GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE
Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, 99 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv 63432
The Dan Tel Aviv is the conference venue. The hotel is situated on the beach front promenade, overlooking the Mediterranean and is within walking distance of many of the city's attractions and sea front bars and restaurants.
The hotel offers many facilities, including a large outdoor swimming pool (sea water) with a sundeck overlooking the beach, an indoor pool, fitness center and spa.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The Conference will be conducted in English.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Payment received: | prior to July 31, 2011 | from Aug 1-Sept 9, 2011 | on-site registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic participants: | |||
| SMIT Member | US$ 400 | US$ 450 | US$ 500 |
| Non Member | US$ 550 | US$ 625 | US$ 725 |
Participants from industry | |||
| From a sponsoring company | US$ 550 | US$ 625 | US$ 725 |
| From a non sponsoring company | US$ 800 | US$ 900 | US$1000 |
Student* | US$ 300 | US$ 350 | US$ 400 |
| Accompanying Persons** | US$ 120 | US$ 120 | According to availability |
*Student identification must be submitted together with the registration form.
Fee for participants/students includes: conference kit, program and CD of abstracts, admittance to scientific sessions, get-together reception, Lior Manor Show, 3 lunches and coffee/refreshments at breaks.
** Fee for accompanying person includes: get-together reception, Lior Manor Show, and participation in one organized tour to be arranged on one day during session times.
PAYMENT
Payment for registration fees may be made by check, bank transfer* or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners). Kindly refer to the on- line registration form. Registration fees must be pre-paid in full.
Bank Transfers should be made to the following account:
SMIT2011
Bank Leumi
Gordon Branch (Branch Number 804)
87 Ben Yehuda Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Account number: 333900/88
Swift Code: LUMIILIT
IBAN IL970108040000033390088
Checks made payable to SMIT2011 should be sent to the following address:
Target Conferences Ltd
PO Box 29041
Tel Aviv 61290
Israel
*Please ensure that the name/s of the participants and conference name (SMIT2011) are clearly stated on the bank transfer. Bank transfer charges are the responsibility of the payer and should be paid at source in addition to the registration fees.
For group registrations please contact the Secretariat for further information: smit2011@targetconf.com
CANCELLATION POLICY
Our refund policy is based upon receiving notification as follows:
- Received until August 1, 2011 - full refund less US$ 50 handling fee
- Received after August 1, 2011 and before September 1, 2011 - 50% refund
- Received from September 2, 2011 - no refund
SOCIAL EVENTS
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 – GET TOGETHER RECEPTION
A get-together reception to renew acquaintances and meet new colleagues will take place in the Dan Hotel, Tel Aviv. All registered participants and registered accompanying persons are invited to attend.
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - LIOR MANOR - WORLD RENOWNED MAGICIAN AND MIND READER
An evening of entertainment with world renowned 'Infotainer' and mentalist Lior Manor. Lior delivers messages in an entertaining and humorous way, with a unique ability to combine the mentalisim world with the corporate one. Lior uses a range of techniques and methods including nonverbal communication and body language, social networking, special memory and mind reading.
The performance will take place at the Dan Tel Aviv. All fully registered participants and registered accompanying persons are invited to attend.
EXHIBITION
A commercial exhibition will take place on September 14 and September 15. For further information please contact the Conference Secretariat: smit2011@targetconf.com, or refer to the sponsorship section of the Conference website.
LETTER OF INVITATION
Upon request, the Secretariat will send a personal letter of invitation to participate in the Conference. It should be understood that such an invitation is only meant to assist participants raise travel funds or obtain a visa and does not represent a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee.
VISAS
Participants from most countries do not require a visa to Israel, but we suggest you confirm this with your travel agent.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING
Tel Aviv has a pleasant autumn climate. The temperature in September is generally warm with highs of approx. 28°C and lows of 19°C. Clothing is informal for all occasions.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Itinerary
Orientation of Tel Aviv, to include Rabin’s Memorial, Rothschild Boulevard and the "White City' (a collection of Bauhaus style buildings built in Tel Aviv from the 1930's). Stroll through the alleyways and harbour of the historic city of Yaffo, regarded as one of the most ancient port cities in the world. Continue to Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv. Spend time walking through the areas quiet narrow lanes with beautiful houses, buildings, restaurants and art galleries that have been restored by modern architects and designers. Pick up and drop off from the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel.