Workshop Info

We trust that the following information (in alphabetical order) will assist you in organizing your registration and stay in Boston.

Abstract submission
Abstracts may be submitted until 17 May 2010. Please go to the Abstract Submission page for information about abstract submission.
 
Accommodation
Accommodation in the Marriott Courtyard Boston Downton/Tremont Hotel is not included in the registration. However, accommodation at special conference fees can be booked through the registration page on this website. Please refer to the section entitled Meeting Venue for the hotel address

Badges
All participants (and accompanying persons during the social events) are kindly requested to wear the badge at all times during the conference.
 
Bank and Currency
1 USD= 0.67 EUR (2 November 2009)
ATMs are widely available. Credit cards are accepted in larger shops, restaurants and hotels.
                      
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance can be picked up at the conference secretariat on Friday 25 June.
 
Climate
In June the average daytime temperature ranges from 15° C - 25° C / 59° F - 77° F.
 
Conference Language
The official conference language will be English.
There will be no simultaneous translation.
 
Disclaimer
This workshop is intended for educational purposes only and aims to offer participants the opportunity to share information. The Organizing Secretariat of this workshop, Virology Education, cannot accept any liability for the scientific content of the sessions or for any claims which may result from the use of information or publications from this workshop.
Virology Education disclaims all liability for injuries or losses of whatever nature incurred by individuals attending the workshop.
 
Electrical power
Boston, like the rest of the continental US, uses 110 V/60 cycle electric power with two flat-blade plugs. More modern receptacles have an additional round grounding pin and remain compatible with the two flat-blade plugs.  Visitors using foreign appliances with incompatible plugs or electrical needs must bring an adaptor and/or a voltage converter.

Information on Boston
For more extensive general information on Boston, MA refer to http://www.boston.com/travel/boston/ . 

Invitation letters
Official letters of invitation, designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent on request. They will be extended only to researchers and clinicians actively participating as investigators in the field of Hepatitis C, with preference accorded to doctoral and professional degree level researchers and clinicians. The letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the organization to provide any financial assistance. Delegates who wish to apply for an invitation letter should indicate so in the Remarks-section of the registration form. Letters of invitation will only be sent after payment has been received and confirmed by the credit card company.
 
Liability and Insurance
By registering for the conference participants agree that the organizers do not accept responsibility for medical-, travel- or personal insurance. Participants are advised to take out their own insurance policies.
 
Local Time
Current time zone offset: EST
CET - 6 hrs
 
Meeting Venue     
The meeting will be held in the Marriott Courtyard Boston Downton/Tremont Hotel
Marriott Courtyard Boston Downton/Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116 USA
P:  +1 617 426 1400
F:  +1 617 482 6730
W: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosdm-courtyard-boston-downtown-tremont/

Messages and Extra Information at Venue    
A message and information board will be situated next to the Registration Desk.
 
Organizing Secretariat
Virology Education
Biltstraat 106
3572 BJ Utrecht
phone +31 30 230 7140
fax: +31 30 230 7148
email: info@virology-education.com
 
Payment of on-line registration     
The registration fee of individual participants can be paid only via credit card. Your registration will be processed after receipt of payment. Payment can be processed either online or by fax authorization. The applicable registration fee for payment by credit card authorization (i.e. the amount you need to pay) is determined by the date we receive your credit card details. If your payment or credit card information has not been received within 2 weeks of the on-line registration your registration will be cancelled without further notice.
 
Photographs, audio and video recording
We do not permit recordings of official meeting sessions either via photograph or other audio/video recording devices. Only the official medical writer appointed by the organization may make recordings.
All presentations will be posted on the workshop website as soon as possible after the meeting is finished, provided the speaker has given permission to do so.

Program schedule
The 5th International Workshop on Hepatitis C – Resistance and New Compounds will start in the afternoon of June 24th 2010. The conference will proceed until Friday afternoon, June 25th. In the morning of June 24 there will be a joint session with the 5th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of Hepatitis Therapy. Participants of both workshops are invited to participate in this joint session at no extra cost. For logistical reasons it is necessary to register for this joint session. A program at a glance can be found on the Program page. The program will be finalized as soon as possible after abstract review.
 
Registration fee, criteria and cancellation conditions
Registration for the conference will be possible from 1 March 2010 until 11 June 2010. Individuals hoping to register after the 11th of June 2010 will only be able to do so on-site (24-25 June). For further information, fees and online registration please go to the registration page of this workshop.
 
Related meetings & events
For the organization of meetings and events with topics related to this workshop we kindly request you to contact the secretariat.

Transport
Taxis are available outside the Boston Logan International Airport arrival hall. Estimated taxi fare: 25.00 USD  (one way)
Driving Directions from Boston Logan International Airport: Follow Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25-South Boston. Stay to the right, at the end of ramp turn right onto Congress St. At 1st light, turn right onto D St. At 2nd light, turn right onto Summer St. At 4th light, turn left onto Surface Artery Way. Follow Surface Artery Way to end and take right onto Kneeland St. At 4th light, turn left onto Tremont St. Hotel is 100 yards on the right.

Social Events
A dinner has been organized for Thursday evening.
Participation is only possible after registration and appropriate payment has been received. On-site registration for the dinner is not possible.
 
Sponsors
Our programs are being made possible by the financial support of the pharmaceutical industry. Interested parties are kindly requested to contact Mrs Alice Posthumus-Plantinga at alice.posthumus-plantinga@vironet.com.