CONGRESS INFORMATION

ABSTRACTS

The abstracts (except for late submissions) are published on a special issue of Toxicon available in the delegate’s conference kit. Proceedings will appear after the conference on a separate issue of Toxicon.

BADGES

Red: speakers and chairmen
Neutral: Conference delegates
Green: Exhibitors
Blue: Staff
Please remember to wear your badge upon entrance to the conference area, as it is your entrance ticket to all sessions, to the exhibition and to social events. Please respect the conference policy to switch off your mobile phone in meeting rooms and in the exhibition and poster areas. Smoking is not permitted on the conference facilities.

BUSINESS CENTER

A business center is availbale in the conference venue. To access it please contact the registration desk.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION

The commercial exhibition takes place in Carlo I Room, where also computer terminals with access to the Internet are located. The opening hours for the exhibition area are as follows:

Thursday June 12: 12:00 -18:00
Friday, June 13: 08:30 -18:00
Saturday, June 14: 08:30 -18:00

GALA DINNER

ISOLA DEI PESCATORI:
Saturday June 14
h. 20:00/23:30
h. 20:00 : departure by boat from Grand Hotel Dino to the Isola dei Pescatori
Dinner in a nice restaurant on the lake shore.
h. 23:30 return to Grand Hotel Dino.

No more seats are available for the gala dinner

The Isola dei Pescatori (lit. Fishermen’s Island) is an island of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy. As the most northerly of the three principal Borromean Islands it is also known as Isola Superiore and, with a population of about 50, it is the only one to be inhabited all year round. Unlike Isola Bella and Isola Madre, the island no longer belongs to the Borromeo.
The island is about 350 meters long by 100 meters wide. A narrow street running along its spine is joined by cobbled alleys to the promenade which encircles the island. The promenade is frequently flooded and the houses built against it are constructed to allow for this.
While the traditional occupation of fishing still exists - local restaurants providing a ready market for the fish - tourism has become central to the economic life of the island as its picturesque charms have made Isola dei Pescatori a popular destination: particularly for day-trippers but also for more extended visits. In addition to the hotel(s), restaurants and gift-shops there are boutiques selling craft products.

LANGUAGE

English is the official language of the conference.

LIABILITY

Toxins 2008 will take no liability that may arise from the delegates’ and presenter’s participation in the conference or its activities. Lost and found may be picked up at the registration desks.

POSTERS

Poster boards (100 cm width x 200 cm height) will be located on Planetario III Room.
Posters can have any shape and must be hung on the boards to stay on display from June 12 through June 14.

REGISTRATION

Registration to the conference includes the delegate’s name badge, certificate of attendance, CME credits for Italian delegates, coffee breaks and light buffet lunches.

SLIDE PREVIEW CENTER

The slide preview centre is located in Galassia Room. It is suggested that presentations are handed well in time directly to the computer assistant in the appropriate room. The loaded data remain property of the speakers and will be deleted at the end of each day.
Most conference sessions are audio or video taped, in order to include relevant discussion sessions in the proceedings. Should you have enquiries about audio recording, please contact the secretariat before the start of the conference.

WELCOME RECEPTION

June 12, 2008 20:00 PM- 21:30 PM
Grand Hotel Dino – Restaurant “Le tre Colonne"
All registered participants are cordially invited to the Welcome Reception.
Join friends and colleagues for light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

WIRELESS LAN

High speed WiFi connection is provided in the Conference and hotel area (including rooms) by Swisscom. Login can be bought at the reception desk or online.