General Information

General Information

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
1 Harbour Square,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 1A6

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The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. Abbreviations include $, CA$, Can$ or C$.
You can compare your local currency to the Canadian dollar HERE.

It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.  

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. 

Complete information on whether you need a visa and how to apply for a visa to enter Canada can be found on the Government of Canada’s website.

An official personalised letter of invitation will be provided to registered participants as part of the registration process. You will be able to generate an invitation letter at the end of the registration process, and you will also receive a confirmation email with a link to the invitation letter. 

This invitation is prepared solely for the purpose of visa applications and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the scientific program. 

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.  

 

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.

The Conference Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

In Canada, the standard voltage is 110-120 V (with a standard frequency of 60 Hz) rather than the 220 volts used in Europe. European plugs are not compatible with Canadian electrical sockets. In order to plug in your electric appliances, you will need a plug adapter or a converter.

Canadian electrical sockets are Type B as shown below:

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If you have any questions, please visit the Contact Us page. 

CONFERENCE ORGANISER:

 

Kenes Group
7, rue François-Versonnex,
C.P. 6053, 1211 Geneva 6
Switzerland