GENERAL INFORMATION

Getting to Prague

Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, is situated in the heart of Europe.

Prague International Airport is served by dozens of international carriers from most major cities. A convenient Airport Shuttle Bus service operates between the airport and the centre of Prague. Other means of transport are avaliable as well - please see the link city transport network below.

Trains run daily between Prague and most major European cities; Paris, Amsterdam, Munich and Vienna are some major hubs.

The city transport network covers the whole city of Prague and includes trams, city buses and metro (subway). Compact historical centre is best appreciated on foot.

Visa and Passports

No visa is required from citizens of most European countries. Please consult the Czech Embassy or authorities in your country if in doubt. Detailed instructions for granting the Czech visa will be available at the ESOC website in February 2009. Other participants can request a Letter of Invitation by e-mail to info@esoc2009.com

Insurance

The Symposium Committee, or its agents, will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss, damages or accidents during the symposium. In the event that, for whatever reason, the symposium has to be cancelled or postponed, the Symposium Committee, and/or its agents, will be responsible only for refund of money received. We recommend that delegates insure themselves for medical and cancellation charges.

Methods of Payment

• By Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard only).
• By Bank Transfer payable to the ESOC 2009 Registration Service (Orgit Ltd).
• No cheques will be accepted.

All instructions concerning how to proceed with the payment are available through the on-line Registration Form, Accommodation Booking Form and Services Booking Form.

Booking and Cancellation Conditions

• Registration, Accommodation and Services reservations can only be made using the official on-line forms.
• Registration, Accommodation and Services reservations will only be processed and confirmed if accompanied by full payment.
• An administration fee of 30 % will apply to all registration cancellations received before May 31, 2009.
• No registration refunds can be made for any cancellations received after May 31, 2009. Registrants may transfer their registration to their colleague at any time. Under such circumstances, an administration fee of EUR 25 will apply.
• Accommodation reservation cancelled before May 31, 2009 will be refunded the full amount less the first night's accommodation fee.
• Accommodation reservation cancelled after May 31, 2009, later arrival or earlier departure than the dates indicated in your reservation form, will be charged the full amount and no refunds will be made.
• Any change in a reservation must be received by e-mail at info@esoc2009.com.
• Social Programme reservations cancelled before May 31, 2009 will be refunded the full amount less an administration fee of EUR 25.
• Social Programme reservations cancelled after May 31, 2009 will be charged the full amount and no refunds will be made.
• Cancellations must be received in writing by the Symposium Secretariat (Orgit Ltd) by the dates specified. Credit cannot be given for unused service, unattended events or early termination of attendance. Please see Insurance section under General Information for further details.

Further Information will be available later.