About Barcelona
Situated on the North-East coast, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. It is a dynamic, welcoming city and one of the major economic and business centres of Mediterranean Europe. Around 4.5 million inhabitants live in its metropolitan area. Thanks to both its privileged position on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and its economic, social and cultural dynamism, Barcelona's influence extends over a wide area in Southern Europe.
Barcelona is a modern cosmopolitan city, which has managed to preserve an important cultural, architectural and monumental historic legacy. Being almost 2000 years old, Barcelona hosts monuments and remains from all the different stages in its history, from its Roman walls to the biggest Art Nouveau concentration in Europe.
It also holds an important number of cultural events, such as concerts, exhibitions and festivals, and its congress center hosts numerous international fairs and shows throughout the year. The city is a mixture of cultures, and its three universities host students from all over the world, being one of the leading Spanish cities in education and research at a national and international level.
For more information on Barcelona:
www.bcn.es
www.barcelonaturisme.com
| Dates |
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10th ESNI pre-congress Course European School of Neuroimmunology Tuesday, October 26, 2010
10th ISNI Congress |
| Congress venue |
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Palau de Congressos de Barcelona Fira de Barcelona - Avd. Maria Cristina, s/n Barcelona www.firabcn.es |
| Scientific program |
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The scientific program is the most important part of the ISNI Congress and has been appointed by the Local Organising Committee. It consists of magistral lectures, plenary lectures, concurrent symposia, oral platforms, poster sessions and training to compose a high level, well-balanced scientific program. Poster sessions are scheduled during the long lunch break to enable the participants to have time for discussing the data presented. The congress is preceeded by the 10th ESNI Course – European School of Neuroimmunology, a European initiative which organizes yearly educational courses spanning from basic immunology to clinical neuroimmunology (www.esni.org). |
| Sponsorship |
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Pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of technical equipments and publishers of related scientific books, magazines and journals are invited to participate in the trade exhibition which will be organized at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona during the conference days.
The ISNI Conference offers companies involved in the fields of Neuroimmunology an excellent opportunity to promote themselves to a quality audience.
We expect a total of 900 to 1200 delegates from all over the world. Please visit the conference website (www.isni2010.org) to download the Call for sponsors and exhibition prospectus and, if you are interested, please contact:
Mrs Francesca Mariani – Exhibition Secretariat |
International Congress Services Srl| Official letter of invitation |
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The organisers will be pleased to send a letter of invitation upon request. It is to be understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential participants raise travel funds or permission to attend the 10th ISNI Congress and is not an official invitation covering fees and/or any other expenses or financial support from the conference. All participants must have registered and have paid the required registration fee in full before requesting an official letter of invitation otherwise we will not be able to process your request. The registration fee is refundable should the visa application or the permission be denied. All refund requests must be received before the congress by e-mail, fax or letter. No refunds will be made for cancellations received during or after the congress. Requests for an invitation letter have to be addressed to the Organising Secretariat |
| Passport and visa information |
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Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to entering in Spain. Those requiring a visa for entry in Spain are strongly advised to submit their application in their home country at least two months before the intended date of travel. The organisers will not be able to contact or intervene with any Embassy or Consulate office abroad on your behalf. |
| Climate |
| The city of Barcelona has Mediterranean climate with cool winters and hot summers. The ideal months to visit the city are May, June and September. January is the coldest month and August is the hottest one. |
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The registration desks are located on ground level of the congress building, in the entrance walkway. Opening hours are as follows:
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| Language |
| The official language of the conference is English. No simultaneus translation will be provided. |
| Badges |
| For organisational reasons, all participants and exhibitors are requested to wear their badges at all times during the conference activities. Lost badges can be replaced at the registration desks. |
| Certificate of attendance |
| Certificates of attendance will be sent to all participants by e-mail after the conference end. |
| Lunches & breaks |
| Lunchboxes, coffee and tea breaks are included in the registration fees. Badges should also be worn during these breaks. Special dietary requirements can be indicated on the registration form. |
| Disabled persons |
| The Palau de Congressos de Barcelona is equipped with facilities for disabled persons. However, if you have any special needs or disabilities, please let the organising secretariat know when registering for the congress. |
| Insurance |
| The organisers will not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. It is highly recommended that all participants carry proper health and travel insurance. |
| Disclaimer |
| For reasons beyond their control (such as war, strikes, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, unexpected economic events or generally by force majeure, etc.) the 10th ISNI Congress and/or its agent EEM International Congress Services Rome (Italy) and/or its agents have the right to immediately alter or cancel the congress or any of the arrangements, schedules, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the 10th ISNI Congress. The participants shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation. Furthermore, with the exception of any wilful damage or gross negligence committed by the 10th ISNI Congress and/or its agent EEM International Congress Services Rome (Italy), neither the 10th ISNI Congress not its agent EEM International Congress Services Rome (Italy) and/or its agents shall at any time be liable for any direct or indirect damage suffered by the participants, including consequential and immaterial damage, caused by failure to comply with any provision of this document. |