General Information
Meeting Dates:
September 21, 2010 (Registration)
September 22-24, 2010 (Meeting)

Meeting Venue:
China National Convention Center, CNCC 
www.cnccchina.com

Address:
No.7 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing, China
100105
+86 10 8437 2008

Target Audience:
Cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, general anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and other allied health personnel, epidemiologists/researchers and all those involved in the care of the cardio vascular surgery patient will benefit from attendance at this meeting.

Scientific Topics:
*Anesthesia with OPCAB, Valve and Aortic Surgery and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
*Non-Cardiac Surgery with Heart Disease
*Monitoring System
*Perioperative application of TEE /PAC/ CVP
*Cardiopulmonary Bypass
*Coagulation Disorders
*Risk and Safety Management for Perioperative Cardiac Anesthesia
*Education Strategies for Cardiac Team
*Cost benefits

Language
English, Chinese (Some Sessions)

Visas
You are required to obtain a visa to enter the People’s Republic of China. 
-- Attendees can apply for Visa through a travel agency or directly to the nearest Chinese embassy;
-- If you intend to apply for a tourist visa, the official visa invitation letter won't be needed from Chinese Medical Association;
-- A tourist Visa application can take up to two weeks to obtain and therefore early application is encouraged;
-- If you intend to apply for the visa through Chinese embassy, please ask the Congress Secretariat for the official visa invitation letter and go to the nearest Chinese embassy at your living place for further information. (http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/3625/3628/, for official visa information)
 
Time Difference
GMT +8 hours

Currency and Exchange:
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is official currency in China. Major credit cards, e.g. Visa, Master and American Express are accepted at most major hotels, large
restaurants and shopping centers. For currency conversion, please see www.xe.com.

Travel and Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. You may use our online system to book a room or you may use your own travel agent to book your room.
 
Climate:  
Late September is a golden season in Beijing, with an average temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius (68-86 Fahrenheit).

Electricity:
The electrical voltage is 220 volts. Most hotels provide build-in converters. 

Tipping:
Tipping is not generally expected in China, except for some tour guides, hotel porters, and housemaids.

Disclaimer:
ICCVA2010 or its agents have the right, for any reason beyond their control, to alter or cancel, without prior notice, the conference or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the conference. ICCVA2010 and its agents shall not, subject as after-mentioned, be liable for any loss, damage, expenditure or inconvenience caused as a result of such alternation or cancellation.

Website:
www.iccva2010.cn
Important congress information will be published on the website. Online abstract submission is now open; online registration, hotel booking are also available
now.

Registration / Hotel & Social Booking Manager
China Travel Service Head Office (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Tai Kang Financial Tower 30F Building A#38Dong San Huan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Tel: +86 10 8590 8307 / 6463 8057
Fax: +86 10 6461 2576
E-mail: hh.oz@ctsho.com

ICCVA2010 Secretariat
CMA Meeting Planner, Chinese Medical Association
Add: 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710, China
Tel: +86 10 8515 8150 / 8473 Fax: +86 10 6512 3754
Email: iccva2010@gmail.com