IMRP – 40 years of collaboration, innovation and education

The International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP) will celebrate 40 years since its first meeting in Puerto Rico in 1976. IMRP meetings are organised by the International Irradiation Association (iia) whose global membership base are involved in all aspects of irradiation science and technology.

Each IMRP meeting has a Regional Sponsor. The Regional Sponsor for the 40th Anniversary meeting is STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies.

IMRP meetings are widely recognized as the leading international event for those involved in the application or science of radiation processing. The meeting attracts suppliers, users, scientists and regulators. If you are using irradiation or relying on irradiation to sterilize, process or enhance the characteristics of your products and materials, then IMRP is an event that you should attend.

IMRP 2016, Vancouver, Canada will be of particular relevance to healthcare manufacturers but all users, scientists and regulators will benefit by attending.

IMRP 2016 includes an extensive program of lectures, networking opportunities, scientific posters and presentations as well as an exhibition of leading suppliers.

IMRP 2016 will offer:

• a rich high-quality program featuring invited speakers
• a forum to address and debate current and future challenges and opportunities
• an opportunity for healthcare users to improve their understanding of irradiation technologies and expand their horizons
• an opportunity to understand the expanding applications base for irradiation
• an opportunity to understand how irradiation is being used to address global needs and challenges
• an insight into scientific research and development including developing nano and bio research

Vancouver is readily accessible for a global audience including those travelling from North America, Asia and Europe.

About IMRP

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1st IMRP, which was held in Puerto Rico in 1976. IMRP continues to provide an opportunity for everyone interested in the science and industrial applications of ionizing radiation to meet and to discuss current trends and issues that are impacting radiation processing.

IMRP meetings attract a very broad and diverse international audience. The last meeting was held in Shanghai, PR China in 2013. The meeting in Vancouver will focus on topical issues of great relevance to anyone interested in the development or industrial uses of Ionizing radiation.

Please contact us at sponsorship@imrp-iia.com or at exhibit@imrp-iiea.com.

Welcome Message

IMRP – 40 years of collaboration, innovation and education

The Board of the International Irradiation Association (iia) and the Regional Sponsor (STERIS Isomedix) invite iia Members and others with an interest in irradiation to join them at the 40th Anniversary IMRP which will be held in Vancouver, Canada during the week commencing November 7, 2016.

The 1st International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP) was held in Puerto Rico in 1976. IMRP 2016 Vancouver will maintain the tradition of providing a bridge between industry and academic science and will provide an opportunity for participants to learn, to network and to consider and debate the challenges and opportunities that impact on the science and application of irradiation technologies.

IMRP 2016 Vancouver will be of particular interest to the Healthcare and Medical Device industry but will also reference the diversity of applications and the technologies that are of interest to all members of the irradiation community.

Presentations and Lectures, Posters and Scientific events, Networking Opportunities and an Exhibition combine to make IMRP an event that is eagerly awaited by members of the irradiation community.  

We look forward to meeting you at the Meeting

John Masefield
Conference Chair

Why Vancouver?

Located between pristine waterways and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver offers visitors boundless outdoor activities and sightseeing opportunities. As the host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver earned a reputation as being one of the most beautiful and accessible cities in the world.

Welcoming – A vast multicultural population, endless activities, and excellent infrastructure, Vancouver is welcoming to all and everything is within reach.

Accessible – Vancouver International Airport has consistently been rated as a top North American airport providing easy access from all over the world. Exceptional public transportation is overshadowed slightly by the convenience of Vancouver as a great walking city – clean, green, safe, and easily accessible.

Superior Service – Vancouver’s hotels, restaurants and business community offer outstanding levels of service and product quality. Meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations is a top priority of Vancouver’s businesses, providing friendly assistance every step of your trip.

Value – Vancouver offers good value with competitive hotel prices, affordable transport and meals.

Flying to Vancouver

If you’re arriving by air, you’ll most likely be flying into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). There are more than a dozen international flights in and out of YVR every day, with 22 bound for the United States.

For an estimate of how long it might take to fly to Vancouver, see the international flying times map or follow the link that appears below.

These maps and other information can be found at: Flying Times

Getting to/from the Airport

Located just 25 minutes from downtown, YVR is consistently rated one of the best airports in North America.

Taxi In addition to providing you with a safe and reliable ride, Vancouver taxi companies ensure all drivers receive extensive training through the award-winning TaxiHost training program. There is a fixed taxi fee of approx. $35 CAD for transfers between the airport and downtown Vancouver hotels.

Canada Line provides rapid rail service linking Downtown, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Trains leave every four minutes from Vancouver, and every seven minutes from Richmond and YVR. A one-way trip from YVR to Downtown Vancouver takes only 25 minutes on a two zone fare of $3.75, plus the $5.00 Canada Line YVR AddFare. Check maps, schedules and all zone fares at thecanadaline.ca or call the Vancouver public transit authority TransLink at 604-953-3333.

Meeting Venue

IMRP will be held at the Westin Bayshore. The hotel is a short distance from the Canada Line terminus at Canada Place but probably too far to walk after a long flight. Approximately 15 mins. walk / 1.2km / 0.8 miles

Important Dates

• February 15th, 2016 – Abstract submissions open
• February 15th, 2016 – Registration opens
• April 15, 2016 – Abstract submission deadline

Registration fees are in US dollars. Fees are tax-exempt.

* Member rate applies to members of the iia only (paid by March 31, 2016) and only for full-time employees of iia members.
** Full-time students (master trainees, doctorate trainees or clinical resident trainees) must upload a letter from their supervisor validating student status when registering online. Undergraduate students can upload a copy of their student ID in PDF. This rate does not apply to post-doctoral fellows.
*** A companion is considered a spouse or common-law partner who accompanies the registered delegate to social functions. This person does not have access to the sessions but access to the exhibit hall, breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks and all social events.

Registration Benefits

Registration fees for ALL delegates and all types of students/trainees include access to all sessions and the Exhibit Hall, the Welcome Reception, breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, poster sessions, gala and online delegate materials.

Registration fees for the companions include access to the Exhibit Hall including breakfasts, lunches and coffee breaks, the Welcome Reception, Gala, welcome kit, and a walking tour of Vancouver.

Registration fees for DAY delegates include access to all sessions and the Exhibit Hall, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, poster sessions and online delegate materials.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Substitution with a colleague is always possible. A fee of $50 is applicable. In case of cancellation, the following policy applies:

• Cancellation before September 7, 2016 — $350 cancellation fee
• Cancellation between Sept 7 and Oct 7, 2016 — $700 cancellation fee
• Cancellation after Oct 7, 2016 — no refund

All approved refunds will be issued after the IMRP 2016 on or before January 31, 2017.

Accommodation

For your convenience, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Bayshore where the meeting is being held. All prices and rates are in CAD.

Hotel Rates & Reservation Procedure

Reservation Department: 1-800-WESTIN-1
Hotel Reservations: 1-800-WESTIN-1 (from North America only)
Hotel Website: westinbayshore.com
Dedicated IMRP 2016 reservation link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1601114333&key=21BD7CA9

The following rates are available and guaranteed until October 7, 2016.

• Room rates are subject to the following extra charges:
  • Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 12%
  • Hotel Room Tax (HRT) of 2.24 %
  • Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) of 1.5%
• Additional person in room charged at $30 plus services charges and applicable taxes.
• Children up to 17 years of age, sharing with parents, stay at no charge.
• Check-in time: 15:00 | Check-out time: 12:00 noon
• Guaranteed reservations must be cancelled before 18:00, 24-hours prior your arrival.
• Room rates are guaranteed 3 days prior and post IMRP dates.

Reservations can be made through the hotel’s central reservation system. When making reservations by phone, you must announce your affiliation with IMRP 2016 in order to benefit from the meeting rate. The rate cannot be modified at arrival or departure if the delegate did not notify the group name at the point of reservation.

All individual reservations must be guaranteed with a one-night’s room and tax deposit by credit card, money order or certified check at the time of the booking. If guests do not show up, a penalty of a one-night’s room rate plus applicable taxes will be charged. Individual cancellations will be accepted without penalty to the individual, up to 18:00 24-hours prior to arrival.

Alternate lower cost accommodation

• Coast Hotel – Coal Harbour
• Empire Landmark Hotel
• Burrard Inn
• Ramada Inn

You will discover that Vancouver is a fantastic destination!

Visa and eTA (all countries)

VISA INVITATION LETTERS

Please note that invitation letters for visa purposes can only be issued to delegates who have successfully paid their registration fees. You will be able to print your invitation letter from your profile dashboard once you successfully registered and paid your registration fees.

Delegates requesting a visa invitation letter to be sent to them by priority mail will be charged $100 per delivery address.

These letters do not and cannot commit the Organizing Committee to any financial obligation. Should the visa not be granted to the applicant, the registration fee will be reimbursed in full, less $50 CAN administration charge. The deadline to submit a written refund request due to visa refusal is November 3, 2016. Official paperwork must be faxed to +1-514-227-5083 or sent by email to carole@iseventsolutions.com.

ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION – IMPORTANT FOR ALL COUNTRIES!!!

Starting March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa. Read about the changes and how they may affect you. For more information, please read here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/

We encourage participants from countries that require a visa to apply as early as possible. Visa processing times vary by country. Please consult this website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp

Register

https://cm.imrp-iia.com/users/register

IMRP 2016 Secretariat

IS Event Solutions
607 av Notre-Dame, 2nd Floor, QC J4P 2K8
Phone: 450-550-3488 x114
Fax: 514-227-5083
email

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