research and
technical applications without concealing the
darker sides. The ultimate challenge is how
to convert this abstract theme onto the soft
media of fabric. We invite you to take this
unique opportunity to experience your field
of work from a new angle! Enjoy!
Associate Societies Forum
An IRPA Associate Societies Forum will be
held at the CICG on Wednesday, June 25
from 9 a.m. until noon.
Data Protection
Your name and address will be published in
the full list of participants which is available
to all delegates and exhibitors. If you do not
wish to have your name included, please
opt out on the registration form. We will
not share your personal information with
any supporters or outside groups. Any Pre-
Congress promotional material you receive
will come from us directly, including material
from supporting companies.
Publications
Opportunity is offered to post a pdf of the oral
presentations and posters on the Congress
website after the Congress. Invited contributions
and a limited number of submissions will be
given the opportunity of having published
their contribution in a special issue of Radiation
Protection and Dosimetry (RPD). These
contributions will be subject to the regular
peer review procedure of RPD.
Coffee and refreshments
Coffee, tea and other refreshments are
included in the Congress fee and will be
available in the exhibition and poster areas
during the breaks. Food and drinks may be
purchased in the bar and the restaurant of the
CICG. In addition restaurants and snack bars
can be found in the vicinity of the CICG.
Tourist information
Information on the town of Geneva and the
surrounding area with suggestions for activities
and excursions can be obtained through the
website (www.geneve-tourisme.ch).
Climate and clothing
June is the best time to visit Geneva.
Temperatures range from 10 °C to 22 °C.
Evenings may be cool, in particular outdoors
at the lake-side. It is advisable to bring some
warm clothes with you. The weather in June is
mostly sunny. On the average you can expect
7 hours of sunshine each day although you
may experience some rain.
Ground transportation
Only one ticket is required to travel by train, tram, bus or boat in the area France-Vaud-Geneva.
If you are staying at a hotel, a youth hostel or a campsite, the establishment will offer you the
«Geneva Transport Card» that allows you to use public transport in Geneva free of charge during
your stay.
If you arrive at Geneva Airport, you can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine
in the baggage collection area at the Arrival hall. This Unireso ticket, offered by Genève Aéroport,
allows you to use public transport in Geneva free for a period of 80 minutes.
It takes only 6 minutes from/to Geneva city centre by train, leaving approximately every 12 minutes
from the airport. There is direct access to the airport railway station from the airport Check-in and
Arrival levels. All trains stop at Geneva-Cornavin station (city centre). Several urban buses stop
approximately every 8-15 minutes at the airport (bus stops at the Check-in level, in front of or
beside the train station).
To Geneva by train
More people use the train in Switzerland than in any other country in the world. Geneva has
excellent connections within the European railway network. The Swiss SBB connects Geneva to
all the neighbouring countries. Geneva Cornavin train station is right in the heart of the city. See
the Swiss Railway company website for more information (www.sbb.ch/en).
Letter of invitation
Upon request, the chairman of the Congress will be pleased to send a personal letter of invitation
to enable participants to obtain supporting funds or visas to attend the Congress. These invitation
letters cannot be considered an offer of financial support by the organisers.
Visa and passports
EU citizens only require their national identity papers to travel to Switzerland. Citizens from most
other countries will need a valid passport. They are encouraged to contact their local Swiss
embassy or consulate to enquire about the necessity of a visa.
Liability
Registered Congress participants and exhibitors agree that neither the organising committee nor
the Congress Secretariat are liable or assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons
or property during the Congress. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organise their own
health, travel and personal insurances.
Travel information
Flights to Geneva airport
There are excellent flight connections to Geneva. Several airlines provide direct flights to Geneva
from all over Europe as well as from countries outside Europe. The airport is located at 4 km from
Geneva city centre. It can be easily reached by train or by bus using the united network of public
transport, Unireso (www.unireso.com). Tourist information can be obtained at the information
counter in the arrivals hall of the airport.
Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. However, the Congress
hosts and Secretariat reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any arrangements,
timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Congress, for any cause beyond
its reasonable control. The Congress Hosts and Congress Secretariat are not liable for any loss or
inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. Delegates are advised to take out their own
travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions as the Congress does
not cover individuals against cancellation of bookings, theft or damage to belongings.
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Location of the CICG and the BFM
Aéroport
Av. Giuseppe Motta
CICG
Av. de France
Rue de Montbrillant
Rue de la Servette
Rue de Lyon
BFM
Gare de Cornavin
Rue de Lausanne
Quai Wilson
Lake Geneva
Av. d’Aire
Quai Gustave Ador
500 m
Contact information
4 th European IRPA
Congress Secretariat
SYMPORG SA
Rue Rousseau 30
CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. +41-22 / 839.84.84
Fax +41-22 / 839.84.85
www.symporg.ch
www.irpa2014europe.com
info@irpa2014europe.com
Important dates and deadlines
Start of Online registration
Abstract submission
May 1, 2013
Abstract deadline
September 15, 2013
Notification of acceptance
December 16, 2013
Deadline for reduced prices
March 18, 2014
Congress
June 23 – 27, 2014
IRPA : International Radiation Protection Association
FS : Deutsch-Schweizerischer Fachverband für Strahlenschutz
ARRAD : Association Romande de Radioprotection