The World Congress of Clinical Lipidology

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the World Congress of Clinical Lipidology which will take place in Budapest, Hungary from December 6th to 9th 2012. This is the first conference of this kind and aimed at health care professionals, who would like to increase their knowledge in lipid disorders.

Lipid disorders remain amongst the most important treatable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. While we have better and better drugs available to treat dyslipidemias, residual risk remains and many patients do not reach their targets.

This conference aims to deal with all aspects of lipid disorders from diagnosis to treatment, from diet to novel lipid lowering drugs, from adverse events to compliance issues.

Current and future lipid lowering therapies will be discussed in plenary lectures and small workshops by world leaders in lipidology.
Leading clinicians from around the world will contribute to a cutting edge program that aims to capture the scope and depth of the exciting field of lipidology.

Our Conference Venue, The Budapest Convention Center, is a modern state of the art facility in the heart of Budapest with all amenities close by and a very attractive destination at this time of year with its Christmas markets, spas and cultural offers.

We hope that you will join us for what promises to be a stimulating professional and educational event and look forward to welcoming you to Budapest.

Congress Venue
Budapest Marriott Hotel
Apaczai Csere Janos u. 4.
Budapest, 1052 Hungary
www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/budhu-budapest-marriott-hotel/

Language
The official language of the congress is English.

Climate
The climate in Budapest is continental with moderate temperatures.  In December temperatures can go below 0 °C (32°F) especially at nights. 

Time Zone
The time zone in Budapest is Central European Time (CET) (GMT +1 hour), and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Banking and Exchange
The unit of currency is Hungarian Forint (HUF).
Banks are open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All banks are closed on Saturdays. Money can also be exchanged at exchange offices, hotel reception desks and travel offices. ATMs operate after hours in Budapest.

Opening Hours of Places of Interest
Museums, art galleries and castles generally open from 10 until 18 hrs (from Tuesdays to Sundays).
Opening Hours of Shops
Most shops are open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. Though, shopping malls and many supermarkets are open till 20:00-22:00

Visa Requirements
Participants are requested to check with the Hungarian consulate in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Passports must be valid for at least another six months from the planned date of arrival into Hungary. Participants requiring a visa should apply to the consular office or a diplomatic mission of Hungary in their country.Please note that the visa application procedure can take up to two months.

Official Letter of Invitation
Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent on request. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organising Committee or Conference to provide any financial assistance.

Airport Information
Budapest' international airport is the Ferihegy Airport with 2 terminals (2A and 2B) and it is  the only airport serving the capital city of Budapest, and the largest among the country's five international airports. The airport is located 10 miles (16km) south east of Budapest. The terminals are close enough together to be accessible by foot.

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

Registration & Accommodation
All participants must submit a completed registration form. Hotel accommodation at special conference rates is offered to participants.

Congress Organisers

Paragon Conventions

18 Avenue Louis-Casai
1209 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 533 0948
Fax: +41 (0)22 580 2953

General Enquiries

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