CONFERENCE VENUE
The IATI Biomed Conference will take place at:
The TLV Convention Center (Gannei Tarucha)
Hall 1 and MaxiDome
Address: 101 Rokach Blvd, Tel Aviv
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the conference.
REGISTRATION OPENING HOURS
| Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | 07:30-18:00 |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | 08:30-18:00 |
| Thursday May 14, 2015 | 08:30-17:00 |
EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS
| Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | 09:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | 09:00-18:00 |
| Thursday May 14, 2015 | 09:00-17:00 |
CONFERENCE KITS AND NAME TAGS
Upon registration you will receive your conference kit containing the printed material of the conference, name tag, voucher(s) for lunch (depending on Registration category) and the welcome reception.
Please wear your name tag to all sessions and social events.
SPEAKER READY ROOM
A Speaker Ready Room is situated in Hall 1, on the Gallery level next to Hall C6 and is available for speakers every day during meeting hours.
Speakers are requested to check their presentation at least one hour prior to the start of their session.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Ben Gurion International Airport is the main international gateway to and from Israel. It is situated approximately 25km (16 miles) south-east of Tel Aviv.
Journey to Tel Aviv is approximately 30 minutes.
TRANSPORTATION TO TEL AVIV FROM BEN GURION AIRPORT
For information on schedules and fares: Israel Railways website – Schedules and Fares
By Train
The train station is located on Level S of the Landside Building. Train tickets may be purchased through automated ticket dispensers on Level G of the terminal.
To leave Ben Gurion Airport by train, from the arrival section you must descend from the Greeters' Hall (located on Level G), to the railway station (located on Level S). It is recommended to get off the train at Azriely station(Hashalom) or Arlozorov station (Central)and to take a taxi to the hotel.
By Bus
Upon exit from customs, take either the elevator or escalator to the 2nd floor. Exit the terminal either by gate number 21 or 23. Cross over the road for Egged bus number 5 which serves as an internal transport line from Ben Gurion International Airport to El Al Junction. The price today is NIS 6.20 (USD$ 1.60).
Take bus line 475.
Buses arrive at Tel-Aviv Central Bus Station.
From here it is another 15 minutes by car/taxi to the Intercontinental Hotel.
Note: Buses do not run on Saturday (Shabbat) – from half hour before sunset on Friday till one hour after sunset on Saturday.
By Private Taxi
The Taxi Stations and dispatcher counters at Terminal 3 are located on Level G of the Multi Level Road.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING
Weather in Tel Aviv in May is approximately 28°C or 82°F. Clothing is informal for all occasions.
INSURANCE
The conference secretariat and organizers will not accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please do not leave bags and suitcases unattended at any time.
SMOKING POLICY
This is a non-smoking event.