Symposium Information

	Date and Venue
	Date:	1 - 4 December 2009
	Venue:	Raffles City Convention Centre 2 Stamford Road Singapore 178882
	The Raffles City Convention Centre is about a 20-minute drive from the Singapore Changi Airport. Located in the city centre on the 4th level of the Raffles City Shopping Centre, the Raffles City Convention Centre is most ideal for meetings and large conventions.

Registration Fees

Symposium’s registration categories and rates as follows: -

CATERGORY	REGISTRATION RATES
Physicians	SGD 1,250
Other Professionals	SGD 1,050
Accompanying person	SGD 400
Pre-Symposium Workshop by Judith Simser	SGD 400
Gala Event	SGD 195

 

Entitlement

Delegate Admission to all Scientific Sessions Admission to the Exhibition Symposium Materials Symposium Bag Daily Morning & Afternoon Coffee Daily Lunches Welcome Reception	Accompanying Person Welcome Reception The Peranakan Trail Special Cooking Class at Cookery Magic

Registration Desk

The Symposium Registration Desk is located at Convention Foyer B of Raffles City Convention Centre, Level 4, and will be opened at the following hours: -

Upon registration, you will receive your Symposium materials and a name badge, which should be worn at ALL TIMES during the official Symposium functions. Entry may be denied for delegates not wearing the badges.

Language

The official language of the 7th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences is English except for Mandarin session, which will be in Mandarin. No translation will be provided.

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony is on 2 December 2009, Wednesday from 13:30 – 14:00 in the Padang Room at Raffles City Convention Centre, Level 4. The Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health, will grace this culturally-themed Opening Ceremony.

Speakers’ Preparation Room

All speakers and oral presenters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the date, time and place of their session(s) and should be at the appropriate venue at least fifteen (15) minutes before the start of the session(s).

Speakers and oral presenters are responsible for arranging their own presentation materials at the Speakers’ Preparation Room located at Wilberforce Room (Level 4). All speakers and oral presenters are requested to submit your presentation materials at least ONE (01) day prior to your presentation to the Speakers’ Preparation Room. The Speakers’ Preparation Room will be opened at the following hours: -

Poster Presentation

Posters with various categories of special research and findings are placed out around the Symposium area. The various poster categories are as shown below. 

Trade Exhibition

An exhibition of pharmaceutical products and medical equipments is held during the symposium at Collyer Room. Exhibition Opening Hours are as follows: -

Lunch and Coffee/Tea Breaks

Lunch and coffee/tea breaks will be served to all delegates in the Collyer Room where the trade exhibition is held.

CME Accreditation

The 7th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences is accredited for CME points from Singapore Medical Council. Please check with the registration counter for the number of CME points.

A certificate of attendance is included in the registration packs received upon registration for all participating delegates.

Unattended Bags and Articles

No personal bags or articles should be left unattended in the Function Rooms or in the vicinity of the Raffles City Convention Centre.

Liability

The host is not liable for personal accidents or loss/damage of private properties of registered delegates during the Symposium. Registered delegates are encouraged to make their own arrangement for personal insurance.