Buenos Aires WFNS 2017

BUENOS AIRES BID BOOK XVI WFNS Congress 2017

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INDEX

Letter of Invitation 4

Why Argentina 5

Why Argentina should be the host of the XVI WFNS Congress 8

10 Reasons to choose Buenos Aires 10

Convention and Exhibition Facilities 12

Main Congresses held in Argentina 15

Organization of the Congress & Support 20

International Transportation 21

Hotel Accommodation 23

Tourism in Buenos Aires 25

Pre and Post Congress Tours 27

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Dear Colleagues, The Argentine Association of Neurosurgery has just celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its foundation. Since 1959 the Argentine Association of Neurological Surgery has been an active member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and has been involved in the foundation of the Latin-American Federation of Neurosurgery (FLANC). We have been working intensively with both societies and some of our most recognized neurosurgeons are also part of the Board of these institutions.

In October, 2006, the Argentine Association of Neurological Surgery had the honor and privilege of organizing the Latin-American Congress of Neurosurgery. It was held in the city of Buenos Aires and had a great success. About 1500 neurosurgeons from all over the world could witness the scientific kindness and social organization of our event.

The constant work of our Associates in continuing education courses and international forums as well as the commitment with the ongoing training of neurosurgeons from all regions (especially from developing nations) had led the activity of the AANC during these 50 years.

The maturity of our Association as well as many other precedents, allow us to glimpse that this time our challenge can and must be achieved: to be the host country of the World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2017. As early as in 1984 in Barcelona, our country proposed its candidacy but this dream didnt come true. We believe this is a favorable occasion for us to host such a magnificent event, even more taking into account that Latin America will host this meeting.

We have the desire, conviction, human resources, organizational experience and the support of the whole neurological community in our country who are working towards the achievement of this goal.

The tourism attractions as well as the human warmth and the intense social and cultural activities of Buenos Aires endorse the election of Argentina as host country of the World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2017.

Considering all the facts mentioned above, we would be extremely honoured to receive your support to be considered as an eligible candidate for hosting the most important event in worldwide Neurosurgery. Yours faithfully,

Dr. Francisco Papalini President Argentine Association of Neurosurgery Organizing Committee Buenos Aires 2017

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Why Argentina

H ighlights A place to enjoy all four seasons and every type of scenery imaginable. Each and every region in this country can offer something different, as Argentina contains most of the physical conditions known to man: heat, cold, forest, desert, mountains, endless plains and big cities. Yet, the most remarkable feature in this wide variety of areas is its unspoiled nature, making the country a very attractive tourist destination. Located in the southern extreme of the American continent, Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world and one of the most exquisite, too. The beauty of the jungle of the Northeast gives way to the grassy Pampas (sprawling westward from the city of Buenos Aires) and to the windswept Patagonian desert further south. From the Northwest, the semi-arid area of the Puna, inhabited by llamas and alpacas, turns South into the Patagonian Andes, a land of forests, lakes, and glaciers, narrowing towards Antarctica.

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A rgentinas name It comes from the Latin argentum, that means silver. The origin of this name goes back to the trips of the first Spanish conquerors to El Ro de la Plata (The River Plate). The shipwrecked persons of Juan Daz de Solss expedition found aborigens who gave them silver objects. Near 1524 they spread the news about this Plate Hill, a mountain full of that precious metal. From that moment on the Portuguese called Soliss river as El Ro de la Plata. Two years later, the Spanish also started to use that name. The National Constitution passed in 1853 included the name The Republic of Argentina as the official name of the government and territory of his Nation.

S ituation, extension and l imits Placed in South America (therefore in the south hemisphere of the planet), Argentina has an extension of almost 3,8 million Km, 2,8 belong to the continent - with approximately 54 % of plains (meadows and savannah), 23 % of tableland and the other 23 % of hills and mountains. The rest is in the Antarctic sector. Its 3.800 kilometres of surface go from 22 up to 55 Latitude South. Argentina borders on Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile on a perimeter of 9.376 kilometres. The Atlantic Ocean side accounts for 4.725 kilometres.

Geography The main characteristic of Argentine geography is the immense contrast offered between its huge oriental plains and the impressive Andes mountain chain in the west, which includes the highest summit of the western hemisphere: the Aconcagua, (6959 meters). From Jujuy to Tierra del Fuego, the mountain chain shows a wonderful variety of landscape: altiplanes on the northwest (desert, valleys, ravine and coloring hills) and lakes, forests and glaciers of the Patagonia in the south. Chaco, in the north of the country is a forest area limited by three rivers: Bermejo, Salado and Pilcomayo. Between the rivers Parana and Uruguay we find the Argentine Mesopotamia (which includes Entre Ros, Corrientes and Misiones provinces). It is formed by hills, lagoons and swamp that mark the former tracings of those big rivers. In the middle of the subtropical jungle, cliffs look as spectacular as Iguaz Falls. In the center of Argentina, the pampeana region is the most extensive and famous plain. We find strong agricultural and cattle development, in Buenos Aires, in the north-east of La Pampa and south of Cordoba and Santa Fe. The area is located between Tandil and La Ventana hills on the south, and Cordoba hills in the west. Towards the south, from the Andes to the sea, the sterile and stony Patagonian plateaus go down affected by the wind most time of the year. The Atlantic littoral bordered by high cliffs, creates amazing figures, as Peninsula Valds, with its spectacular state-run of marine animals.

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C limate Argentina has a great weather variety: mild and humid in the pampeana plain, cold and humid in the extreme west of the Patagonia, subtropical in the north Mesopotamia and hot in the Northwest. From November until March, the average temperature is 23C and, from June to September, 12C.

Population Nowadays, Argentina has a population of over 40 million inhabitants. The majority of the population is Spanish and Italian descendants. But there are also French, Swiss, Polish, Jewish, Armenian, German and British communities. With the massive Europe and immigration, native blood was diluted to a point that the pure aborigine population (Mapuches, Collas, Tobas, Matacos and Chiriguanos) represents nowadays 0.5% of the countrys total inhabitants.

Religion The official religion is Catholic Apostolic Roman, though there is total freedom of worship. Besides Protestantism, Judaism, Islamism, orthodox Greek religion, the orthodox Russian one and others are practiced as well.

Language The official language of Argentina is Spanish.

Entry Formalities All countries in the world are accepted to enter in Argentina. No delegates will be denied a visa to enter our country and the entry formality is only the current passport with or without Visa, depending on the passenger nationality. No vaccination certificate is required, except for passengers coming from countries where cholera and yellow fever are endemic

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Why Argentina should be the host of the XVI WFNS Congress?

Because our Society has been developing and promoting Continuing Education for more than 50 years.

Since 1959 the Argentine Association of Neurological Surgery has been an active member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and has been involved in the foundation of the Latin-American Federation of Neurosurgery (FLANC). We have been working intensively with both societies and some of our most recognized neurosurgeons are also part of the Board of these institutions. Because we have a vast experience organizing National and International Congresses.

In October 2006, the Argentine Association of Neurological Surgery had the honor and privilege of organizing the Latin-American Congress of Neurosurgery. It was held in the city of Buenos Aires and had a great success. About 1500 neurosurgeons from all over the world could witness the scientific kindness and social organization of our event.

Because the Continuing Education is carried out through Congresses, Courses , Workshops, etc.

The constant work of our Associates in continuing education courses and international forums as well as the commitment with the ongoing training of neurosurgeons from all regions (especially from developing nations) had led the activity of the AANC during these 50 years.

Because our country has the appropriate infrastructure, manpower, hotels and transport for achieving this goal and our natural wonders make Argentina a fascinating tourist destination, with their unique landscapes that deserve to be visited.

The tourism attractions as well as the human warmth and the intense social and cultural activities of Buenos Aires endorse the election of Argentina as host country of the World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2017.

Nowadays Latin-American Neurosurgery is well positioned in worldwide medical science and throughout the years it has adjusted constantly to the needs of the region according to the diverse, changing economic and social circumstances.

The world is in constant change; advances in science and technology are appearing every day and Latin America is not alone in having to adapt to this changing situation.

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The scientific communities have been called upon to perform a leading role in this new era, therefore we must be aware of these changes in order to move forward and establish our society in this new world.

The maturity of our Association as well as many other precedents, allow us to glimpse that this time our challenge can and must be achieved: to be the host country of the World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2017.

As early as in 1984 in Barcelona, our country proposed its candidacy but this dream didnt come true.

We believe this is a favorable occasion for us to host such a magnificent event, even more taking into account that Latin America will host this meeting.

We have the desire, conviction, human resources, organizational experience and the support of the whole neurological community in our country who are working towards the achievement of this goal.

School of Medicine (University of Buenos Aires UBA)

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10 Reasons to choose

Buenos Aires in 2017

1 . Experience in International Events The city has a fruitful experience in organizing events of great quality and magnitude, where each International Society needs a lot of requirements. This has been proven by the fact that our country has been selected for the most important conferences.

2. Congress and Exhibition Facilities The Society can select the most appropriate venue from a wide range of places.

3. Hotel Accommodation Buenos Aires offers visitors excellent hotel accommodation with more than 13,800 rooms divided into 3, 4 and 5 stars hotels, a quantity which will be steadily increased year to year. And throughout the country, travellers can choose from top-class hotels to the homely simplicity of rustic mountain shelters.

4. Cultural Activities In Buenos Aires you can enjoy art museums, the classic Colon Opera House, theaters, music; everything that you would expect in a major Old World City. Buenos Aires is home to over 300 theaters, 100-plus art galleries, at least 70 museums, and hundreds of all-night bookstores so those who live in Argentina never lack cultural activities.

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5. Tourist Alternatives Buenos Aires offers the widest tourist alternatives of singular beauty and accessibility. It is undoubtedly the Latin American city that best resembles the cosmopolitan and aristocratic atmosphere of the big European capitals. Full Day tours and half day tours are available for visiting museums, neighborhoods and estancias, amongst others. 6. Public Safety For relax, cultural activities from Museums, Theatres, Opera and a secure place to walk around ... and to be a part of the city that never sleeps. It attests to Buenos Aires reputation as one of the most important cities in America for its cultural and artistic activities in a very safe atmosphere.

7. Economical Destination Argentina is a non expensive destination, which makes it easy to organize an event at a relatively small cost.

8. International Connections Buenos Aires International Airport Ministro Pistarini, is the main international airport of Argentina, and is frequently an entry point to the country, then offering connecting flights the most important capital cities around the world. For those persons interested in Pre and Post Tours, the domestic airport offers flights to each tourism destination of the country, within a short distance from downtown hotels. 9. Accessibility and Transportation Most congress venues are at walking distance from main hotels. Furthermore, Buenos Aires offers an efficient system of public buses and underground network that connects the main residential neighborhoods to the center of the town. Also taxis are safe and cheap.

10. Scientific Forum Buenos Aires is not only known as a tourist destination, it is also a scientific forum. A clear example are de five schools of Medicine, selected by Latin American students to improve their knowledge.

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Convention and Exhibition Facilities

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center

Located in the downtown area and at 30 minutes distance from Ezeiza International Airport, it offers spectacular views of the city of Buenos Aires and the Ro de la Plata nearby. Modern 24-story tower, fully air-conditioned, with 924 guest rooms. All rooms, except for suites, are of similar size and decoration. All are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, servi-bar, direct dial international telephones, color TV, private bath, wall to wall carpeting. All rooms face either the city or the Ro de La Plata.

"The Towers", a hotel within a hotel, situated on the 20th to the 23rd floors, have the same decoration as above with additional comforts, exclusive registration desk on the 22nd floor, cocktail lounge, newspapers, bedside controls for lights and TV, and the most spectacular view of Buenos Aires. Guest services, a business center and a shopping arcade, are also available at the hotel. Restaurants, Bars & Recreational Facilities at the Sheraton Hotel: El Cardinale features daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and la carte selections. It also offers international gourmet cuisine and charcoal grilled Argentine meats as well as executive luncheon favorites. Superb Italian specialties are featured at the "El Aljibe".

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The "Lobby Bar" provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a favorite cocktail. Tropical beverages and snacks are served poolside at the "Pool Terrace Snack Bar". Room Service 24 hours. "Express" coffee shop serving a variety of cookies, cakes and sandwiches. Outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, lighted tennis courts (lessons available), complete health club with sauna and massage. In March 15, 1996, the new tower and Convention area was inaugurated providing more space for congress and exhibitions and more luxurious rooms to the guests, in a total of 905 rooms and 205 suites. Park Towers style and elegance is reflected in each detail; refined accommodations, pleasant surroundings and a warm ambiance combined with unparalleled service, makes the Park Tower a haven of comfort and distinction unique in Buenos Aires.

Sheraton Convention Center The Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center has been venue of the most important congresses held in this city. For meetings, conventions and exhibitions has a net space of 5,962 sq.m. in five levels:

Lower level: San Isidro Room, used for exhibitions, with 1,311 sq.m.; Lobby level: San Telmo room, used for exhibitions, with 880 sq.m. and the Auditorio

room, with a capacity of 230 pax in theater; First floor: the Libertador and Retiro rooms, with 1,800 and 830 pax in theater, used as

Plenary rooms and the Golden Horn, with 400 sq.m. and 400 pax in theater. Both the Libertador and Retiro rooms can be divided by three;

Second floor: 9 rooms from 37 to 175 sq.m. provides a full capacity of 842 people; 24th floor with 500 sq.m. and a full capacity of 330 pax for private banquets.

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Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center

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Some of the main congresses held in Argentina (1960 2009)

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Main Congresses held in Argentina from 1960 to 2009 Year Congress Persons 1960 X Pan American Congress of Architects 5.000 1960 XIV Sessions of the Commission on the Social and Judicial Condition of Women 1.500 1966 Latin American Ministerial Conference for Planning & Education 2.000 1966 VII Inter American Conference of Accountants 3.000 1967 XI World Congress of the International Social Service 4.000 1968 53 International Conference of the Law Association 2.500 1968 XVI Assembly Sessions of the International Organisation of Civil Aviation 1.800 1969 X Congress of the International Union of Architects 5.000 1970 Extraordinary Meeting of Ministers CICLA / OAS 400 1971 XXXVI Annual Conference of the International Federation of Airline Pilots 3.000 1972 First World Congress of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 1972 VIII Congress of the World Federation of Hemophilia 2.000 1972 IV Ibero American Conference of Ministerial Works (OAS) 350 1973 XII International Congress of Latin Notaries 3.000 1974 XIV World Congress of Cardiology 8.000 1974 IV World Congress on Burn Injuries 1.200 1974 XIV International Congress on Pediatrics 7.000 1974 VIII Pan American Congress on Endocrinology 1.000 1974 VIII International Congress on Fertility and Sterility 4.000 1975 III Latin American Congress on Child Psychiatry 2.000 1975 V Regional American Conference of IOPC/INTERPOL 1.000 1975 44 General Assembly of IOPC/ Interpol 900 1976 Meeting of the Permanent Council of Latin Notaries 600 1976 World Meat Congress 2.100 1976 XXV World Congress of Advertising 900 1976 IX International Congress of Allergology 1.600 1976 First Latin American Congress on Aerosols 300 1977 United Nations Conference on Water 3.500 1977 XI World Congress of Otorrinolaringology 2.800 1977 XV Plenary Assembly of the Inter-American Council for Commerce and Production 300 1977 Seminar 'How to Export to the European Economic Community 100 1977 VII World Council of the Young Men Christian Association 500 1977 VII Latin American Medical Congress on Rehabilitation 800 1977 III Inter American Conference of Securities Commissions and Similar Entities 280 1978 4th World Lawn Hockey Cup 800 1978 Conference of the UN on Technical Cooperation Between Developing Countries 900 1978 Regional Latin American Meeting of the Womens Christian Association 200 1978 V General Assembly of the Pan-American Surety Association 200 1978 XII World Congress of Cancer 7,000 1978 XXIII Olympic Chess Games - World Congress of the International Chess Federation 900 1979 XIII World Congress of Travel Agents (FUAAV) 1.850 1979 Nuclear Inter Jura '79 175 1979 Latin American Meeting of Superintendents of Insurance 200 1979 Forum for Arab Investors in Argentina - Secretariat for Industrial Development 300 1979 Seminar on Financing in Capital Markets - Banco de Valores 80

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1980 Second Third World Insurance Congress 1.000 1980 First International Symposium on Recent Advances in Epilepsy 1100 1980 V Meeting of Heads of Registration Offices for Transfer of Technology 120 1980 XIV General Conference of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers 300 1980 XXXI Congress of the International Assoc. for the Protection of Industrial Property 1.400 1980 XI Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the River Plate Basin 120 1981 Panel '81 - Expodata. VIII Latin American Conference of the CLEI 990 1981 XII Meeting of the Inter American Council for Education, Science and Culture - OAS 350 1981 V Latin American Congress on Child Psychiatry and Allied Professions 350 1981 II International Symposium on Aluminiums Transformation Technology - Aluar S.A. 300 1981 43rd Period of Sessions of the International Statistical Institute 856 1981 International Symposium on Recent Advances in Fertility 800 1982 IV Congress of the Michael E. DeBakey International Cardiovascular Society 400 1982 IV World Congress on Water Resources 800 1982 IV Iberian and Latin American Congress on Plastic Surgery 900 1983 Regional Symposium of the World Psychiatric Association 435 1983 Latin American Hounsfield Club on Computerized Tomography 180 1983 First Latin American Seminar on Pediatric Endocrinology 180 1983 I National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA '83 1.750 1983 IV Conf. of Ministers & Heads of Planning of Latin American & Caribbean Countries 200 1983 II National Congress on Telecommunications and Electronics - TECO '83 785 1983 10th American Congress of Custom Officers 178 1984 II National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA '84 1.880 1984 2nd Latin American Congress on Operational Research and Systems Engineering 900 1984 XXXVIII Congress of the International Fiscal Association 1.200 1984 International Seminar on Advances in Plastic Surgery 1350 1984 X Latin American Conference on Rural Electrification - CLER '84 600 1984 First Argentine - American Business Encounter 250 1985 Technical Conference of CIAT DGI 200 1985 4th Pan American Congress on Electronic Funds Transfer 350 1985 III National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA '85 2.170 1985 First Argentine Seminar on Oil Refining 700 1985 First Latin American Congress on Cardiac Pacing 700 1985 Aeronautical and Spatial French Week GIFAS 700 1986 IV National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA '86 3.215 1986 2nd Argentine American Business Encounter 230 1986 Annual Assembly of the Executive Committee of the World Petroleum Congresses 70 1986 V International Congress of Engineering Geology 380 1986 XIV General Conference of the International Council of Museums - ICOM '86 1.450 1986 XIV Experts Meeting - XVII Meeting of OLADE Ministers 1.382 1987 6th Ibero American Congress on Pre-Mixed Concrete 320 1987 V National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA '87 4.520 1987 IFORS '87 - XI Conference of the Int. Federation of Operations Research Societies 728 1987 75th World Congress of the World Dental Federation - FDI 5.860

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1988 VI National Congress on Informatics and Teleinformatics - USUARIA 88 750 1988 22nd Biennial Conference of the International Bar Association 2.200 1988 X Congress of the Inter-American Association on Industrial Property - ASIPI 980 1988 IV Congress on Legal Aspects of Financial Entities 600

1988 36th World Congress of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers 300

1989 45th Conference of the International Institute of Public Finances 220 1989 7th Hispanic Latin American Congress on Odontology 2.000 1989 25th International Seminar of the Argentine Dental Association 2.000 1989 First Latin American Advertising Congress of the International Advertising Association 920 1990 Argentine Congress on Business Law 540 1990 XX Latin American Congress of Angiology and Cardiovascular Surgery 210 1990 International Symposium on Child Endocrinology 300 1991 General Assembly of the World Tourism Organisation 400 1991 13th World Petroleum Congress 2.334 1992 IV Latin American of Fellows of the American College of Surgeons 700 1992 V International Congress on Orthodontics 550 1993 12th Argentine Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 320 1993 III Ibero Latin American Congress on Insurance Law 300 1994 XIX Session of the General Assembly of the World Conservation Union - IUCN 2.100 1994 III Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference 586 1994 XXXI Argentine Congress on Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2.205 1994 66th Conference of the International Law Association 328

1995 III Argentine Congress of Images in Ultrasound and II International Symposium of Cardiac Ecodoppler 670

1995 X World Symposium on Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology 1630

1996 37th Annual Meeting of the Governors Assembly Inter American Development Bank / XI

Annual Meeting of the Governors Assembly of the Inter American Investment Corporation 4.116

1996 VI World Congress on Cardiac Rehabilitation 4.900

1996 I Argentine Congress of Laparoscopic Surgery and I Congress of the International Federation of Laparoscopic Surgery Societies 629

1996 III Conference on Agreements of Biologic Diversity 1.300 1997 VIII World Congress of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 2.860 1997 XVI World Congress of Neurology 5.321 1997 XXII World Congress of Vines and Wine 526 1998 XXII International Congress of Latin Notaries 2.000 1998 XXIII World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2.000 1998 IV UNFCCC Fourth Session of the Conference of the Parties COP4 Climate Change 6.078 1998 World Congress of Nefrology 5.600 1998 XXXI World Congress of the International College of Surgeons 2.000 1998 International Congress of Cardiology for the Consultant 3.365 1999 28th Argentine Congress on Anesthesiology 3.000 1999 X World Congress of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy 1.800 1999 XVII InterAmerican Congress of Cardiology 7524

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2000 9th World Congress on Infectious Diseases 4.000 2000 26th Congress of the International Union of Editors 1.000 2000 14th World Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology 1.400 2000 Rotary International Meeting 16.000 2000 8th International Congress on Gynecological Cancer 1.000 2000 International Congress of Cardiology for the Consultant 3.700

2001 XIII World Congress of the International Society of Pschycosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology 400

2001 XIII World Congress of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 1.200 2001 1st IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment 3.600

2001 World Congress of Neurochemistry and Biennial Meeting of the International Society of Neurochemistry 1.200

2001 18th World Energy Congress 3.000 2002 12th World Congress on In-Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction 2.500 2002 21st World Congress of UNIAPAC 900 2003 IV World Mediation Forum 750 2003 X Congress of the International Society for Holter and Non-Invasive Electrocardiology 3.500 2003 2 World Congress of Braford 1.500 2003 3rd Latin American Congress of Internal Medicine 1.500 2003 8th World Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association 1.800 2004 International Trade Mark Association 550 2004 VI World Symposium on Congenital Malformation of the Hand and Upper Limb 300 2004 12th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research International 500 2004 XIX Panamerican Congress of Veterinary Sciences 1.200 2005 VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Inmunologa 1.500 2005 Six International Conference on Preventive Cardiology 700 2005 World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology 2.200 2005 World Congress of the Int. Fiscal Association 3.000 2005 World Congress of Microbiology 500 2006 KPMG International Conference 800 2006 2006 Conference of Internal Auditors 300 2006 40 Annual Conference of the International Iron & Steel Institute - IISI 800 2006 XIII International Congress on Psichiatry 3500 2006 XII International Conference on Insurance Law 400 2006 XXXII Latinamerican Congress on Neurosurgery 1200 2007 International Conference on Sterilization 300 2007 ITD - nternational Tax Dialogue Conference 300 2007 International Conference Against Counterfeiting an Piracy 400 2007 International Conference on Management Planing 500 2008 World Congress of Cardiology 17.000 2008 V Alzheimer Iberoamerican Congress 1.200 2008 International Bar Association 4.000 2008 17 Congress of the world Federation of Building Services contractors 500 2009 II Argentine Congress on Radiochemotherapy 450 2009 Argentine Congress for the Study of Pain 1000 2009 XXIV World Gas Conference 3000 2009 IX World Conference on Concrete Block Paving 300

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O rganization of the Congress and Support Organizers Asociacin Argentina de Neurociruga (AANC)

Proposed PCO

MCI Group MCI is an independent, global association, communications and event Management Company. Its combined expertise enables them to offer strategy, creativity and execution in the field of association management

(AM&C), Congress and Exhibition (PCO), live communication, meetings, events and incentives and performance improvement programs.

Official Supporters Government of Buenos Aires City

Cultural Affairs

National Institute for Tourism Promotion (INPROTUR)

Ministry of Health

Accademy of Medicine

See Annex 1 for references

www.mci-group.com

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International T ransportation Buenos Aires International Airport Ezeiza, is the main international airport of Argentina, and is frequently an entry point

to the country, then offering connecting flights to various regions.

The following major international airlines have direct flights to Buenos Aires:

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F light Times to Argentina

Non Stop Regular Flights

USA Miami / Chicago / Dallas / Atlanta 8 hours Los Angeles 16 hours New York 10 hours

Europe Frankfurt 13 hours London 13 hours Madrid 11 hours Paris 13 hours Rome 14 hours

Asia Hong Kong 26 hours Kuala Lumpur 22 hours Singapore 24 hours Tokyo 26 hours

Oceania Sydney 18 hours Latin America Ro de Janeiro / Sao Paulo / Lima 3 hours

Asuncin 2 hours Montevideo 45 min.

Baha 6 hours

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Hotel Accommodation

Buenos Aires, offers visitors excellent hotel accommodation with more than 50,000 rooms . A wide variety of hotels can be found throughout the country, offering visitors a range of prices and styles. Almost all hotels are within walking distance from the venue.

HOTELS IN BUENOS AIRES

Category Number of

Hotels Number of Rooms Number of Beds 5***** Hotels 18 4.197 8.492 4**** Hotels 62 6.493 14.387 3*** Hotels 44 3.159 6.712

TOTAL ALL CATEGORIES 13.849 29.591

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Hotel Info & Rates Prices Valid as of 2010

Category Hotel LINK to web Page

Rate Single Room per night per person (it

does not include VAT - 21%) Comments

5* Luxury Alvear Palace Hotel www.alvearpalace.com 350,00 USD

5* Luxury Four Seasons www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires 495,00 USD Superior King

5* Hilton Buenos Aires www.hilton.com 210,00 USD Deluxe Rooms with out breakfast

5* Hotel Intercontinental www.buenos-aires.intercontinental.com 239,00 USD

Deluxe Room: breakfast included

5* Hotel Madero by Sofitel www.hotelmadero.com 265,00 USD Room category TBC

5* Sheraton Libertador Hotel www.sheraton.com/libertador 140,00 USD

classic single room: included breakfast buffet

4* Dazzler Tritone www.grupofen.com 120,00 USD Classic single room

4* Esplendor de Buenos Aires www.esplendorbuenosaires.com 115,00 USD

Room category TBC

4* Lafayette www.lafayettehotel.com.ar 120,00 USD Single room 4* Collection NH Lancaster www.nh-hotels.com 137,00 USD Standard room

3* De las Luces www.hoteldelasluces.com.ar 66,00 USD Single room 3* Liberty www.liberty-hotel.com.ar 240,00 USD Single room 3* Promenade Hotel www.hotelpromenade.com.ar 125,00 USD Single room

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Tourism in Buenos A ires Buenos Aires offers the widest tourist alternatives of singular beauty and accessibility. It is undoubtedly the Latin American city that best resembles the cosmopolitan and aristocratic atmosphere

of the big European capitals. Full Day tours and half day tours are available for visiting museums, neighborhoods and estancias, amongst others.

Full and Half Day City Tours

Recoleta & Palermo (3 hours)

Come and join us to discover the northern neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires where our Aristocracy from the XIX Century had their own private palaces. Be amazed by how similar this area is to a European capital, and understand why the upper classes in Buenos Aires loved this part of the city. Find out how Buenos Aires was transformed during the Belle poque into the Paris of South America. We will also visit the neighbourhood of Palermo with its low-rise colonial houses, designer bars and ethnic restaurants. Discover how it has been divided from Palermo Viejo (Old Palermo) into Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. We will visit San Martin square, Alvear Avenue and Palermo.

San Telmo (3 hours) Tango, popular culture and the extensive migration from Europe are the focal points of this trip to an area which holds a special charm. Get to know the Plaza de Mayo (May Square), the churches surround it, the ancient conventillos (tenement houses) and the Market in the artists quarter of San Telmo and its centre, the Dorrego Square. These are some of the highlights of this tour around this fascinating and popular neighbourhood of Buenos Aires the district where tango music was born.

Recoleta & Palermo

San Telmo

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Art in Buenos Aires (3 hours)

The rich cultural heritage in Buenos Aires is constantly growing. Nowadays, the city acts as a platform for promoting the art of our region. This tour introduces you to a selection of the citys best art collections. We will go to the new and magnificent Latin American Modern and Contemporary Art Museum known commonly as Malba displaying some stunning moments of pan-Latin American culture, The Fine Arts National Museum with its Argentine and European Collection.

San Antonio de Areco (8 hours)

Go to the old land of the gauchos in the ancient frontier with the indigenous tribes: the area of San Antonio de Areco, a tiny colonial town that has majestic buildings from the early 20th century, when Argentinas economy was booming. We visit some of the well-known artisans (leather, silver, textiles) of Areco, who show us round their workshops and how they make their crafts. Another option is a visit to the Gaucho museum which holds an interesting collection on the Pampas' history. Then we have a traditional asado (Argentine BBQ) lunch at one of the exclusive estancias of the area, where we spend the rest of the day walking in the beautiful gardens, riding horses, participating in rural activities or bird-watching.

Tigre, Delta & San Isidro (7 hours)

In North Buenos Aires there are two places that provide us with both enjoyment and peace. Ancient quintas (country estates) and modern residences co-exist together in San Isidro one of the oldest towns around Buenos Aires and Tigre, the gateway to the mysterious Parana's Delta. Our tour includes these two fascinating villages and includes a boat trip through their lush rivers. We visit the Quinta Pueyrredn, one of the best examples of 19th century estates still standing, and the popular market Puerto de Frutos.

San Antonio de Areco

Tigre, Delta & San Isidro

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Pre and Post-Congress Tours

Iguaz Falls - The roaring waters

Situated in the Iguaz National Park, which covers some 65,000 hectares, the Iguazu Falls are, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Two hundred and seventy five individual cascades plunge over 90m into the river below. The falls stretch over 3km and across 3 countries. Their formation in a semi circle creates a natural amphitheatre in which a truly amazing and ceaseless spectacle is played out before ones eyes. The falls are surrounded by tropical jungle, which is home to more than 2000 species of plant, 400 species of bird, monkeys, tapirs, and alligators amongst other animals.

Salta & Jujuy

Salta "The Beautiful". This city has the best preserved colonial architecture. Some of its attractions:"Train To The Clouds" is a 219 Km long railway that crosses the giant iron viaduct La Polvorilla, which is 4,182 m above sea level. It also crosses the Valle de Lerma and goes through the Quebrada del Toro, getting as high as the Puna. Jujuy is also a notrth province of outstanding natural beauty. Close to San Salvador de Jujuy: Quebrada De Humahuaca. Vividly coloured landscapes frame a group of villages. One of the most beautiful villages is Purmamarca, an indigenous village lying against the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven-color Mount) which strata illustrates various geological ages. One of the most outstanding attractions in this ravine is the Pucar de Tilcara, a fortified town built by the Omaguaca natives in pre-Columbian times.

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Mendoza

Bariloche

In the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park in the Province of Ro Negro, is located San Carlos de Bariloche, one of the most beautiful cities of Argentina. A city with the traditional alpine villages style , wooden houses , roofs with strong slopes, that is situated in front of the Nahuel Huapi lake. Bariloche is arguably the most famous ski resort area in the Southern Hemisphere. It's located on the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains at 2,500 feet above sea level. Surrounding mountains reach 8,000 feet. The city, completely constructed following the coast of the lake and in the middle of cypresses and lengas, has between its outstanding points the Civic Center, a stone construction and the majestic hotel Llao Llao, the most attractive of the country.

Located to the center-west of Argentina and situated at the foothills of the Andes Mountains; Mendoza is famous for its pleasant climate, clean environment and scenic vineyards. Aconcagua, the highest peak in the American continent, is 180 km from the centre of Mendoza and its one of the favorite challenges for mountaineers from all over the world.

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Ushuaia & Calafate

Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego Province and the southernmost city in the world. Some of the most popular tourist attractions are: the Beagle Channel and its surrounding area, Tierra del Fuego National Park, with its natural harbor called Lapataia, and the "train to the uttermost part of the earth", which calls at the prison now turned into a museum. El Calafate is a really small village in Santa Cruz Province in the very south of Argentina. In the Patagonia, with the Cordilleras of the Andes as a back drop, it is close to the Lago Argentino and the National Glacier Park which features the Perito Moreno Glacier.

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Argentina in 2017!!!