May 30, 2024: Last minute information

Registration and information:
Registration starts on Sunday afternoon at the symposium venue in Kosice, Hlavna Street 89 from 16:00 to 19:00. And then every morning from 8:00 at the registration desk close to the lecture hall. At the registration desk you will receive symposium materials, some promotional materials from the region and also lunch tickets for those who wish to take lunch at the symposium venue (see „Meals“ later). There will be also information point – all organizational instructions, changes in scientific program, etc. will be posted at the registration desk and board.

Scientific program:
Please find enclosed scientific program. Please note that changes may occur, any changes in the program will be announced in the lecture hall, and will be posted at the registration desk.

Posters:
Posters will be presented on Monday, June 3 (Posters I), and on Tuesday, June 4 (Posters II). The poster area is located in the atrium close to the lecture hall. Authors should post their poster presentations in the morning, from 8:00 to 8:50.  Each poster stand will be marked with the number of the poster presentation from the symposium program. There is no dedicated full poster session; participants can discuss posters during coffee breaks which will take place in the same area, and also during 30 minutes period after lunch

Meals, lunches:
The organizers got the opportunity to offer lunches at the symposium venue, free of charge for the participants. It is just an extra offer from organizers; they cannot provide for any special dietary requirements. You can find the menu in the attachment (in English and Slovak), it will also be available at registration, as well as the tickets needed to pick up the lunch. If you want to have lunch at the symposium venue, you need to order lunch in advance during registration, preferably a day in advance, but no later than 8:30 a.m. on the day of the lunch. You will be given a lunch ticket which is required to get your lunch.
There are also many options for participants who cannot take advantage of lunch offer (e.g. special diet), or want to have lunch outside; the symposium venue is located right in the heart of the busy Main Street.

Coffee breaks:
Coffee breaks will be served in the atrium, the same area where the posters are located. Except for Monday afternoon Coffee break, which will be served on the corridor, because atrium will be prepared for Welcome Party. Coffee breaks may be shortened if the previous scientific session lasts longer than planned.

Social program:
Two social events are planned for the participants. On Monday, a Welcome Party with light refreshments will take place directly in the symposium venue, in the atrium where the posters are located. It should be an informal opportunity to meet, discuss and chat.
On Tuesday, the organizers want to present a special region of eastern Slovakia – the Tokaj region. We ask the participants to be ready to board the buses immediately after the end of the scientific session ” Neuroregeneration – cell based therapy, neurogenesis I”. The bus stop is about 500 meters from the lecture hall, so be prepared for the possibility of rain. Buses will take us to the village of “Velka Trna” with special vineyards and tuff cellars. In one such wine cellar there will be a wine tasting with local sommeliers (without rain, it will be underground :-)). After the tasting, there will be a small reception with another glass of wine, also with the possibility of purchasing special wines. Please, it is important to be punctual because the buses cannot wait! If you don’t drink wine, don’t worry, you should attend for the explanation and refreshments; but let us know so we can specify participation in wine tastings.

Symposium venue:
The symposium will take place in the auditorium and atrium of the Catholic University in Košice. It is located directly on Hlavná Street in Košice. Hlavná ulica is the center of the city of Košice, it is a pedestrian zone full of restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, museums, etc. The center of Košice can be reached on foot, most hotels are in close proximity. There are several landmarks on the main street:

• St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral – the largest church in Slovakia as well as the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe.
• Levocsky dom –the oldest (dating from the 15th century) and still continuously operating pub in Slovakia, and one of the oldest buildings of its kind in Europe.
• The Urban Tower – renaissance prismatic campanile erected in the 16th century. The St. Urban Bell installed in the tower, has been dedicated to Saint Urban, the patron of vine-dressers.
• The underground museum – during the reconstruction of the Main Street were uncovered underground spaces towers, ramparts, bastions and fortifications, and other structures from ancient times.
• Miklus prison – medieval prison with underground former torture chamber, which includes installation of wax figures of executioner Miklus and his captive.
• Crafts Alley – close to the Main Street (Hrnciarska St.) hosts many craftsmen and their workshops (potter, blacksmith, herbalist’s shop, etc.)
• and many more …

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