General Information


Venue
Kibbutz Ma'ale Hachamisha Hotel and Convention Center contains 230 hotel rooms and a new modern convention center for 400 participants, 10 km from Jerusalem, 50 km from Tel Aviv and 30 km from Ben-Gurion International Airport. Most rooms have a view of the surrounding Judean Mountains and both the rooms and conference facilities are air-conditioned. The hotel complex also includes a spa, swimming pool and various other amenities.

Language
The official language of the meeting is English.

Abstracts
Abstracts of approximately 300 words are invited in the format detailed here.

Peer Reviewed Proceedings
To be published after the conference.

Exhibition
A commercial exhibition will be held within the framework of the Meeting.
Exhibitors will be provided with an unprecedented opportunity to promote innovative products, pharmaceuticals, equipment and technologies to a discerning international professional audience. For further information contact the Secretariat at meetings@isas.co.il

Industrial Sponsorship
Satellite symposia, sponsored lectures and working luncheons can be held during the Meeting. Requests for industrial sponsorships should be sent to meetings@isas.co.il

Letters of Invitation
Upon request, the Secretariat will send a personal invitation to participate in the Meeting. Such an invitation is only meant to help visitors raise travel funds or obtain a visa and is not a commitment to provide financial support.

Tours
See here or contact the Secretariat

For more information on Israel
Please see www.goisrael.com and www.aboutisrael.co.il

Transportation
Jerusalem is a one hour car ride from Tel Aviv, two hours from Haifa or Tiberias and three hours from the Golan Heights. Jerusalem is 40 minutes from Ben Gurion International Airport, and a 15 minute drive to the conference venue in Ma'ale Hachamisha. Taxi service from the conference venue to Jerusalem costs about $20 and must be ordered from the hotel concierge. Most taxis seat 4 passengers.

Visas
All visitors to Israel are required to have a valid passport, and for some countries, a visa is required. For more information please contact your nearest embassy, consulate or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Currency / Exchange
Israel's currency is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS). International major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Ben Gurion International Airport. The exchange rate as of February 2009, was 4 NIS = $1.

Climate
The weather in June is temperate, dry with clear skies, approximately 18°C- 26°C. There is little chance of rain in June.

Clothing
Clothing is informal for all occasions. A sweater or jacket is also recommended, as the meeting rooms may be cool.

Important Notes
ISAS International Seminars and their agents, 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 recommended.



PCO and Secretariat
ISAS International Seminars
POB 574, Jerusalem, Israel 91004
meetings@isas.co.il
Tel: +972-2-6520574 Fax: +972-2-6520558