ISCB Africa ASBCB Conference on Bioinformatics 2015

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO


Dear Attendee,

As you prepare to travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the 2015 ISCB-Africa ASBCB Conference on Bioinformatics, here are a few things to know.

Review the suggested and required vaccinations for your country:  The United Republic of Tanzania may require you to have a Yellow Fever vaccination and you must present this vaccination card when entering the country.

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SECURING YOUR VISA

Please check the United Republic of Tanzania’s website to see if you need to get a visa to travel into the country.  If you have not already done so, and need assistance, please contact Promise at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For letters of invitation, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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CURRENCY

The Republic of Tanzania’s currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. Please be advised that many taxi cabs will not accept a credit card.  Be prepared by having local currency in advance.

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CONFERENCE LOCATION


The White Sands, Resort & Conference Centre
Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 22 264 7620

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REGISTRATION DESK

Sunday, 8 March: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, 9 March: 7:30 AM -  5:00 PM
Tuesday, 10 March: 7:30 AM -  5:00 PM
Wednesday, 11 March: 7:30 AM -  5:00 PM

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

The conference schedule has been posted on the website - www.iscb.org/iscbafrica2015-program/iscbafrica2015-schedule-at-a-glance.  This schedule is subject to change.  In addition to the conference schedule, you may also view the poster presentations at www.iscb.org/cms_addon/conferences/africa2015/track/posters.php.

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WHAT TO KNOW IF PRESENTING

At times we may experience power outages in the area.  If this happens while you are presenting, please continue your presentation. The laptop will have battery back-up and we can gather near the front to see the slides.

For those who have been selected for oral presentations, each presentation is schedule for a total of 20 minutes (15 minutes to present the information, 3 minutes for questions, and 2 minutes to change to the next speaker).  The session moderator will keep the session on time.

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Poster presenters are asked to place their posters on the assigned boards by 10:00 AM on Monday, 9 March.  Please leave your posters up for the duration of the conference.  Presentations time are assigned in three groups.  Please be at your board by 12:30 PM on your assigned day.  Presenters we welcomed to stand by their boards on all days. Remove all posters at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, 11 March.  Posters left on the boards will be disposed.

The ideal poster size should be a maximum of 0.95 m (wide) x 1.30 m (high).

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DAILY POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

Monday, 9 March: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
(Group A:  Odd Numbers 1-31)

Tuesday, 10 March: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
(Group B: Even Numbers 18-30; Odd Numbers 33-47)

Wednesday, 11 March: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
(Group C: Even Numbers 2-16; Even Numbers 32-48)

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EXHIBITS

Visit the exhibit and sponsors tables open daily.

Monday, 9 March: 10:00 AM -  5:00 PM
Tuesday, 10 March: 10:00 AM -  5:00 PM
Wednesday, 11 March: 10:00 AM -  5:00 PM

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WIFI

Complimentary WiFi is available for all conference attendees.  Select the White Sands Hotel network in your browser.

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BREAKS AND LUNCHES

All breaks will be served outside of the Gilman Room.  Lunches are served daily from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the Mchanga Restaurant.

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CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

Certificates of Attendance can be picked up at the registration desk.  You can also receive your certificate electronically by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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CERTIFICATES OF PRESENTATION

Certificates of Presentation can be picked up at the registration desk.  You can also receive your certificate electronically by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Currency can be exchanged at the front desk at the hotel.  Currently the hotel is exchanging at 1USD = TZS 1750.  This is subject to change per market situation.

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EXPLORING DAR ES SALAAM

For more information about the local area, to schedule excursions, or for recommendations while staying in Dar es Salaam, the concierge at the White Sands Hotel can assist.  

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The International Society for Computational Biology, Inc. (ISCB) and the African Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ASBCB) assumes that most people are intelligent and well-intended, and we're not inclined to tell people what to do. However, we want every conference to be a safe and productive environment for everyone. Attendees should respect common sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property.

ISCB and ASBCB doesn’t condone harassment or offensive behavior, at our conference venues or anywhere. It is a counter to our organization values. More importantly, it's counter to our values as human beings.

Abusive, racist, sexist, harassing, or threatening behavior towards any other participant or directed at any organizer, student volunteer, ISCB/ASBCB staff, convention center staff, or security will not be tolerated.

We invite you to help us make each conference a place that is welcoming and respectful to all participants, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, national origin, ethnicity, or religion. This allows everyone the opportunity to focus on the conference itself, and the great networking and community richness that happens when we get together in person. Please report any incidents in which an attendee of the meeting is abusive, insulting, intimidating, bothersome, or acting in an unsafe or illegal manner to conference staff or security immediately.

Sincerely,

The Steering Committee


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