GENERAL INFORMATION

VENUE

The Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Jerusalem 91130, Israel
Tel: 972 2 6588888; Fax: 972 2 6514555

DATES

Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12, 1996.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the Congress is English.

REGISTRATION FEES

				until May 15, 1996	from May 15, 1996

Participant				US$400		US$450
WATOC Member				US$370		US$420
Student					US$100 		US$120 	
Accompanying Person			US$150		US$150

Fees for PARTICIPANTS and STUDENTS include: participation in scientific sessions, Congress program and book of abstracts, invitations to the Congress tours and social events (excluding the Banquet on Thursday, July 11).

Fees for ACCOMPANYING PERSONS include: two half-day tours and invitations to the Congress tours (two afternoons) and social events (excluding the Banquet on Thursday, July 11).

You may register for the Congress using the paper form, or with the appropriate form on the WATOC Internet Web server.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund of registration fees will be made as follows:
Airmail post-marked* before May 15, 1996 - full refund less US$40 (for handling expenses).
Airmail post-marked* after May 15 until June 7 - 75% refund.
Airmail post-marked* after June 8 - 50% refund.

* or faxed, or electronically mailed

VISAS

Visas are guaranteed to all bona fide scientists. A visa to Israel is not necessary for participants from most countries (e.g., USA, Western Europe), but we suggest that you consult your travel agent. For participants from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, please write directly to the Secretariat no later than TWO MONTHS prior to the Congress giving the following details: full name, date and place of birth, passport number and date and place of issue and expiry date, flight details (arrival date and flight number). The Secretariat will arrange for a visa to await you at Ben- Gurion Internatioanl Airport.

LETTER OF INVITATION

On request the Secretariat of the Congress will be happy to send a personal invitation to participate. It should be understood that such an invitation is only meant to help participants to raise travel funds or obtain a visa. It is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.

PROCEEDINGS

All oral presentations will be published, following regular journal refereeing, in a special issue of the Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem) which publishes regularly all the plenary and invited lectures of WATOC conferences. Please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in purchasing the Proceedings. The proposed price for participants is DFl. 175,- (approx. US$120).

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited amount of funding may be available for young scientists. Applications should be made directly to the Chairman.

CLIMATE

The weather in Jerusalem in July is warm and dry during the day, and cooler at night. Rain in July is a miracle! Temperatures range between 27 C (81 F) during the day and 17 C (63 F) at night.

CLOTHING

Informal for all occasions. We suggest that you bring sunglasses, a hat, comfortable walking shoes and a swimsuit. A light jacket may be useful for the evening.

OFFICIAL CARRIER

El Al Israel Airlines is the official carrier for the Congress.