GENERAL INFORMATION

2007 sees the Association of British Neurologists celebrate its 75th Anniversary.

This year the ABN Autumn Meeting is a joint meeting with the Norwegian Neurological Society. The meeting will be held at the prestigious, purpose-built Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster.

Certificate of Attendance
An official Certificate of Attendance will be provided for all registered delegates.

Dates
14-16 November 2007.

Exhibition
An exhibition is being held in conjunction with the Meeting and will take place in the Benjamin Britten Lounge located on the 3rd floor and adjacent to the main session hall. In addition to the trade exhibits, continuous tea and coffee will be served in this area and there will also be internet facilities which will be available to the delegates free of charge. Lunches will also be served within the exhibition area.

Exhibition Opening Hours
Wednesday,14 November.....12.30 -17.00
Thursday, 15 November.........09.00 -17.30
Friday, 16 November...............09.00 -14.00

Insurance
The registration fees do not include the Insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.

Language
The language of the Meeting is English

Posters
The Scientific Posters will be displayed in both the St James Suite and the Westminster Suite located on the 4th Floor. The Main poster sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday from 12.30 – 13.00 and the Expert Led Poster Sessions will take place from 13.00 – 13.55. Wine and cheese will be served during the expert led poster sessions.

Social Events
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
19.30-21.00
A Welcome Reception will be held in the Pacific and Atlantic Areas of the London Aquarium.

Thursday, 15 November 2007
18.30 – 19.45 Reception
20.30 – 01.00 Dinner & Entertainment
Dress : Lounge Suits
A reception hosted by Lord Walton of Detchant will be held at the House of Lords. The ABN gala dinner will follow the House of Lords reception and this will take place in the Whittle Room at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the venue and not immediately outside the main entrance. As of 13th July smoking is not allowed in any public indoor areas in London.

Travel
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre located in the heart of London opposite the House of Parliament, is easily accessible by all forms of transport:

By Underground
• Westminster on Jubilee, Circle and District Lines (5 minutes walk)
• St James Park on Circle and District Lines (5 minutes walk)
• Victoria on Victoria, Circle and District Lines (10 minutes walk)

By Train
• The centre is within walking distance of Charing Cross and Victoria Stations

By Bus
• Buses 11, 12, 24, 53, 77a and 88 stop at Parliament Square. Please follow directions from Westminster Tube station to the centre

By Road
• The Centre is however within easy reach of the A1, M1, M25, M11, M40, M4, M3, M2 and M23.

• To plan your journey by road, please visit www.theaa.com (enter the postcode SW1P 3EE as your destination).

• There is no car parking at the Centre however there are four public car parks nearby, for more information about car parking, visit www.ncp.co.uk

• The Centre is located within the congestion charging zone. For more information about congestion charging, visit: www.cclondon.com

By Air

Heathrow
Take the tube to Green Park on the Piccadilly line. Change to the Jubilee line and stop at Westminster. Approximate journey time: 1 hour.

Alternatively take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and then take the Circle Line tube to Westminster. Approximate journey time: 1 hour

Gatwick
Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria. The Centre is a 15 minute walk from Victoria via Victoria Street. Approximate journey time: 45 minutes.

Stansted
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, and then take the Circle Line tube to Westminster. Approximate journey time: 1 hour.

London City Airport
Take the Jubilee line from the airport to Westminster.

Luton Airport
Take one of the special connecting buses from the airport to Luton rail station, where trains run frequently to Kings Cross, and then take the Circle Line tube to Westminster. Approximate journey time: 1 hour and 15 min

Taxis from London Airports
A taxi journey from the major London Airports will take around 60-90 minutes and cost in the region of £60 – 90.00.

Venue
The QEII Conference Centre,
Broad Sanctuary,
Westminster,
London SW1P 3EE.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7222 5000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7798 4200

Location Map

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Further Information
Information on London is available from Visit London www.visitlondon.com
For further details on the conference venue please visit www.qeiicc.co.uk

Secretariat Details
Confab Consulting Ltd
Trafalgar House
Grenville Place
London
NW7 3SA
UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 208 906 7778
Fax: + 44 (0) 208 906 7790