Date:
October 6~8, 2008
 
Meeting Venue:
The Grand Hotel (International Conference Hall, 10th floor)
1, Chung-Shan North Road, Section 4, Taipei
Tel: (886)-2-28868888; Fax: (886)-2-28852885
Website: www.grand-hotel.org
 
The Grand Hotel, with its traditional palace style architecture, vermilion pillars, stately archways, and brilliantly tiled roof, is not only a magnificent landmark of Taiwan, but it is an emblem of ancient China. The Grand Hotel has for decades played host to dignitaries from around the world. Its histories and legends will surely mesmerize those who step into the Grand’s palatial lobby.
 
Language:
The official language of the congress is English.
 
Weather:
Taiwan is a subtropical to tropical island with average annual temperatures of 21o. The temperature range in October is 19~27oC (67~81oF).
 
Health Certificates:
Travelers coming from or passing through cholera-infested countries or regions require valid international certificates of inoculation
 
Visas:
Visas for Taiwan, Republic of China can be obtained from its embassies or related trade offices. The Secretariat can provide a Letter of Invitation to participants who require it for visa processing purposes.
 
Taiwan Time:
Taiwan time is GMP plus 8 hours.【World Time Table】
 
Electricity:
The standard electricity supply is 110V, 60Hz.