Venue and Dates
The PIBD 2009 will be held from to 9-12 September 2009 at the CNIT, La Défense / Paris - France.
CNIT - Paris La Défense
2, place de la Défense 92053 Paris La Défense Cedex
Official language
Organized by International Societies, all presentations will be given in English. There will be no simultaneous translation.
Congress Office
PIBD 2009 c/o MCI France
24 rue Chauchat - 75009 Paris - France
Tel.: 33 (0) 1 53 85 82 68 - Fax: 33 (0) 1 53 85 82 83
General information: PIBD2009info@mci-group.com
Registration and accommodation: PIBD2009reg@mci-group.com
Scientific programme and abstract submission: PIBD2009abs@mci-group.com
Exhibition and Sponsoring: PIBD2009exh@mci-group.com
On-site secretariat (tentative hours):
Wednesday 9 September:
from 16:00 to 20:00 Thursday 10 September:
from 8:00 to 19:00 Friday 11 September:
from 8:30 to 19:00 Saturday 12 September: from 8:30 to 13:00
Badges
A name badge will be provided with your registration documents on site (and not mailed out prior to the congress)
CME credits
PIBD2009 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists.
The Conference PIBD2009 is designated for a maximum of, or up to 15 European CME credits (ECMEC's).
Each medical specialist should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net
EACCME credits (ECMECs) are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1credit, please contact the AMA.
Currency
All rates in this programme are in EUROS (&euro).
Exhibition and Sponsorship
A scientific and technical exhibition open to pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of material and equipment and scientific publishers will be held during the entire congress at the CNIT.
If you wish to exhibit or take part in the sponsorship programme, please contact: PIBD2009exh@mci-group.com
Exhibition opening hours (tentative):
Wednesday 9 September:
18:30 (official opening and Welcome Cocktail) Thursday 10 September:
from 08:30 to 18:30 Friday 11 September:
from 08:30 to 18:30 Saturday 12 September: from 08:30 to 12:00
Lunches and breaks
Morning and afternoon breaks as well as lunch boxes (10 and 11 September) are included in the delegates' registration fees.
Visa & Passeports
Every person entering France should be in possession of a valid passport and/or identification card. Some countries require a Visa. Please contact the nearest French Embassy or Consulate to your home for further information.
Insurance and liability disclaimer
PIBD2009 and MCI cannot be held liable for any hindrance or disruption of Congress proceedings arising from political, social, health or economic events or any other unforeseen incidents beyond their control. The congress cancellation conditions shall apply in any case. Registration of a participant entails acceptance of the cancellation conditions.
It is recommended that participants obtain adequate cover for travel, health, accident and cancellation insurance before they depart from their countries. PIBD2009 and MCI as organizers will accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants and accompanying persons either during or as a result of the Congress or during all tours and events.