DAA VII On-line registration has already closed. If you haven't registerd, please register on-site. Registration fee will be higher for those who register on-site.

Registration Fees

* To join FHS online, please visit the AFS website
** Please note that registration fees for Non-FHS member have been reduced from our previously posted rates.

Registration fee includes:

• Attendance at all symposium sessions
• Welcoming reception
• Luncheons and coffee/tea during breaks
• Symposium dinner at NTUH International Convention Center. The International Banquet Hall, Hall 201. Yuhe Yuan Restaurant.
• Personal accident insurance
• A satchel containing the symposium handbook and abstracts, a 2G e-proceeding (flash memory drive), a mug, a handbook and abstracts, a candy provided by PharmaQ, a cap provided by Pharmaq, and a pen, pencil and a badge sling provided by Uni-President and Pharmaq.

Accompanying person registration fee includes:

• Welcoming reception
• Symposium dinner at NTUH International Convention Center. The International Banquet Hall, Hall 201. Yuhe Yuan Restaurant.
• Personal accident insurance

Payment

1. All prices are in New Taiwan Dollars. Payment by credit card, cash or wire transfer is acceptable, but credit card payment will be more preferable.
2. The registration fee is based on the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). The exchange rate is approximately 32 NTD to 1 USD. For other currencies, please visit the Currency Converter at http://www.xe.net/ucc checking your currency vs. NTD.
3. Official submission date is based on Taiwan local time (GMT+8).

Cancellation and Refund Policy

1. All cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations by telephone will not be accepted. A written notification of cancellation must be sent to the DAA VII conference secretariat by email (daaseven@gmail.com) or by fax (+886-2-2363-8179).
2. Conference registration cancellations received prior to 24:00 Taipei Standard Time on 22^nd May, 2008 will be eligible for a refund but are subject to a 25% administrative charge. Refunds will be made after the Conference has ended. Cancellations received after 24:00 Taipei Standard Time on 25^th May, 2008 will not be refunded. Registrations may be transferred to another name without any penalty, but the DAA VII conference secretariat must be informed in writing.
3. If, for reasons beyond the control of the organizers, the Conference were to be cancelled, registration fees will be refunded except for any unavoidable administrative expenses.

Registration Desk

• Upon arrival, please check-in at the Symposium registration desk located in the foyer of the conference centre at the HOWARD INTERNATIONAL HOUSE TAIPEI. Registration will start on Sunday 22 June at 15:30-18:00, Monday 23 June at a.m. 07:30-9:00. And the foyer will be opened everyday from 08:00 - 19:00.

Personal Requirements

• If you have any special dietary requirements such as Vegan, and did not indicate this on your registration form, please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

• If you have any medical, wheel chair access or other special requirements, please let us know so we can assist you.

Personal Mail and Deliveries

• Personal deliveries should be sent to your accommodation address.

VISA

• A visa may be required to enter Taiwan. Please consult with your travel agent. Or you can visit website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) at www.boca.gov.tw

Related Sites:

• NATIONAL IMMIGRATION AGENCY
  http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/main4.asp
• INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS
  http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/index.php
  Tel: +886-0800-024-111

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (formerly known as CKS International Airport)
(http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/web/english/)

Local Transportation

Taxi

• Taxi is the most convenient way to travel within Taipei City. If you take taxi around Taipei downtown, it will cost less than 200NTD, starting with 70NTD. An additional 5NTD (approx. 0.15USD) will be charged for the first 1.2km and for each additional 300m or 2 minute thereafter.

MRT

• The Metropolitan Rapid Transportation (MRT) system run by the city government provides the most convenient commuting service between downtown and suburban of Taipei. Five lines are in operation.

  For further information about MRT System, please visit: Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC)

Map

HOW TO GET TO THE OFFICIAL HOTEL

HOTEL DETAILS

• Howard International House Taipei (VENUE&HOTEL)
  Address: No. 30, Sec. 3, Xin-Sheng South Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
  Tel:+886-2-8369-1155
  Fax:+886-2-8369-1177
  E-mail：rv-ih@howard-hotels.com.tw

1. Taxi from Taipei Station to Howard International House Taipei is about 120NTD.
2. If you take the MRT Danshui-Xindian (green) line from Taipei Station to (Taipower Building Station), it will cost 20NTD, And Howard International House Taipei is only 1 kilometer from MRT Station.
3. Parking is complimentary at the Howard International House Taipei.

• LU-Ming guest house, NTU
  Address：No.64, Lane 144, Sec.4, Keelung Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
  Tel: +886-2-3366-2238 ext 0，+886-2-2364-4803~4
  Fax:+ 886-2-2363-8179
  E-mail：daaseven@gmail.com

1. LU-Ming guest house NTU is in Nation Taiwan University Main Campus near Gongguan MRT Station Exit#2.

• Leader Hotel Taipei
  Address: No.83, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  Tel: +886-2-8369-2858
  Fax:+ 886-2-8369-2859
  E-mail：ntu@leaderhotel.com

1. Hotel is located at Gongguan business circle which is in the west side of Taipei city and beside Nation Taiwan University.
2. Take the Danshui-Xindian (green) line to Gongguan station near Exit#2. (click here for route map).

Useful Links:

1. Taipei Bus & Transportation Information System
2. Route Map of TRTC
3. National Taiwan University Transportation
4. National Taiwan University Campus Map (Map in JPG)

Internet correspondence @ HIHT Library

The whole conference complex belongs to Civil Service Development Institute with a library on the third floor in the residence area in Howard International House which is in charge of all administration including conference, room service, etc. If you take the elevator to the third floor, turn right, and the library is just over there. There will be direction to the library. Please hand your DAA VII badge to the librarian and sign your name on sign-in list. You will get a badge in exchange which should be returned when you leave the library.
Service hour: 0830 –2030, Monday – Thursday; 0830-1800, Friday - Saturday.
A maximum load in the library is 20 persons each time. Please feel free to use the computers there for internet correspondence. You can only use g-mail and yahoo, no outlook. No charge for computer using and the internet service during the conference time. Please avoid the peak time at noon.

General Information

■Climate
Taiwan enjoys a subtropical climate, with warm, mild weather the year round. The average temperature of Taipei during the Conference is 27.0 ℃∼ 28.1℃ (or 80℉ ~ 82.6℉) in June, 23℃ lowest∼33℃ highest (or 73.6℉ lowest ~91℉ highest) with high humidity. There is always occasional shower in the afternoon. For more information on Taiwan's climate, please refer to the website of the Central Weather Bureau.

■Currency
The Country’s currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). The current exchange rate is approximately NTD 30.3 USD 1 (June18, 2008, subject to change). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at hotels, airports* and a number of government-designated banks. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and traveler’s checks may be accepted by a number of tourist-oriented business and at most international tourist hotels and banks.
* There is no currency exchange after 21:30 in the bank of Taoyuan International Airport.

■Tipping and Taxes
Tipping is not customary in most places in Taiwan . The one exception is tipping the bellboy when you check into a hotel. A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added tax are added to room rates and meals.

■Electricity
110 Volts A.C. Taiwan uses electric current at 110 volts AC/60 Hz with two- ( in most cases )or three-prong USA-type sockets. Appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many hotels also have sockets for 220-volt appliances.

■Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

■Useful Words

■Useful Phone Numbers

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the following: