VENUE
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
10019, USA
TEL: +1-212-586-7000
You can visit the hotel website by clicking here.
ACCESSIBILITY
La Guardia Airport is 8 miles from the hotel, and taxi fare to the hotel costs about $35. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 17 miles from the hotel, a taxi costs about $65 from the airport while subway/rail transportation costs $7.50. Newark International Airport is 15 miles from the hotel, a taxi costs about $85 while subway/rail transportation costs $10.
Complete maps and directions to the airport can be found here.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The Meeting Secretariat and organizers cannot accept liability for personal loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from WSSFN 2019.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Meeting is English.
DRESS CODE
Clothing is informal for all occasions.
CLIMATE
The month of June is typically warm in New York but not hot. Average temperatures range from 18ºC to 26ºC.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Some participants may require visas in order to enter the United States. Please check with your local US Consulate or Embassy for detailed information.
INVITATION LETTERS
Invitation letters for visa purposes are available only to registered participants. The option to issue an invitation letter is available within the registration process. At the end of the registration process, you will be able to generate an invitation letter, and you will also receive a confirmation email with a link to the invitation letter.
CME ACCREDITATION
CME Accreditation will be available. For more information, click here.
WSSFN DELEGATE DISCOUNT PASS
WSSFN 2019 delegates can take advantage of discounts from 75 different restaurants, attractions, tours, museums and retail stores throughout New York City. Click here to download the NYC & Company Delegate Discount Pass.
Guest Attendance Policy
All Meeting activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
MEETING ORGANIZERS
Kenes International
Rue Francois-Versonnex 7
1207 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 2 2 906 9140