General Questions

Who should attend Vaccine Innovation Forum?

The majority of attendees are local and global industry executives,academic leaders and experts on human/animal vaccine R&D and production,with extensive knowledge and experience on vaccine development and technologyinnovation. People from NGO, government, investment org and related fields willalso join in.

What are the event dates?

April 26-27, 2017

Where will the event take place?

The event will take place in Guangdong Hotel (Shanghai), China

How many people are expected to attend?

We specifically aim for 350-400 senior-level R&D and technology leaders and experts.

Will the conference sessions be offered in English or Chinese (Mandarin)?

The greater majority of the presentations are given in English, howeversome of the sessions that cater to Chinese domestic company topics will be conducted in Mandarin.

Will simultaneous translation be provided?

Simultaneous translation will be provided for all of the main conferencesessions taking place on April 26-27. Attendees can borrow the translation devices with your ID card/passport, for free.

Will the sessions or any part of Vaccine Innovation Forum be streamed live via the Internet?

No, there are currently no plans to stream the event.

Will the presentation slides be given to attendees?

Yes, all registered attendees will be given a unique website address,username and password one week after the conference that they may use to loginto the system to download the presentation slides in PDF format (only those withthe speakers’ permission can be download).

Is there a one-day pass?

We do not offer one-day passes to attend Vaccine Innovation Forum

I am not a Chinese citizen. Do I need a visa to travel to Shanghai, Chinafor the conference?

Yes, you need a visa to China.

I need to obtain a visa. Where can I get a visa invitation letter regarding my attendance at Vaccine Innovation Forum?

We can provide you with aninvitation letter that you may use to apply for your visa to China. Please email us at sam.li@chstone-events.com to request an invitation letter. Only registered attendees will be issued an invitation letter.

Are hotel accommodations included in the registration fee?

No, you must book your hotel accommodations separately.

Is there a special attendee rate at the conference hotel and how do I bookat this rate?

Yes, we do have a special rate for attendees of the conference at the conference hotel. To request the form to book at the special rate, please email us at sam.li@chstone-events.com

I am a member of the press. Can I attend the event for free?

We allow a very limited number of press members to attend the conference on a case-by-case basis. If you wouldlike to request a press pass, please send an email to sam.li@chstone-events.com along with your press credentials so we may consider your attendance.