Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes: From Genes to Environment (S1)

Scientific Organizers: Kyong Soo Park, Young-Bum Kim and Zoltan P. Arany

October 7—11, 2018

Grand Hilton Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Supported by Directors' Fund

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Discounted Abstract Deadline: June 25, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD*
Submission by this date receives 50.00 USD discount.
*50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register

Abstract Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadlines. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.

Submitting your abstract early allows us to:

submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
accept your abstract online
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**

**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
(The Abstract Deadline: is July 10, 2018)

Global Health Travel Award Deadline:

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Global Health Travel Award Details: You MUST complete your Global Health Travel Award appplication by the Global Health Travel Award Deadline and complete the other required steps (verify your contact information and submit a recommendation letter) to be considered for a travel award.

Click here to learn more about Global Health Travel Awards.

Scholarship Deadline: June 25, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Scholarship Details: You MUST submit your abstract by the Scholarship Deadline and complete the other required steps (submit a scholarship application and submit a mentor letter) to be considered for a scholarship.

Click here to learn more about Scholarships.

Abstract Deadline: July 10, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Abstract Submission Fee: 100.00 USD*
*50.00 USD will be applied to Registration Fee when you register

Details: It is best to submit your abstract early. Abstract and registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to the abstract or discounted registration deadline. Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.

Submitting your abstract by the Abstract Deadline allows us to:

submit your abstract to organizers to be considered for a short talk
include your abstract on our website and in our secure mobile app
reserve your space at the meeting for a poster presentation.**

**Submitting an abstract does not constitute or guarantee registration.
Abstracts submitted after the Abstract Deadline will NOT be considered for a short talk.

(Discounted Abstract Deadline: is June 25, 2018)

Discounted Registration Deadline: August 7, 2018

*All deadlines end at 11:59 PM US Mountain Standard Time

Registration Fee: 945.00 USD* (includes 200.00 USD discount)
Student Registration Fee: 720.00 USD* (must complete student verification form)

*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee

After the Discounted Registration Deadline:

Registration Fee: 1145.00 USD*
Student Registration Fee: 920.00 USD* (must complete student verification form)

*Includes 50.00 USD of your abstract submission fee

Registration spaces are limited and may fill prior to discounted registration deadline.

Please be advised that some meeting participants have received calls and emails from a number of different housing services, including "Exhibitors Housing Services," “Expo Housing Services,” "Global Housing," etc. THESE COMPANIES ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH KEYSTONE SYMPOSIA and are not authorized by Keystone Symposia to contact you. These companies may tell you that the meeting is filling, without any actual knowledge to that effect, and pressure you into giving them your credit card number to make a lodging reservation with them.

We highly recommend that you not make a reservation with these companies or any other housing service! These companies' representations to participants have been misleading. Please report any calls or correspondence you might have received to Keystone Symposia and book only through lodging links in your Keystone Symposia account, an established travel agency or directly with the hotel(s) listed on our website.

Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.

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Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the recommended airport for this conference as it is the closest to the conference location and the largest in the area. For specific airport information, visit Incheon International Airport.

The hotel also offers an airport collection service (136,500 KRW for 3 persons including luggage). If you require an airport pick-up please book in advance through their reservations department by emailing reservation.grandseoul@hilton.com.

Taxis depart from platform 6C and travel time to the hotel is approximately 45 minutes. Please note that there is an additional 20% late night premium between the hours of Midnight and 4am. Receipt issue and translation are included in the basic service. Expected minimum charge for taxi service is 60,000 KRW.

To reach the hotel by bus from Incheon International Airport, take the No 6005 airport Limousine Bus which leaves from bus stop 5B or 12A. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

From Incheon International Airport, take the airport expressway to Jayuro road junction and then take the inter-city expressway. Exit at Hongje ramp and then make a U-turn at the intersection traffic lights. The Grand Hilton Seoul hotel is located on the right after the next traffic lights.

Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.

Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have photocopies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft or loss.

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