FAQs

Registration

1. How do I register?
   – You can register through following registration link. For more information, visit our conference website https://2018apwm.wordpress.com/registration/

2. What does the cost of my registration include?
   – The registration fee includes meeting attendance, poster session, program book, opening reception, breakfasts, lunches, dinner, and banquet. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

3. When is the registration deadline?
   – The registration deadline is May, 31^st. 2018.

4. How do I cancel my registration?
   – You must send a cancellation request to apwm2018.regist@gmail.com. Handling fee 70,000 KRW will be charged for all registration cancellations before meeting. Refunds are available only for the cancellation made before May 31^st, 2018.

5. Where can I do on-site registration?
   – You can register on-site at the conference registration desk in Hoam Faculty House. On-site registration will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 9^th, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 10^th.

 

Abstract

1. How do I submit my abstract?
   – From the APWM website (abstract tab), you should download abstract template file (.doc) and submit the file directly by sending email to apwm2017abstract@gmail.com.

2. How many words could be included in the abstract?
   – 250 words are limited for the abstract. It does NOT include author names and affiliations.

3. When is the deadline for submitting an abstract?
   – The deadline for abstract is April 30^th.

4. How many abstracts can be submitted by a presenter?
   – A presenter can submit maximum 2 abstracts as a first author.

5. Do I need to submit an abstract to attend the conference?
   – You do not need to submit an abstract to attend the conference.

6. When will I find out when my abstract has been programmed?
   – The acceptance or rejection for oral presenters will be notified by email on May 31^st.

Poster

1. What size is my poster space?
   – To be announced soon
2. When will I present my poster?
   – To be announced soon
3. When should I hang up and take down my poster?
   – To be announced soon

 

Travel and Housing

1. Do I need to apply for a visa? How can I get the Korean visa?
   – Most of countries don’t need a visa to visit Korea. If you need a visa, please contact to Korean ambassador.

2. Is financial support available?
   – We will notice financial support program soon.

3. How do I get to the conference from the airport?
   – From Incheon airport to Hoam Faculty House: Take the “#6017” Airport limousine bus” at the GATE 27(Terminal 2) or GATE 6B(Terminal 1). “Hoam Faculty House” is the last bus stop.
   – From Gimpo airport to Hoam Faculty House: Take the “#6003 Airport limousine bus” at the Bus terminal #6. Get off at the main gate of Seoul National University and take taxi or a shuttle bus from there. Shuttle runs every Monday to Friday, 08:00~18:00. Shuttle service is only available upon reservation. Please contact at +82-2-880-0311 for reservation.
   – For detailed transportation information, visit Hoam Faculty House website http://www.hoam.ac.kr/eng/hoamHotel/contact_us.php.

4. Does the hotel rate include any meals?
   – No. But the registration fee includes 3 days of meals.

5. What if I need to change or cancel my reservation?
   – Contact us with reservation email (apwm2018.housing@gmail.com).

6. How long does it take to get refund?
   – You need to pay your room with a credit card when you check out at the Hoam Faculty House.

7. Seoul tour information?
   – You can get a information at here english.visitseoul.net/

Miscellaneous

1. Are certificates of attendance available?
   – Yes. If you want a certificates of attendance, please contact us with registration email (apwm2018.regist@gmail.com)