General Information

Passport and visa Requirements

All non-resident visitors require a valid passport to travel to Canada.

All non-residents intending to travel to Canada must also check the visa requirements at their local Canadian Embassy or Consulate. Information may also be found by consulting the following website http://www.goingtocanada.gc.ca/. Please note that visas are now required for visitors from Mexico

We cannot emphasize enough the importance of applying ahead for your visa.  The visa application process differs from one country to another and could take up to 3 months.   Should you need an official invitation, it will automatically be sent to you by e-mail upon registration and payment confirmation.

All Canadian Embassies and Consulates around the world have been informed of WEC Montreal 2010 and are expecting visa requests from registered delegates and exhibitors.    

Health and Insurance

In Canada, visitors are responsible for all their medical costs, therefore it is recommended that participants take out adequate personal coverage for health and travel insurance before they depart their home country. A first aid center will be available on site at the Palais des congrès throughout the Congress.

Transportation

A 30-minute car ride separates the Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) from downtown. Transportation downtown by taxi and limousine is available. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are generally accepted. The cost from the airport to downtown is approximately $38 by taxi and $49.50 by limousine (2009 rates). These rates include taxes and are subject to change without notice.

WEC Montréal 2010 will have a Hospitality Desk at the airport to welcome delegates and answer any questions.

At the Congress site there will not be any shuttle buses as the hotels are all walking distance to the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Venue

Palais des Congrès de Montréal
1001, Place Jean-Paul Riopelle
Montréal, Québec H2Z 1H2
Tél.: +1 (514) 871-8122

On-site Registration Information

On-site registration desk opening hours are as follows:
Saturday, September 11  7h to 21h
Sunday, September 12   7h to 21h
Monday, September 13   7h to 18h
Tuesday, September 14   8h to 18h
Wednesday, September 15  8h to 18h
Thursday, September 16  8h to 18h

When checking in at the Conference venue, please ensure you bring your confirmation which will enable you to collect your Conference documentation; as well a photo ID will be required (Passport or drivers permit). A photo will be taken on site of all delegates and companions to produce the Congress badges.

Security and Access to the Palais des congrès

Participants, exhibitors, visitors and companions are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Conference including social events, technical and tourism tours.
Security equipments such as you would find at airports will be installed on the Congress site to control access to the site.

Official Conference Languages

English and French are the official languages of the Conference.  Simultaneous interpretation will be provided by use of headsets during the Round Tables, Keynote Addresses, Issue Sessions, Special Addresses, Summary Sessions & Daily Wrap-ups and at the Futur Energy Leaders Program. 

Exhibition Timetable

Sunday,  Sept 12 18:30 – 20:00 (Official opening and Welcome cocktail)
Monday, Sept 13  10:00 – 17:30 - Exclusively for delegates
Tuesday, Sept 14 10:00 – 17:30 - open to visitors
Wednesday, Sept 15 10:00 – 17:30 - open to visitors
Thursday, Sept 16   10:00 – 15:30 - open to visitors

Internet Café

There will be 2 internet cafés located on the Congress site.  One will be on the 5th floor reserved exclusively for delegates and a second located on the 2nd floor in the Viger Hall open to all delegates and exhibitors.

Program changes

In order to reflect the most energy industry's immediate concerns at the time of the Congress, the program is subject to change on an ongoing basis. The Congress thus reserves the right to make changes to the program without notice.