Conference Dates

October 24-27, 2019

Abstract Submission Deadline

September 1, 2019

Online Registration Deadline

October 23, 2019

On-site Registration Dates

October 23, 2019

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Main Meeting

October 24 - 27, 2019

Venue: Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Address: 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China

Invitation Letter / Visa

You are required a visa to enter the People’s Republic of China. Please check with your local Chinese embassy or consulate to obtain the necessary documents. Please allow enough time to process your visa. Please visit https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/  for further information on the visa process.

On request for the conference Visa, the conference organizer (Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University) is pleased to send an invitation for participation in ISRD2019. Such an invitation is not a commitment on the part of the ISRD2019 to provide any financial support, nor is it a guarantee of the acceptance of an abstract, nor a guarantee that the consulate will issue the visa. While we are pleased to provide documentation of your registration to attend ISRD2019, visa issuance is at the sole discretion of the consular officer. Letters of invitation are sent to only those individuals who are registered to attend ISRD2019 and whose payments have been verified. To request an invitation letter, please contact the Congress Secretariat.

If you plan to attend the official tour(s), Shanghai Young Journey International Travel Service Co., Ltd. will help you to prepare the tourism visa (do not mention about the conference while applying it), please contact Julia ZHU by juliazxx@chvacation.com (or cell:+8613801947442) 

 

Liability

The ISRD2019 meeting secretariat is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by participants in the event of program or registration cancellation.

Please note, in the event that the ISRD2019, is abbreviated or canceled because of circumstances beyond the ISRD’ control, including, but not limited to, civil disturbance, earthquake, electrical outage, explosion, fire, freight embargo, strike or labor unrest, flood, hurricane, tornado or other acts of God, an act of war, terrorism, or the act of any government (de facto or de jure), or any government agency or official, the ISRD reserve the right, at the ISRD’ sole discretion, to unilaterally terminate the Congress. In these circumstances, the registrant expressly agrees to waive any claim that he, she, or it may have against the ISRD for damages or compensation, including, but not limited to, fees for registration, housing, airfare, and/or incidental charges.

 

Climate and Clothes

October is one of the best time in Shanghai with an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (65.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Light cloths and a suit for formal occasions would be appropriate.

 

Credit Cards and Currency

Major credit cards like Master, Visa and American Express are acceptable in most big shopping centers and hotels. Major foreign currencies can be changed to the Chinese currency RMB at the airport, the Bank of China or hotels. American dollars can be changed into Chinese currency (RMB yuan) at a rate of about USD 1 to RMB 6.9 (by the time of this Announcement being issued).

 

Time Difference

China Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT.

 

Telecommunications / Internet

Facilities such as IDD, fax and Internet are available in hotels.

4G / 3G mobile signals are available all over the city.

Tipping

Only tour guides, coach bus drivers and hotel porters in China expect tipping.

Electricity

The local voltage is 200-240 volts AC, 50 cycles. Transformers reducing the voltage to 110-120 volts, 60 cycles are available in some hotels.