CONFERENCE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
with the auspices of Maldives Government
International, national and private organizations are invited to sponsor and support the conference.

POSTER SESSION
There will be poster sessions depending on the number of selected papers and room capacities

SOCIAL EVENTS
The conference will be held in one of the resort islands of Maldives . A social and cultural program will be organized after the gala dinner. A half-day cultural tour to nearby islands and to capital Male will be organized.

PRE & POST CONFERENCE TOURS - EXCURSIONS
The pre and/or post-conference tours will be organized for the conference delegates and accompanying persons

NOTES FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Arrival
The conference venue is accessible by Male International airport of Maldives , which is the the only international airport nearby. There are numerous direct flights from and to Male as well as from several destination cities

Visa Requirements
Free 30 days Visa for all visitors upon arrival
No prior visa is required to enter the Republic of Maldives . Entry permit will be granted to visitors on arrival at designated ports of entry, based on the immigration requirements.

Weather
The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures all year round and a great deal of sunshine. The warm tropical climate results in relatively minor variations in daily temperature throughout the year. The hottest month on average is April and the coolest, December. The weather is determined largely by the monsoons.

For reservations & general information, contact Conference Secretariat:

Compass in Maldives 2008 Secretariat

ASTERYA Congress Management
ODTU Yerleskesi, Yurtlar Bolgesi, Terminal Binasi, 06531 Ankara – TURKEY
Telephone: 90 - 312 - 210 38 61
Facsimile: 90 - 312 - 210 38 68
E-mail: info@compass2008.info