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Updated September 10, 2009

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Updated August 22, 2009:

The meeting is about to start !

We wish all participants a safe trip and a successful meeting.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Geneva!


Updated August 13, 2009:

Reminder for young scientists

The Young Scientists Committee (click here  to see details) is organizing a symposium on Sunday August 23rd. This symposium is open to all young scientists without preliminary registration. This is a major opportunity to meet young colleagues before the opening of the congress. Talks will be given by 'senior young scientists' and will be open for discussion.

All participants are invited to a lunch that will take place in a restaurant in Geneva city.

PLEASE TAKE WITH YOU THE GENEVA TRANSPORT CARD

you will receive at check-in at the hotel as the transportation will be made with tramway.

TIAFT Young Scientists Symposium Program (Room 3)

0830 - 0900

Welcome coffee (Registration desk open from 0800)

0900 - 0930

Introduction of all attendees

0900 - 0930

1st presentation - Dimitri Gerostamoulos - Drug use in Professional Cycling

0930 - 1000

2nd Presentation - Madeline Montgomery -  Overview of the Expert Witness and the American Legal System

1000 - 1030

Discussion (open)

1030 - 1100

Coffee

1100 - 1130

3rd presentation - Frank Peters  - Pharmacology and Toxicology of New Designer Drugs

1130 - 1200

4th Presentation - Jochen Beyer - Analysis of Toxic Alkaloids

1200 - 1215

Final discussion and finish  - Committee

1215 - 1230

Travel by tramway to the restaurant

1230 - 1400

Lunch and travel back

Updated July 29, 2009:

Weather:

Geneva is located at 400 meters (1300 feet) above sea level. During August, the weather is rather pleasant, with temperatures between 10 C (50 F night) and 25 C (77 F). There might be rainy days as well as thunderstorms.

Check weather forecast here.

What kind of clothing is suitable to take with you to Geneva?

As during the day it is quite warm and sunny but in the evening rather fresh and cool, make sure you have some warm clothes, in particular for excursions on the lake or to the mountains.

The congress excursion will take us to Gruyeres, which is at 750 meters (2500 feet). Accompanying persons program includes a tour to Chamonix (1000 meters / 3300 feet) and  if weather permits  a climb with cable-car to the Aiguille du Midi (3800 meters / 12650 feet). Expect temperatures below freezing level up there!

Do take a jacket and an umbrella, in case of rain.

Safety:

Geneva is a safe place. However, common sense precautions should be taken, especially in a handful of problematic areas. Pickpockets are on the prowl at all times of the day. Purse snatching and pickpocketing are common in buses, markets and other public areas.

Ground transportation:

Geneva is a small town and most of its sightseeing is within walking distance.

The airport is located 5 km out of the town/city.

From the Airport to the hotel:

a) Taxis are safe but very expensive. The 10-15 minutes fare is between 30 and 50 CHF.

b) Some hotels in the vicinity of the airport have a shuttle bus. There is no other shuttle going downtown.

c) Public transportation

Tourists staying in a hotel in Geneva travel on all buses and tramways for free!

At the hotel check-in, you'll receive a bus ticket (Geneva Transport Card) valid for the duration of your stay.

At the airport, in the luggage collection area, you'll find, near the exit, a machine giving free tickets for public transport to the town/city. Just press the button and pick up your ticket valid for an 80 minutes ride to any destination.

Check here to see how this machine looks like and for other information about transport.

To reach the bus station, after leaving the luggage collection area, climb one floor up to the check-in level and get out of the building. You'll see the bus stop on your left.


Information and schedules (in French only) on public transportation can be found here.

To go from the Airport directly to the CICG (venue), take Bus 5 (destination Hopital) and come off at "Vermont" stop (11 minutes ride).

Bus 10 goes to the Central train station and to the center.

There are also trains going in 6 minutes from the train station adjacent to the Airport to the Central station. There is a train every 10-15 minutes. Every train stops at Geneva Central station. The free ticket (see above) is also valid between the airport and the city.

Tips:

Prices in hotels, restaurants, taxi fares etc. include taxes and service. A tip, therefore, is not a must, but justified for good service.

Congress related items

Dress Code:

The dress code for the scientific meeting and receptions is business casual (e.g., slacks, skirts, polo shirts or open necked shirts/blouses). Jackets/sport coats are optional and may be worn for comfort.

The dress code for the conference banquet (Wednesday evening) is business professional/formal (e.g., suit, jacket and tie, dressing up clothing).

The dress code for the conference tours is casual. Dress for comfort. Take comfortable shoes as well.

Poster sessions:

Posters have to be visible from Monday morning to Thursday afternoon. There are no separate poster groups and all posters will be presented together.

Authors are requested to attend their poster :

- Monday 24th, from 12.00 to 13.00 (Posters 001 to 100)

- Wednesday 26th, from 12.00 to 13.00 (Posters 101 to 200).

Internet access:

A few PC's will be available at the venue with free internet access.

Free Wi-Fi (WLAN) access will be available at the venue. Username and password will be provided upon check-in.

Other questions?

Feel free to ask! Send an e-mail to tiaft2009@kuoni.ch or to Olivier.Plaut@hcuge.ch

We are looking forward to meeting you in Geneva!