PRION 2016 TOKYO| In Conjunction with:Asian Pacific Prion Symposium 2016

Information for Participants

Registration Desk

Location:
Lobby, on the 1st Floor
Open Hours:
Monday, May 9  15:00-18:00
Tuesday, May 10  8:40-18:30
Wednesday, May 11  8:40-19:15
Thursday, May 12  8:40-19:15
Friday, May 13  8:40-15:00

*The General Information Desk will be set up inside the Registration Desk.

*We would recommend you to register on May 9 since the registration desk is expected to be more crowded in the morning on the first day of the conference.

Official Language

The official language of the conference is English.

Lost and Found

Items found will be consigned to the General Information Desk located near the main entrance.
For assistance in locating lost property, please contact the General Information Desk.

Name Badge

Congress participants are requested to wear their name badges at all times for identification purposes and admission to the scientific and social programs. In case you have lost your badge, you may ask for a replacement at the General Information Desk.
At the welcome party held on Tuesday, May 10, you will be required to wear the name badge to enter in the reception venue.

PC Center

Speakers are required to upload their presentation data at the PC Center at least 1 hour before the start of the presentation.

Location:
Foyer on the 2nd Floor
Open Hours:
Monday, May 9  15:00-18:00
Tuesday, May 10  8:40-18:00
Wednesday, May 11  8:40-17:00
Thursday, May 12  8:40-17:00
Friday, May 13  8:40-15:30

Secretariat Office

The Congress Secretariat is located in VIP Room on the 2nd Floor.

Travel Desk

Location:
Lobby, on the 1st Floor
Open Hours:
Tuesday, May 10  8:40-18:30
Wednesday, May 11  8:40-19:15
Thursday, May 12  8:40-19:15
Friday, May 13  8:40-16:00

Disclaimer

The organizing committee of Prion 2016 will accept no liability for the safety of any participant, or for personal injury or loss, or damage to private property suffered by any registered participant during the congress.

Luncheon Seminars

Before the Luncheon Seminars start, each session provides lunch boxes in front of the seminar room.
Please pick up the lunch box where you attend the seminar. Please understand that the number of lunch boxes is limited, and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wine and Cheese at Poster Discussion

Wine and cheese will be served on Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 so that participants can enjoy the discussion in a relaxed atmosphere.

Location:

Conference Room 3・4, Conference Room 201-203, Conference Room 101-103


Poster Discussion Hours:

17:15-19:15, Wednesday, May 11
17:15-19:15, Thursday, May 12

Coffee Breaks

Coffee breaks, sponsored by Alberta Prion Research Institute, will be available to participants during the conference.

Location: Foyer on the 2nd Floor