GENERAL INFORMATIONS   Print E-mail


DATES

October 1-3, 2009

VENUE
Centre de Congrès
Le Quartz
2 et 4 Avenue Clemenceau
BP 91039
29210 Brest Cedex 1
France

Tel +33 2 98 33 95 33
Fax +33 2 98 33 95 50
Website: www.lequartzcongres.com

LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the symposium.

PERSONAL INSURANCE
The organizers are not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the congress. We recommend that all participants take out a personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

CLIMATE
The weather in Brest in October can be slightly wet (oceanic climate). Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C during the day.

AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO BREST
The Brest Bretagne international airport is at a 15-min drive to Brest city center. A shuttle service links the airport to the city center. You can also take a cab. Website: http://www.airport.cci-brest.fr/en/acces/bus.html

 

FERRY CROSSINGS FROM UK AND IRELAND
Wherever you're departing from in the UK, Brittany Ferries' can provide the most direct ferry crossing to Brittany which will save you miles of unnecessary driving on your journey to Brest. Save 15 % on your ferry crossing for the 10th International Symposium on Sjögren's Syndrome : www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/sjogrens-syndrome

LUNCHES AND COFFEE BREAKS
Lunch and light refreshments will be offered as per the lunch and coffee breaks indicated in the session program.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

The Certificate of Attendance will be included in your symposium package. You may approach the registration desk to have your name printed onto the certificate on the last day of the symposium.

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is prohibited at all times in the meeting halls, exhibition halls and restrooms. Your compliance is appreciated.

MOBILE PHONES
Please note that mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.

CLOTHING
Informal on all occasions.

EXHIBITION
A professional exhibition will be held concurrently with the symposium.