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General Info

Date: 5-6, April 2016
Location: The David Intercontinental Hotel, 12 Kaufman Street, Tel Aviv 61501, Israel
The David Intercontinental Hotel offers a superb location for ISRASTEM 2016. The hotel is situated within walking distance of the Tel Aviv beach, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and is close to many cultural and financial centers. Its proximity to the beach and major centers in Tel Aviv enable
the participants to enjoy its surroundings.
The Hotel Website :
Click here: The David Intercontinental Hotel

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Language: The official language of the conference is English
Climate: The weather in Tel Aviv in April is nice and pleasant during the day and cooler in the evenings. Temperatures range from 15 ° to 23°C.
Clothing: Informal for all occasions.
Electricity: Equipment in Israel is 220 volt A.C., single phase, 50 cycles. Some devices require an adapter (can be purchased locally).
Sound and Visual Options: Microsoft Office ™ is used and PowerPoint presentations are mandatory (supports all versions). A PC and projectors will be provided.
Visas: Residents of most counties do not need entry visas to Israel. However, please check the matter with relevant local authorities. Please do note, all issues regarding visas are the sole responsibility of the participant. The conference organizers will issue a letter confirming registration but are unable, due to legal reasons, to assist in acquiring the visa. Conference fees are non-refundable on grounds of visa.

Conference Secretariat:

Bioforum Applied Knowledge Center
5 Golda Meir St., Weizmann Science Park,
POB 4034 Ness Ziona 70400, Israel
Tel: +972-(0)8-931-3070
Fax: +972-(0)8-93-3071

Conference Kit and Name Tag

Upon registration to the conference you will receive your conference kit containing the printed material of the conference, name tag and voucher for lunch.

Safety and Security

Please do not leave bags and suitcases unattended at any time.

Smoking Policy

This is a non-smoking event. Kindly use the designated smoking areas only.

Airport Information

Ben Gurion International Airport is Israel's main international airport. It is situated approximately 25km (16 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv. The journey to Tel Aviv is approximately 30 minutes.
Paid parking in the vicinity of the David Intercontinental hotel

Transportation

By Train
The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building, adjacent to the Greeters' Hall.
Train tickets can be purchased through automated ticket dispensers on Level G of the terminal.
For information on schedules and fares call
Israel Railways Information Service
03-6117000 or *5770 from any cellular phone.
Israel Railways website - Schedules and Fares

By Bus (within Tel Aviv)
From the Hahagana train station Tel Aviv: Dan bus line no. 16.
From the Arlozerov train station Tel Aviv: take Dan bus line no. 61 or 66.
From the central bus station Tel Aviv: Dan bus lines 16,17 & 31.
All Dan bus lines that stop at the Carmelit station are 5 minutes walk from the conference.
By Private Taxi
The taxi companies at Ben Gurion Airport operate under supervision of the Israel Airports Authority.
The taxi stations and dispatcher's counter at Terminal 3 are located on Level G of the Multi Level Road.

Parking:

Parking in the hotel: 70 NIS all day
There is a possibility to receive discount parking coupon at the registration booth. Number of the coupons is limited.
At the vicinity of the hotel there are parking areas in prices between 15-30 Nis per day.

Accommodation

For your convenience, hotel accommodation at special rates has been reserved to the participants of the conference.

Kfar Maccabiah is located in the heart of Israel; adjust to the conference center, 15 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport.

Extends over spacious grounds of lush greenery, lawns and gardens, in the center of Tel Aviv metropolitan, it is area a unique combination of business, pleasure and sport.
Reservations can be made for both single and double room. In order to benefit from these rates, reservations should be made through Bioforum Applied Knowledge Center (conference secretary) and not directly with the hotel.

Hotel	category	single room(US$)	double room (US$)	Special extras	Map to hotel
David Intercontinental	Classic	340	370
Dan Panorama	Deluxe	270	310	Free entry to the deluxe lounge, light refreshments, coffee, soft drinks, fruits & Pastries
The Savoy	Standard	205	250	Free Wifi, Nespresso™ machine, chocolates in the rooms. All day refreshment at lobby, free bicycles and more.
Mercure	Privilege	205	240	Free Wifi, Nespresso™ machine, chocolates in the rooms. Free gym and outdoors bicycles hire and sauna.
Metropolitan	Superior	200	220	Free entry to the business center, Free Wifi, free gym, pool and Sauna.

Participants wishing to secure reservation should fill in the reservation form and email back to: Reut@bioforum.co.il.

Prices are subject to the addition of VAT if applicable (Israeli participants)
Official check – in at hotels is 14:00 and check-out is noon (11:00).
Special extras- Free Wifi, free parking and free enter to the sport club

For Accommodation Form please click here

This offer is on a “first come first served basis” and the availability of the rooms is based on vacancy thus early reservation is highly recommended.

Learn more about Kfar Maccabiah at their website: http://www.kmc.co.il/index_en.cfm

PAYMENT METHOD (All Bank Charges to be paid by Participants).

Bank Transfer payable to the BioForum - Applied knowledge center Ltd.

Account No: 577720 Bank Hapoalim (12 ) Branch: 529 Address: Ben Yehuda St., 99 Tel Aviv, Israel
IBAN No: IL22-0125-2900-0000-0577-720 Swift Code: poalilit
Account Name: Bioforum Applied Knowledge Center LTD

Please attach copy of bank transfer to the accommodation form, and ensure that the name of the confrence & participant are stated on the form.

All types of Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Check (Israeli participants only)

Liability/Insurance: BioForum - Applied knowledge center Ltd, reserves the right to change the above hotel to those of a similar grade or better, and shall not be responsible for and shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person or his/her luggage or any other property, for any reason whatsoever (for any tourist services provided). Personal travel and health insurance is highly recommended.

Registration

Online registration is now closed.
For registration please refer to the representatives at the conference venue

Registration for Israeli participants

Category	Registration & Payment Fees March 7th 2016-April 4th 2016
Full Participation (two days)	1180 NIS
Daily Participation	750 NIS
Full Participation Student (two days)	650 NIS
Daily participation - Student	380 NIS

(Rates quoted include VAT)

Registration will not be accepted without a student card attached to the registration form
Participation fees include participation in all sessions, entrance to the exhibition, coffee breaks, lunch and participant kit.

Participation fees do not include satellite events.

Cancellations: will be received in writing only before March 27^th 2016.
Cancellations are subject to a processing fee of 30% of the fees as specified above.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 27^th 2016.

We suggest early registration to secure your place

For any question for registration please contact Reut Lazar at:
08-9313078
reutl@bioforum.co.il

Registration for foreign participants

Category	Registration & Payment Fees March 7th 2016-April 4th 2016
Full Participation (two days)	310 USD
Daily Participation	235 USD
Full Participation Student (two days)	185 USD
Daily participation - Student	120 USD

(Rates quoted include VAT)

Registration will not be accepted without a student card attached to the registration form
Participation fees include participation in all sessions, entrance to the exhibition, coffee breaks, lunch and participant kit.

Participation fees do not include satellite events.

Cancellations: will be received in writing only before March 27^th 2016.
Cancellations are subject to a processing fee of 30% of the fees as specified above.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 27^th 2016.

We suggest early registration to secure your place

For any question for registration please contact Reut Lazar at:
08-9313078
reutl@bioforum.co.il

Organizer & Producer