Attendee Tips

1. No Lunch on Day-1: Please note that there is “no lunch” in the agenda in Day-1.

2. Badge Pickup: Don’t expect anything in the mail. When you go to the registration desk a badge will be waiting for you.

3. Conference Website: http://bio.saeclub.com

4. The conference website is the best place to stay updated. We’ll put all updates on the website.

5. Dress Code: Business Attire (Suit & Tie)

6. Photo ID (passport, drivers license etc) required at registration desk for security reasons.

7. Location: Madison Square Garden “THEATER LOBBY”. Madison Square Garden is located on 7th Ave. between 31st and 33rd streets.

8. For Directions: http://www.thegarden.com/inandaroundgarden_directions.html More information is available in the FAQ section of our website.

9. Date & Time: August 25 (11.00am – 6.00pm), Aug 26 (7.30 am – 4.15pm)

10. Entrance: Enter via Theater Doors, MSG Main entrance at 32nd St. and 7th Ave

11. Badges: It’s required to wear your badges at all times (otherwise you may be asked to leave by security or SAEC staffs/volunteers).

12. Ask Questions: We encourage you to ask questions during the discussion. Please walk to the nearest mike stand available.

13. No Promotional Material Allowed: Distribution of any kind of promotional or marketing material is strictly prohibited inside the conference area. If you need to distribute promotional materials, then please request an exhibitor table.

14. Cocktail Reception: Definitely stay and enjoy the reception. Some very nice wine and snacks are in order.

15. Contact: In case you need assistance, please contact Madison Sqaure Garden (not SAEC). The number is 212-465-6787 (Contact Name: Theresa Saccardi). No one will be available at SAEC. The other number for Madison Square Garden is 212-465-6106. Ask for Special events department.

16. Payment Due: If you are required to pay, please follow the payment request of our staff. If you don’t agree, you can still pay and write to us later. We’ll resolve the issue after the conference.

17. Where To Go: If you are carrying boxes etc.

[A] If you DON’T need elevator access: You can enter throgh Main Garden Entrance at 7th Avenue/32nd Street.. Go to the Security Check Point and tell them that you are going to the Biotech Conference held at the theater lobby. They will guide you.

[B] If You need elevator access: You have enter through the Employee Entrance at 8th Avenue/33rd Street. Building is 810 Plaza Employee Entrance for MSG. They will issue you an Elevator Pass.

18. Exhibitor:

a) The exhibitor area will be taken down immedaitely after the conference clsoing, as MSG has a program that evening.
b) Arrival Time: We encourage you to arrive by 10 am to allow yourself enough time for setting up the tabel. SAEC and MSG folks will be available to direct you to your table.
c)

Thank you for your participation! Many more similar high-quality conferences are being planned for the future. We look forward to meeting you.

Best Regards
Team BioCongress 2005
Contact: BioCongress