This year the Workshop is being held at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Québec, Canada on June 7-11, 2005. The Workshop continues to attract the most prominent scientists and clinicians, thereby, maintaining the Workshop's excellent reputation for cutting-edge science and service. Additionally, through support of our Funding Partners, scholarships are available for young scientists and community representatives.

APPLICATION
As the XIV International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop is a closed workshop, with a limited attendance of 250 delegates. Priority will be given to the presenting authors of submitted abstracts.

An on-line application is available on this Conference Website. All applications will be acknowledged, but this acknowledgment does NOT represent a confirmation of acceptance to register.

Applications sent via E-mail cannot be accepted.

WORKSHOP VENUE
The entire Workshop will be held in Québec City, Québec, Canada:

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
1 Rue Des Carrieres
Québec City, Québec, Canada
G1R, 4P5

ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is included in the registration package. All confirmed, registered delegates will have a single-occupancy room reserved for four (4) nights, June 7-10 2005, inclusive. Any additional nights and incidentals will be the responsibility of the delegate. The discounted group rate is available for delegates for the 4 days prior to and after the meeting, subject to availability.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Workshop Objectives:

• Provide an update on resistance to new antiretroviral agents
• Review mechanisms of HIV drug resistance
• Present topics specific to HIV pathogenesis, fitness and resistance
• Expand the scope of the clinical implications of resistance
• Present new developments in epidemiology
• Introduce new resistance technologies and interpretations

Payment of the Workshop registration fee includes the following:

• Entrance into all scientific sessions, including poster area
• Single-occupancy accommodation for four (4) nights – June 7-10, 2005
• Official Workshop materials
• Social functions, including a Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, June 7, 2005 and a social on Friday evening, June 10, 2005
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the days of the conference

• Social functions, including a Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, June 7, 2005 and a social on Friday evening, June 10, 2005
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the days of the conference

Registration Fees (Payable in US dollars)
Workshop registration fee $1000
Accompanying guests, sharing room with delegate $450

Cancellation Policy
Due to nature of this closed Workshop and the proximity of registration to the commencement of the Workshop itself, all registration fees are nonrefundable.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

PASSPORT INFORMATION
Travelers from Europe
European passport holders are required to have a valid passport and a return ticket to enter Canada.

Travelers from the United States
Although a passport is the ideal identification, you are not required to have a passport or visa to enter Canada. To enter Canada you need a valid identification to establish proof of citizenship such as a Birth Certificate, voters registration card, naturalization papers or a notarized affidavit of citizenship and at least one ID card with photo.

JEAN LESAGE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is located within a 30-minute drive of the Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

WORKSHOP SHUTTLE SYSTEM
A complimentary airport shuttle will be available to Workshop attendees on Tuesday, June 7th and Saturday, June 11th between the Jean Lesage International Airport and the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

AIRPORT TO HOTEL
June 7, 2005: 09:00 hours - 18:30 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

Once you have collected your baggage and exit customs you will be greeted by a representative holding a HIV Drug Resistance Workshop sign. You will then be escorted to the shuttle and then onto the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

HOTEL TO AIRPORT
June 11, 2005: 07:30 hours - 15:30 hours
Shuttles depart every 30 minutes on the half hour.

Please meet in the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure. A transportation representative will direct you to the shuttle for departure to the Jean Lesage International Airport.

If you are arriving or departing outside of the shuttle times, taxis can be hailed immediately outside of the airport or from the concierge of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. A taxi from the Jean Lesage International Airport to the hotel is approximately $30 Canadian dollars and is approximately a 30-minute ride.

CAR RENTAL
If you interested in renting a car, please find the suggested car rental companies that are available at the Jean Lesage International Airport:

DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM JEAN LESAGE AÉROPORT

1. From the Jean Lesage Airport to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac takes about 30 minutes.
2. From terminal, to end of access road, right on 'Route de l'Aéroport'.
3. Route de l'Aéroport on to Freeway 540 south (Boul Duplessis)
4. At the end of 540 south, exit Boul. Laurier
5. Boul Laurier becomes Chemin St-Louis, Grande Allée and then rue St-Louis (inside old city)
6. The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is at the end of this street on the right-hand side

QUEBEC CITY INFORMATION

Climate
Summer in Canada is similar to that of the northern half of the U.S., with warm-hot weather. The average temperature in July is 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 61 degrees Fahrenheit in the evenings.

Credit Cards, Currency and Exchange
All major international credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be exchanged at the Jean Lesage International Airport foreign-exchange office. Cash-point machines accepting major international credit cards, domestic ATM cards and charge cards is available at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. The currency system in Canada uses dollars and cents similar to the U.S. System.

Electrical Power
The electric current used is the typical North American 110v/60hz. If you will need to use an adapter, please be sure to use an appropriate transformer as well.

Tipping
In restaurants, hotels, taxis, hairdressers and so on, gratuity is not included in the price. Although optional, tips are readily accepted and a general guideline is 15% of the bill, depending on the quality of the service. Hotel and airport porters will take, depending on the luggage you have, $1 Canadian Dollar per bag.

Official Language
English will be used throughout the Conference. Simultaneous translations will not be made available.

Letter of Invitation
International registrants who require a letter of invitation to obtain a travel visa may contact Informed Horizons directly by email at info@informedhorizons.com. Please include your name, address, fax number and note requesting a letter of invitation. Delegates from China should also include their passport number, date of birth and gender. All letters of invitation will be sent by fax unless otherwise requested.

Scholarship Fund
A limited number of scholarships are available for young scientists, age limit of 35 for eligibility, and community representatives. Please indicate on your APPLICATION FORM that you wish to apply. You must also provide a letter from your mentor/supervisor indicating your need for a scholarship and a copy of your passport or driver's license.

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