GENERAL INFORMATION

VENUE and DATES

The 14th International Thyroid Congress will be held from Saturday 11 September to Thursday 16 September 2010 in the PALAIS DES CONGRES DE PARIS 3, Place de la Porte Maillot - 75017 Paris – France The Palais des Congrès is easily accessible : by car (Parking Porte Maillot under the Convention Centre), by local city bus (lines 82, 73, 43, 244, PC) or by metro (line 1) or RER (Paris Suburban Express Metropolitan Network, line C). The station is called “Porte Maillot”.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The Congress being organised by international Societies, the official language of the congress is English. There will be no simultaneous translation.

CONGRESS OFFICE

Before and after the meeting:
Scientific Programme, Registrations, Accommodation, Exhibition :
ITC 2010 c/o MCI France 24, rue Chauchat – 75009 Paris – France
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 51 - Fax: +33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83
e.mail: itc2010@mci-group.com

On-site Secretariat :LEVEL 3

Tentative Opening hours :

Saturday 11 September : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday 12 September : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Monday 13 September : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 14 September : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 15 September : 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 16 September : 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Congress documentation will be available there for pre-registered delegates and for anyone wishing to register on site.

BADGE

A name badge will be provided with your registration documents on site (and not mailed out prior to the congress).

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance will be handed over to all pre-registered and on-site registered attendees.

CME CREDITS

ITC2010 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists.

The Conference ITC2010 is designated for a maximum of, or up to 28 European CME credits (ECMEC's).

Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net

EACCME credits (ECMECs) are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1credit, please contact the AMA.

INSURANCE and LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

ITC 2010 and MCI cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of Congress proceedings arising from political, social, health or economic events or any other unforeseen incidents beyond their control. The congress cancellation conditions shall apply in any case. Registration of a participant entails acceptance of the cancellation conditions.
It is recommended that participants obtain adequate cover for travel, health, accident and cancellation insurance before they depart from their countries. ITC 2010 and MCI as organisers will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants and accompanying persons either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events.

BREAKS AND LUNCHES

Morning and afternoon breaks as well as lunch boxes on 12-13-14 and 15 September are included in the registration fees. During the breaks, coffee and tea will be available in the exhibition areas.

ABSTRACTS

All presentations must be made in English and the latest equipment will be made available to speakers.
Selected abstracts will be reproduced on a CD-rom that will distributed on site to all registered delegates. Abstracts will also be published electronically on the Congress web site.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

ALL RATES given in the programme are in EUROS: €