The conference is held at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, in the heart of Montréal's historic Golden Square Mile. Details on rates and reservation are found on the Accommodations page.

The conference venue and hotel (Hotel Omni Mont-Royal) is located in downtown Montréal.  Taxis are available from the airport to downtown at a cost of approximately $35.00 CAD.  There is no direct bus shuttle service from the airport to the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal.  However, the shuttle service Aérobus will take you from the airport to the Montréal Central Bus Station (click here for rates and schedules).  Once you are at the Montréal Central Bus Station, you will be able to board a complimentary shuttle service that will take you to the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal.

Passports and Visas

Participants are strongly advised to determine which visa requirements apply to them with respect to entering Canada. For information please consult your nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Customs Agent. The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides on-line information for visitors.

Health Insurance

Visitors are NOT covered by the Canadian Health Insurance Plan. It is therefore strongly recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident insurance. This can be done before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.

Letter of Invitation

Letters of invitation can be issued only to speakers, presenters, committee members, or persons known by the conference organizing committee. In addition, registration fees must be paid in full before the letter is provided. Letters will only be sent by regular mail or fax, and only to the individual registered for the conference. It is understood that such an invitation is only intended to help potential attendees raise travel funds or obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the Conference organizers or anyone else to provide financial or any other form of support. 

Liability

The Conference fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the Conference period. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the Conference Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors or committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, whatever their cause may be.

Financial Assistance

The conference is organized on a self-supporting basis and no financial assistance will be available. We encourage anyone requiring financial support to seek the necessary funding from an institution/government, company or organization.