Information

VENUE - GENERAL

HOTEL INFORMATION

Conveniently located only 12 km from the centre of Kampala, Speke Resort & Conference Centre offers 10 state-of-the-art conference rooms including a 1,000-seat ballroom and 9 multi-function meeting rooms accommodating groups of 10-300.

When planning an event, the Conference Services department will provide personal assistance from beginning to end. Our Audio-Visual department is ready to provide equipment and technical assistance at a moment's notice Please visit the Speke Resort website at http://www.spekeresort.com should you want more information on the venue.

HOW TO GET TO SPEKE RESORT, KAMPALA, UGANDA

From the airport

Speke Resort is situated in Kampala, 30 - 40 minutes by road from Entebbe Airport International Airport Taxi, bus and shuttle services are available between the airport and Speke. Shuttles can be booked with Speke Resort.

Our listed hotels also offer Airport transfers – please contact the hotel of your choice directly.

For directions to the Speke Resort, click here

GPS Co-ordinates:

0° 14’ 16.49” N

32° 37’ 20.62” E

MEETING ADMINISTRATORS

For all enquiries regarding registration, advertisements, exhibitions as well as scientific, general and social programmes please contact:

Anne-Marie Moolman, IPCAN 2009 Conference, PO Box 19063, 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa,

Tel: +27 (0)837839505 or Fax: +27 (0)865708231

Please check the correct prefix with your telephone service provider:

Uganda                                   01027 865708231
Other international countries  +27 865708231 / 0027 865708231

E-mail: ipcan2009@gmail.com

LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference will be English.

EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitors will be located in function rooms 3 & 4 next to the Ballroom and Breakaway rooms. Companies and suppliers will exhibit their latest innovations in the Infection field, give demonstrations and will be available to answer questions. You will have ample opportunity to visit the exhibitions during refreshment breaks.

ADMISSION NAMETAGS

Conference nametags must be worn by all participants at all times during the conference and on all conference premises. Nametags should also be worn when attending the events of the social program. Only participants or accompanying persons wearing their conference nametags will be admitted to the scientific sessions and the social events.

CREDIT CARDS

Major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa) are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. A 5% administration fee will be charged on all credit card transactions.

TAX

Tax of 18% is charged in Uganda. Prices shown are normally excluding TAX.

HEALTH

Please check with your travel agent regarding health requirements. ie. Yellow feaver, cholera exemption, etc.