VEnue and Dates
The MEGA HAND 2010 will be held on March 19-20, 2010 at the UIC Convention Center:
16, rue Jean Rey - 75015 Paris, France.
Located between the Seine river banks and the Champ de Mars, the UIC Convention Center offers a preferential location with an outstanding view on the Eiffel tower.
Access map available on: http://www.uicp.fr/infos.php
Official language
Organized by International Societies, all presentations will be given in English. There will be no simultaneous translation.
Accreditations AND CME CREDITS
European and American CME accreditation
The Conference « 3rd MEGA HAND International Symposium » has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists (reference EACCME-03464-G).
The Conference « 3rd MEGA HAND International Symposium » is designated for a maximum of, or up to 12 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). http://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 1 credit, please contact the AMA.
French CME accreditation (FMC)
The symposium MEGA HAND has been accredited by the SOFCPRE (Société Français de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique) and is designated for 16 FMC points (reference SVZVNR3L4X). http://www.plasticiens.org
Currency
All rates in this programme are in EUROS (euro).
Visa & Passports
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.
Exhibition and Sponsorship
A scientific and technical exhibition open to pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of materials and equipment, and scientific publishers, will be held during the Symposium.
If you wish to exhibit or take part in the sponsorship programme, please contact the Symposium Office: megahand@megahand.eu
City transportation
Metro
A fast and ever-developing means of transport, essential to the Parisian’s life, the metro is probably the best and quickest way to travel within the city.
Timetable: it operates from 05h30 to 00h30. Information about the Metro can be obtained from the RATP Website: http://www.ratp.com
Bus
Local bus service is also available. Although slower than the Metro or the RER at certain hours of the day (depending on the traffic), the RATP buses (green) are frequent from 8h00 am to 20h00. The services are more irregular after 20h00. The Noctambus service (for night-birds) operates during the night: 10 bus routes lead from the heart of Paris.
Taxi
Where can you find a taxi? At stations, airports and near main traffic thoroughfares in more than 470 taxi ranks. 14 900 taxis are in service in Paris. You can identify a free taxi by the light on its roof and hail it. There will already be an initial charge on the meter. It is customary to leave a tip of up to 10% of the total fare.
Bicycles
Paris provides you with an excellent Self Service “bike hire” system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Multi pick up and drop off location allows you to pick up your bike from one service point and drop off to another. An unusual and pleasant way to discover the city.
From Paris to the airports
Access to Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport (North of Paris), terminals 1 and 2:
• by RER Express train, from Châtelet or Gare du Nord Stations, line B
• by AIR FRANCE coach : departure beside the Palais des Congrès
Access to Orly airport (South of Paris), terminals West and South:
• from Denfert Rochereau : by RER Express train, line B or by Orly Bus
• by AIR FRANCE coach : departure from Invalides Station
Official airline
Get the best price for your flight with Air France and KLM Global Meetings.
Event ID Code to keep for the booking: 07908AF
More details http://www.airfranceklm-globalmeetings.com/?eid=07908AF
Train
For participants traveling within France to Paris by train on the occasion of the congress, special fares may be obtained with SNCF (French Railway Network). Please request the congress office for the appropriate discount coupon by ticking the the appropriate box on the hardcopy or online registration form.
Useful web sites
RATP (City Transport Network): http://www.ratp.com
MAPPY (itineraries/directions): http://www.mappy.com
PARIS TOURIST OFFICE: http://www.parisinfo.com
AIR FRANCE: http://www.airfrance.com
SNCF (French Railways Network): http://www.voyages-sncf.com
ADP (Paris Airports): http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr
Insurance and Liability Disclaimer
Megahand 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. Megahand 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.
