Introduction
The Eastern Africa Association for Radiation Protection (EAARP) in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is hosting the third African International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) Regional Conference (AFRIRPA2010) from 13 to 17, September 2010, in Nairobi, Kenya. Regional IRPA congresses have been held twice in Africa: South Africa in 2003; and Egypt in April, 2007. The theme of AFRIRPA2010 is “Strengthening Radiation Protection Infrastructures in Africa: Towards Establishing Effective and Sustainable Co-operations and Networks”. The congress will attract radiation protection professionals; users and manufacturers of radiation technologies; service providers; regulators; governmental, non-governmental and international organizations; and members of the general public. The event will provide a platform to share the latest scientific updates, current developments, and future trends in radiation technology and radiation protection.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congress Venue:
The organisers of Afrirpa2010 would like to inform the participants and all involved parties that the venue for the congress has been changed from the KICC to the LAICO Regency Hotel.
The LAICO Regency Hotel, Nairobi's Five Star deluxe hotel, is situated in the heart of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, on a prime site.
This 5 star deluxe hotel boasts 196 double rooms and suites on twelve floors overlooking an imposing central atrium, at the base of which is the beautiful atrium garden.
The LAICO Regency Hotel is only 15 Kilometers from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via Taxi/Shuttle. The hotel is within walking distance of the Centre of Nairobi's business and shopping area and a short trip from the Nairobi National Park and other attractions.
For more specific information about the LAICO Regency conference facilities and other background information please see The LAICO Regency website
Congress language:
The official language of the congress will be English. Abstracts, full papers, congress sessions and correspondences will be in English.
Congress Updates
Local Attendance
The local attendees can make per day payments of Kshs 5,000 for the days they wish to attend. Please contact Eddah Kangela; E-mail: eddah.kangela#uonbi.ac.ke. please replace the # with @ symbol
Payments
Payments will be received at the venue of the conference. All delegates are requested to register at the entrance.
Final Congress Program
The final program can now be viewed or downloaded HERE
Extended registration
The organizers of Afrirpa2010 have decided to extend the registration for the congress up 13th September, 2010 due to many late requests. For more information, contact us through info.afrirpa2010#eaarp.or.ke (please replace # with @ symbols) or karfes#eaarp.or.ke
Hotel Accommodation
The secretariat will be glad to assist with your hotel booking. Please contact Ms. Eddah Kangela E-mail: eddah.kangela#uonbi.ac.ke. please replace the # with @ symbol when mailing her.