VENUE
International Conference Centre Geneva
17, rue de Varembé
CH-1202 Geneva
Switzerland
From Geneva Central Station (Cornavin):
> Bus 5: Departing from the Gare Cornavin
and getting off at the stop Vermont
> Bus 8: Departing from the Gare Cornavin
and getting off at the stop UIT
> Tram 15: Departing from the Gare Cornavin
and getting off at the stop Sismondi
> On foot: Around 20 minutes
From the Airport:
> Bus 5: Departing from the airport
and getting off at the stop Vermont
> By taxi: Around 15 minutes
(depending on traffic)
ACCOMMODATION
For help booking accommodation or if you have any queries about your hotel reservation, please visit the registration desk where one of the organisers will be able to assist you.
EXHIBITION, POSTERS AND COFFEE BREAKS
The exhibition will take place on the Ground Level, next to the Poster Area, right behind the registration area. Refreshments will be served at the following times:
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
A certificate of attendance will be provided for all attendees of the pre-conference training course and main conference by e-mail. Certificates will be emailed once the online survey has been completed. A link to the survey will be emailed to all attendees on the last day of the conference.
CLOAKROOM
There is a cloakroom located opposite the Registration Desk on the Ground Level of the CICG which is open during conference hours.
It is unmanned. Any items deposited there are the responsibility of each individual – the organisers will not be responsible for any loss of personal items.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of an emergency at the CICG, please follow the instructions from the staff.
In the event of an evacuation of the Convention Centre, all delegates, exhibitors’ and organisers are requested to muster on the esplanade outside the CICG. This is necessary so that we can readily contact everyone to return to their building when the emergency is over. Delegates with access requirements will be guided to the nearest refuge point by venue staff, where they will receive further assistance. No one is to return to the building until official announcements have been made by the CICG.
FIRST AID
In the event of an accident or an emergency, contact a member of the organization at the registration. Please be as accurate and as concise as possible with any information you are providing, especially the exact location of the emergency.
INTERNET ACCESS
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all attendees:
Network: ISOP2018
Password: GENEVA
The complimentary Wi-Fi is intended for basic browsing only.
INSURANCE
The conference organising committee or its agents will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss or accidents incurred during the conference. Delegates are strongly advised to arrange their own personal insurance to cover medical and other expenses including accident or loss. Where a delegate has to cancel for medical reasons, the normal cancellation policy will apply. It is recommended that citizens from EU countries bring with them a current EHIC card.
LOST AND FOUND
If you have misplaced any personal items or found an item to hand in, please visit the registration desk located at the entrance of the conference venue.
MOBILE PHONES
Delegates are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones on silent in all rooms where scientific and educational sessions are being held, as well as in and around the poster exhibition area.
NAME BADGE
A name badge will be provided on arrival to the congress upon presentation of the relevant registration documents. The name badge must be worn at all times and is to be visible both inside the meeting rooms and sessions, as well as at all events organised during the meeting, including the supporting social programme.
REGISTRATION TIMES
The main registration desk will be open at the following times:
GENEVA TOURISM
Geneva Tourism will have an information stand accessible to all delegates for the duration of the conference. Do not hesitate to visit the stand for any information about Geneva.
SMOKING AND ELECTRIC CIGARETTES
Under Swiss law smoking and vaping are not permitted in enclosed public places and workplaces, including hotel bedrooms therefore, please use designated smoking areas.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow @isoponline on twitter and get all latest updates. We encourage you to tweet your highlights during the conference using hashtag #ISoP2018.
NETWORKING
Please see this page for details of the official conference networking.
SPEAKER PREVIEW TIMES
The Speaker Preview room is located near the cash-bar on the Ground Level and is open at the following times:
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
118 for Fire Service
117 for Police
144 for Ambulance