Language

The conference is primarily in English, but some sessions will have Japanese simultaneous or consecutive interpreters.

Sessions with Japanese simultaneous interpretation (to be confirmed)

Dates	Location	Event
November 30th	Annex Hall	Opening Ceremony, Keynote Lecture, International Symposium (Keynote Lecture 1&2, Panel Discussion)
December 1st	Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center	Plenary Session
December 2nd	Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center	Plenary Session
December 3rd	Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center	Plenary Session
December 4th	Room 503, 5th floor, Conference Center	Plenary Session, Conference Declaration, Closing Ceremony

Receivers for simultaneous interpretation

The receivers for Japanese simultaneous interpretation will be lent out at Annex Hall on November 30 and on the 5th floor of Conference Center from December 1 to 4. Please return them after the session.
In case of loss or damage of the receiver, your deposit will be used to cover the damage.

Deposit

Dates	Location	Deposit
November 30th	Foyer, Annex Hall	25,000 yen
December 1st	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	2,000 yen
December 2nd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	2,000 yen
December 3rd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	2,000 yen
December 4th	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	2,000 yen

*Dysfunctional receivers will be replaced.

Services

The Business Center will be set up at the venue to provide the following services.
People who need the following services should make requests by putting checkmark on the application form.

Braille

Although there is no document available in Braille, a CD-ROM including the papers to be presented will be available for those who will bring in their PCs with reading software or Braille display.

Sign Language

As the conference is primarily in English, sign language translation will not be provided. Please arrange an English-sign language translator by yourself if you need it. As to Japanese-sign language translation, we are planning to ask volunteer translators to help you as a service for personal needs.

Hearing Aid Device

Magnetic loop device will be set up at the venue.

Note Taker

We will set up the Business Center in the venue.
Note taker will be available from the Business Center on your request.

Enlarged Text

The text of the papers to be presented can be enlarged on PCs at the Business Center.

Child Care

child care center called "Kids' Square" is available at the neighboring Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama.
Due to the limited capacity, please reserve beforehand if you need its services.
>>>For more information on "Kids' Square"

Travel Desk

Information on travel and accommodation will be offered at the travel desk.

Location and Opening Hours of the Travel Desk

Dates	Location	Hours
November 30th	Foyer, Annex Hall	11:30 - 19:00
December 1st	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:00 - 17:00
December 2nd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 17:00
December 3rd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 17:00
December 4th	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 13:00

Discounted Registration Fee

General Registration Fee

General Registration		Fee
5-Day	Early Bird Registration (before October 1)	30,000 yen
	Advanced Registration (from October 1 to November 20)	40,000 yen
	On-Site Registration	50,000 yen
1-Day	Early Bird Registration (before October 1)	13,000 yen
	On-Site Registration	15,000 yen

Student Registration Fee

Student Registration	Fee
5-Day *Student ID is required	20,000 yen
1-Day *Student ID is required	7,000 yen

*In addition to the above registration fee, the registration processing fee of JPY 525 will be required.
*Advanced registration will be accepted by November 20. Any registration after that will be handled as on-site registration.
*Those who registered as student will be required to present your student ID on the conference date.
If you cannot present your student ID, you will be treated as a general and asked to pay the difference.

Helpers, Spouses, Children

Registration fees will be discounted to the half for helpers and spouses.
Fees for accompanying children are as follows:

• Under 15: Free
• 15 - 19: Student Fee
• Over 19: Adult Fee

*IDs to show the children's age might be required at the venue.

Registration for the conferences and Registration of the accompanying persons (helpers, spouses, children, etc.)

The Registration Counter will be set up at Pacifico Yokohama.

Location and Opening Hours of the Registration Counter

Dates	Location	Hours
November 30th	Foyer, Annex Hall	11:30 - 19:00
December 1st	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:00 - 17:00
December 2nd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 17:00
December 3rd	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 17:00
December 4th	Foyer, 5th floor, Conference Center	8:30 - 13:00

For those who registered in advance

Please come to the Advanced Registration Counter at the venue.
Your registration confirmation will be required at the counter.
Your name card and bag will be handed upon registration.

For those who wants the on-site registration

On-site Registration Forms are available at the venue.
Please fill out the form and bring it to the On-site Registration Counter.
Your name card and bag will be handed upon payment the registration fee.

Name Card (ID Card)

Please have your name card with you during the conference.
Otherwise, you might be refused to enter into the conference room due to security reasons.

International Call

Pay phones with international call service are located throughout the building.
A prepaid phone card is required to use them.

Smoking

All conference rooms are non-smoking.
There will be some designated smoking areas at the venue.