Symposium Dates

Working sessions will take place from c. 9.00 a.m -6.00 p.m. from Sunday 18 – 20 October, 2015. Presenter rehearsals and registration will begin on Saturday afternoon, 17 October.

Venue

The Bloomsbury Hotel
16.22 Great Russell street
London WC1B 3NN
www.doylecollection.com/bloomsbury

Symposium Secretariat

All enquiries to Sandy Burdett. Sandy@pdrf.net
Tel: +44 (0)20 8861 8030

How to Book

Complete the online booking and subject to space being available, your place will be confirmed upon receipt of the relevant payment BOOK NOW. It will be possible to attend and pay for a single day. Please contact Secretariat for details of when this will be available.

Registration in London

Entry will be by Badge only. It is necessary to Register with the PDRF Help Desk at the Bloomsbury Hotel. Registration will begin at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday 17 October and 30 minutes before the start of sessions on each working day.

Programme

Please see the Programme pages for information. Further details will be posted on the website as they become available.

Official Language

The official language of the symposium will be in English.

Visas

Please check whether you need a Visa to enter England. Contact the Secretariat if you need a Letter of Invitation.

Social Programme

On Saturday evening, 17 October, there will be a Welcome Reception at The Bloomsbury Hotel from 6.30-8.30 p.m. The Awards Ceremony and Dinner will be held on Tuesday 20 October from c. 7.30-11.00 p.m. These events are included in the full 3- Day Registration fee. Other sponsored events are planned but these have yet to be finalised.

Accompanying persons

There is so much to do and see around London. Accompanying Persons are welcome to join the social programme during the Symposium and if appropriate, it is planned to hold a coffee morning on Sunday morning 18 October in order for people to meet up. Please note that attendance at any working sessions, lunches or refreshment breaks of the symposium is not permitted for accompanying persons.

Accomodation

We have some bedrooms available at The Bloomsbury Hotel at a cost of £250 per night, single occupancy and £260 per night, double occupancy. The rate includes breakfast and VAT. To book them please visit the Booking pages. BOOK NOW. These are booked on a strictly first come, first serve basis.
We strongly recommend that if you need accommodation, that you book a hotel in the Bloomsbury area. There are many hotels available.

www.pdrf.net

Please tell your colleagues and friends to visit our website to learn more about the symposium. To be put on our circulation list, please email Sandy@pdrf.net.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Deadline for Early Bird (discounted) Registration

Tuesday 30 June

Deadline for Registrations (Standard Rate)

Wednesday 14 October

Registration in London

Saturday 17 October (3.30-6.30 p.m.)Beginning of each day

Start of Working Sessions

Sunday 10 October c.9.00 a.m.

Last Working session ends

Tuesday 20 October c. 5.30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Saturday 17 October 6.30-8.30

Farewell Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Tuesday 20 October evening

OUTLINE PROGRAMME – 17-20 October, 2015

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Saturday Presenter Rehearsals Registration Welcome Reception
Sunday Working Sessions Working Sessions Sponsored events and personal
Monday Working Sessions Working Sessions FREE for enjoying London
Tuesday Working Sessions Working Sessions Farewell DinnerAwards Ceremony
N.B There will be a refreshment break during the Working Sessions and Lunch. These are all included in your Registration Fee.
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