The National Centre of Applied Electromagnetism (CNEA), Santiago of Cuba, Cuba
CNEA has been designated as the official main venue of the congress. This institution creates a comfortable convention atmosphere for all meetings. CNEA is easily accessible for the public transportation, including non-stop taxi service to and from “Antonio Maceo” International Airport, as well as to different historical and tourist places around the city.

2. Congress Period
May 18-21, 2009

3. Official Languages
Spanish and English are the Official languages.

4. Airport and Transportation
Participants may request taxi service when arrive International airport Antonio Maceo, Santiago de Cuba, or presviously contact with UNIVERSITUR .(eventoscnea@yahoo.com)

5. Currency & Banking
The currency in Cuba is el peso cubano convertible (convertible Cuban peso) -CUC. Cuban currency notes come in 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 20-, 50- and 100-CUC notes. Coins come in 1-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-cent, and 1- and 3-peso pieces denomination. Foreign currency and traveller’s checks can be exchanged into CUC at banks and other authorized money exchangers. Credit cards most widely used are VISA, Master Card, and CABAL not issued in North American banks.

6. Time Difference
Cuban time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9) World Time Converter http://www.worldtimeserver.com/time_converter.aspx

7. Electricity
Electrical outlets in Cuba are 110 and 220 volts (AC 60Hz).

8. Climate
The climate in Cuban is characterized by four distinct seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter. Cuba in late May is in the end of spring and the average temperature is generally around 30 - 32 ºC. Participants are encouraged to carry their umbrellas just in case.

9. Useful Websites
W eb santiago: http://www.santiago.cu

10. Method of Payment
Registration fee should be WAYS of payment paid by one the methods:
- Credit Card (VISA, Master Card, and CABAL not issued in North American banks.
- Directly in the event.

11. Cancellation Policy
1) Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Organizing Committee.
2) Cancellations received before April 30, 2009 will incur US$ 80 cancellation fee.
After April 30, 2009 there will be no refund.
3) All refunds will be processed after the congress and all bank services charges will be deducted from the refunded amount.

12. Letter of Invitation Requirement
Upon request, the Organizing Committee will send a letter of invitation to assist participants to obtain travel funds or visas. However, it does not imply any commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee on providing any financial support. This request will be processed as a step of registration on the on-line registration system. Please, click the setter invitation button for request. The letter will be forwarded to you with confirmation of your registration.

13. General information
For general information on the conference, (hotels, tours, and so on), please, visit the Web site in: http://www.santiago.cu

14 . Important Dates
Abstract Submission Due: January 30th, 2009
Paper Submission Due: January 31, 2009
Pre-Registration Due: March 31, 2009
Hotel Reservation Due: April 30, 2009
These conferences are arranged and supported by:
The National Centre of Applied Electromagnetism (CNEA)
Universidad de Oriente. Las Americas Ave. GP. 4078. Santiago de Cuba 90400. Cuba
TEL: (53) (22) 643721, 646378, 646380
fax: (53) (22) 646376
For additional information about these courses, please, contact the organizers of the pre congress courses: (eventoscnea@yahoo.com).