Foreign participants -During check in when you present your passport and the B2 entrance card which you receive at the airport (which indicates your exemption for paying vat), the rate of the accommodation will be reduced accordingly.
Information for Speakers and Poster Presenters:
Speakers
Speakers are requested to coordinate their projection with the A/V technician in the session hall and check it at least 30 minutes prior to their session (at breaks).
Data Presentations: A PC computer and data projection will be available for oral presentations.
The PC will run Windows 10 (English only).
If using a PowerPoint presentation, please bring it on a USB flash drive (disk-on-key).
If possible please send us the presentation of your talk ahead, a week before the conference.
Poster presenters
Poster dimensions should be:
Width: 100 cm /42”
Height: 130 cm/52”
Please make sure that your posters are within the given dimensions.
Transportation
Ben Gurion International Airport is Israel’s main international airport and is connected to many major cities by direct flights (3-5 hours from Europe, 10-12 hours from America and the Far East).
Conference Transportation
Bus from the Technion to Ein Ged:
Free transportation from the Technion will be provided for participants who have reserved seats in advance and confirmed them on the link.
The bus will leave the Technion on Sunday, February 10 – exactly at 07:30 AM, from the bus station “Hasenat dormitories” (תחנת מעונות העמים) – see the exact location in the link
Bus from Tel Aviv University to Ein Gedi:
Free transportation from Tel Aviv will be provided for participants who have reserved seats in advance and confirmed them on the link.
The bus will leave Tel Aviv on Sunday, February 10 – exactly at 08:30 AM, from the bus station in in front of the exit from the TLV university train station (Expo east exit – see the exact location in the link)
Bus From Ein Gedi to Haifa + Tel Aviv:
Free transportation from Ein Gedi will be provided for participants who have reserved seats in advance and confirmed them on the link.
The bus will leave the Ein Gedi hotel on Friday, February 15 – exactly at 12:00 PM
Transfer from / to Ben-Gurion Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport is located 132 km / 62.5 miles from Ein Gedi.
Pre-reserved arrival airport transfers operated by Diesenhaus-Unitours:
This is a shared direct transfer service from the airport to your hotel in Ein Gedi, offered to conference participants. Possible wait – up to 1 hour for the arrival of transfers. A Diesenhaus Unitours representative will meet you upon arrival inside the Arrivals Hall, after you go through passport control. The representative will be easily recognizable as he will be holding a sign that says “dead sea workshop 2019”.
Price: $52 per person for each direction.
Car rental companies at the airport
Taxi Services
Please note that it is not possible to reach Ein Gedi by train.
Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel
Breakfast hours: 07:00-10:00
Dinner hours: 18:00-20:30
Entry Visa
Passport holders of EU countries, the USA and Canada, do not require entry visas to Israel. For participants from other countries we suggest you check the website of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following links or check with your local Israeli embassy, consulate or travel agent.
Tourist Visa Information for Each Country
Application Form for Entry Visa to Israel
A letter of invitation
A letter of invitation from NOVEL CONCEPTS IN PHOTONICS RESEARCH 2019 will be issued upon request. This invitation is prepared solely to assist with visa application or participation requirements, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support or confirmation of inclusion in the Scientific Program.
To apply for a letter of invitation from the Workshop, Please send an email to Ms. Meital Gotfried: meitalg@trdf.technion.ac.il and she will send you the details required to fill the order.
Climate and Clothing
The average temperature at the Dead Sea area in February ranges between 23°C-11°C.
Often rainfall and fog may be expected in February, however, rainstorms or snow are rarely observed in Israel. The daytime weather is expected to be sunny and warm, nighttime weather is expected to be colder, thus, it is recommended to pack warm clothes as well.
Casual dress is appropriate for all conference occasions.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hats, suntan lotion and swimsuits are recommended for tours.
Electricity
The Israeli power supply is single phase 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most power sockets in Israel have three pin holes, but many of them will work with double-pin European plugs. Visitors who want to use shavers, traveling irons and other small appliances may need both transformers and adaptor plugs.
Currency / Exchange
The currency unit in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS – “Shekel” in short). International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at Ben-Gurion International Airport. We recommend that you change some of your money at the airport for immediate needs.
Liability
Participants are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance coverage. The conference organizers and/or Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism Ltd., will not be liable for any loss or damage to property belonging to conference participants nor for personal injuries sustained during or as a result of the conference or during tours.