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When is the conference?

Monday, October 20 Pre-Conference workshops
Tuesday, October 21 Day One Main Conference
Wednesday, October 22 Day Two Main Conference (last day)

When will online registration be available

Online registration is available by clicking here

What is the conference hotel and how do I reserve my room?

The summit hotel is the Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter's. The room rate for a double room standard is € 190,00 per night. To make an electronic reservation, at the SCIP rate click here and make sure to enter the group booking code SCP. The Group rate is available before October 1, 2008.

Is there a travel discount?

SCIP members traveling from the US and within Europe to Rome will receive a discount of 5% off of most American Airlines published fares! The discount is available from October 13 through October 29. Interested members should call Darlene Difrischia from MacNair Travel at 202-640-5826 to receive the discount. There is a $50 agency fee for international travel bookings.

My company or someone in my company is a member. Can I get a member rate?

The member rate only applies to individuals who are members. SCIP only recognizes individual memberships, not corporate memberships. However, we do have i.e. Group discounts available. For information on group discounts, please contact Marisa Beam, +1.703.739.0696 x101 or mbeam@scip.org

Does the non-member conference rate include SCIP membership?

No, but you can join SCIP now and register for the conference as a member. The join fee for membership is US$295. Select the “New Member” rate on the application or through the online process. Membership benefits will extend for twelve months from the date that your registration is processed.

Why do I have to pay VAT?

Under Italian tax law, VAT (value-added tax) must be charged on goods and services exchanged in the normal course of business, including conferences and educational events. The association must charge VAT to all attendees, exhibitors and sponsors and all VAT transactions must be reported to the Italian government.

Do I Qualify for a VAT Refund?

Corporations invoiced for attendee, exhibitor or sponsor fees may qualify for a VAT refund if they meet the rules specific to Italy. European Union registered companies (with the exception of Italian companies) can apply for a refund under the EC 8th Directive. Companies based outside of the European Union may qualify for a VAT refund if they are VAT registered. Please consult your tax advisor to find out if your company qualifies for a VAT refund.

Please visit the links provided for more information about VAT:

VAT resource page from the European Commission Taxation and Customs Union: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/how_vat_works/index_en.htm

Recent legislation regarding VAT: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/key_documents/legislation_recently_adopted/index_en.htm

Italian VAT commission (in Italian): http://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it/ilwwcm/connect/Nsi/

Italian Ministry of Finance (in Italian): http://www.finanze.it/export/sites/default/finanze/index.htm

*This page is meant to provide general information and resources concerning VAT. All users are encouraged to contact their tax advisor to determine whether or not they qualify for a refund.