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Equal Justice for All: Access, Discrimination, Violence, Corruption
March 25-28, 2008
Panama City, Panama
The Venue: The InterContinental Miramar
The InterContinental Miramar Panama hotel is located on the coast of Panama Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The hotel has an unequaled view of the Pacific Ocean, which affords the ideal frame for the vessels that come transit through the legendary Canal. Panoramic views of both the old and the modern city coupled with an excellent location in the banking district, make the hotel very convenient.
Link to the website of the InterContinental Miramar Hotel
Registration information
The registration desk will be open on Tuesday 25th March 2008.
Registration Fees
Early bird (before 1 January 2008)
IAWJ Members -US$500, €356
Accompanying persons - US$150, €106
After 1 January 2008
IAWJ Members -US$550, €388
Accompanying persons - US$200, €141
Please note all conference delegates must be members of IAWJ before their conference registration will be processed.
Payment - To register for the conference, please click here.
Accepted methods of payment:
Credit card (Bankcard, Visa or Mastercard.)
Bank cheques
All cheques to be made payable to IAWJ.
Bank transfers only by individual arrangement. Please add US $20, to cover bank transfer fees.
Registration fees include: conference sessions; refreshments at morning and afternoon breaks; lunch each day; the evening reception; the Gala Dinner; Conference satchel; and the Conference program book.
The Accompanying person fee includes: the evening receptions and the Gala Dinner.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing. A full refund, less a processing fee of US$115, €83 will be available if the IAWJ is notified before 1 January 2008. After this date no refund will be available. Accommodation: Cancellation of accommodation must be made with the individual hotels.
Important information
Attire
 Panama City is located at sea level about 8 degrees from the equator. Thus the weather will be warm and humid. Light city clothing is recommended for participants' comfort.
Audio Visual Aids
LCD Data projection for PC or Mac will be available for all presenters. Please bring your presentations on CD-ROM or USB Memory Stick. Should any speaker require additional equipment, please notify the IAWJ at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the conference. Technicians will be on hand at the conference to assist all speakers with their presentations.
Silent Auction
Delegates are invited to contribute items to the Silent Auction. Items may be of interest and characteristic of their country of origin and will be displayed on tables for the duration of the conference. Please indicate on the registration form if you will be contributing to this event and let the IAWJ know if your item requires anything other than a table top for display.
Items being contributed by delegates to the silent auction should be delivered to the Silent Auction Room on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th March. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept items for storage before the commencement of the conference.
A delegate may bid for any item by entering her name and the value of the bid on the form beside the item. Bids will be accepted until 5pm on Thursday 27th March and results will be posted in the lobbies of the hotels by 6 PM. Those who have submitted successful bids can collect their items after the last session of the conference.
Simultaneous Translation
English is the official language of IAWJ. Interpretation services will be provided in Spanish and French. Please indicate on the registration form if you will require this service.
Insurance
Participants are advised to make sure they have the appropriate travel and health insurance in place before departure.
Climate
March in Panama is the end of the dry season. Temperatures are warm, with the average maximum daytime temperature 93F/33C and the average minimum 77F/25C.
Currency
The US Dollar is the standard currency of Panama.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in Panama.
Immigration
The Ministry of Internacional Afairs will provide visas at Tocumen Airport to all attendants who do not have Panamanian Consulates in theirs countries. In order to receive this attention registrants must to send an e-mail to the Conference Organizing Committee as soon as possible (NOTE: Deadline for visa assistance from the AMAJUP Conference Organizing Committee is FEBRUARY 1, 2008) with their complete name, nationality, date of birth, and passport number. The visa will be available at the Tocumen Airport the day of arrival.
For more information on visa requirements to travel to Panama in Spanish, please visit this page.
(La oficina de la IAWJ no es responsable por la gestion de visas para ningun miembro. Si no cuenta con ningun Consulado en su pais y necesita visa, por favor contacte al Comite Organizador de AMAJUP via e-mail : m.arosamena@organojudicial.gob.pa para cualquier informacion adicional.) (NOTE: Deadline for visa assistance from the AMAJUP Conference Organizing Committee is FEBRUARY 1, 2008)
For more information on visa requirements to travel to Panama in English, please visit this page.
[The IAWJ office is not responsible for obtaining visas for any members. If you do not have a Consulate in your country and require a visa, please contact the AMAJUP Conference Organizing Committee via email at: m.arosemena@organojudicial.gob.pa for additional information.] (NOTE: Deadline for visa assistance from the AMAJUP Conference Organizing Committee is FEBRUARY 1, 2008)
A US$20 cash only exit fee is charged at the airport before visitors depart the country.
Tocumen Airport
The Conference Organizing Commitee in Panama will meet registrants at the airport as needed. Registrants are asked to send their itineraries by email to the Committee's Hospitality Group if they would like to be met at the airport. We will be able to help in Migration and Custum in order to get a priority services.
Time
The time in Panama all year long is the same as the EST (GMT -5). Panama does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
Electricity
120V 60Hz
Transportation
COPA, the national airline of Panama, is offering a 20% discount off their fares for conference participants. Limitations to this offer apply. You must purchase the ticket by telephone from COPA, not via Internet. The phone numbers of their local offices are listed on their website at www.copaair.com. Refer to the IAWJ conference and the code number D01523. The IAWJ is not responsible for arranging transportation nor has any control over currently quoted prices.
Accommodation Options
Block bookings have been made for delegates to the IAWJ Conference at special conference rates. Delegates should book directly with the individual hotels. When booking please provide a credit card guarantee. For any changes to bookings contact the hotel directly. The conference rates below are listed per night.
Please note that all hotels charge 10% tax.
InterContinental Miramar Hotel Designated Headquarters Hotel
Miramar Plaza, Avenida Balboa
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel (507) 206-8888
Fax (507) 223-4891
http://www.miramarpanama.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Rooms at the conference rates are SOLD OUT and no longer available at InterContinental Miramar Hotel. Please contact the Crowne Plaza Hotel for rooms available at conference rates.
King Deluxe Rooms Single - US$150
Club InterContinental - US$180
Suite - US$320
Please note that an additional $20 will be charged for each person above single occupancy.
Located right by the water, the InterContinental Miramar Hotel offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms are provided with an executive desk, 3 telephones with direct local and international dialing, mailbox, fax/fax modem outlet, broad band internet connection, mini bar, electronic safety box, color TV with local and international networks, AM/FM radio, sofa, coffepot, iron board and iron, state-of-the-art fire protection system, and electronic lock. They also include bathrobes and the finest shampoos, lotions, and bath gels.
The rates include breakfast each day. The Suites and Club InterContinental rooms also offer access to the Executive Lounge located on the 21st floor.
Guests must guarantee a room with a valid credit card. Guests must notify the hotel of changes and/or cancellations 4 days prior to their arrival date to avoid a surcharge equal to one night's accommodation plus tax.
To make a reservation, please visit the hotel's website http://www.miramarpanama.com/.
IMPORTANT: Please use Group Code - "AWJ" - when making a reservation online or on the phone.
Crowne Plaza Panama
Av. Manuel Espinosa Batista
Panama City, Panama
Tel (507) 206-5555
Fax (507) 206-5557
http://www.cppanama.com/
King Deluxe Rooms Single - US$105
Club InterContinental - US$125
Suite - US$150
Please note that an additional $10 will be charged for each person above single occupancy.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is a full-service business hotel in financial and banking area - 2 miles from Panama City and approximately 4 miles to Panama Canal. The hotel offers many amenities among them: Rooms have double-paned windows, ergonomic beds with high-thread-count linens, and a basket of goodies such as eye masks and relaxation CDs.
To make a reservation, please visit the hotel's website http://www.cppanama.com/
IMPORTANT: Please use Group Code - "AWJ" - when making a reservation online or on the phone.
For those who are looking for alternative hotel options, please click here
Social Programme
Tuesday 25th March
The Welcome Reception hosted by the AMAJUP will be held from 7pm on Tuesday 25th at the InterContinental Miramar.
Wednesday 26th March
A reception will be held at 6 PM.
Thursday 27th March
The Panama Canal Authority will be hosting a reception for the IAWJ Conference attendees at the Miraflores Locks at 7:30 PM. Transportation will be provided from the InterContinental Miramar.
Friday 28th March
The Panamanian Judicial Court will host the Gala Dinner at 9 PM at the Miramar Hotel.
Optional Touring
The Conference Committee will have on hand representatives of tour companies to help registrants to make plans for the rest of their time in Panama.
Panama offers magnificent tourist destinations including beaches, fishing, ecotourism, colonial areas, modern city, The Old city of Panama, luxurious casinos and famous golf courses.
Tour Operators recommended by the Conference Committee include:
www.tecaltours.com
www.fentontravels.com
www.aventuras2000.com
www.experiencepanama.net
Pre- or Post-Conference Touring
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
The owners of the InterContinental Miramar and the Crowne Plaza run another hotel near the Panama Canal. The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is a luxury destination resort located on the Panama Canal, in the heart of the lush Panamanian rainforest. Our resort has been carefully designed to provide a variety of educational and adventure experiences. Exploring the rainforest has never been easier, since all of our attractions and most of our tours are found right on our property, or only minutes away from your doorstep.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort is located within the Soberania National Park, 30 minutes away from Panama City on the Pacific Coast, and 30 minutes from the Colon Free Zone on the Caribbean. It also lies along the banks of the Chagres River and Gatun Lake, the main water sources for the Panama Canal and part of Panama's most precious assets.
The accommodations at the resort consist of 38 one and two bedroom air-conditioned, renovated villas and a new, 107 room luxury hotel. The villas, originally built in the 1930's and 40's, are the former residences of Panama Canal administrators and their families and have been completely refurbished to capture the ambiance of the original buildings. The main hotel facility is comprised of 107 deluxe, air-conditioned river front rooms, each offering spectacular views of the Chagres River and the surrounding Soberania National Park.
InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa
The owners of the InterContinental Mirama also own another resort located on the Pacific Coast of Panama...
- 2km of private beach on the Pacific Coast of Panama, overlooking the sunrise and the entrance of the Panama Canal
- 20 min. West of Panama City
- 40 min. from Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Offering a magical blend of ambience, pampering service, and luxuries facilities, our guests' every need has been thoughtfully anticipated. The 300 All Ocean View Rooms and Suites offer an elegant décor combining world class comforts with a touch of Panamanian inspired elements. Take your senses on a culinary tour though three remarkable dining venues, or enjoy 24 hour in-room dinning at your room's own private balcony as you gaze out at the islands and the Panama Canal entrance.
- 300 Deluxe Rooms including 15 One Bedroom Suites and 2 Presidential Suites
- Three Restaurants and a Lobby Bar
- 24 hour in Room dining
- Concierge and Guest Relations Service
- Club InterContinental Lounge
- Heliport
- Multilingual staff
Additional Hotels
HOTEL EL PANAMÁ
Email lguerra@elpanama.com
Type of Room Single Double
Standard $140.00 $150.00
Junior Suite $170.00 $180.00
Additional Person $15.00 $15.00
Reservations Include: Express Check In & Check Out; Breakfast Continental Deluxe; Butler Service; Breakroom with: Drinks, Snacks, Free Magazines and Newspapers; Comfortable meeting rooms
Type of Room
Single
Standard Deluxe $115.00
Junior Suites $140.00
Suites $210.00
Additional Person $15.00
Double
Standard Deluxe $125.00
Junior Suites $150.00
Suites $220.00
Additional Person $15.00
Includes Additional Services: Breakfast Buffet; Welcome Cocktail; Sign-up for Casino; Use of all of the Installations of the Hotel; Gymn &Spa; 33 % discount
HOTEL PLAZA PAITILLA INN
Email ilopolito@plazapaitillainn.com
Room
Single or double
Superior DeluxeCorporate - - $95.00
Superior DeluxeGroup - - $90.00
Third person
$15.00
HOTEL RIANDE GRANADA
Email hmcdonald@hotelesriande.com
Single - $90.00
Double - $95.00
Rooms include breakfast.
HOTEL EL EJECUTIVO
Email gisela@elejecutivo.com
Single $85.00
Double $95.00
APARTAHOTEL LAS VEGAS
Email hotel@lasvegaspanama.com
Single $66.00
Double $82.50
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