General Information

Dates

7-9 Μay  2010, Santorini Greece
10-14 May 2010, Larissa Greece

World Spine V Venue

Santorini, 7-9 May 2010

Petros M. Nomikos Conference Center
Fira, Santorini

www.therafoundation.org

The THERA FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization that was created in 1969, by Mr. Peter M. Nomikos. Thera was the ancient name of the Greek island of Santorini, which itself comes from the Dorian leader Theras, founder of the island in the 9th century B.C. Since 2005 Peter C. Nomikos Jr. has taken an increasing leadership position through a variety of new initiatives including those with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Cincinnati Urban Planning Department.

World Spine 2010 Hands on Course Venue

Larissa, 10-14 May 2010
Laboratory Medical School, Univessity of Thessaly

Charter  flight from Santorini to Larissa

A charter flight  has  been arranged in order to transfer participants from Santorini  to Larissa.

Departure day: Monday 10/05/2010

Departure time:Between 08:00-12.00 in the morning

Cost: 300 euro/per person

Booking: Via website  using  the  on line registration

Language

The official language of the Congress is English. There will be no translation available.

Accreditation

An application for accreditation units (CME credits) has been submitted.

Badge

Participants and accompanying  persons are obliged to wear the official meeting badges on all occasions.
There will be badge control.

Registration Desk

The registration desk will be open on the following days and hours.

Santorini

Santorini Public Gymnasium
Friday,     May 7         06.30-17.30    
Saturday  May 8         06.30-17.30    
Sunday    May 9         06.30-17.30     

Larissa

Monday        May 10    17:00- 21:00  Lobby Imperial Hotel  
Tuesday        May 11    08.00-18:30   Lobby University of Thessaly
Wednesday   May 12    08.00-18:30   Lobby University of Thessaly
Thursday       May 13    08.00-18:30   Lobby University of Thessaly
Friday           May  14    08.00-17:00   Lobby University of Thessaly

Exhibition

Α large exhibition with medical devices and pharmaceutical products will take place in Santorini from Friday through Sunday. Access is free for registered participants and registered accompanying persons.

Disabled Persons

Participants with disabilities are kindly requested to contact the congress organizers.

Non-smoking Policy

World Spine V & World Spine 2010 Hands on Course will be a non-smoking Meeting. Smoking is prohibited in all Meeting areas and the exhibition.

Visa and Passports

EC citizens only need their national identification papers. Citizens from most other countries will need a valid travel passport. They are encouraged to contact their local Greek embassy or consulate to enquire about the necessity of visa application.
A list of Greek embassies can be found at  www.worldembassyinformation.com

Liability

By registering for the Meeting and/or by participating in the exhibition accompanying the World Spine V & World Spine 2010 Hands on Course, participants and exhibitors agree that neither the Organizing Committee nor the Administrative Secretariat or the World Spine V & World Spine 2010 Hands on Course assume any liability. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organize their own health, travel and personal insurances.