Welcome to the Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle:
An Exploration of Lifestyle in Primary and Spiritual Care -  Geneva, Switzerland 

Venues/Dates/Addresses

This six day Conference will be held in Geneva, Switzerland.

• July 6, 2009

World Health Organization (WHO) – Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS),
20 Avenue Appia, Ch 1211, Geneva 27, Switzerland.

• July 7-11, 2009

University of Geneva
UNI-MAIL Building 40 Bd. du Pont D’arve
1204 Geneva,4, Switzerland
Telephone 41-0-22-379-71
 

Downloads

Global Conference Brochure (PDF file, 1.6 MB) 

Registration form and Hotel and Transportation Information (PDF file, 160 KB) 

Conference Poster - 11x14 for office printing (PDF file, 193 KB) 

Conference Poster - 11x14 for office printing (JPG file, 1,24 MB) 

Conference Poster - small, for office printing (PDF file, 128 KB) 

Conference Poster - small, for office printing  (JPG file, 853 KB) 

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To download these files to your harddisk, right-click on the link then choose Save Link (Target) As.

Passport and Visa

Participants will need a Schengen Visa for Switzerland and France.

Language

English is the official language of the conference. The plenary sessions and workshops will be presented in English.  There will be German. Spanish, French and Russian translators for the Plenary Sessions but not for the Workshops. Workshops will be in English only.

Meals

• For July 6 

The reception meal at WHO is fully booked. We are excepting no more reservations.

• July 7 - 11

After you have registered, sometime in May we will send information on purchasing meals at the UNI-MAIL building for July 7-11.

Geneva Touring Possibilities:

Learn more about the city of peace and...

1. Geneva City and Boat Cruise
2. Geneva Boat Cruise of Lake Geneva
   Learn more about the peace city and beautiful Lake Geneva.
3. Geneva’s Countryside
   Tour a most beautiful Swiss countryside with its unique farms, dairies and vineyards.
4. Lausanne, Monteux, Chillon
   Gives you a glimpse of Swiss culture.
5. Chamonix and Mont Blanc
   Most famous French mountain village and majestic mountains

There are several Tour companies listed by the Geneva Tourism office where you can book a tour before or after the Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle July 6-11-2009.
Book your own Tour if you choose to take advantage of being in Geneva.

1. Conventus of Switzerland
2. Kuoni Travel LDT Destination
3. Pert Tours
4. NEPSA New Events Production
5. Symporg SA
6. MCI Suisse SA
7. SM Travel LTD

Airport: Geneva International Airport

The nearest airport to The Conference Venues is in Geneva. If you need transportation to your Hotel in Geneva for July 6-8 take a Taxi or pick up a free bus or train pass in the Baggage Claim area, Before you Exit. It is good on the bus for area Hotels or a train passes to Central Station. From the Station you can catch a bus to area Hotels. Remember it is good for 80 minutes from the time you pick up the ticket until you board the bus or train.

Currency needed for meals and incidentals

You will need Swiss Francs for purchases made in Switzerland. and Euros In Collonges,and Archamps France, ATM ‘s are available at UNI-MAIL.

Insurance needs

We strongly urge taking out Travel and Medical Insurance. You are responsible for any medical needs from doctors, hospital, clinic or other emergency travel needs.

Children

We will not have the facilities or the personnel to provide baby-sitting or age-related education for children and teens, although some teens will be interested in the material and may register and attend. There will be a workshop for children’s education specialists, which some teenagers may find interesting and educational.

Dress

This is July and can be warm. The evening could be cool. At the conference you are invited to dress business-causal, as is comfortable for you.

Update information

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This page has been updated on 10.06.2009.