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Conference venue
Saratoga Hotel and Conference Center
534 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
USA
Phone: 518-584-4000
Fax: 518-584-7430

Language
English is the official language of the Conference

 

Location
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA is the winner of many awards including a “Great American Place” and a “Great American Main Street”. Enjoy world-class entertainment at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center – summer home to the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. It boasts a number of museums, theatres, and many fine restaurants. Relax with a mineral bath or soothing massage at one of Saratoga’s famous spas. Discover the horses that make Saratoga famous at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame or see a world-class polo match. There are also 15 top-rated golf courses in the area – including one of the newest and most challenging courses in America, The Saratoga National Golf Club. Saratoga is conveniently located just 30 minutes north of the Albany International Airport and 30 minutes south of the famous Lake George. For more information about Saratoga, please visit: www.saratoga.org

Transportation

Passport, Visa Information
http://www.travisa.com/nonuscitizen.asp
 

Banking and Credit Cards
Banks are open generally from 8:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Friday and from 8:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays. Cash machines can be found almost everywhere. Visa, Master and American Express cards are generally accepted.

Insurance
Please ensure that you have a suitable insurance coverage in the event of illness or accident. The organizing committee will not accept liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to the participants.

Electricity
Electricity is at 120 Volts and 60Hz

Climate and Weather
Daily average temperature - high of 90°F (32.2°C), low of 75°F (23.8°C)
Nightly average temperature - high of 72°F (22.2°C), low of 68°F (20°C)

Clothing
Casual attire: light summer clothing, light sweaters for evening

 

Invitation Letters 

If invitation letters are required please send a request to Dr. L. Kaminsky

(kaminsky@wadsworth.org)