General Information & Conditions
“Bienvenue à PARIS !”
Venues and Dates
The 7th World Surfactants Congress will be held from Sunday 22 June to Wednesday 25 June 2008 at the PALAIS DES CONGRES DE PARIS, 3, Place de la Porte Maillot - 75017 Paris – France.
The Palais des Congrès is easily accessible by car (Parking Porte Maillot under the Congress Centre), by local city bus (lines 82.73.43.244.PC) or by metro (line 1) or RER (Paris Suburban Express Metropolitan Network, line C). The station is called “Porte Maillot”.
Congress Office
Before and after the congress:
CESIO 2008 c/o MCI
24, rue Chauchat – 75009 Paris – France
Tel.: +33 (0)1 53 85 82 66 - Fax.: +33 (0)1 53 85 82 83
E-mail: cesio2008info@mci-group.com
On-site Secretariat:
LEVEL 2
Tentative Opening hours:
| Sunday, June 22: | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Monday, June 23: | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday, June 24: | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, June 25: | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
The Congress documentation will be available here for pre-registered delegates and for anyone wishing to register on site.
Exhibition
An exhibition will cover the scientific, economic and technical as well as safety and regulatory aspects of surfactants and surfactant applications in industry and consumer products.
The exhibition opening hours are foreseen as such.
Official Exhibition Opening:
| Sunday, June 22: | Opening 6:00pm |
| Monday, June 23: | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday, June 24: | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday, June 25: | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
If you have not yet confirmed your participation in the exhibition, please contact the Congress Office: cesio2008exh@mci-group.com
Official Language
The official Congress language is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
Badges
A name badge will be provided with your registration documents on site. Participants are requested to wear their badge during the congress.
Lunches & Breaks
During the breaks, coffee and tea will be available in the exhibition areas. Lunches will be served to registered delegates.
Insurance & Liability
The Organizers will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events.
Participants are strongly recommended to seek insurance coverage for health and accident, lost luggage and trip cancellation.
Currency Exchange
| ALL RATES given in the program are in EUROS : € | |
| 1 EUR = 1.35 USD | 1 EUR = 10.43 CNY 1 EUR = 162.35 JPY (as of 10th May 2007) |
Electricity
Electricity used in France is 220 Volts; its frequency is 50 Hz and the plugs have two male contact points. Plan on bringing a transformer for your electronic equipment using different voltage (ie. USA, Canada).
Climate & Clothing
The weather in Paris in June is usually warm and sunny with daily temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25° C. Night temperatures may be milder between 12°C to 16°C.
Visas & Passports
Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card. Some countries require a visa. Please contact your nearest French Embassy or Consulate for further information.
Telephones
For international calls to France, dial the international code followed by 33 and the correspondent’s number (without the 0).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Paris can easily be reached by plane, train or car, as it is located at the crossroads of Europe. It is served by two international airports and a very convenient railway system. The shuttle buses from Charles de Gaulle airport arrive in front of the Palais des Congrès, which is also accessible through all Paris public transports.
Air France and its affiliated companies world-wide have been nominated Official airline for CESIO 2008, the 7th World Surfactants Congress.
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Reference to be quoted: 01090AF - Validity dates: 17 June 2008 to 30 June 2008
Reserve on-line: http://w9.traveldoo.com/mice/connect.jsf?eid=01090AF
- On international routes AIR FRANCE offices and cal
l centers throughout the World will offer preferential fares from your country of departure. Appropriate published fares from French overseas departments and territories apply.
Your nearest Air France Office and call centers : www.airfrance.com - On the domestic network within continental France
This original document will entitle you a reduction of up to 45% on the regular full fare in economy class for a round trip journey (subject to conditions) on the Air France continental domestic network for this event.
To book your electronic ticket please contact the Air France call center from within France 0 820 820 820* or your nearest Air France office www.airfrance.fr
Members of partner carrier’s loyalty programme will receive miles on their programme when using Air France flights. Check details with your Air France office.
Train transportation to the Congress
For participants travelling within France to Paris by train on the occasion of the Congress, special fares can be obtained with SNCF (French Railway Network). Please tick the appropriate box when registering to receive a SNCF voucher.
