Cancellation Policy
The cancellation deadline was March 26, 2018. Refunds will be issued, minus a $75 processing fee, upon receipt of written notification via fax or mail. Verbal or written cancellations after March 26 will not be honored. Please allow four to six weeks after the meeting for your refund.
Fees
Meeting-related fees must be paid in US funds. Checks as well as Visa, Master Card, and American Express are acceptable forms of payment.
Language
The official language of this conference is English, and all sessions and events shall be conducted in English.
Meeting Registration
Everyone attending or participating in educational sessions, including faculty, is expected to register for the meeting.
Spouse/Guest Supplement
Anyone attending the meeting who is not a registered attendee should be registered as a spouse/guest. The $250 fee covers the costs for items such as lunches, breakfasts and coffee breaks etc. This includes: Spouses, Domestic Partners and Relatives. This category is not appropriate for physicians who will attend CME Sessions.
To register for the meeting, please visit the Meeting Registration Desk.
Parking
Pull right up. The W provides 24-hour valet parking for a fee; self-parking is not available. Hourly rates are available as follows:
0 – 2 hours - $25 US
2 – 6 hours - $37 US
6 – 24 hours - $66 US ($52.99 US base rate plus 20% city tax and 6% county tax)
Attire
Business casual attire is recommended in educational sessions and on-site social activities. Casual attire is appropriate for most off-site social events.
Special Needs and Questions
If you have any special needs that must be addressed to ensure your comfort and/or if you require information not listed in this brochure, please see the ICS-US Staff at the Registration Desk during the hours listed above. Every effort will be made to facilitate your request.
Social Event Tickets
Tickets for social events MAY be available onsite on a VERY limited basis. However, staff is not responsible for events that are sold-out/unavailable or cancelled. Check with the Meeting Registration Desk as soon as possible.
Speaker Prep Area
A laptop computer has been setup near the registration area. Speakers who did not submit their presentations in advance of the meeting should load their PowerPoint files the day before their presentation. Speakers may also use this laptop to preview/review their files.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information
CME Program Evaluation Forms are included in each registrant’s packet. To receive CME Credit, you must complete a Program Evaluation Form for each educational session you attend. Leave the packets intact, including any blank sessions. Program Evaluation Forms must be completed and returned to the Meeting Registration Desk prior to the conclusion of the conference.
You may also mail your forms to:
ICS-US Headquarters
Department of CME
1516 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610-1694
The deadline for submission of all CME Program Evaluation forms is Friday, June 1, 2018.
Transcripts
You must return your CME evaluation booklet to receive CME credit for this meeting. Transcripts will be made available to attendees 30 days after the conclusion of this meeting following
completion of a post-meeting survey which will be emailed to you individually.