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September 1st
IASLC Board Members
Registration & Information Desk
September 2nd
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
September 5th
IASLC Business Meeting - coming soon...
Gala Dinner - coming soon...
CONFERENCE THEME
Let's Make Lung Cancer History!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be one of the
largest international gatherings of clinicians and scientists in the lung
cancer field. Those interested in the many problems associated with lung
cancer, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,
pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologist, basic
research scientists and allied health professionals are all encouraged to attend this Conference.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer is English.
ON-SITE SERVICES
The Registration & Information desk will be available to
assist delegates with any questions regarding the
Conference. The Registration & Information Desk will be
located in the Grand Ballroom Pre-Function area, which is
located on the 1st Floor near the North Gate Entrance of
the COEX Convention Centre.
INTERNET CAFÉ
The 12th WCLC Exhibition will feature two Internet
Café areas. Multi-lingual computer terminals with
high-speed internet access will be available to
WCLC delegates at no charge; a limited number of
machines will have access to printers. Please be
considerate of other delegates and limit your time
to a maximum of 10 minutes per visit. If you have
your own personal laptop, wireless internet is also
available within the internet café areas. The
internet café staff will be pleased to assist you,
should you have any questions.
Both Internet Café areas will be open during the
following hours:
Monday – Wednesday 09:30 – 17:30
Thursday 09:30 – 13:00
Internet Café 1 Sponsor:
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Internet Café 2 Sponsor:
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LOCAL CELL PHONE RENTALS
During the conference week, SK Telecom will be located in Exhibit Booth #904 offering rentals of local cell phones to visitors to Seoul. Reservations can be made in advance (however, not necessary) on the SK Telecom website at http://www.skroaming.com/en/main.asp. Cell Phones can be picked up upon arrival at Incheon International Airport at the T ROAMING Center.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in the Conference Venue. The city of Seoul has public health regulations that prevent smoking in public buildings, on public transport and in ALL restaurants. Certain bars have designated smoking areas.
TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE
It is strongly recommended that participants take out
insurance to cover loss incurred in case of cancellation,
medical expenses and damage to or loss of personal
effects. The organizers of the 12th World Conference on
Lung Cancer will not be responsible for any medical costs
incurred by participants.
The organizing committee will not accept liability for
personal injuries or for loss or damage to property
belonging to Conference participants, either during or as a
result of the Conference or during any tours.
LETTER OF INVITATION FOR VISA POLICY
An official Letter of Invitation to obtain a Visa and authorization to attend the 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer will be issued ONLY after the Registration Form and full payment have been received.
PASSPORT, VISA AND BORDER-CROSSING INFORMATION
Entering Korea
Any foreign visitor wishing to enter the Republic of Korea
should have a valid passport and a visa. Visitors for
sightseeing or transit with confirmed outbound tickets
may stay in Korea up to 30 days without a visa, except
Stateless Persons and Nationals of such countries or
regions as follows: Albania, Aremenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Cambodia, China, Cuba,
Georgia, Ghana, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Laos, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal,
Nigeria, Palestine, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan & Vietnam.
Click here to view a list of countries under Visa Exemption Agreement.
For more information, contact the Korean Embassy or the Consulate Office in your country or refer to the website www.korea.net or www.mofat.go.kr.
GETTING TO SEOUL, KOREA
Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport's Passenger Terminal Building incorporates a design that pays tribute not just to modern aviation, but to traditional Korean architecture as well. By doing so, the Terminal displays the most
impressive aspects of both ancient and present-day Korea to the world's travelers. It combines state-of-the-art technology with amenities and services to create an environment where all visitors can feel comfortable.
The Incheon International Airport is 48 km from the COEX Convention Center. Travel time is approximately 80 minutes by limo bus or taxi.
For more information, visit www.tour2korea.com.
official airlines and rental car company
The airlines of SKYTEAM, Official Alliance Network for the 12th World Conference on Lung Cancer, offer attractive airfares for participants.
SKYTEAM comprises 10 leading international airlines: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta, KLM, Korean Air, Northwest Airlines, serving 728 cities in 149 countries with over 15,000 flights daily.
To benefit from these special offers, visit http://globalmeetings.skyteam.com/?lang=EN and quote the Identifier Code: 0067S
Through this site you can also access the schedules of all SkyTeam partners to plan your flights on the airline of your choice.
Information regarding the official car rental company will be available shortly.
