PROGRAMME

The 65th General Assembly of the T.I.C. is generously sponsored by our Platinum sponsor: JX Metals Corporation, Gold Sponsors Mining Minerals Resources Sarl, CBMM and our lanyard sponsor, Halcyon Inc.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association will be held at 8:30 on Monday September 9th. Keynote addresses and Technical presentations are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday, mornings, and early afternoon. Please respect the presenters and do not schedule your business meetings during the technical sessions.

On Wednesday, delegates are given the opportunity to join a tour of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), followed by lunch. The T.I.C. invites all delegates and accompanying persons to a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, from 18:00 to 20:00.

On Monday evening, all participants are invited to the Gala Dinner at the Hilton Odaiba, starting at 19:00.

Hotel accommodations are not included in the meeting fee. The bill for your room, together with meals and other Hilton Odaiba services, which are outside the conference programme, are the responsibility of the delegate/ attendee and must be paid in full to the hotel prior to departure.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE

From Narita Airport (NRT):The Airport Limousine bus travels directly to the Hilton Odaiba from NRT Terminal 2. Travel time is about 2 ½ hours. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Airport Limousine desk in the arrival hall and cost approximately JPY 2,900. You can also take the Narita Express train to Tokyo station and then travel by subway or taxi to the Hilton Odaiba. Tickets for the Narita Express cost approximately JPY 3,000. Taxi from Tokyo Station to the Hilton Odaiba cost approximately JPY 6,500 and takes approximately 10 minutes One can also schedule a private car in advance of arrival. We do not suggest taking the subway from Tokyo Station to the hotel as it is rather difficult.

From Haneda Airport (HND): The Airport Limousine bus travels directly to the Hilton Odaiba and cost approximately JPY 1000. Travel time is about 20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Airport Limousine desk in the arrival hall. Taxi travel time from HND to the hotel is about 10 minutes and cost approximately JPY 6500. The Tokyo Monorail travels from HND to Hamamatsucho train station where one can get a taxi or a subway train to the hotel. The monorail costs approximately JPY 500 and takes approximately 25 minutes. A taxi from Hamamatsucho station to the Hilton Odaiba cost approximately JPY 5000 and takes approximately 10 minutes. We do not suggest taking the subway from Hamamatsucho station to the hotel as it is rather difficult.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Currency: the currency in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY). At present, JPY 1000 is currently worth around USD 7.04 or EUR 6.43.

Weather: daytime temperatures in September are around 28 – 21°C (82-70°F), with September being one of the wettest months in Japan rain can be expected. Internet: complimentary high speed Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms, function spaces and public areas.

Power supply: in Japan, the standard power supply is 100V, 50/60 Hz. American, Canadian, and Central American plugs with 2 flat parallel prongs (type A, NEMA 1-15) can be used in Japanese sockets. The hotel can provide an adapter if needed.

Insurance: please arrange your own insurance, including travel insurance. The T.I.C. cannot be held responsible for accidents or mishaps.

Clothes: for the Gala Dinner, the dress code is ‘business suit with tie’ for men and ‘cocktail-style outfits’ for ladies. For the sightseeing tours for accompanying persons, and the JAXA tour on Wednesday, please wear practical clothes, comfortable shoes, and bring your umbrella.