important information

Attire

Since meeting room temperature and personal comfort levels vary, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to congress activities. Meeting attire is business casual.

Badges

Attendees will be required to wear their delegate badge at all times to access the official program sessions, satellite symposia, exhibits, and social functions.

CME Credit

The World Congress on Research and Treatment on Multiple Sclerosis is seeking approval by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to offer CME credits for medical specialists. EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association. Following the conference, CME credits may be claimed upon completion of the online congress evaluation.

Congress Venue

Palais de congrès de Montréal
Main entrances:
- 1001 place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
- 201 avenue Viger Ouest
The Palais is ideally situated between downtown and Old Montréal. An underground walkway connects the Palais to the major hotels and business sites in downtown Montréal and the Place d’Armes Metro stop is located onsite. Old Montréal and Chinatown are within easy walking distance of the Palais as are a variety of shops, restaurants and historical sites.

Exhibition

A commercial exhibition of pharmaceutical products and of publications will be held at the congress venue, in close proximity to the lecture halls. Organizations interested in exhibiting at the congress should contact exhibition@msmontreal.org.

Language

English is the official language of the conference. All posters and slides will be presented in English. Simultaneous translation is not available.

Letter of Invitation

A letter of invitation is available upon request for any individual who has completed registration and paid the registration fee. This service is offered to help registrants raise travel funds or obtain a visa, but does not imply any official duties in relation to the congress and is not a commitment to provide any financial support. Please write to info@msmontreal.org.

Mobile Phones

The Steering Committee requests that participants turn cellular devices and pagers to vibrate upon entering official program sessions, satellite symposia, exhibits, and social functions.

No Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in all public venues in Montréal.

Photography and Recording of Programs

Audiotaping, videotaping, or photography are not permitted during the scientific activities or in the exhibit area.

Press

Accredited journalists are welcome to cover the congress. A fully equipped press center will be available during the congress. Please contact the congress secretariat after May 1, 2008 for registration and press room attendee policies.

Special Needs

If you have special needs that require an accommodation to attend this meeting, please list them on your registration form, available online in the Registration Section.

Shuttle Transportation

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between Le Centre Sheraton Hotel and the Palais des congrès. The Palais des congrès is within easy walking distance (5-15 minutes) of most of the congress hotels. The Palais des congrès is also accessible via the Place d’Armes Metro stop as well as the underground walkway that links most of the downtown hotels and business sites.

Visa And Passport Requirements

A valid passport is required to travel to Canada. Visas are required for some countries. Please consult your travel agent or contact your nearest Canadian embassy or consulate. Delegates requiring a visa are strongly advised to apply in their home country well in advance of the intended date of travel.

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