General information

1. Key moments

2. Contact's list

IMCAS Administrative Department

IMCAS Sales Department

IMCAS Logistic Coordinator

IMCAS Accounting Department

Venue

IMCAS Official Booth Constructor

IMCAS Official Freight Forwarder

IMCAS Official Land Handler (hotel reservation & meeting rooms)

3. Getting to know us

IMCAS Mission Statement

IMCAS is dedicated to providing the highest quality of teaching through the interface of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.
Achieving this vision requires a dynamic organization whose mission embodies the following standards:

• Unification and fair representation of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
• Excellence in teaching all leading subjects on Aging Skin Treatments
• Constant adherence to ethical conduct

Unequalled Tradition of Professional Support

IMCAS started in 1995, in Paris, France, as a congress dedicated to plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Since its conception,
IMCAS has sought to bridge the knowledge vacuum between Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology, thereby generating a synergetic and mutually reinforcing interface among these two fields.

IMCAS Today

What began more than a decade ago has now grown in terms of participation and renown. As such, IMCAS has become one of the most important international courses dedicated to Aging Skin Treatments. Our Annual Congress is annually held in Paris during the month of January and welcomes more than 4 000 delegates from 85 different countries and more than 145 exhibitors.

4. IMCAS population

To get a clear view of who is attending IMCAS ANNUAL MEETING conferences, do not hesitate to browse this link

5. IMCAS exhibitor and sponsor lists

To get a clear view of which companies have already attended IMCAS conferences in the past and are now our faithful partners worldwide, do not hesitate to browse the following links:

• IMCAS Annual Meeting - Exhibitor list
• IMCAS Asia - Exhibitor list
• IMCAS India - Exhibitor list

6. About the venue

About Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s largest city and is situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta. The city’s development in the past few decades have made it one of the most important economic, commercial, financial and communications center of China. Shanghai beguiled foreigners with its seductive mix of tradition and sophistication.

Shanghai is much more Hong Kong than Běijīng; there are no dusty imperial palaces here. Instead, European-style cityscapes and tempting, tree-lined neighbourhoods rub shoulders with the sci-fi skyline of Pǔdōng. Shanghai was where China first met the West and it’s still a frontier town, obsessed with the latest fads, fashions and technology.

About Shangri-La Pudong Convention Center

The award-winning 5-star Pudong Shangri-La Hotel is located in the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone of Shanghai. It enjoys easy access to both Hongqiao and Pudong international airports and is also close to the subway connecting Pudong (East Shanghai) to Puxi (West Shanghai). Prominently situated along the famous Huangpu River, the hotel has breathtaking views of Shanghai’s legendary riverfront - the Bund and the Orient Pearl TV Tower. Its 606 rooms are the most spacious in the city and are complemented by an extensive range of restaurants, lounges, and bars.

With over 6,500 square metres of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai boasts the largest hotel banquet meeting venue in Shanghai with the city’s two biggest ballrooms, China Hall and Grand Ballroom.

With many years of experience in organizing international conferences, Shangri-La Pudong offers an extensive, flexible and inspiring range of venues and packages.

7. Getting there

AIRPORT CONNECTIONS: Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai is 35 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and 45 minutes from Pudong International Airport.

TAXI / CITY SHUTLLE BUSES / TRAIN: Taxi and city shuttle buses can be found on the ground floor of the domestic and international arrival halls.

• Taxis are metered, and fare between Pudong International Airport and the hotel generally costs around RMB 170 (USD 27) per journey in daytime, and RMB 220 (USD 35) from 11pm to 5am. While fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport are generally RMB 70 (USD 11) per journey in daytime, and RMB 93 (USD 15) from 11pm to 5am.
• The Maglev High Speed Train from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station takes eight minutes, The train operates from 6.45am to 9.40pm daily. One way economy fare costs RMB 50 (USD 8), while VIP section costs RMB 100 (USD 16).

8. Congress circulation map

9. Conference admission – delegate badges

Admission is by badge only. An adult must accompany chlidren under the age of 16.

IMCAS strictly complies with the criteria required for CME accreditation. That is why the access to the conferences is subject to a number of strict rules, aiming to guarantee the scientific independence of the conferences, and to preserve it from any commercial interest or influence. A precise Badge Policy has been implemented, specifying the rules related to the admittance to the different areas of IMCAS conferences.

IMCAS Badge Policy is mandatory for all the participants. Its violation will authorize IMCAS Staff to take measures in order to restore the order, and may lead to the withdrawal of the badge and the prohibition of access to the conference area.

According to each participant’s status (delegate, faculty, exhibitor, etc...), a corresponding code bared badge is issued.

Fees for full Delegate registration include:

• all conference sessions during the 2 days
• access to exhibit area including lunches and coffee breaks
• CD with abstracts and course handouts, as well as the Abstract Booklet.

Online registration is available through this link

10. Conference admission – exhibitor badges

Admission is by badge only. An adult must accompany chlidren under the age of 16.

IMCAS strictly complies with the criteria required for CME accreditation. That is why the access to the conferences is subject to a number of strict rules, aiming to guarantee the scientific independence of the conferences, and to preserve it from any commercial interest or influence. A precise Badge Policy has been implemented, specifying the rules related to the admittance to the different areas of IMCAS conferences.

IMCAS Badge Policy is mandatory for all the participants. Its violation will authorize IMCAS Staff to take measures in order to restore the order, and may lead to the withdrawal of the badge and the prohibition of access to the conference area. According to each participant’s status (delegate, faculty, exhibitor, etc...), a corresponding code bared badge is issued.

Within your Exhibitor package and depending on the amount of your investment, a precise number of exhibitor badges is included:

The exhibitor badges will be issued for the exhibiting company members only.

EXHIBITOR badges are provided under two possible categories only:

• CATEGORY 1 -> the person attending is a registered member of the EXHIBITING COMPANY STAFF on site -> the badge will be delivered upon presentation of a business card proving the belonging to the exhibiting company
• CATEGORY 2 -> the person attending is a registered member of a licenced DISTRIBUTOR of the EXHIBITING COMPANY on site -> the badge will be delivered upon presentation of a business card & the partnership certificate

If you are NOT belonging to one of those two categories, please register using the online registration.

Please emphasize the importance of wearing the badges. No one will be allowed admission to the Exhibition Area without a badge.

Fees for exhibitor badge registration include:

• Congress badge
• Admission to all sponsored sessions and satellite symposia (all sessions green or blue color marked are accessible). Precise badge access is clearly defined through our badge policy.
• Access to exhibit area

Nota: Each exhibiting company will be receiving 2 congress bags with scientific materials

How to order additional exhibitor badges?

To obtain an exhibitor badge for IMCAS China 2012 conference one can:

• either REGISTER ON LINE through your own IMCAS webpage: payment is secure and will be asked by credit card or by bank wire
  NOTA : our online REGISTRATION PROCESS will be open until July 25, 2012 at 11:59 PM (GMT time).
• or REGISTER ONSITE beginning Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 7AM (local time).

We strongly advise you to register using the ONLINE process in advance to avoid waiting upon your arrival!

11. Level of sponsorship

12. Official conference language

Chinese and English are the official congress languages.

13. Simultaneous translation

ENGLISH / CHINESE and CHINESE / ENGLISH simultaneous translations in 4 conference rooms.
Head phones are available at the Audio Center in exchange of a guarantee: passport, credit card or 350 USD (RMB 2 200) in cash. These item(s) will be returned to you as soon as you hand back the head phones.

14. Lunch & coffee breaks

Coffee breaks:

• 10.30 to 11am on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29
• 4 to 4.30pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29

Lunch breaks:

• 1 to 2pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29

Coffee breaks and lunches are served on site to allow our delegates to fully visit the Exhibition Hall. Complimentary food and beverages are provided to Delegate and Faculty badges types only.

15. Abstract booklet & CD-ROM

Each delegate will be receiving a free IMCAS China 2012 program book and CD-Rom that contains all the abstracts that have been accepted by the Scientific Committee. Companies and participants may copy materials for their personal use but further copy for sale or for any other commercial purpose is prohibited without prior permission of IMCAS.

16. Scientific posters, e-papers and multimedia center

The POSTER session is held on Sunday, July 29 at lunchtime (from 1 to 2pm), meeting point being the Welcome Desk. Visit the IMCAS Multimedia Center to check email and view the scientific lectures in electronic format (E-Papers).

E-Papers provide an opportunity for in-depth information exchange. You will be able to exchange ideas about clinical cases presented by sending personalized emails to the authors.

17. Accommodation

IMCAS has the pleasure of offering to its attendees special negotiated prices at various wonderful hotels in Shanghai. Our official Travel Agency Partner will be most pleased to help you organize your accommodation during your stay in Shanghai.

Please contact them directly:

IMCAS Official Land Handler

18. Transportation and tours

Check out the Tours and Travels page to see what Shanghai has to offer! Old-town, Buddha Temple, amazing experiences and places are waiting for you in China.

19. Visa & entry requirements

Visas are easily obtainable from Chinese embassies and consulates.

For more information, please contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate closest to your residence place.

20. Time difference

CHINA time is GMT plus 6 hours during summer.

21. Electric standards

Local voltage: 220 volts, 50HZ, AC.

22. Currency & exchange

Local currency: Renminbi (RMB). The units for the Renminbi are the Yuan (CNY), Jiao and Fen.
1 Yuan = 10 Jiao = 100 Fen
Current exchange rate (as of February 2012) -> 1 EURO = 8,35 CNY / 1 USD = 6,30 CNY
Hospitals, post offices, banks and tourist sights are always open daily from 8.30 / 9am to 4 / 6pm

23. Climate

Shanghai weather is generally mild and moist, with four distinct seasons - a pleasant warm spring, a hot rainy summer, a comfortable cool autumn and an overcast cold winter.

The hottest time in Shanghai comes in July and August, with more than 10 days at the temperature above 35 C (95 F).

24. "Force Majeure"

The Organizers reserve the right to modify dates, time schedules, floor plans and programs caused by “Force Majeure”. “Force majeure” is defined as incidents beyond anyone’s control, extenuating circumstances out of the control of the Organizers (such as but not limited to general strike, invasions, hostilities, war, rioting or similar situations which prevent performance of the contract) or acts-of-God (such as but not limited to epidemics, floods, volcanic eruption, earthquakes or other convulsions of nature and other acts). In that case, the application remains binding. In the case of event cancellation caused by, or resulting from, directly or indirectly “Force Majeure”, the Organizers will notify the Exhibitor. The contract between the IMCAS and the Exhibitor shall automatically terminate, and IMCAS may retain as liquidated damages any and all fees paid by the Exhibitor.

25. IMCAS Non-Competition Policy

1. A firm or a laboratory exhibiting at IMCAS, except prior approval from IMCAS Secretariat, cannot organize any seminars or workshops during the:

• preceding 24 hours
• entire duration of the congress
• following 24 hours

2. It is not permitted to use any rental space to organize activities such as symposia, workshops, demonstrations or lectures without prior approval from IMCAS Secretariat. It is strongly forbidden to involve IMCAS participants in any of the above-mentioned activities.

26. Liability

The Organizer shall not be liable to the Exhibitor or to any other person for:

• Loss of life
• Injury to person
• Loss or damage to property or goods.

27. Insurance

Exhibitors are advised to be fully ensured by their own insurance policy including, but not limited to, risks to their property and goods, public liability, and loss or damage caused by circumstantial reasons such as fire, water, theft, and accidents.

Exhibitors shall insure against, indemnify and hold the Organizer harmless with respect to all costs, claims, demands and expenses to which the Organizer may in any way be subjected as a result of any loss to the public or any persons present at the event, caused as a result of any act of the default of the Exhibitors and their affiliates, agents and contractors.

28. Compliance with the Chinese legislation

EXHIBITING?

Exhibitors must ensure that their products displayed, exposed or utilized during the event are legally approved under the CHINESE law.

You have therefore the following choices:  

• either exhibit products that are already registered in CHINA, the aim being that the registered doctors can buy the product in CHINA afterwards through a registered distributor
• or present studies of the product to be soon registered. In that case, the product by itself will not be available in "real" but only through brochures or flyers.

SELLING?

Any purchase made by the attendee should be done in exchange of a registered invoice, meaning that your company must be legally registered in CHINA. If this is not the case, a local distributor is the solution.

DEMONSTRATING?

Option 1 -> during a symposium or/and a live demonstration?

Please check the corresponding chapter of 'Focus on Symposium and live demonstration' here.

Option 2 -> on your booth?

The Exhibitor is permitted:

• to demonstrate the company products and services, only involving cosmetics and non- prescription skin care products.
• with prior approval of our Scientific Committee

Otherwise, if the live demonstration (performed on patients) is dealing with prescription based products or devices (hyaluronic acids, peelings, lasers, ultrasounds, etc.) and for obvious security reasons & health guidelines, it should only be conducted within the dedicated IMCAS room, by sponsoring a 20-min live demo or a symposium as described in Option 1.