General Information
Abstracts
More than 300 abstracts have been accepted for presentation during poster and podium sessions at the International Continence Society 37th Annual Meeting. The non-discussion posters are displayed in the Foyer Willem Burger Zaal C 3.1. (third floor)
The abstract issue of Neurourology and Urodynamics journal (NUU) was sent to all ICS members prior to the Annual Meeting and is also included in the congress bag. Additional copies of the NUU can be purchased at the registration desk during the congress. The abstract CD-rom is included in the congress bag.
Abstracts CD-roms are sponsored by FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS
Accessibility to Concert and Congress Centre de doelen
De doelen in Rotterdam is easily accessible by public transport, connecting all parts of the city. De doelen is situated across from Rotterdam Central Station.
Awards
Five awards will be presented during the Awards and closing session on Friday 24 August. All
abstract presentations will be judged by the ICS Scientific Committee during the course of the
scientific programme. All the awards are worth h 1.000.
1. ICS Award for the Best Clinical Abstract
2. ICS Award for the Best Basic Science Abstract
3. ICS Award for the Best Clinical Presentation
4. ICS Award for the Best Basic Science Presentation
5. Young investigators award sponsored by FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS
Badges
The badge classification is as follow:
White: | Full participants |
Orange: | Exhibitor |
Green: | Press |
Blue: | Accompanying person |
Yellow: | Organising staff |
ICS members will be identified with a blue member ribbon attached to their registration badge.As a security requirement please wear your badge at all times while in the congress venue to have access to ICS 2007 sessions, activities and social functions. There will be a h 25 replacement fee for any lost badge.Lanyards are sponsored by American Medical Systems
Bank, exchange and credit cards
The national currency in The Netherlands is the Euro (h). Banks are normally open Monday to
Friday 09.00 – 16.00 hrs. and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Exchange offices at airports and
main train stations are normally open 06.30 – 20.30 hrs.
All major credit cards are widely accepted in The Netherlands and ATMs accept most international
cards. Please be aware that smaller businesses may not accept credit card payments and you are
advised to check prior to purchase.
Business centre
A business centre is located in the Westin Hotel. This service will be available to all congress
delegates throughout the congress.
Catering
On Monday 20 August 2007 lunch will be served from 12.00 – 14.00 hrs. in the Foyer Willem
Burger Zaal C 3.2 (third floor) and in the Eduard Flipse Zaal A 1.3 (first floor).
From Tuesday to Friday lunches are provided in the different exhibition areas on the ground and first floor
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 12.00 - 13.00 hrs |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 12.35 - 13.30 hrs. |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 12.00 - 13.00 hrs. |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 12.30 - 13.30 hrs. |
Certificates of attendance and Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance for the main meeting in their congress bag.Accreditation can then be obtained by filling in the delegate’s name and sending the certificate,along with the scientific programme to their National Continuing Education Board.
For main Scientific Programme (Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 August)
EU-ACME
The ICS 2007 meeting in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 20-24th August 2007 has been accreditedwithin the EU-ACME programme by the European Board of Urology:
15,00 European CME credits for the whole event
The accreditation is in compliance with EBU/UEMS regulations - 1 credit per hour, with a maximum of 6 credits per day and a maximum of 18 credits for the whole event. The EBU/UEMS accreditation system is recognised by the American Medical Association. For CME participants it is recommended to bring their EU-ACME card which should be scanned daily at the EU-ACMEdesk at the registration area.
Nederlandse vereniging voor Obstetrie en Gynaecology (NVOG)
The ICS 2007 meeting in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 20-24th August 2007 has been accredited with 20 points by the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Obstetrie en Gynaecology (NVOG).
Dutch Pelvic Physiotherapists at the Royal Dutch Association for Physical Therapy ( KNGF)
Dutch physiotherapists can request accreditation points from the Dutch Pelvic Physiotherapists at the Royal DutchAssociation for Physical Therapy (KNGF)
For Pre-Meeting workshops and ICS Educational Courses
(Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 August)
Certificates of workshop attendance will be provided to delegates at the end of each workshop/ course in exchange for the completed evaluation form. Accreditation can then be obtained by filling in the delegate’s name and sending the certificate, along with the scientific programme to their National Continuing Education Board.
EU-ACME
The ICS 2007 pre-meeting workshops and ICS Educational Courses have been accredited within the EU-ACME programme by the European Board of Urology:
3 European CME credits per workshop
The accreditation is in compliance with EBU/UEMS regulations - 1 credit per hour, with a maximum of 6 credits per day and a maximum of 18 credits for the whole event. The EBU/UEMS accreditation system is recognised by the American Medical Association. For CME participants it is recommended to bring their EU-ACME card which should be scanned at the entrance for allpre-meeting workshops and courses.
It is the responsibility of the delegate to provide the certificate of attendance to the appropriateEducation Board.Information about the EU–ACME programme, acquired CME/CPD credit points, membership status and benefits as well as information on accredited CME activities can be obtained at the EU–ACME desk in the registration area.
Cloakroom/Luggage
The cloakroom is located in the registration area and is at participants’ disposal during congress
hours. Please be sure to collect your personal belongings by the end of the day. The cloakroom is open at the following times:
Sunday, 19 August 2007 | 11.00 – 17.30 hrs. |
Monday, 20 August 2007 | 08.00 – 17.30 hrs. |
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 07.30 – 19.30 hrs. |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 07.00 – 19.45 hrs. |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 07.00 – 19.30 hrs. |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 07.00 – 19.30 hrs. |
Congress bags
Each delegate can collect a congress bag in the registration area with a voucher which can be found in the registration kit. The congress bag includes a full meeting programme, the abstract issue of Neurourology and Urodynamics (NUU), the abstract CD-Rom, Annual Meeting Certificate of attendance and a delegates list. The congress bags are sponsored by ASTELLAS
Congress hours
Monday, 20 August 2007 | 09.00 - 19.00 hrs. |
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 07.30 - 19.00 hrs. |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 07.30 - 19.15 hrs. |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 07.30 - 18.45 hrs. |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 07.30 – 16.30 hrs. |
Congress newsletter
Special congress newsletters will be published and distributed on Monday, 20 August and Thursday, 23 August.
Congress organisation
Congress Consultants B.V. | |
P.O. Box 30016 | |
6803 AA Arnhem | |
The Netherlands | |
Tel: | +31 26 389 1751 |
Fax: | +31 26 389 1752 |
E-mail: | |
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Contact persons: | ||
Project manager: | Ms. Marije Koops | |
Project assistant: | Ms. Hannieta Beuving | |
Sponsoring: | Mr. Peter Hazenberg | |
Exhibition: | Ms. Jitske de Vries | |
Congress venue
Concert and Congress Centre de doelen
Schouwburgplein 50
3012 CL Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T: +31 (0)10 217 17 00
www.dedoelen.nl
Delegates list
The delegates list is included in all congress bags.
Duplication/Recording
Photography, audio taping, video recording, digital taping or any other form of duplication is strictly prohibited in the session rooms and poster areas.
Electricity
The electricity in the Netherlands runs on 220 volts. Wall outlets take plugs with two male contact pins. A plug adaptor will be required if incompatible electronic devices are used.
Emergency telephone number
In case of an emergency call 112 for an ambulance or the police.
Excursions and tourist information
Details on the tours below are available from the Excursion and Tourist Information desk in the registration area. The Excursion and Tourist Information desk is open during registration opening hours.
Monday, 20 August 2007 | 4 hours |
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 4 hours |
14.00 hrs City of Rotterdam | 4 hours |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 8 hours |
14.00 hrs Windmills & Dordrecht | 4 hours |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 6 hours |
09.15 hrs Park Hoge Veluwe | 8 hours |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 4 hour |
Exhibition
The exhibition accompanying the 37th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society will be held on the ground floor and first floor of Concert and Congress Centre de doelen. Further information about the exhibition can be found under Tab 9, pages 99-128.
Exhibition opening hours:
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 11.45 – 16.15 hrs. |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 10.00 – 18.00 hrs. |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 10.00 – 17.30 hrs. |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 10.00 – 16.45 hrs. |
First aidThere is a medical unit present for first aid in Solistenkamer A 1.9 (first floor). In case of an emergency contact a security guard immediately.
Future ICS meetings
2008 | Cairo, Egypt | Chair: Sherif Mourad |
2009 | San Francisco, USA | Chair: Anthony Stone |
2010 | Toronto, Canada | Chair: Sender Herschorn and Harold Drutz |
ICS Holland House
During the ICS 37th Annual Meeting the ICS Holland House will have its premiere on the roof terrace of Concert and Congress Centre de doelen. The ICS Holland House will be hosted by the Dutch Continence Foundation (Continentie Stichting Nederland) which will be established during the ICS Annual Meeting. The framework of the foundation will be outlined and presentedduring the opening session on Wednesday 22 August with an introduction by Professor Ruud Bosch, Chairman of the Dutch Continentie Foundation. Daily events include a short lecture on a continence related subject and an ICS Holland House award ceremony for the best three nondiscussed posters! Come and savour the atmosphere in the ICS Holland House where participants from all over the world can meet, enjoy drinks and canape’s and have a chat while looking out over the beautiful Rotterdam skyline! The ICS Holland House will be open on Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 August from 17.00 – 19.00 hrs.
ICS information point
On monday, 20 August and Tuesday, 21 August the ICS is available in the registration area. The ICS Booth can be found in the Foyer of the Grote Zaal on the first floor (booth 1.27). This information point will provide information on ICS membership, ICS Annual meetings, ICS Educational Courses and general information about the International Continence Society.
Information desks
Information desks are located on the ground floor in the registration area, on the first floor on the left of the main entrance of the Grote Zaal and near the escalator to the Expo Hal. The opening hours of the information desks are the same as the registration desks.
Insurance
The organisers do not accept responsibility for any personal damage. Participants are recommended to arrange their own personal insurance.
Internet corners
Delegates are invited to use two internet corners, in the exhibition area Expo Hal C 0.1 (ground floor) and in the corner of the Rabobank Zaal A 1.11 (first floor) The internet corners are open at the following hours:
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 11.45 - 16.15 |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 10.00 - 17.30 |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 10.00 - 16.45 |
Lost and found
Found items should be returned to the information desk in the registration area. Should you unfortunately happen to lose something please go to this desk for assistance.
Meeting point
The meeting point is located on the ground floor in the exhibition area Expo Hal C 0.1 behind the Booth numbers 0.19 and 0.21.
Messages
Messages can be left and collected at the information desk in the registration area. Please check the monitors regularly at various points in the congress centre to see whether a message has been left for you.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones must be switched off during all sessions.
Pharmacies
The nearest pharmacy to the congress venue is:
West-Kruiskade 21-A
3014 AK Rotterdam
T: +31 (0)10 412 93 31
Hours: Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00 hrs.
Night and weekend pharmacy:
Schiedamsedijk 80
3011 EM Rotterdam
T: +31 (0)10 214 10 44
Pocket programme
The pocket programme is sponsored by American Medical Systems
Press
ICS Press Conference
The official ICS Press Conference will take place on Wednesday morning from 10.30 – 11.30 hrs.
This press conference will also see the official launch of the Continentie Stichting Nederland (CSN) [Dutch Continence Foundation]. More details of this event are available in the press pack provided when press representatives register.
Press Centre
There is a Press Centre in Hospitality Room C 2.1 (second floor) available exclusively for the use of the press. This room will have internet facilities, computers, printer and fax machine. The press centre will be open Monday to Thursday from 08.00 – 17.00 hrs. and Friday from 08.00 to 15.00 hrs. Refreshments will be served daily.
Registration
The press registration desk will be open on-site from Monday, 20 August. Registration is free for journalists.
Registration desks
Registration for the 37th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society is closed. If you are interested in registering for the 38th Annual Meeting of the ICS, which will be held 20-24 October in Cairo, Egypt, please visit www.kenes.com/ics
Sunday, 19 August 2007 | 11.00 - 17.00 hrs. |
Monday, 20 August 2007 | 08.00 - 17.00 hrs. |
Tuesday, 21 August 2007 | 07.30 - 18.30 hrs. |
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 | 07.00 - 17.00 hrs. |
Thursday, 23 August 2007 | 07.00 - 19.30 hrs. |
Friday, 24 August 2007 | 07.00 - 17.00 hrs. |
Registration fees (in Euro) | Before May 30 | From May 31 | 2007 On Site |
ICS member* | € 400 | € 450 | € 525 |
Non-member | € 500 | € 550 | € 625 |
Accompanying person | € 150 | € 200 | € 260 |
Educational Courses and Workshops** | €50 | €60 | € 70 |
Educational Course 12 & Workshop 28*** | €90 | €100 | €110 |
Gala Dinner | €100 | €100 | €100 |
Additional Tickets for the Welcome Party | €50 | €50 | €50 |
* ICS members who wish to benefit from a reduced registration rate must have renewed their ICS membership for 2007 before registering for the ICS annual meeting. ICS membership closed August 1, 2007. Membership status is subject to confirmation by the ICS office. Members of the VNIV and the NVFB will be charged the same registration fee as active ICS members. All members who wish to receive their discount for registration for the annual meeting must have renewed their membership: payment dues paid up to and including 2007.
** Only available to participants registered for the meeting.
*** Due to surgical skill laboratory costs and live surgery Educational Course 12 and Workshop 28 are more expensive than the other Educational Courses and Workshops.
Educational courses 1 and 3 are free of charge.
The above rates will apply to payments received prior to the published deadlines. Delegate fees do not include participation in workshops and educational courses.
Fees for participants (registered delegates) include
- Admission to Exhibition and all meeting sessions
- Admission to the Welcome party
- Annual Meeting Programme
- Abstract book from Neurourology and Urodynamics (Abstract CD will be in the congress bag)
- Refreshments and Lunch from August 20-24, 2007
Fees for participants at the educational courses and workshops include
- Admission to the course/workshops registered for
- All course materials for relevant courseDelegates must register for the whole meeting in order to attend the workshops and educationalcourses. Participants will gain entry only to the workshop/course for which the ticket is valid.
Fees for accompanying persons include
- Admission to the Welcome party
- Admission to the Exhibition
- Refreshments and Lunch from August 20-24, 2007Scientific sessions are not open to accompanying persons.
Payment
Payment of registration fees, workshops and educational courses (in Euro) can be made asfollows:
- By credit card: Visa, Euro/ MasterCard, Diners Club or American Express.
- By cheque: please make cheques payable to "ICS 2007"
Limited capacity
Participation in the ICS Educational Courses and Workshops will be limited. It is stronglyrecommended that you book your place at the time of your registration to avoid disappointment.Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Restaurants
There are various restaurants in the surrounding area of de doelen. Some restaurants are described
in the Rzine magazine which is included in the congress bag. For a complete overview please visit
www.rotterdam.info
Shopping
Shopping hours in Rotterdam vary but are usually:
Monday to Thursday | 09.00 - 18.00 hrs. |
Friday | 09.00 - 21.00 hrs. |
Saturday | 09.00 - 17.00 hrs. |
Smoking policy
Smoking is prohibited inside Concert and Congress Centre de doelen.
Social Programme
Welcome Party
Tuesday, 21 August 2007, 18.30 - 23.00 hrs.
Enjoy the spirit of meeting and greeting the Dutch way! A fabulous evening has been organised to ensure you will never forget the Netherlands, Rotterdam and its hospitality. The venue is located on the harbour front and was formerly the major departure and arrival point for the Holland- America line in the days of the great ocean liners. Today the passenger terminal is used for passing cruise ships. The evening will provide a wide range of entertainment for all, with good food and a truly festive atmosphere. A great start to a promising congress!
Venue: | Cruise Terminal Rotterdam |
Dress code: | Smart casual |
Entrance: | Included in the delegate/accompanying persons fee. |
Transport: | Please note that no transport is being provided. Since the Welcome Party can easily be reached by public transport. From Central Station Rotterdam take the Erasmus metro line (direction Slinge). Alternatively you can take tram line 20 (direction |
Gala Dinner
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 19.30 - 00.00 hrs.
The St. Laurens Church is situated in the centre of Rotterdam and offers a unique ambiance for the prestigious ICS Gala Dinner. International cuisine combined with music, set in an unusual and fascinating building.
Venue: | St. Laurens church |
Dress code: | Black tie |
Entrance: | Dinner tickets will be available for purchase from the On-Site Registration desk |
Transport: | Coaches will depart from the congress venue ‘de doelen’ at 19.00 hrs. |
Table Seating : | Please ensure you reserve your table for the Gala dinner at the Gala dinner |
Speaker’s Service CentreThe Speakers Service Centre is located in the registration area.The SSC will be open at the following hours:Sunday, 19 August 2007 16.00 – 19.00 hrs.Monday, 20 August 2007 07.00 – 17.30 hrs.Tuesday, 21 August 2007 07.00 – 16.30 hrs.Wednesday, 22 August 2007 07.00 – 19.45 hrs.Thursday, 23 August 2007 07.00 – 19.15 hrs.Friday, 24 August 2007 07.00 – 17.00 hrs.
Time
The Netherlands is 2 hours ahead of GMT in August.
Tipping
In the Netherlands Value Added Tax (VAT) and service charges are included in your bills in hotels, shops, taxis and restaurants. Tipping is not expected in The Netherlands, but is appreciated for particularly good service.
Translation and language
The official language of the 37th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society is English.
All presentations during the congress will be conducted in English. There will be no translation provided.
Transport
The Rotterdam Central Station is located opposite the Concert and Congress Centre de doelen.
Train - Rotterdam Central Station at 5 minutes walking distance from the congress centre.
Metro - Rotterdam Central Station
Tram - Kruisplein: lines 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23 en 25.
Bus - Rotterdam Central Station: lines 33, 38, 44, 48 and 49.
Taxis - Are available on the numbers below:
Rotterdamse taxi centrale RTC T: +31 (0)10 462 60 60
Taxi Rotterdam T: +31( 0)10 421 11 99
HL Koolen T: +31 (0)10 461 24 50
Taxi Van Geffen T: +31 (0)6 4843 14 38
Webcast
Webcast @ www.ttmed.com/urology/ics2007
The ICS 2007 Meeting does not end in Rotterdam!
More than 8 hours of Scientific Sessions and State of the Art Lectures will be broadcast via the Internet to a worldwide audience from Friday, August 24th. The webcasts will remain online for the next 12 months, allowing users to access and reference these key presentations all year long!
Webcasts offer the possibility of hearing and seeing audio of the original lectures with their synchronized slide presentations. Forty-eight hours after the actual session’s end, these webcasts will be posted on the web, allowing you access to these key presentations whenever and wherever you want. These Webcasts are brought to you by Prous Science and supported by an educational grant from Astellas.
Visit www.ttmed.com/urology/ics2007, the ICS Information booth (1.27),
Astellas booth (1.103 A and B) or TTMed Urology booth (1.99) for more information.
How to see a Webcast
Equipment: Standard computer with sound capability and an Internet connection. To connect and view the webcast, just go to www.ttmed.com/urology/ics2007. These streamed presentations are available for either Windows Media® or Flash® players. Visit www.ttmed.com/urology/ics2007 for more detailed instructions.
The following sessions described below from the 2007 Meeting will be available:
Webcast Scientific Sessions
Scientific Session 1: | Urogenital prolapse |
Scientific Session 2: | The brain and the bladder |
Scientific Session 7: | Continence services and physiotherapy |
Scientific Session 12: | Pregnancy and childbirth |
Scientific Session 14: | Male voiding dysfunction |
Scientific Session 15: | Surgery for stress incontinence |
Webcast State of art lectures:
State of art lecture 1: Voiding dysfunction; from childhood to maturity
Chair: Piet Hoebeke
State of art lecture 2: Obstetric fistula; past, present and future
Chair: Andrew Browning
State of art lecture 3: Mind the bladder
Chair: John Heesakkers
Workshops:
Workshop 19: How does the bladder sense filling? Chemical versus mechanosensory
mechanisms – implications for detrusor overactivity
Workshop 20: Painful bladder syndrome
Educational Courses:
Educational Course 9: Basic neurourology
Educational Course 14: Understanding study design and statistical methods for cliniciansDutch:
Venue
The 37th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society will take place at Concert and Congress Centre de Doelen, located in the dynamic city centre of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Address:Concert and Congress Centre de Doelen
Schouwburgplein 50
3012 CL Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 10 217 1700
www.dedoelen.nl
www.vvv.rotterdam.nl
www.rotterdam.nl
English:
www.rotterdam.info/uk/
www.vvv.rotterdam.nl/uk/images/Rzine%20ENG%202006-DEF_tcm7-89109.pdf
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