Organic Exchange Event Logistics 2008 Latin America Regional Meetings São Paulo, Brazil April 7 – 8, 2008 Co-hosted by ICCO, Martin Fabert Foundation and Ecotece    Regional Supply Chain Meetings – April 7-8 Organic Marketplace- April 7-8 Regional Farm Development Meetings- April 2-4   The on-line registration is closed but you may still register for the meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Monday morning, April 7th, starting at 8:00 am. A inscrição on-line está encerrada. Agora você pode se inscrever no local do evento, no Golden Tulip Hotel na segunda-feira, dia 7  de Abril a partir das 8:00hs. Agenda Agenda-Portuguese Invitation Convite da Reunião ABOUT SAO PAULO: Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with a population of over 10 million. April is Fall in Sao Paulo which typically means more chance for rain and temperatures ranging from 15-28C. TRAVELING TO SAO PAULO: The regional conference will be held at the Golden Tulip Paulista Plaza in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We have 30 rooms blocked for the Organic Exchange Conference under a special discounted rate of R$210+tax for a single room, breakfast included. (Please note that this cost is Real, which is about $126 USD at the current exchange rate.) To get this rate, you will need to book your hotel through the Forma Family Turismo at organicexchange@formafamily.com.br. Although the hotel reservations are booked through the travel agent, your payment will be made directly to the hotel. If you need a personalized invitation to apply for a visa, please contact Terri Small TRAVEL AGENCY: To help with your travel needs, from flight information to hotel accommodations to ground transportation, we have teamed up with Forma Family Turismo. Please contact them directly at: Forma Family Turismo www.formafamily.com.br Sao Paulo - Brazil Phone: 55 11 5536 3646 E-mail: organicexchange@formafamily.com.br Contacts: Flavio Baccari, Thiago Signori or Ana Rodrigues HOTEL: The regional conference will be held at the Golden Tulip Paulista Plaza in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We have 30 rooms blocked for the Organic Exchange Conference under a special discounted rate of R$210 (breakfast included). To get this rate, you will need to book your hotel through the Forma Family Turismo at organicexchange@formafamily.com.br. Please note that the hotel reservations are booked through the travel agent but your payment will be made directly to the hotel. ORGANIC MARKETPLACE: Products displayed in our Marketplace should contain certified organic fiber.  Displays are table top, you can also bring your own garment rack no longer than 1 meter.  Literature about your company can be offered along with a display of your products.  Sign up for the Marketplace happens during registration. APPROXIMATE CURRENCY EXCHANGE: 1 US Dollar = 1.75 Brazil Real 1 Euro = 2.55 Brazil Real