Abstracts of late-breaking research are due to NAMS before July 31, 2009. View submission details here.
The official language of the meeting will be English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
As a courtesy to your colleagues, all participants must turn off the ringers to any cellular phones or paging devices during the presentations.
No photography other than that which is preapproved by NAMS is permitted in the session rooms, the Exhibit Hall, and the Poster Hall. Violation may result in removal from the meeting.
If needed, NAMS will be pleased to send a written invitation for participation in the meeting. It should be understood that such an invitation is only to help participants raise travel funds or to obtain a visa, and is not a commitment on the part of NAMS to provide any financial support. For more information, contact NAMS Membership Coordinator.
Participants requiring a visa for entry into the United States are strongly advised to apply in their home country at least two months before the intended date of travel. For more information, visit Annual Meeting Travel Page.
The Manchester Grand Hyatt has a limited number of smoking guest rooms. These rooms must be requested at the time reservations are made. All public areas of the hotel have been designated non-smoking.
Please note that meeting rooms can have varying temperatures. It is recommended that you bring a light jacket or sweater to the sessions to avoid becoming too cool. The average outdoor temperature in San Diego in September-October is 78°F (26°C).
A full service bank is available on the premises.
While the Manchester Grand Hyatt is a shopper’s paradise, you can also check out Seaport Village adjacent to the hotel.
The Business Center is located on the lobby level of the hotel. Hours of operation are 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM daily.
Typical gratuities in San Diego include 15% to taxi drivers, $1 per bag to skycaps and hotel bellmen, $2 per day to hotel maids, and 15% for food and beverages service. For small groups, restaurant bills typically do not include service charges. Be sure to check with individual restaurants before ordering. |