WFSBP 2019 Preliminary Program

WFSBP 2019 49 General Information HOWTO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE Vancouver International Airport is located approximately 20 minutes / 12 km from downtownVancouver and served by a wide variety of local, national and international air- lines with direct routes to most major destinations. The airport is connected by the Canada Line rapid transit link to Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront Station. Trains run approximately every 5 – 10 minutes, and the travel time is 30 minutes. Licensed taxis are available at the air- port. The taxi fare is approximately CAD 35 – 40 per way plus gratuity. LETTER OF INVITATION The congress office will be pleased to send a formal letter of invitation to any individual requesting one. It is under- stood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This does not imply a commitment from the WFSBP to provide any financial support. Invitation letters can be requested in the online registration process until 30 April 2019. The letters will be sent as an email attachment. If an express delivery is required, the delegate shall order a courier at his / her own expense. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The Vancouver Convention Centre is located in the city centre of Vancouver. It can be reached by public transportation: TransLink pro- vides city transit for tourists and residents seven days a week via buses through its transit system, which includes the SkyTrain. Major hotels are within walking distance to the congress venue. TAXIS Vancouver taxi cabs are allowed to operate within theVan- couver area, including Vancouver International Airport. Taxis can be called, hailed on the street or found at one of more than 50 official taxi stands located around the city. VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE Built on the original Pier B-C on Vancouver‘s Waterfront, the Vancouver Convention Centre first served as the Can- ada Pavilion for the World‘s Fair Expo in 1986. Since then, it has grown to become recognized as one of the leading convention centres in the world. It is situated in the down- town area of Vancouver, directly at the harbour. VISA Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa. Please check the website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ visit/eta.asp for further details. Get the free Congress App for your smartphone The WFSBP 2019 Congress App will be free of charge for congress participants and provide iPhone / iPad, Android, and other smartphone users at WFSBP 2019 in Vancouver with on-the-go access to the congress. The most up-to-date congress schedule will be available at your fingertips during the congress. a Mark your favourite sessions and personalize your experience. a Find information on sponsors and exhibitors involved in the WFSBP Congress 2019 a Access vital information around the congress. The WFSBP 2019 App will be powered by GLOBIT GmbH.

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