Q: What are the different ways I can register?
A: There are a few different ways you can register for the conference:
a. Register online (Recommended)——Please refer to the diagram above;
b. Register by mail or fax (Recommended)——Please download the Registration Form and e-mail or fax back to us;
c. Z-Club Members or Partners Registration——If you are a Z-Club Member or Partner, please register with the association you belong to or select a/b above. Special discount will be provided.
d. Register by telephone——Please call:
Ali Liu (China)
Tel: 8610 8458.0476 ext 8058
Cell: 86 1371.843.0239
Fax: 8610 8458 0480
Sheila Hurley (US)
Tel: 831.662.2566
Fax: 831.662.2567
e. Walk-in Registration
Tips:
1. If you would like to register on the day of the event, please inform us via telephone by May. 2nd.
2. To expedite the registration process, please prepare your check or cash for the registration in advance. For detailed information, please refer to:
http://www.zero2ipo.com.hk/cvcf/sv2008/register.asp
3. As expected, it may take more time to register on the day of the event. Please arrive at the hotel at least 30 minutes before the event starts. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Q: What is the deadline for registration?
A: Deadline for registration and online payment is May. 2nd. If you miss the deadline, please call us before May. 5th to reserve your spot. You can pay by wire transfer, check or cash.

Q: Will I have a name badge at the event?
A: We provide name badges for all attendees with registration confirmed by May. 2nd. Your name and company name will be printed according to the information submitted. Because the registration system will be closed starting on May. 2nd, we cannot ensure customized name badges will be available for those who register after that date.

Q: How do I know I am confirmed for the forum?
A: Please email or fax your remittance voucher and registration form to us after the payment has completed successfully. You will then receive a confirmation letter via e-mail within three business days. Please print the confirmation letter and bring it with you to the forum. This letter will act as your entrance ticket. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail after three business days, please contact us directly.

Q: What should I do if I experience technical issues while registering?
A: First, ensure you are accessing the registration page in a secure network environment. Next, refresh the registration page. Then, login to the system and register again. If you continue to experience technical difficulties, please contact us directly.

II. Payment

Q: What are the different payment methods for registration?
A: We accept the following payment types: credit card (available before May. 2nd), wire transfer, check, or cash.
To pay in RMB, please refer to:
http://www.cvcf.cn/SV2008/cn/register.asp
To pay in USD, please refer to:
http://www.zero2ipo.com.hk/cvcf/sv2008/register.asp

Q: What is the discount policy?
A: Discounts are available for early bird registration as well as Z-Club Members and Partners.
a. Early Bird Registration ---Those who register by Apr 14th will receive a 15% discount (USD420). After that date, the attendance fee will be USD495.
b. Z-Club Registration --- Z-Club Members receive a 20% discount (USD396), and Partners receive a 15% discount (USD420). This discount is not limited by time.

Q: What should I do with the remittance voucher?
A: Please fax or e-mail your remittance voucher and registration form to us after the payment. You will receive a confirmation letter within three business days. This confirmation letter acts as your entrance ticket to the forum.

Q: Do I receive an invoice for registration?
A: If you need the invoice, please contact Ali Liu , cvcf2008sv@zero2ipo.com.cn directly. An invoice will be issued according to your needs and e-mailed to you within three business days.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: If for some reasons you can no longer attend the conference, you can cancel your registration by Apr 11th. Cancellations are subject to a USD50 handling fee. There will be no refund for cancellations made after Apr 11th. If you have a substitute to attend the forum, please send us a note so we can update the registration information accordingly.
Note: For those who cannot attend the conference because of visa issues, a full refund will be given.

III. Benefits

Q: What benefits will I have during the forum?
A: Attendees will enjoy the following benefits:
a. One-day conference on May. 6th;
b. Cocktail Reception on May. 5th; Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Reception and Tea Break will be provided on May. 6th;
c. Proceedings of the conference and other conference materials;
d. A user ID and password will be provided to download conference materials and list of attendees. (The attendee list is generated according to the name cards gathered from the conference.)

IV. Logistics

Q: What about the accommodations and transportation during the forum?
A: All attendees are responsible for their own accommodation and transportation expenses. A limited number of rooms at the Crowne Plaza have been reserved at a special rate for conference attendees. (Hotel reservations during the conference dates can be made at: http://www.zero2ipo.com.hk/cvcf/sv2008/hotel.asp)

Q: What is the dress code?
A: Semiformal.