7th World Congress on Health Economics
Beijing, China | July 12-15, 2009
Overview Schedule
An overview schedule of events including Pre-Congress sessions [PDF]
Beijing Airport Information
An arrival guide to Beijing Capital International Airport [PDF]
Preliminary Schedule
Important Dates
- March 15, 2009
- Presenters must pay for registration or risk being dropped from Congress Program
- April 30, 2009
- Advertisement Artwork and Sponsor Logos Due
- May 31, 2009
- Last Date for Program Changes
- June 30, 2009
- Exhibitor Requests Deadline (subject to availability)
- July 9-10, 2009
- National Health Accounts Symposium
- Provider Payment Symposium
- July 11, 2009
- The role of the private sector in health
- Implementing Evidence-Based Smoking Cessation Services in China: Funding and Access Challenges
- Elements of Health System Finance
- July 12, 2009
- Congress Opening Session (1:00 PM)
- July 13-15, 2009
- Scientific Program
- July 15, 2009
- Closing session at 5:30 PM
Registration Rates
Member Rates
2009 iHEA Membership Required
- Member & Presenter Rate (Until May 31, 2009)
- USD $750
- Members Late Rate (June 1-June 30, 2009)
- USD $950
- On-Site Members Rate
- USD $1150
Non-Member Rates
- Non-Members Rate (Until June 30, 2009)
- USD $1200
- On-Site Non-Members Rate
- USD $1400
Go to our new registration system and register today!
Exhibitor Information
Details on Exhibit spaces and timelines are available online.
To register for exhibit opportunities, contact Christopher Martin at membership@healtheconomics.org or 902-461-4432.
Advertising
- Insert in Conference Package
- $600 - Org. Member
- $1200 - Non-Org. Member
- 1/4 Page Ad
- $400 - Org. Member
- $600 - Non-Org. Member
- 1/2 Page Ad
- $500 - Org. Member
- $800 - Non-Org. Member
- Full Page Ad
- $600 - Org. Member
- $1200 - Non-Org. Member
Contact Christopher Martin at membership@healtheconomics.org for availability of advertising opportunies and artwork specifications.
Hotels & Accommodations
NEW: The Local Organizing Committee has contracted with a Beijing Conference Planning Company to provide Accommodation and Tour Packages. You may want to look through the options and book early to make sure you get the Accommodations you want since the blocks are sure to be filled quickly.
The site also includes information on getting a Visa for travel to China.
Should you have any questions or problems concerning the Accommodations & Tours site, please find the contact information at:
Refunds
| Refund | Dates |
|---|---|
| 100% | until February 28, 2009 |
| Full refund less $100 USD administrative fee | February 28, 2009 - May 31, 2009 |
| No refunds for presenters | after May 31, 2009 (substitutions acceptable upon approval by program committee) |
| Refund | Dates |
|---|---|
| 100% | until February 28, 2009 |
| Full refund less $100 USD administrative fee | February 28, 2009 - June 30, 2009 |
| No refunds for attendees | after June 30, 2009 (substitutions acceptable) |
Cancellations will be accepted via phone (+1-902-461-4432) or e-mail (registration@healtheconomics.org), and must be received by the above stated deadlines to be eligible for the refund listed (you will be given a confirmation number as "proof of cancellation before deadline"). Refunds will not be available for registrants who choose not to attend an event. Substitutions for attendees will be accepted at any time before the conference, presenters must receive approval from program committee (registration@healtheconomics.org).
iHEA reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
Travel
SAVE UP TO 20% ON TRAVEL WITH THE STAR ALLIANCE NETWORK
The Star Alliance™ Members Airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for the 7th World Congress
To obtain the Star Alliance™ Conventions Plus discounts, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following Convention Code: CA03S09.
Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.
- Lead Airline
- Air China
- Participating Airlines
- SWISS International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Adria Airways, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, United, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, THAI, Shanghai Airlines
For booking office information please visit: Star Alliance Conventions Plus website
Discounts are offered on published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares.
Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts are offered by the participating airlines on their own network.
When making your travel plans please present confirmation of your registration or proof of attendance.
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