General Information

Venue The Tel-Aviv Hilton Hotel Independence Park, Tel Aviv Tel. +972-3-5202222 Fax. +972-3-5272711 Hotel Website: www.hilton.com Dates Sunday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 Language The official language of the Conference will be English.

Registration Fees

* Alumni associates - a participant who has been referred to the conference by a Wharton alumnus. Please fill in the name of the alumnus in the appropriate space on the registration form.

Registration Fees for participants/ Accompanying person participating in conference/ Alumni associates include: participation in panels, conference program, opening reception, 2 lunches, coffee & cake during breaks, Gala dinner.

Registration Fees for accompanying persons program include: half day tour to Tel Aviv and Jaffa, half day tour to Caesarea, participation in conference social events and Tour to Jerusalem

Cancellation of Registration
Refunds of Registration Fees will be made for cancellations received as follows:
Before February 10, 2001 - Full refund (less US$50 handling fee & bank charges)
From February 11 to February 25, 2001 - 50% refund
After February 25, 2001 - No refund

The conference secretariat would be pleased to reserve a hotel room for participants,
upon receipt of an initial deposit for the room.
(Rates are per room, per night, including Israeli buffet-breakfast and service charge)

	The deposit will be transferred to the hotel and the balance should be paid directly to the hotel upon check-out.
	To ensure hotel accommodation, please send your reservation to the secretariat no later than February 25, 2001. (Reservations received after this date can not be guaranteed).

* Participants requiring accommodation at lower rates may contact the conference secretariat for further information.

Hotel Deposit will be refunded (less US$50 handling fee & bank charges) for cancellations received before February 25, 2000. After this date, no refund will be made.

	If you are not able to participate in this conference, but would like to receive further information about the Wharton-Israel Alumni Club, please fill in sections A & F on the registration form.
	If you would like to participate in the conference please fill in sections A,B,C & F on the registration form.
	If you would also like to reserve accommodation at the Tel-Aviv Hilton Hotel please fill in section D on the registration form.
	If you would like to combine the conference with a post conference tour and enjoy our beautiful country, please fill in section E on the registration form.

Please follow the instructions and forward the registration form to the conference secretariat.

Tel Aviv in March is usually pleasant during the day and cool at night, rain is possible. Temperatures range from 12°c - 21°c (53°f - 69°f). Light jackets or sweaters are recommended.
Informal clothing is recomended for all conference events.

Residents of most countries do not require entry visas to Israel, but we suggest that you check with your travel agent if a visa is required.

El Al Israel Airlines - is the official carrier of the conference and offers special airfares for groups of 10 people booking together.
An updated list of El Al offices can be obtained from El Al's website: http://www.elal.co.il/world/contact.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat should you require any additional information or assistance.
Please address your correspondence to:
Wharton-Israel Global Alumni Conference on the Globalization of Technology Intensive Businesses
c/o CARMEL - Organizers of Conferences
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1912, Ramat Gan 52532, Israel
Address for special delivery: 18 Hayetzira St., Ramat Gan 52521, Israel
Tel: +972-3-5754040; Fax: +972-3-5753107
E-MAIL: tcarmel@netvision.net.il
Conference website: www.whartonisrael.org

U.S. Citizens -U.S. Department of State Travel Warning

You should be aware that the U.S. State Department has issued a Travel Warning dated October 24, 2000, warning U.S. Citizens to defer travel to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. A copy of the warning is enclosed.

Israel - Travel Warning
October 24,2000

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. The U.S.  Government has indications that there is a heightened threat of terrorist incidents in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. American citizens should exercise caution and avoid shopping areas, malls, public buses and bus stops as well as crowded areas and demonstrations. American citizens should maintain a low profile and take appropriate steps to reduce their vulnerability.

Violent clashes and confrontations continue to take place throughout the West Bank and Gaza. U.S. Government employees have been prohibited from traveling to the West Bank and Gaza and urged to avoid East Jerusalem including the Old City. Private American citizens should avoid travel to these areas at this time and Americans residing in the West Bank and Gaza should consider relocating to a safe location, if they can do so safely.

From time to time, the Embassy or Consulate General will temporarily suspend public services as necessary to ensure safety of its personnel. U.S. Citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Consulate General in Jerusalem (972) (2) 622-7230 or the Embassy in Tel-Aviv at (972) (3) 519-7355.
For further general information on travel to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, please consult the Department of State Consular Information Sheet for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.

For current travel advice visit: www.usis-israel.org.il