General information
Badges
The participant's name badge will be provided at the registration desk. All participants are requested to wear the badge throughout the congress. Only badge holders will be admitted to the sessions.
Credit cards
Commonly accepted credit cards in hotels, restaurants and shops and at the congress registration are American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Master Card and Euro card. Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept.
Currency
The currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona, SEK. A currency calculation can be found online at
www.x-rates.com/calculator.html.
Insurance
Neither the Congress Organisers or the Congress Secretariat accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a
result of the congress.
It is strongly recommended that you purchase an insurance policy of your choice as you register for the congress and book your travel. The insurance should be purchased in your country of origin.
Language
The official congress language is English. There will be no simultaneous translation.
Pre registration
Pre-registration will be made available on this website. On the same on line registration form, you register for the congress and for the social events.
On-site registrations will be accepted but participation in the social tours/events at that time may be severely limited.
Processing and Publication of Personal Data
The personal data of the participants may be required before and even after the congress has been held (to render an account of the conclusions arrived at during the meeting, for statistical purposes, and for the dispatch of information on future Congresses within the appropriate field).
Due to common rules adopted within the EU and Sweden, we require notification of your consent to this data processing on the registration form.
Programme
For updated information on the programme, please visit this website, under the heading 'Preliminary Programme'.
Smoking policy
No smoking will be permitted at any time inside the congress venue or inside during the evening events. Smoking is banned in public places in Stockholm, on public transport, in stores, restaurants and most pubs. Hotels offer special rooms for non smokers. Please indicate your request on the registration form, when you make your hotel reservation.
Time zone
Sweden is 1 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Tourist information
For tourist information about Stockholm, Sweden, please visit the website: www.stockholmtown.com
or contact the Tourist Centre on email: info@svb.stockholm.se
Transport from Arlanda Airport
Arlanda Airport is located 42 km north of Stockholm.
The Arlanda Express is the environmental friendly train service that links Stockholm City with the Arlanda Airport. The train leaves every 15-20 min. Book your Arlanda Express ticket in advance at the same time you register to the conference. MCI offers discounted tickets for travel with the Arlanda Express train from Arlanda to Stockholm. Your confirmation letter will serve as a ticket when presented to the train conductor. SEK 200 each way. You may also buy the train ticket upon arrival and departure.
Other ways to reach the city:
Taxi: We recommend that you always request a fixed price from the airport to the city,
approx.SEK 450 - 550.
Bus: There is a direct bus connection from Arlanda Airport to the City Terminal in Stockholm.
The journey takes about 40 minutes and costs SEK 99 .
The bus leaves Arlanda airport every 10 minutes.
Prices per January 2008
Transport from Bromma Airport
Bromma airport is close to the city and from here taxi is the most convenient mode of transportation.
Visa
Participants needing a visa for entry to Sweden are strongly advised to make their application in their home country well in advance. If in doubt, information can be obtained from your nearest Swedish Embassy or Consulate or from your travel agency.
VAT refund from Sweden
European Tax Service AB in Sweden provides VAT refund services at favourable rates. A service by recommendation from MCI in Sweden. For more information, please visit
www.taxservice.se/meetings
