Language
The conference is primarily in English, but some sessions will have Japanese simultaneous or consecutive interpreters.
Sessions with Japanese simultaneous interpretation (to be confirmed)
Dates |
Location |
Event |
November 30th |
Annex Hall |
Opening Ceremony, Keynote Lecture, International Symposium
(Keynote Lecture 1&2, Panel Discussion) |
December 1st |
Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center |
Plenary Session |
December 2nd |
Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center |
Plenary Session |
December 3rd |
Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center |
Plenary Session |
December 4th |
Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center |
Plenary Session, Conference Declaration, Closing Ceremony |
Receivers for simultaneous interpretation
The receivers for Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be lent out at Annex Hall on November 30 and on the 5th floor of Conference Center from December 1 to 4. Please return them after the session.
In case of loss or damage of the receiver, your deposit will be used to cover the damage.
Deposit
Dates |
Location |
Deposit |
November 30th |
Foyer, Annex Hall |
25,000
yen |
December 1st |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
2,000
yen |
December 2nd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
2,000
yen |
December 3rd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
2,000
yen |
December 4th |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
2,000
yen |
*Dysfunctional receivers will be replaced.
Services
The Business Center will be set up at the venue to provide the following services.
People who need the following services should make requests by putting checkmark on the application form.
Braille
- Although there is no document available in Braille, a CD-ROM including
the papers to be presented will be available for those who will bring
in their PCs with reading software or Braille display.
Sign
Language
- As the conference is primarily in English, sign language translation
will not be provided. Please arrange an English-sign language translator
by yourself if you need it. As to Japanese-sign language translation,
we are planning to ask volunteer translators to help you as a service
for personal needs.
Hearing
Aid Device
- Magnetic loop device will be set up at the venue.
Note
Taker
- We will set up the Business Center in the venue.
Note taker will be available from the Business Center on your request.
Enlarged
Text
- The text of the papers to be presented can be enlarged on PCs at
the Business Center.
Child
Care
- child care center called "Kids' Square" is available at the neighboring
Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama.
Due to the limited capacity, please reserve beforehand if you need
its services.
>>>For
more information on "Kids' Square"
Travel
Desk
- Information on travel and accommodation will be offered at the travel
desk.
Location and Opening Hours of the Travel Desk
Dates |
Location |
Hours |
November 30th |
Foyer, Annex Hall |
11:30 - 19:00 |
December 1st |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference
Center |
8:00 - 17:00 |
December 2nd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference
Center |
8:30 - 17:00 |
December 3rd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference
Center |
8:30 - 17:00 |
December 4th |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference
Center |
8:30 - 13:00 |
Discounted Registration Fee
General Registration Fee
General Registration |
Fee |
5-Day |
Early Bird Registration (before October 1) |
30,000
yen |
Advanced Registration (from October 1 to November 20) |
40,000
yen |
On-Site Registration |
50,000
yen |
1-Day |
Early Bird Registration (before October 1) |
13,000
yen |
On-Site Registration |
15,000
yen |
Student Registration Fee
Student Registration |
Fee |
5-Day *Student ID is required |
20,000 yen |
1-Day *Student ID is required |
7,000 yen |
*In addition to the above registration fee, the registration processing fee of JPY 525 will be required.
*Advanced registration will be accepted by November 20. Any registration after that will be handled as on-site registration.
*Those who registered as student will be required to present your student ID on the conference date.
If you cannot present your student ID, you will be treated as a general
and asked to pay the difference.
Helpers, Spouses, Children
Registration fees will be discounted to the half for helpers and spouses.
Fees for accompanying children are as follows:
- Under 15: Free
- 15 - 19: Student Fee
- Over 19: Adult Fee
*IDs to show the children's age might be required at the venue.
Registration for the conferences and Registration of the accompanying
persons (helpers, spouses, children, etc.)
The Registration Counter will be set up at Pacifico Yokohama.
Location and Opening Hours of the Registration Counter
Dates |
Location |
Hours |
November 30th |
Foyer, Annex Hall |
11:30 - 19:00 |
December 1st |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
8:00 - 17:00 |
December 2nd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
8:30 - 17:00 |
December 3rd |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
8:30 - 17:00 |
December 4th |
Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center |
8:30 - 13:00 |
For
those who registered in advance
- Please come to the Advanced Registration Counter at the venue.
Your registration confirmation will be required at the counter.
Your name card and bag will be handed upon registration.
For
those who wants the on-site registration
- On-site Registration Forms are available at the venue.
Please fill out the form and bring it to the On-site Registration
Counter.
Your name card and bag will be handed upon payment the registration
fee.
Name Card (ID Card)
Please have your name card with you during the conference.
Otherwise, you might be refused to enter into the conference room due to security reasons.
International Call
Pay phones with international call service are located throughout the building.
A prepaid phone card is required to use them.
Smoking
All conference rooms are non-smoking.
There will be some designated smoking areas at the venue.