General Information
Conference Regulations
- Smoking is prohibited in the conference venue.
- Cell phones must be turned off during oral sessions.
- No photography and/or recording is allowed in any sessions, including posters.
- The placement of advertising in the conference venue is strictly prohibited unless approved by the conference organizers.
- No organized activities (even off-site) other than those approved by the conference organizers are allowed during conference week (15:30 on Sunday through 14:00 on Friday).
- Hardware, terminals, accessories, or any items for commercial advertisement may be displayed only in exhibit booths and corporate meeting rooms.
Official Conference Language
The official conference language is English. Simultaneous translation is not provided.
Registration Desk
The Registration Desk open hours:
| Saturday, 15th September | 09:30-17:00 |
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| Sunday, 16th September | 09:30-19:00 |
| Monday, 17th September | 07:30-18:00 |
| Tuesday, 18th September | |
| Wednesday, 19th September | |
| Thursday, 20th September | |
| Friday, 21st September | 07:30-10:00 |
On-site registration ONLY AVAILABLE hours below (JPY cash or credit card is acceptable):
| Sunday, 16th September | 09:30-19:00 |
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| Monday, 17th September | 07:30-18:00 |
| Tuesday, 18th September | |
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Wednesday, 19th September |
07:30-16:00 |
| Thursday, 20th September |
The registration desk is located on Main Entrance.
Badges
The name badge must be worn and clearly displayed by each registered participant and accompanying person at all times during the conference. All participants will receive the badge upon registration. Access to the conference venue will not be granted without a proper name badge. If a participant loses or forgets to bring the name badge, a fixed handling fee of JPY 5,000 will be charged for a new name badge.
Registration Coverage
| Conference bag | 19th IMSC programme | Abstract CD-ROM | Scientific programme | Exhibition | Opening Ceremony, Welcome Mixer & ARIGATO & SAYONARA | |
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Accompanying persons are admitted to the Opening / Closing Ceremonies, Opening Plenary, Welcome Mixer and ARIGATO & SAYONARA ONLY. Accompanying persons will not be provided Conference bags.
Coffee Breaks
Soft drinks may be available after the morning oral sessions and before the afternoon oral sessions.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the registration fee.
Social Activities
- Welcome Mixer, Sunday, 16th September, 18:30-20:00, Swan in ICC Kyoto. Conference name badge is required.
- Conference Banquet, Thursday, 20th September, 18:30-21:00, Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto. Banquet fee is not included in the registration. Banquet ticket printed on name badge is required. Tickets are already sold out.
- ARIGATO & SAYONARA, Friday, 21st September, 13:00-13:45, Swan in ICC Kyoto. Conference name badge is required.
Information Board
Information of conference programme, society meetings, Lost and Found items etc. will be displayed on the information boards, located entrance/registration area on the 1st floor.
Internet Connections / International Phones
Wireless LAN connection is available in Main Lounge, Main Lobby and at the entrance of Event hall. Business center with internet connection and international telephone service are located on the 1st floor.
First Aid
If you need first aid, please contact the registration desk.
Cloakroom
The cloakrooms are located near the main Entrance. Valuables cannot be checked in the Cloakroom.
Opening Hours:
| Sunday, 16th September | 13:00-21:00 |
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| Monday, 17th September | 07:30-20:00 |
| Tuesday, 18th September | |
| Wednesday, 19th September | |
| Thursday, 20th September | |
| Friday, 21st September | 07:30-15:00 |
Certificate of Attendance / Presentation
A certificate of attendance and/or presentation will be issued at registration desk.
Insurance
The conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of properties belonging to conference participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as result of the conference.
Please check validity of your insurance.