IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion: "Health, Equity and Sustainable Development": Information for participants |
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Dear Participants of the 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion,
the conference is approaching with big steps – there are less than 10 days left until we will celebrate the Opening of the World Conference in Geneva together (as well as World Cup Final). We are looking forward to welcoming you all on 11th July at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG)!
Below you will find some practical information for your arrival and stay in Geneva, as well as highlights of our social programme. Please note that the whole conference programme and presenter instructions will be available online starting from 5th July, 2010. Take a look, but don’t print – you will get a printed copy of the programme upon your registration at the conference material desk!
Before leaving for Geneva, don’t forget to visit the conference website: www.iuhpeconference.net!
It will be updated over the next couple of days.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Discover Geneva!
Geneva has been successful in combining the best of both worlds. It is an up-to-date international centre of world importance and a small and friendly town of only 180,000 inhabitants. Some call it the ‘world’s smallest metropolis’, others, the ‘capital of health’. For ideas what to do in the leisure time, please click here.
Conference Venue
The World Conference will take place in the International Conference Centre Geneva, 17 Rue de Varembé, CH -1211 Geneva 20. It is easily accessible from different parts of Geneva on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Public Transport
Don’t forget to pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area at the arrival level of the Geneva International Airport! During the World Conference you will have a special TPG coupon (available upon registration) that will allow you to use the public transport free of charge from 11th to 15th July.
Electricity
The voltage is 220 volts, 50 Hz. Please bring your own converters if required. Kindly note that the Swiss plugs are not the same as the standard European plugs.
CONFERENCE MATERIAL AND SERVICES
Conference Bag
We encourage you to bring your own bag that you will use throughout the conference! Those who will not have one, will receive a simple reusable cotton bag at the conference material desk.
Water, Fruits & Vegetables for Free
At the beginning of the conference you will receive a 33 cl PET bottle with mineral water. You will be encouraged to use these PET bottles throughout the conference as a personal drinking container. Use your own water bottle and refill it with tap water (which is of excellent quality in Geneva) or with the water from the water dispenser. Thank you for helping us to minimise the waste!
Fruits and vegetables (apples, apricots, carrots and cherry tomatoes) will be available free of charge during the whole conference at all information points.
Internet
Free WIFI Internet access is available throughout the conference venue CICG with no time limit. Internet booths are available in the designated area.
Service center
The services of printing, copying and power supply for your laptop, mobile phone or other technical services are provided upon cash payment. The Service Centre will be located on level 0.
BE ACTIVE AND CREATIVE
Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
Creative and interactive learning methods in sub-plenaries, parallel and poster sessions have been clustered under the slogan ‘Take a Walk on the Wild Side’. Five rooms in the adjoining building CCV aka ‘Wild Side’ and alternative working spaces in the main conference building CICG [WS A1, WS A2, WS A3 and WS A4] will host interactive workshops and sub-plenaries.
Be part of this unique experience – Take a Walk on the Wild Side!
Multicultural Stage: Express yourself!
There will be a stage in the main conference building CICG for cultural productions by the participants. Whether as a group or individually, planned or spontaneously, improvised, or rehearsed: the cultural diversity of the different continents will find an ideal platform for expression.
A Stage just for you! We provide a platform for your own precious ethnical contributions whether in the form of music or other creative ways. Use the following e-mail to announce us your special contribution: expressyourself@iuhpeconference.net
Healthy and Fit
During the conference all participants are offered sport and relaxation courses. The sport side-activities programme will include activities such as biking, jogging, fitness, yoga, and badminton. Activities will be held in the morning before the sessions and at noon, during the lunch break. Don’t leave your sport equipment (including bathing suits) at home!
Please ask the sport activities desk at the entrance of the conference center for further information and directions.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME – HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome Reception
On 11th July, after the Opening Ceremony and Plenary, everybody is cordially invited to the Welcome Reception to meet with colleagues from all over the world!
World Cup Final – Live from South Africa at the Conference Centre
After the Welcome Reception on Sunday 11th July, there is no need for anybody to wander around town and look for a place to watch the Football World Cup Final. Thanks to the generous support of Philips Switzerland, the conference centre has its own big screen so that we can celebrate the football event together. A bar will ensure that snacks and beverages are available! Be there and don’t miss the kick off at 20:30, July 11th, 2010. May the best win!
Social Evenings with Bar and Music [Monday, July 12th & Wednesday, July 14th]
Relax, unwind and have a good time! On Monday and Wednesday after the scientific sessions, the conference bar will offer drinks and snacks. Enjoy a nice evening in good company in this international atmosphere. Drinks, snacks and dancing music [by DJ Carol Fernandez] are provided.
Swiss Night – The World Meets in Geneva [Halle Sécheron, Tuesday, July 13th
19:00 – 24:00]
This evening entertainment is the official event by the organisers in an informal atmosphere. It takes place in an old industrial building in the center of Geneva within walking distance from the conference center. Our typical Swiss masterpieces are ready to pamper your plate. Some of the finest musicians from the Swiss music scene will be presenting an exciting mixture of traditional Swiss folk music and new compositions with traditional Swiss instruments.
See you in Geneva very soon!
Conference Secretariat Team |
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Health Promotion Switzerland, Dufourstrasse 30, P.O. Box 311, CH-3000 Berne 6
Phone 41 (0)31 350 04 04 / Fax 41 (0)31 368 17 00
www.iuhpeconference.net
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