Registration

All participants must submit a completed registration form.

Climate  

Tripoli’s climate is Mediterranean with moderate temperatures.
The average March temperature in Tripoli ranges between 12ºC-20ºC.
Days are moderately cool and rainfall is possible.

Time Zone

The time zone in Tripoli-Lebanon (GMT +2 hour).

Airport Information and Travel to Tripoli - Lebanon

Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut is located 80 km from Tripoli .

Taxis are available outside the arrival hall.

Visa Requirements

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Lebanese Embassy / Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa in advance if required.

Badges

All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors are kindly requested to wear their badges throughout the congress in order to be admitted to the lectures'  halls and other scheduled activities.

Registration Desk

The onsite registration desk will be open as follows:

Friday, March 19               13:00 – 17:00 hours
Saturday, March 20           08:00 – 17:00 hours
Sunday, March 21              09:00 – 12:00 hours

Official Letter of Invitation

Upon request, the Congress Secretariat will send a personal invitation to participate. This invitation is meant only to assist participants to raise travel funds or to obtain a visa and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support. Applications for invitation letters must be received at least 21 days prior to the Congress.

CME Accreditation

We have applied for CME Accreditation. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Updated information regarding CME accreditation will be available on this website as it becomes available. 

Food and Beverages

Business lunches and coffee/tea during breaks (as indicated in the program), are free of charge.

Safety and Security

Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.

Banking and Exchange

The official currency in Lebanon is the Lebanese Pounds (LBP).  Foreign currency may be brought into and taken out of Lebanon.
All banks and exchange counters at downtown apply the same official exchange rate of the day. Stores, hotels and restaurants accept payment in foreign currencies at a slightly lower rate of exchange.
Official banking hours in Tripoli are generally Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 14:00 and on Fridays and Saturdays 8:30 to 12:00. Banks are closed on Sundays.
Automated cash dispensers are located outside most banks and cash can be withdrawn 24 hours a day.
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels and a lot of restaurants.

Opening Hours of Shops

Shops are generally open from 10:00 until 18:00 Mondays to Saturdays. On Fridays some stores close at 12:00. Shops are closed on Sundays.

Liability and Insurance

The organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the congress. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.