Conference quick facts

When:

July 26-31, 2008

Where:

McCormick Place - Lake Side Center
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

• McCormick Place Campus Map

Attire

Casual business attire is appropriate for all scheduled events during the conference. We recommend that you bring a sweater or jacket to accommodate variations in temperature at the convention center.

Audiotapes

Many sessions will be recorded, with CDs available for purchase. Order forms will be available at the sales desk throughout the conference. If you are interested in attending two sessions scheduled at the same time, please check to see if either will be recorded.

Cyber café

Computer stations will be available for conference participants interested in accessing the Internet and their personal e-mail accounts.

Language

The official conference language is English.

Media information

Media kits, press releases and other publicity-related materials will be available in the press room at the conference. Media representatives who would like to register or obtain more information before the conference may call +1.312.335.4078 or e-mail media@alz.org. Also visit our dedicated press room section.

Special assistance

The Alzheimer's Association staff can help with any special needs you may have (e.g., physical, dietary). Please complete the appropriate section on the registration form.

Travel/Visa
Residents of a foreign country who wish to attend ICAD 2008 may obtain an invitation letter for Visa purposes. Please click here for more information.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Alzheimer's Association wishes to take those steps that are required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied service, segregated or otherwise treated differently from other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you require any auxiliary aids or service identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Alisa Lockhart by phone at +1.312.335.5726 or e-mail at alisa.lockhart@alz.org.

Chicago is one of the most accessible cities in the world for physically challenged visitors. For more information call +1.301.528.8664 or visit www.disabilityguide.org.

Residents of a foreign country who wish to attend ICAD 2008 may obtain an invitation letter for Visa purposes. Please click here for more information.