General Information

VENUE

InterContinental Berlin
Budapester Strasse 2, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)30 2602 1161 Fax: +49 (0)30 2615 057; Web: www.berlin.intercontinental.com

LANGUAGE

English is the official language of the symposium.

CLIMATE

The weather in Berlin in February is cool. Temperatures range from -3ºC to 4ºC.

CLOTHING

Informal for all occasions

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

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

TRANSPORTATION

Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) - 10 km/5.5 mi from the InterContinental Berlin Hotel

By Taxi:      €20 (30 minute ride)

By Bus:       Bus X9 to “Zoologischer Garten”, (1) then walk 10 minutes / 500 m to the hotel or (2) change to Bus 200, direction “Michelangelostrasse” to “Budapester Strasse”, Bus stops in front of the hotel.

Berlin SchÖnefeld Airport (SXF) - 20 km/13 mi from the InterContinental Berlin Hotel

By Taxi:      €45 (40 minute ride)

By Train:     Take train or subway S9 to “Zoologischer Garten”, (1) then walk 10 minutes / 500 m to the hotel or (2) change to Bus 200, direction “Michelangelostrasse” to “Budapester Strasse”, Bus stops in front of the hotel.

PARTICIPANTS NAME TAG

Upon registration, you will receive your name tag which you are kindly requested to wear to be permitted access to scientific sessions, coffee breaks, lunches and events. Non-registered guests (including family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas.

INTERNET STATIONS

Free internet stations will be available near the exhibition area (Potsdam IV) during the scientific program hours only. Please be considerate of fellow participants when using these facilities.

Secretariat and Symposium Organizers

WHITH SYMPOSIUM c/o Palex Tours Ltd. Israel

Tel: +972 – 4666 0510/11; Fax: +972 – 4834 6322

E-mail: whith@palex.co.il; Website: www.whith.org