IEEE MEMS 2009 Conference - 25-29 January, 2009


		Registration Registration Form Hotel Info Transportation Airport Transfers Pre/Post Tours Tours Registration Local Info Visa		Official Language The official language of the conference is English and will be used for all presentations and printed materials. Passport and Visa All foreign visitors desiring to enter Italy must have a valid passport. No funds are available to assist with travel and registration fees cannot be waived. If, for some reason, your visa application is denied, your registration fees will be refunded to you in full. Local Time Zones In January, Sorrento, Italy will be observing Central European Time (CET), which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. Dialing Codes Italy's International Country code: 39 Sorrento's Local Area Code: 081 Climate The weather in Sorrento in January is pleasant with the following temperatures: Normal High: 12°C/54°F Normal Low: 3°C/38°F Currency Exchange Only Euros are acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. For current exchange rates, please visit www.exchangerate.com. Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards Credit cards, including MasterCard®, Discover®, Diners Club®, Visa® and American Express®, and traveler's checks are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, department stores, and souvenir shops. Tipping Standards Although service or "servizio" is included in the check or bill, a small tip (in cash) is always appreciated. 5% is sufficient. 10% is considered a large tip. Electricity Electricity throughout Italy is 220V, 50 Hz. Conference Attire Attire during the duration of the conference is business casual. Cellular Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please turn off any cellular phones, pagers and watch alarms during sessions. Cameras and Video Tape Recording Cameras and video tape recorders are strictly prohibited in the sessions, poster presentations and the exhibit area. Film or video will be confiscated. Smoking All meeting rooms and seated functions are smoke free. Please adhere to the smoking policies within the Hilton Sorrento Palace.