UIM ACCREDITATION & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
UIM SECRETARIAT
Delegates can collect the welcome packs at the UIM Office as from Monday 6th October, 14:00. The UIM Office will be located on the second floor in the "Kai Xuan" Meeting Room.
Opening hours:
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Monday 6th, October: 14:00 - 18:00
2. Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th October:
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8h30 - 12h30
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13h30- 18h30
All meeting rooms will be located on the same floor as the UIM Office (2nd floor) throughout the entire meeting week.
UIM BADGE
Please email a recent colour picture in .jpeg format to the UIM office by September 5th at the latest to the following e-mail address: maxime@uim.sport
Please remember: No picture, No badge !!
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Tuesday, 7 October: Welcome Cocktail from 18:30 to 19:30 at the Navigator Bar, ground floor.
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Saturday, 11 October: Gala Dinner starting at 19:00 in the Ballroom, 2nd floor.
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Sunday, 12 October: Farewell Cocktail from 13:00 at the Navigator Bar, ground floor (this will replace the buffet lunch).
The Baoshan Government is preparing a program of visits and excursions, the detail of which will be communicated to the delegates closer to the arrival date in Shanghai.
PRACTICAL INFO
In China, due to government regulations, several popular international apps, social media platforms, and even browsers are restricted or heavily monitored. Here are some notable examples and their alternatives:
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Social Media:
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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: These platforms are inaccessible in China. Instead, users often use WeChat as a comprehensive alternative for messaging, social networking, and even mobile payments.
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YouTube: For video sharing, Youku Tudou and Bilibili are commonly used within China.
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Messaging Apps:
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WhatsApp: While technically accessible via VPNs, it's unreliable. WeChat is the dominant messaging app used nationwide.
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Telegram: Also accessible via VPNs, but alternatives like WeChat or QQ are more widely used within China.
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Browsers:
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Google Chrome, Firefox: These browsers may face connectivity issues or have limited functionality. Microsoft Bing, Baidu Browser and UC Browser are popular alternatives.
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Search Engines:
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Google Search: Accessible only through VPNs, with results filtered. Microsoft Bing and Baidu are the primary search engine used by Chinese internet users.
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Others:
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Google Maps: Limited functionality without VPN. Baidu Maps or Amap (Autonavi) are widely used for navigation and location services.
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Recommended Apps Before Traveling to China:
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WeChat: We strongly recommend installing WeChat before your trip. It is essential for communication and is widely used as a payment method in China. Many shops, restaurants, and taxi drivers do not accept foreign credit cards, so mobile payment via WeChat is often the only option.
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DiDi: Download the DiDi app, which functions as the “Chinese Uber.” It’s the most convenient way to book rides, especially in cities where taxis can be hard to hail or where language barriers may make communication difficult.
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