General Congress Information
General Information
Dates
Sunday, 13 September through Thursday, 17 September
Language
The official language of MEMC V is English. Simultaneous translation from English into Spanish will be provided for the Opening Ceremony, plenary sessions, and Tracks A, B and C.
Registration
The registration desk will be open the following hours:
| Sunday, 13 September | 8:00-18:00 |
| Monday, 14 September | 8:00-18:00 |
| Tuesday, 15 September | 8:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday, 16 September | 8:00-18:00 |
| Thursday, 17 September | 8:00-12:00 |
Badges
Admission to MEMC V scientific sessions is reserved for meeting delegates only. Delegates receive a name badge with their registration materials. Badges should be worn at all times, as they will be used to control access into all MEMC V sessions and activities. Exhibitor
staff will not be admitted to scientific sessions. Hostesses will monitor the name badges of all meeting attendees.
Evaluations
Please take time to complete the overall evaluation forms distributed at the end of the Congress. Your input is essential in planning future MEMC activities. When completed, your evaluations may be returned to the Registration Desk.
USB Keys, Sponsored by Mitsubishi Chemical Europe
USB Keys have been preloaded with session handouts, oral and poster abstracts, compliments of Mitsubishi Chemical. Please take the USB ticket in your registration bag to Booth # 24 to receive your sessions electronically!
Abstract Syllabus
In lieu of a printed Abstract Syllabus, MEMC V abstracts will be available online using an Online Itinerary Planner (OIP). Please log on to http://memcv.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp to view abstracts presented in oral and poster sessions. Delegates may log into the OIP and search presentations by various criteria including category, author name, title, keyword, presentation type, date of presentation, and others. Abstracts may be viewed online, and flagged for later reference. Delegates are also able to create a personalized itinerary of abstracts they wish to view during Congress. Itineraries can be printed or downloaded to a PDF or spreadsheet format. Log on to http://memcv.abstractcentral.com/planner.jsp and detailed instructions will guide you through the process of searching for abstracts or creating an itinerary.
Abstract Numbers
Abstracts presented in oral abstract sessions are numbered according to day (TU for Tuesday, WE for Wednesday, and TH for Thursday), and chronological order of presentation (i.e. WE.26). Abstracts presented in poster sessions are assigned numbers based on the day they are presented, the session they are a part of, and their location in the poster hall. Poster abstracts will feature a prefix including a letter denoting the day of presentation (T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday). The number following the prefix indicates the board number in the poster hall on which the abstract will be posted. For example, a poster number of T.145 indicates that the abstract will be presented as a poster on Tuesday, 15 September on board number 145.
The Spanish posters are on display for the duration of the Congress. They are notated with a prefix of SP, and a set of numbers which denotes their location in the poster hall. For example, a poster number of SP.12 indicates that the abstract is a Spanish poster, on board 12 in the Spanish poster hall.
Posters
Posters are located in Multiusos 1 and Multiusos 2. Each poster is up for a one day period. The Spanish posters are located in Multiusos 2, and will remain up for the entire Congress.
Guidelines for Authors:
Please be sure your poster is up before 9:00 each morning. Supplies for mounting your poster can be found in the poster hall. We ask that you take your poster down by 19:00 each evening. If you do not, your poster will be removed and placed to the side of the room. Posters not claimed by the end of the Congress will be discarded.
Hours for the Poster Hall:
| 15 September 2009 | 9:00-18:30 |
| 16 September 2009 | 9:00-18:30 |
| 17 September 2009 | 9:00-18:30 |
Simultaneous Translation
The Congress will feature simultaneous translation for Tracks A, B and C, as well as each of the Plenary sessions. This is for English to Spanish, as well as Spanish to English. The receiving headsets can be picked up at registration, but must be returned immediately after your use. We will incur a € 250 per headset penalty for any headset lost.
Lunch
Boxed lunches will be provided for the first 750 delegates on Tuesday, 15 September and Wednesday, 16 September. These will be available from 13:00-14:30 on both days.
Valencia Information
Climate
Valencia’s climate is mild in the winter and very warm in the summer. The average weather conditions in September are:
| Average High | Average Low | Average Rain |
| 82.4°F / 28°C | 66.2°F / 19°C | 2.01 in / 51 mm |
Currency
The currency in Valencia is the Euro. If you need to exchange currency, you can do so at the bank or post office. There are seven different banknotes: Euro 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. The coins, on the other hand, come in eight different sizes, two Euro coins (Euro 1 and
Euro 2) and six different cent coins (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents). Credit cards can also be used to pay directly in hotels, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Value Added Tax (VAT of IVA) is a personal use tax of about 12-16% which is refundable if you buy any one single item that costs more than 100 Euros. The refund only applies to purchases made in the circuit of shops displaying the “tax free for tourists” sign in the window. You will need to fill in a form at the time of purchase and have it endorsed by Spanish customs on departure. The refund can be obtained in all the main airports or credited directly onto your credit card.
Electricity
Electricity in Spain is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). If you plan on using your own 110-volt appliances, you will need a voltage converter, unless your appliance is designed to also work with 220 volts electricity (dual voltage). For example, most laptops
and some electric shavers are designed to work both at 110 and 220 volts. Make sure to check your appliances before you leave and travel prepared. Plugging in an appliance that is not designed to run on 220 volts electricity without using a voltage converter will most likely damage it.
Transportation Options
Hotel Hilton Valencia (closest Metro Station : Beniferri)
From Valencia’s Airport to Hilton Valencia Hotel:
line 3 (red) or 5 (green); stop at À. Guimerà; change to line 1 (yellow); stop at Beniferri Station. Duration: 30 min
From Hilton Valencia Hotel to Valencia Conference Centre:
50 metres walking
From Hilton Valencia Hotel to Hemisferic:
take line 1 at Beniferri Station (on the way to Villanueva de Castellón); stop at Turia Station; Wayout Gran Via Street; take the bus nº 95 that stops in front of the Hemisferic.. Duration: 20 minutes
Hotel Sorolla Palace (closest Metro Station : Beniferri)
From Valencia’s Airport to Sorolla Palace Hotel:
line 3 (red) or 5 (green); stop at À. Guimerà; change to line 1 (yellow); stop at Beniferri Station. Duration: 30 min
From Sorolla Palace Hotel to Valencia Conference Centre:
100 metres walking
From Sorolla Palace Hotel to Hemisferic:
take line 1 at Beniferri Station (on the way to Villanueva de Castellón); stop at Turia Station; Wayout Gran Via Street; take the bus nº 95 that stops in front of the Hemisferic. Duration: 20 minutes
Hotel Novotel Valencia (closest Metro Station : Beniferri)
From Valencia’s Airport to Novotel Valencia Hotel:
line 3 (red) or 5 (green); stop at À. Guimerà; change to line 1 (yellow); stop at Beniferri Station. Duration: 30 min
From Novotel Valencia Hotel to Valencia Conference Centre:
100 metres walking
From Novotel Valencia Hotel to Hemisferic:
take line 1 at Beniferri Station (on the way to Villanueva de Castellón); stop at Turia Station; Way-out Gran Via Street; take the bus nº 95 that stops in front of the Hemisferic.. Duration: 20 minutes
Hotel Ibis Palacio de Congresos (closest Metro Station : Beniferri)
From Valencia’s Airport to Ibis Palacio de Congresos:
line 3 (red) or 5 (green); stop at À. Guimerà; change to line 1 (yellow); stop at Beniferri Station. Duration: 30 min
From Ibis Palacio de Congresos to Valencia Conference Centre:
100 metres walking
From Ibis Palacio de Congresos to Hemisferic:
take line 1 at Beniferri Station (on the way to Villanueva de Castellón); stop at Turia Station; Way-out Gran Via Street; take the bus nº 95 that stops in front of the Hemisferic.. Duration: 20
Hotel Silken Puerta de Valencia (closest Metro Station : Aragón )
From Valencia’s Airport to Silken Puerta de Valencia:
line 5 (green); stop at Aragón Station; Go out and go straight by Ernesto Ferrer Street, then turn to the left in the Avinguda Del Cardenal Benlloch. Duration: 30 min
From Silken Puerta de Valencia to Valencia Conference Centre:
Go to Aragón Metro Station, take line 5 (green) towards Airport Station; change at À. Guimerà to line 1 (yellow) towards Betera o LLiria; stop at Empalme Station and change to line 4 (blue); stop at Palau de Congressos Station. Duration: 35 min
From Silken Puerta de Valencia to Hemisferic:
The better option to get to the Hemisferic is walking. It’s just 15 minutes away from Silken Puerta de Valencia Hotel.
Emergency Numbers and Information
General Emergency Services
Emergency 112
Emergency 085
These are two special numbers for any type of emergency. Calling either of these numbers will summon the police, ambulances, the fire brigade, etc.
Police
National Police
Emergency 091
Local Police
Emergency 092
Fire
Valencia Fire Brigade
Emergency 080
Hospital
Emergency 112
Hospital Arnau Vilanova
San Clemente 12
46015 Valencia
Telephone: (34) 963 868 500 / 963 868 501
Fax: (34) 963 868 197
Hospital 9 de Octubre
Valle de la Ballestera 59
46015 - Valencia
Telephone: (34) 963 179 100
Fax: 963 460 033
