01. Venue
Monday 17 December 2017 at 09:30 in the Old Parliament House, Stadiou Street, Athens, one block from Syntagma Square, right in the city center. 
Be there at 09:00 for accreditation. Passport is required. Make sure your name is in the List of Participants, check the Congress website.

02. Agenda
The General Assembly is an administrative event, there are no lectures, performances or dance classes. Very limited time will be available for speakers, strictly up to 3 minutes to present views on policy.
The Assembly will last several hours, it will end before 17:00. Read the agenda at the Congress website.

03. Languages
English and French are the working languages of CID, either one can be used. If you are in the List of Speakers you can use any other language. Translation will not be provided.

04. Networking
We would like you to meet every Member in the Assembly, discuss cooperation with them at informal meetings. Bring a large number of visiting cards to exchange (see format at the CID Portal). Bring flyers and printed matter to distribute. 200 members from 30 countries are expected.

05. Accommodation
Book a hotel preferably in Plaka or nearby. We can suggest low-priced accommodation.

06. Visits
CID Members from Athens will be happy to give you information; ask them for places of particular interest to dance professionals.

07. Embassies
You can pay a visit to the Embassy of your country, call them before for an appointment.

08. International Certification
International Certification will be awarded at a special ceremony to students attending the General Assembly. Fill the Certification form for your students.

09. Informal meetings
It is highly recommended to meet other members at meetings on Saturday, Sunday and other days. Please wear your CID insignia and carry the CID bag.

10. Visa
Call the Consulate of Greece to get information on documents and time required for a visa. Ask for Certificate of Invitation to be sent to you together with Confirmation of Membership 2017 & 2018. You will find information on visa at the Assembly website.

11. Membership
Only Members of the CID for 2017 or 2018 can take part. A List of Members attending will be at the entrance. Send membership fee for 2018 as early as possible, our Secretariat will be very busy. If you have colleagues who wish to attend please nominate them now (send their name and email address).

12. Tourism
Take a few days before or after the Assembly to enjoy Athens. Most museums and archeological sites are at walking distance from the city center.

13. Attire
Wearing an ethnic dress or parts of it at the Assembly is most welcome. Wear the CID insignia and carry a CID bag.

14. Urgent matters
For urgent matters call +30 210 324 4395 or send message to mobile phone +30 69 8815 5389. Always have on you:
— Passport
— Invitation to the CID General Assembly
— Card of your hotel
— The present text
— Your CID visiting card; see how to print it at: www.cid-portal.org/site/index.php/how-to-join/visiting-card 

15. Changes
Updated information on the Assembly is posted at the website, visit it regularly for any changes: http://Faliro.Section.CID-world.org