ICAT08

REGISTRATION FEES

Member
Registration	On Site


Accompanying person
Registration	On Site


Registration fee inclusive of:
Congress material in a congress bag
access to all scientific sessions
lunches and coffee breaks

Cancellation policy:
before 30 june 08 no penalty
between 30 june 08- 15 august 08 , 50% of the amount will be charged.
no refund for cancellation as of 15 august 08

City of Istanbul Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents, Istanbul Bogazi ( Bosphorus) has one shore in Europe and the other in Asia, where waters of the Black Sea meet with those of the Sea of Marmara. The former capital of three successive empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, Istanbul today honours and preserves its legacy and history while looking forward to a modern future. For further information on Turkey and Istanbul you may also refer to the website: http://goturkey.kulturturizm.gov.tr/ Banks Banks are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00 Monday through Friday. All banks are closed during the weekends and on public holidays. You will find foreign exchange office close to the Congress Venue, open 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays. Shopping Istanbul is shopping paradise with its Covered Bazaar as well as the modern malls. Shops are open between 09:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays. Shopping malls have extended hours and are open from 10:00 to 22:00 Monday through Sunday. Credit Cards All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Commonly accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. Restaurants and shops are generally display signs indicating which cards are accepted. Time Zone Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Restaurants and Turkish Cuisine There is a wide choice of restaurants in Istanbul offering from Traditional Turkish cuisine to first class international dishes. There are lots of quality restaurants and fast food shops in the vicinity of the congress facility. Climate The Summer in Istanbul is dry and warm, with remarkable blue skies and sunshine. Daytime heights average around 25C with evenings a few degress less (between 20-23C) . Loose summer dress is recommended for day time. Please do not forget to bring your swimming suit. For more details contact: http://www.meteor.gov.tr/indexmaster_eng.htm Electricity The standard voltage in Turkey is 220 Volts, with a frequency of 50 Hertz. Airport Information All international and domestic flights arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Airport shuttle buses (HAVAS) depart every 30 minutes, operating between 06:00 – 23:00 hours. Travel time is 45 minutes Private taxis are available and all taxis have taximeters. Taxis accept Turkish Lira cash. Telephones Pay phones and credit card phones are available at the congress centre as well as in the city.