ATMS

ATMs are located throughout the convention center.

 

Banks & Foreign Exchange Offices
Credit cards can be used for most purchases, please keep in mind that some places may only accept cash, so plan on bringing that with you as well. Bank hours vary but most are open between 09:00-17:00, Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

 

Business Center
The Capital Business Center is located in the convention center on Level 1. It offers copying, faxing, and some shipping services. You can also rent a computer there.

 

Certificate of Attendance
Certificates of attendance will be sent out via email after the Congress.

 

Climate
The average temperature in Washington, D.C. in June is a high of 85° Fahrenheit and a low of 63° Fahrenheit.

 

Currency
The United States uses the US dollar.

 

Electricity
Type A and Type B plugs are used in the US.

 

Emergency Phone Numbers
In case of emergency in the US, dial 911.

 

Language
The official language of the meeting is English. There is no simultaneous translation service provided.

 

Mobile Telephones
As a courtesy to speakers and other participants, all mobile phones and pagers must be switched off when attending sessions or symposia.

 

Smoking
Please note that this is a non-smoking meeting. Smoking is not permitted inside or outside the meeting halls nor in the exhibition area.

 

Taxes
Sales tax in Washington, D.C. is 6%.

 

Time
Washington, D.C. is located in the Eastern time zone.

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Venue
ISTH 2024 will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001.