10th IFKF International Meeting
17 to 20 May 2009 - Istanbul Turkey
Healthy Foundations - Healthy
Our host is Mr Timur Erk - President, Turkish Kidney Foundation
www.tbv.com.tr/en
IFKF Meeting Venue 2009
Euro Plaza Hotel
Tarlabaşı Bulvarı No:292,
80080 Tepebaşı / Istanbul Turkey
Ph 90 212 254 5900
Fx 90 212 238 1374
www.europlazahotel.com
Registration Fees
Council Members 200 Euros - Accompanying persons 100 Euros
REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT www.ifkf-tr.com
All IFKF Annual International Meetings foster the dissemination of information and ideas for new kidney foundations - an opportunity to exchange ‘hands on’ experience, to guide recently established Kidney Foundations or organisations. Local health professionals become involved via multidisciplinary seminars. The language of all IFKF Meetings is English.
The Euro Plaza Hotel is located in the neighborhood of Beyoglu, in the heart of Istanbul's business district, close to Taksim Park within the city’s shopping and leisure centres. The Hotel offers panoramic views to the Bosphorus, Marmara Sea and Golden Horn. The view of ' The Golden Horn', laying behind the Seraglio Point, resembles a graceful lake; and Istanbul greets you like a city in fairy tale, surrounded by a soft cloud of colors, hues of green.
Free shuttle service will be provided to and from Euro Plaza Hotel - 20 kms from Ataturk International Airport
IFKF Member Travel Subsidy IFKF Council Members - think about local sponsorship to support travel to IFKF International Meetings. Contact Timur Erk or Jan Lantink for samples of a proposal you can adapt and submit to local sponsors to obtain support for your attendance.
Travel Subsidy Grants can only be made to IFKF Members and direct associates, if funds are available and will only support Registration Fees and accommodation. As per guidelines below, funds will only be granted when a valid reason is outlined. Accommodation costs are paid directly on your behalf to the Hotel at the end of your stay. Subsidies will not be reimbursed in cash or paid to personal bank accounts.
If your organisation needs to apply you must submit your application on the prescribed form within two months of the Meeting. The form must clearly explain why your organisation is applying for assistance. IFKF International Meeting Travel Subsidy Application
World Kidney Day Poster Session Each International IFKF Meeting features a World Kidney Day Poster Session, focussing on your local activities for this event. Poster size:- 1 metre tall x 70cm wide, readable from 1.5 metres. Poster headings (titles) should be presented in type 5 cm high. Professor Joel Kopple co-ordinates these sessions.
Previous WKD IFKF Member Posters
2008 - 9th IFKF International Meeting (see Annual Meeting Photos - this site)
2007 - 8th IFKF International Meeting
2006 - 7th IFKF International Meeting
Do you need a Travel Visa? We encourage you to book travel early to secure best deals. Travel Visa requirements vary with elevated global security levels:
- Presume you may need a travel visa
- Check with the local Consulate or Embassy for specific documents required
- Organise specific travel documentation as directed
- If you need a visa apply immediately (may take up to 8 wks)
Organise your travel visa early - If you need a personal invitation letter email teresa.taylor@kidney.org.au or timurerk@yahoo.com providing:
- your full name, address and organisation's name
- your IFKF status e.g. Council Member or specific link to the kidney community (speaker, guest, patient organisation, health professional, etc)
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Travel Health Before you travel to any IFKF Meeting, familiarise yourself with local travel health information and be advised of any infectious or non infectious health risks.
National Travel Health Network and Centre and the American Yellow Book.