Getting Ready to Go!
Plant Biology 2010, a joint annual meeting with the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists–La Société Canadienne de Physiologie Végétale, will be held in one of the most unique and interesting cities in North America: Montréal, Canada.
Montréal has something for everyone, which makes deciding on what to do while visiting quite a challenge. Neighborhoods abound, just waiting to be explored. The streets surrounding the headquarters hotel—the Hyatt Regency—are full of shops, cafés, and clubs. Just below the hotel, you’ll find access to the more than 18 miles of Montréal’s underground city and metro system.
Old Montréal/Old Port, just around the corner from the Embassy Suites Hotel, gives you the flavor of traditional Montréal with wonderful restaurants, shops, and art galleries lining cobblestone streets. Stroll by the water while enjoying the breeze and some crêpes. Horse-drawn carriages and the Cathedral of Notre Dame are just a short walk from the convention center (Palais des Congrès). The architecture and artwork within the Basilique tell the story of the founding of Montréal. If you have time, visit the incredible foliage within the Biosphere, the modern Olympic stadium, or historic Mount Royal, or grab a one-of-a-kind Montréal soft bagel and some chocolate from the many local chocolatiers.
And there’s so much more! Get to know Montréal—a European experience in North America.
The city is great, and the scientific sessions, workshops, exhibits, and networking opportunities are even better. For more details on the program, please visit our meeting site.
Special Airline Discount for 2010
Including a Discount for Your Traveling Companion
Star Alliance™ Member Airlines has been appointed as the Official Airline Network for Plant Biology 2010. Click here for exclusive airline discounts for attendees through Star Alliance.
To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discount, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following: Convention Code AC13S10.
Registered participants, plus one accompanying person traveling to the event, are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.
The participating airlines for this event are Continental Airlines, Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Air China, LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, bmi, Scandinavian Airlines, Spanair, Turkish Airlines, SWISS International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, United, THAI, ANA, EgyptAir, and Brussels Airlines. Contact information for all the airlines is available on the Star Alliance website.
For booking office information, please visit the Star Alliance Delegates website. Don’t forget to enter your convention code!
Where to Stay? So Many Choices!
Plant Biology 2010 will be held at the Palais des Congrès (the convention center). Hotel rooms with special discounted rates have been booked at the Hyatt Regency and the Embassy Suites. There is also special student housing at McGill University, which is a short walk from the center. Breakfast and a nightly reception are included in the Embassy Suites room rate. Click here for more details.
Getting Around Montréal
The average temperature in Montréal in July and August is about 70° F (21° C)—perfect walking weather. But if you want to venture out to Mount Royal or the Latin Quarter, you can consider several options. Montréal is a BIXI city. BIXIs (public bicycles) are available at 300 different locations throughout the city. You can rent a BIXI from the automated racks along street corners. The first 30 minutes of your ride is free anywhere in the city. If you keep your BIXI longer, your credit card will be charged for each subsequent 30-minute period. Once you’re at your destination, just drop your BIXI off at the nearest station.
Metro is also available throughout the city, accessible throughout the 18-mile underground full of shops and food courts. In fact, a metro stop is available within the Palais des Congrès, where Plant Biology 2010 will be held.
Plant Biology 2010 is the ideal venue for great science and great networking with your colleagues from around the world. Make your plans and register today. If you have any questions, please contact us.
See you in Montréal! |
ANNOUNCING ON-SITE CHILD CARE AT PLANT BIOLOGY 2010! |
| New Attendee Benefit Intended to Facilitate Parental Participation in Montréal |
Plant Biology 2010 is very pleased to announce a new attendee benefit at the meeting: on-site child care for children from infants through 13 years of age. Rates are subsidized by the ASPB Women in Plant Biology Committee for the first 20 children in each time slot.
Plant Biology has contracted with Kimberlee Care, a bonded, fully accredited child care service with 25 years’ experience in providing services for corporations and meetings. Kimberlee Care’s staff members are certified child care specialists, and the company is fully insured. Most staff members are bilingual (English and French). Kimberlee Care will set up a facility in the Palais des Congrès (the convention center) in rooms adjacent to those that will be used for the annual meeting. They will bring all supplies for fun, engaging activities for your children while you attend scientific sessions and networking events. Kimberlee Care will provide arts, crafts, puzzles, and other games, as well as a rest area with pillows and blankets. For older children, there will be a wide selection of board games, magazines, and other age-appropriate activities. Kimberlee Care will be open during the opening awards session, the opening mixer, all major and minisymposia sessions, and selected poster sessions. Kimberlee Care will not be open during the events where children are allowed, including the evening poster session and the final party.
You must pre-register for this service. Sign up for only one or for multiple time slots. Visit the website for specific information and rates.
The Women in Plant Biology Committee thanks the estate of Eli Romanoff for providing funds to support this on-site child care center. |
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Passport and Visa Requirements
U.S. RESIDENTS. All U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport when entering Canada by land, sea, or air. Please visit the U.S. State Department website for details.
NON-U.S. RESIDENTS. Visit the Canadian Immigration website for details on which countries require a tourist visitor visa. |
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