International Conference on Quality Leadership and Management in the Nuclear Industry
15th FORATOM-IAEA Management Systems Workshop
16-19 July 2018 – Ottawa Canada
Conference venue
The conference will be held at The Westin Ottawa hotel.
Hotel room bookings
For those wishing to stay at the conference hotel, a limited number of hotel rooms have been blocked. These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis up until 15 June 2018. After this date, all remaining rooms will be released.
A special conference rate has been negotiated as follows:
Traditional room (single/double): $189CAD
Deluxe room (single/double): $244CAD
Suites (single/double): $319CAD and up
Additional person: $40CAD
Rates do not include applicable provincial and local taxes (currently 13% and a 3% Destination Marketing Fee). For those who wish to extend their stay in Canada’s Capital, the special conference rate is in effect from July 14th, 2018 to July 21st, 2018.
Don’t miss out – book your room today!
How to get there
The closest international airport is Ottawa International, which is around 20 minutes from the hotel by taxi, with fares averaging $34CAD. To find out which destinations fly here, please refer to the airport website directly.
Other airports within a reasonable distance to Ottawa that are serviced by most major airlines are:
If arriving at an airport other than Ottawa, train and bus transportation are available:
Visa requirements
Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. The following website provides some guidance on finding out which requirements apply to your country of origin. There are two ways to apply: online or on paper. If you need help with your application, you can contact your nearest visa application centre (VAC).
For more information about the requirements to enter Canada, please visit the Government of Canada’s website.
Useful information
Currency
The Canadian dollar ($/CAD) is the official currency of Canada.
Weather
Ottawa has a humid continental climate. Summers are generally warm and humid, with an average July maximum temperature of 26.6 °C (80 °F) and lows of around 15°C (59°F). Given the risk of rainfall during July, participants are advised to bring raincoats and/or umbrella’s
Plugs
In Canada the power sockets are of type A (mainly used in North and Central America, China and Japan) and B (ike type A but with an extra prong for grounding). The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. More information can be found here
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