Conference Location
Merchant Taylors’ Hall
30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8JB
+44 (0)207 450 4440
www.merchanttaylors.co.uk
For a map of Merchant Taylors’ Hall’s location, click here
Conference Schedule
Committee Meetings ITechLaw committees will meet at the Olswang offices in London, Wednesday, 31 October, 16.15-18.30, to develop their annual strategic plans for 2008. All are invited. For more information please contact memberservices@itechlaw.org or +1 (781) 876-8877.
| Wednesday, 31 October | Welcome Reception | Old Hall at Lincoln’s Inn | 19.00– 21.00 |
| Thursday, 1 November | Breakfast & Registration | Merchant Taylors’ Hall | 8.00– 9.00 |
| Conference | Merchant Taylors’ Hall | 9.00 – 18.30 | |
| Gala Reception* | Merchant Taylors’ Hall | 19.00 – 20.30 | |
| Gala Dinner* | Gibson Hall | 20.30 – 23.00 | |
| Friday, 2 November | Breakfast & Registration | Merchant Taylors’ Hall | 8.00 – 9.00 |
| Conference | Merchant Taylors’ Hall | 9.00 – 18.45 | |
| Closing Reception | New Moon Pub | 18.45 – 20.30 |
* Separate registration and ticket required for attendance.
Passport and Visa Information
Passport Information for U.S. residents is available on the U.S. Department of State’s Web site, http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
Other international travelers may be required to obtain Visas. Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp for more information.
Travel from the Airports to Central London
From Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Express offers dedicated, high-speed travel between Gatwick Airport and central London, with a journey time of just 30 minutes to London’s Victoria Station (35 minutes on Sundays). For more information on Gatwick Express and other transportation options from Gatwick, please click here.
From Heathrow Airport
There are many transportation options from Heathrow Airport into central London, including trains and the Tube. For more information, please click here.
Getting Around London
There are several options for getting yourself around London - by foot, taxi, Tube or bus. Taxis are always available; please allow for extra time due to heavy London traffic. The London Tube (underground) system is extensive and easy to use. Click here for a London Tube map and more information about the Tube. London also has an extensive bus system; check with your hotel concierge on the best bus route to take for your destination. For more information about London buses, click here. And, of course, London is a very pedestrian-friendly city, so you can get most everywhere on foot if you allow enough time.
How to Get to Merchant Taylors’ Hall
Click here for a map depicting the location of Merchant Taylors’ Hall. If you are taking the Tube, the closest Tube stops are Bank, Liverpool Street, Aldgate and Monument, all within close proximity to the Hall - about 2-7 minutes walking distance. For other transportation options to Merchant Taylors’ Hall, please see "Getting Around London", above.
Registration
The Registration Desk will be open at 8.00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Please check-in with the Registration Desk upon arriving at the conference.
Attire
All meetings are business casual attire. The Welcome Reception and Closing Reception are business casual attire. Black Tie is encouraged at the Gala Reception and Dinner.
Welcome Reception
All attendees are invited to attend the Welcome Reception. Please join us for light fare, good conversation and cocktails. The Welcome Reception will take place in the Old Hall at Lincoln’s Inn on Wednesday, 31 October, from 19.00–21.00. Please click here for more information.
Gala Reception and Dinner
The Gala Reception and Dinner will take place on Thursday, 1 November, beginning at 19.00. A separate ticket must be purchased to attend this event. Tickets may be purchased through the online registration system. The deadline for purchasing Gala Dinner tickets is Thursday, 25 October. Black Tie attire is encouraged for this event.
Closing Reception
All attendees are invited to attend the Closing Reception, immediately following the closing of the conference on Friday afternoon. The reception will take place at the New Moon Pub, a local historic pub in Leadenhall Market, which has been featured in many well-known films, including ‘Tomb Raider’ with Angelina Jolie and James Bond films.
Name Badges
Name badges must be worn for admittance to all meetings, meals, and the Gala Reception and Dinner. Please pick up your name badge when you check-in at the Registration Desk.
Internet Access
The ITechLaw Internet Café will be located in the Court Room. It offers you wireless Internet access at no charge and is open throughout the conference on Thursday and Friday. Adaptors and converters will not be available so if your laptop requires these for power, please be sure to bring your own. The Internet Café is your place to catch up on e-mail and to hold small meetings.
Meals
Continental breakfast will be available from 8.00-9.00 a.m. Thursday and Friday; Buffet lunch will be served from 13.00-14.30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Please feel free to explore the Hall and find a comfortable place to enjoy your meals.
Weather
The weather during the Annual Conference will be around 52 F/ 12 C during the day and
43 F/ 6 C in the evenings.
Photography Policy
ITechLaw may take photos during the conference and evening events, which may be posted on its Web site or used in future marketing materials. If you have any objection to being included in any photos, please let us know.
Audio Recording
The sessions, including the question and answer periods, will be digitally recorded for future access. If you have any objections, please let us know.
Questions
If you have any questions about the conference, please contact memberservices@itechlaw.org or +1 (781) 876-8877.