GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue
The Conference will be held in the Kibbutz Shefayim Resort and Conference Hotel, which is located within 20-minute drive from Tel - Aviv and 35 minutes from Ben-Gurion International Airport. Its beautiful location overlooking the Mediterranean and its lush gardens and lawns contribute to its peaceful setting. The hotel features spacious rooms set in three buildings, a bar, restaurant, cafeteria, swimming pool, fitness room, tennis court, basketball hall, football ground, playground for children and water park.
The Organizing Committee has reserved rooms at the Conference venue, which will be offered to the participants at special reduced rates.

Language
The Conference official language is English, including lectures and printed material.

Climate and Clothing
Temperatures along the cost in July range between 22 - 29°C. No rain is expected. Dress will be informal throughout the Conference.

Post – Conference Tours
Post-Conference tours in Israel will be arranged for interested participants.

Currency
The unit of currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) commonly known as the Shekel: NIS 4.60 = US$ 1 (as of May 2003). There are no restrictions on transfer and use of foreign currencies in Israel. Most international credit cards are accepted.

More Information about Israel on the Internet see the following web sites:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gov.il
Ministry of Tourism: http://www.infotour.co.il