Registration Fees

In order to facilitate preparations, participants are invited to register before 31 January 2005 by completing and returning the Registration Form; however, on site registration at the conference desk is also possible. The rates, covering the conference costs, are as follows:

Registration fees can be paid by cheque or credit card (VISA, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express and JCB). Cheques (+10 US $ cheque fee) are accepted only in US Dollars. The receipt for the registration fee will be given to every participant directly at the conference. Registration fees on-site can be paid cash or by cheque (US $ only).

Limited financial assistance for young scientists (age limit 35 recommended by their Director or Institute Head, Professor etc.) will be made available. There is also possibility of partial funding (lodging, airport taxes etc.) for outstanding works.

Accommodation

There are plenty of good hotels in walking distance to the venue, at prices ranging from US $ 45 up. Less expensive hotels are also available (please contact the Conference Secretariat). CIIFEN can provide discount rates at a couple of hotels. It is important that the participant selects the hotel.  If, desired, reservations can be done by the local Committee (send requests to CIIFEN) and they will be attended as the requests arrive, reservations can also be made directly to the hotels. If there aren’t enough rooms in a selected hotel, the reservation will immediately be changed into a hotel corresponding to the same category. If it will be necessary to change the category we will ask you before. It is extremely important that we have your electronic mail to contact you immediately. We will do our best to satisfy your wishes. Prices quoted are valid for 2004, and some might increase around 15% for next year.

1st Alexander von Humboldt International Conference on The El Niño phenomenon and its global impact