* Proof of status is required (A proof of status is an official letter written in English by the Head of the University on official University letterhead).
 
Participants Registration Fee includes:

• Admittance to Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
• Admittance to all sessions
• Admittance to exhibition
• Symposium documentation and abstract book
• Certificate of Attendance
• Coffee - refreshments during official Symposium breaks
• Light Lunch
• Gala Dinner on September 18, 2009
• Visit to the Acropolis and Acropolis New Museum on September 19, 2009

Accompanying persons Registration Fee includes:

• Admittance to Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
• Half day City Tour of Athens on September 18, 2009
• Visit to the Acropolis and Acropolis New Museum on September 19, 2009

Group Registration
Group registration is possible for Companies, Institutions, Pharmaceutical Companies or Travel Agencies wishing to register persons for the Symposium provided they have a minimum of 5 people to register. Registrations will not be accepted without the work or home address of each delegate. Registrations with the company address will be refused unless it is specified that the company employs the participant.
All group registrations should be submitted with one single list that should include the name and address details of all participants and the activities for which they have to be registered (e.g. opening ceremony, gala dinner). Full invoice address and contact person (with direct phone, fax and e-mail address) must also be submitted.
Payment: After receipt of your registrations, they will be processed and confirmed. The confirmation will show a total that will be invoiced unless additional registrations are submitted for the existing group or other changes are made influencing the price. Invoices are payable upon receipt.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR COMPANIES:
According to the Greek legislation:
- In all invoices which include  REGISTRATION FEES ONLY, 19 %  VAT applies over and above.
- In all invoices which include  REGISTRATION FEES together with  OTHER  Symposium’  services ( such as  hotel reservations, transfers, tours, etc), no VAT applies.

Terms of Payment
All payments should be made in Euros without charges for the beneficiary.
Please note that the late registration fee will apply for any payments received after the stated deadlines. A confirmation and proforma invoice confirming registration will only be sent after receipt of the appropriate fees. Outstanding payments must be paid on-site.

• By Credit Card
MASTERCARD, VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, EUROCARD are accepted. Online payments will be processed via a secure payment page on the Symposium on-line registration system, please click here for the on-line Registration, Accommodation & Tours Booking Form

• By Bank Transfer
Alpha Bank, Venizelou Branch, Bank Code 014, Account Number: 103-002320-000855, Account Holder: Erasmus S.A., Swift Code: CRBAGRAAXXX, IBAN Number: GR29 0140 1030 1030 0232 0000 855.
It is important that a copy of the bank transfer is sent to the Symposium Organizing Bureau, Erasmus Conferences Tours & Travel SA by fax to +30 210 7257532 together with the Registration, Accommodation & Tours Booking Form. Please click here to download the Registration, Accommodation & Tours Booking Form.

Confirmation of Participation
When the appropriate fees have been received, participants will receive a confirmation letter, which should be presented at the Registration Desk at Westin Resort of the Astir Palace Vouliagmeni Hotel.

Certificate of Attendance
Registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Cancellation Policy
For every written cancellation received before June 15, 2009 the full amount received, less 20% handling fee, will be refunded. Between June 16 and August 15, 2009, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. After August 16, 2009 no refund applies. All refunds will be made within two months after the end of the Symposium. Bank charges will be deducted.

Badges and Identification
Each participant will receive a name badge upon check-in at the registration desk. The badge will be the official Symposium document and should be worn at all times in order to gain entry into the meeting room. Please note that access will not be possible into any of the Symposium areas without an official badge.

Letter of Invitation
Those persons needing an official Invitation Letter in order to attend the Symposium may write to the Symposium Secretariat specifying the necessary details. This service is provided only to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the Symposium. It should not be considered as an official invitation covering fees or any other expenses.

Currency
All Symposium Fees are calculated in Euros. Participants from countries where currency restrictions prevent them from sending registration fees in advance are asked to inform the Symposium Secretariat to avoid being charged the late registration fee. For the convenience of all participants a Foreign Currency Exchange service will be available in the hotel information desk.

Registration and Information Desk
The Registration Desk will be located in "The Westin Hotel" of Asitr Palace Vouliagmeni and will be in operation the following dates and hours:
Wednesday, September 16th     12:00-18:30
Thursday, September 17th         08:30-19:30
Friday, September 18th             08:30-18:30
Saturday, September 19th         08:30-15:00