International Workshop
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS RESEARCH III
October 11-14, 2006
Viña del Mar, Chile
Conference Town have been selected for congress delegates attending the FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS RESEARCH III, WORKSHOP.
Special rates have been negotiated for accommodation in Conference Town. Also special student rates have been obtained at a nearby hotel. Transport will be provided between the hotels and the Conference Center (If you prefer just walk 15 minutes).
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS RESEARCH III, WORKSHOP, to be held in Conference Town, Viña del Mar
Description: 120 km (74 miles) NW of Santiago; 8 km (5 miles) N of Valparaíso
Viña del Mar is one of Chile's most fashionable beach resorts and a great place to take a vacation if you want go to the beach and relax. The town was founded in 1874 as a weekend retreat and garden residence for the wealthy elite from Valparaíso and Santiago, and it has remained a top beach destination for Santiaguinos ever since. Most simply call the city "Viña"
The sight of Viña del Mar's attractive homes, manicured lawns, and golden beaches dotted with colourful surfboards is something of a contrast to the ramshackle streets of Valparaíso. There are plenty of fine beaches here. Viña del Mar is a wonderfully relaxing place to spend a few days.
The city is divided into two sectors: the downtown and the beach-front Several downtown locations are desirable for their proximity to the lush Quaint Verger Park and shops, but it's about a 15-minute walk to the beach from here. The beach area is better suited for tourists, with plenty of hotels and restaurants.
Clic Here to view Conference Town link and map
The National and International Terminals are housed in the same building and are internally connected by a passageway, lifts, stairs and hallways.
Car hire companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Econorent, HertzandRosselot. Car hire desks are located on the first floor of the airport in two areas: Arrivals (just before baggage reclaim) and the west side of the airport’s public area.
The best route from downtown Santiago is west on Alameda Street (the main avenue in Santiago which turns into Route 68), then right onto Circunvalación Américo Vespucio, where the airport is located. There are plenty of signs signalling the entrance to the airport. From uptown (east) Santiago, the best route to the airport is Circunvalación Américo Vespucio Norte.
Road: Bus: Buses serve uptown and downtown Santiago. The Centro Puerto bus stops at the Los Héroes bus terminal, close to the Los Héroes subway station, runs from both terminals ( $3 US Dollars one way, (1500 Chilean Pesos)). The Tour Bus stops at the Alameda bus terminal and downtown Santiago (journey time: 30 minutes) (Minibuses departing from the airport offer a door-to-door service throughout Santiago and are operated by TransVip and TransCity; representatives are stationed throughout the terminal and tickets can be purchased in the baggage reclaim area ($6 US Dollars one way (3000 Chilean Pesos)).
Minibuses from Internacional Airport to Conference Town, Reñaca, Viña del Mar is aproximatelly $15 US Dollars one way (7500 Chilean Pesos).
Tour Bus from Internacional Airport to Conference Town, Reñaca, Viña del Mar is aproximatelly ($7 US Dollars one way, $11 US Dollars round way (3300 and 5700 Chilean Pesos respectivelly))
The delegate's registration fee includes entrance to all scientific sessions & the exhibition area, coffee & tea during the official breaks, a CD with invited and contributed abstracts, a conference bag, wine tasting, the welcome reception, wine route visit and the workshop lunch and dinner on Oct 11, 12 and 13.
Please register within these specified dates:
Early registration: 1 August 2006 - 30 September 2006 Fee: $150000 Chilean Pesos
Late registration: 1 October 2006 - 11 Oct 2006 Fee: $175000 Chilean Pesos
The registration link can be found at the bottom of this page.
Student registration: 1 August 2006 - 30 September 2006 Fee $150000 Chilean Pesos. The student can apply to full grant (the grant includes registration and accommodation). Post docs are not eligible.
All students wishing to take advantage of the student registration fee are encouraged to submit a poster abstract for presentation ASAP.
Standard Registration Fee: $200000 Chilean Pesos.
We will be unable to receive payments online. Therefore we are going to receive your Registration fee onsite upon arrival.
Nevertheless, you must fill our online registration form on time in order to get cheaper registration fee.
Clic Here to view the Contact & Registration Form.
Exchange rate: One American dollar fluctuates around $530 Chilean pesos. Money should be exchanged in banks or in money exchange offices, not on the streets. Cash can also be obtained from ATMs (money machines) located in banks, malls, commercial streets , and some gas stations.
Registration fees do not include personal travel insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended when registering for the conference and booking travel that a travel insurance policy be taken out to cover loss, cancellation, medical cover, etc.
The Workshops Organizers have taken all reasonable care in making arrangements for the event and social functions. They do not accept liability for any loss or injury sustained or for unforeseen changes to the programme and travel itineraries. The Organizing Committee reserve the right to cancel, any event, or to substitute any alternate, due to inclement weather.