The XIV International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop is a closed workshop, with a limited attendance of 250 delegates. When you have recieved your registration authorization information please register via the registration button at the end of this page.

Registration must be completed by May 17, 2005. Failure to register on or before the deadline may result in the loss of your acceptance in the Workshop.

REGISTRATION FEE INFORMATION
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

Payment of the Accompanying Guest registration fee includes the following:

• 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 Chteau 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 Chteau 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 Chteau 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 Chteau 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 AROPORT

1. From the Jean Lesage Airport to Fairmont Le Chteau Frontenac takes about 30 minutes.
2. From terminal, to end of access road, right on 'Route de l'Aroport'.
3. Route de l'Aroport 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 Alle and then rue St-Louis (inside old city)
6. The Fairmont Le Chteau 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 Chteau 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.

To register on-line with a credit card:
Please complete and submit the on-line HIV Drug Resistance Workshop secure registration form, by clicking the button below.