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Membership
Federation of Hungarian Event Organizers
Federation of Hungarian Event Organizers

Association of Hungarian Travel Agents and Tour Operators
Association of Hungarian Travel Agents and Tour Operators

Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Budapest Chamber of
Industry and Commerce

International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics

6th ISPO Central European Conference

in cooperation with the Hungarian Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Nyíregyháza, Hungary, 25-26-27 August, 2011

PRINTED MATTERS

Programme Date: 27.07.2011
Map of the congress - Date: 07.02.2011
Map of the College
Buses in Nyíregyháza
Presentations of the congress - Date: 29.11.2011

ISPO Hungary and the Hungarian Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation kindly invite you to the 6th ISPO Central European Conference to be held in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, 25-26-27 August 2011. The event will focus on hot issues and latest developments in prosthetics and orthotics. The scientific sessions will be followed by an attractive social program.

Officers of ISPO Hungary
President Péter Farkas
Secretary Lajos Ágoston
Treasurer András Gyémánt
Vice-president Ágnes Mayer
Vice-president Csaba Személy

LOCATION OF THE CONGRESS
College of Nyíregyháza Building D
H-4400 Nyíregyháza, Sóstói u. 31/B
www.nyf.hu

Nyíregyháza, the capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, is located in the North-East part of the country, situated 280 kilometres east from Budapest. It is the 6th biggest city in Hungary with a population of about 120,000. It is often said to be the city of statues and parks, because visitors can find lots of green areas and monuments all over the city. The city centre is worth visiting for its nice cafés, restaurants and elegant shops, where everybody can have a pleasant time.

Because of its location, it is easy - reach from the East part of the country and also from Central-East Europe (Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania). Accordingly this is an ideal venue for an international congress. There are good transport facilities from and to Budapest, from and to neighbour countries’ bigger cities. If you arrive by airplane to Budapest, a transfer bus is provided to the congress venue.

Nyíregyháza is a popular tourist destination because of Sóstó (Salt Lake), an area that has two lakes with minerals, providing wonderful cure for loco motor diseases. Sóstó also has an open-air bath with several pools. In 2005 the Aqua Park opened its doors to the public. Visitors can also have a wonderful time at the Zoo, the Village Museum and restaurants or can climb to the observation tower.

Map of the conference
Map of the conference

Map of the College
Map of the College

Buses in Nyíregyháza
Bus no. 8
- Vasútállomás - Sóstógyógyfürdő (from Sóstógyógyfürdő station you can reach by foot the Múzeumfalu, Hotel Aventinus, Hotel Tara and Fürdőház Panzió)
- you can get off at Városi Stadion or Etel köz stations to reach the College
Timetables: www.szabolcsvolan.hu/szforg/nyiregy/8ny_1.htm

Bus no 13. and no 19. stop at the college, you can check the timetables below
Bus no. 13: www.szabolcsvolan.hu/szforg/nyiregy/13.htm
Bus no. 19: www.szabolcsvolan.hu/szforg/nyiregy/19.htm

Parking
Next to the College at the Botanic Garden (Botanikus Kert) you cane leave your car for free.

Scientific Committee
Péter Farkas, chairman
Lajos Ágoston
Erzsébet Boros
Zoltán Dénes
András Gyémánt
Ágnes Mayer
Zsuzsanna Vekerdy-Nagy

Local organizing committee
Lajos Ágoston, chairman
Erzsébet Boros
Emília Görgényi
Péter Farkas
Ágnes Mayer
Csaba Személy
Levente Varga

Congress website
www.ispo.hu
www.kmcongress.com/ispo2011

Important deadlines
Abstract submission 31 May 2011 15 June 2011
Early registration fee 30 June 2011 15 July 2011

Official language
The official language will be English.

Congress secretariat
K&M Congress Ltd.
H-1028 Budapest, Hidegkúti út 153.
telephone: +36-1-3012000
telefax: +36-1-3012001
e-mail: send a message
website: www.kmcongress.com

Scientific programme
The scientific organizers reserve the right to make changes as seems appropriate.
Programme NEW: 19.07.2011

Upper and lower limb prostheses
Orthotics and footwear
Bionic Prostheses
New technologies, CAD-CAM solutions
Education systems in Central-europian countries
Financial backgrounds and it’s problems
Spinal orthoses
Diabetic foot
Activity level of the amputees
ICF and rehabilitation

Symposias
Invited speakers of P&O fields and rehabilitation
Work-shops
Oral presentations
Posters

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Presentation
Length of presentation: 8 minutes + 2 minutes discussion
Poster size: max. 90 cm × 120 cm vertical.

Attendance certificate and CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits
Attendance Certificates will be issued by the Congress Secretariat upon registration.
The Meeting will be credited by the Hungarian Medical Chamber.

Scientific topics
The scientific organizers reserve the right to make changes as seems appropriate.

Registration fees (including 20% VAT)
before 15 July 2011 after 15 July 2011
ISPO members 200 EUR 250 EUR
Non-members 250 EUR 300 EUR
Residents, university students* 100 EUR 150 EUR
One-day ticket 150 EUR 150 EUR
Accompanying person 80 EUR 80 EUR

*proof of status is required from head of department

The registration fees for members, non-members and residents include admission to the scientific programs and the exhibition, congress bag with Program and Abstract Books, coffee and refreshment during the breaks, welcome party on 25 August and, congress dinner on 26 August. One-day ticket includes admission to the scientific programs and the exhibition, as well as coffee and refreshment during the breaks on the given day. Accompanying persons’ fee includes coffee and refreshment during the breaks, welcome party on 25 August and, congress dinner on 26 August.

OFFER
Conference participants with their badges are entitled to 50 percent reduction of the entrance fees Sóstó Gyógyfürdő (Sóstó Bath) and Nyíregyházi Állatpark (Sóstó ZOO).

Sóstó Bath: H-4431 Nyíregyháza-Sóstógyógyfürdő, Sóstói út
Sóstó ZOO: H-4431 Sóstófürdő, Sóstói út

Procedure of payment (bank charges must be paid by the Registrant)
 1) online by bank card via secure bank line on www.kmcongress.com/ispo2011
 2) via bank draft made payable to K&M Congress,
     account no: IBAN HU90-1030-0002-5120-0040-2630-4885
     Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank, Inc., H-1056 Budapest, Váci u. 38.
     Swift code: MKKBHUHB

Cancellation and refund
In case of cancellation
before 25 July 2011: 80 percent refund of the fees paid;
after 25 July 2011: no refund.
Written refund requests must be submitted to the Conference Secretariat before 25 July 2011.

SOCIAL PROGRAM AND TOURS
Welcome Party (incl. in the registration fee) Thursday, 25 August
Congress Dinner (incl. in the registration fee) Friday, 26 August
Sightseeing Tour for accompanying persons
(incl. in the accompanying persons’ registration fee) Friday, 26 August
All day sightseeing Tour for participants at Budapest*
(Sunday, 28 August 2011) 80 EUR / person
All day sightseeing Tour for participants at region of Tokaj*
(Sunday, 28 August 2011) 50 EUR / person
*minimal number of participants is: 20 pax / sightseeing tour

The organizers prefer registration and payment via the conference website www.kmcongress.com/ispo2011. Those without internet access are requested to send the completed Registration Form to the Conference Secretariat. The applicable fee(s) must accompany the Registration.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Weather
The weather in August is usually mild in Hungary, temperature ranges between 17-21 Celsius but it can be 26-30 Celsius hot. Do not forget to bring along your umbrella, since showers may occur.

Dress
is informal at all occasions.

Visas
Entry visa is not required for the citizens of the European countries, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan and USA. Citizens of other countries should apply for visa at a Hungarian diplomatic mission or consular post in the country of their permanent or habitual residence. Hungary is part of the Schengen area. Citizens of the EU member states, as well as those of Croatia and Switzerland may travel to Hungary with an identity card.

Currency, exchange, bank cards
The official currency is the Hungarian Forint. Exchange facilities are available at the airport, in hotels, at the exchange desk of the banks. ATMs are available throughout the country. American Express, Visa, Diners, MasterCard, JCB cards are mostly accepted in hotels, restaurants and city stores, but you should ask before ordering a service or purchasing goods.

Insurance
The Organizing Committee does not assume responsibility for injuries or losses occurring to persons or personal belongings during the conference. Participants are therefore advised to carry the proper travel and health insurance.

Electricity supply and phone
In Hungary electricity is supplied at 230 V, 50 Hz like in most European countries. The 2-pin connecting plug is different from that used in some other countries (e.g. USA, UK, Japan etc.). Phone and mobile service background is according to European standards.

Travel
By public transportation: Hungary lies at the crossroad of the main tourist traffic in Europe. More than 30 regular and low cost airlines operate flights to and from Budapest. From Budapest Nyíregyháza is accessible by train or bus.

For timetables please visit the websites:
www.bud.hu/english - Budapest Airport flight infomation
www.volanbusz.hu/en - bus timetable
elvira.mav-start.hu - train timetable

By car: Toll must be paid on motorways M1, M3, M5, M6 and M7. Annual, monthly, four- or ten-day vignettes are available.
The following websites can help you make your route plans: www.viamichelin.com, www.utvonalterv.hu

Hotels
For the location of the hotels please refer to the map below. Map of the Conference

Hotel Aventinus**** Hotel Aventinus**** www.hotelaventinus.hu
Nyíregyháza, Sóstói út 66.
Single room 65 EUR / room / night
Double room 75 EUR / room / night

Prices include including breakfast and taxes.


Centrál Hotel*** Centrál Hotel*** www.centralhotel.hu
Nyíregyháza, Nyár utca 2-4.
Single room 65 EUR / room / night
Double room 85 EUR / room / night

Prices include breakfast, taxes, the wellness and parking.

Hotel Korona*** Hotel Korona*** www.korona-hotel.hu
Nyíregyháza, Dózsa György u.1.
Single room 65 EUR / room / night
Double room 85 EUR / room / night

Prices include breakfast, taxes.

Fürdőház Panzió*** Fürdőház Panzió*** www.furdohaz.hu
Nyíregyháza - Sóstófürdő
Single room 40 EUR / room / night
Double room 55 EUR / room / night

Prices include breakfast, taxes and the spa.

Hotel Tara*** Hotel Tara*** www.hoteltara.hu
Sóstófürdő Fürdő utca 51.
Single room 45 EUR / room / night
Double room 54 EUR / room / night

Prices include breakfast and taxes.

Hostel Sandra Hostel Sandra www.hotelsandra.hu/
Nyíregyháza, Sóstói út 31/B
Single room 38 EUR / room / night
Double room 46 EUR / room / night

Prices include breakfast and taxes.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with your information requests or questions:

phone: +36(1) 301-2000
fax: +36(1) 301-2001
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