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General Information
Badges
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration. For security
reasons all participants are requested to wear their badge during all the
Congress activities and social events. (The cost for replacing a lost badge is
SEK 500.)
Banks, Credit Cards and Currency Exchange
Banks are open between 09.30/10.00 and 15.00 on weekdays. Major credit cards are
accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. It is advisable to carry an identity
card or any form of photo identification.
The official currency is Swedish Krona (SEK). USD 1 = SEK 7.95, EUR 1 = SEK
10.03 (27 October 2008). For money exchange, the companies “Forex” and
“X-change” have offices at the airports and in the cities. Opening hours and
other information about exchange can be found at
www.forex.se and
www.x-change.se
Climate and Dress
The weather in Örebro at this time of the year is usually mild with temperatures
approximately 15-18 degrees Celsius; showers may occur. Informal dress is
recommended.
Disclaimer/Liability
The Organising Committee and Congrex Sweden AB accept no liability for any
injuries/losses incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss
of, or damage to, any luggage and/or personal belongings.
Electricity
Electrical current in Sweden is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs
are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage
converter and a plug adapter.
Italian Agency
The officially appointed Italian agency is:
Promoviaggi S.p.A.
V.le Gian Galeazzo 3
203 16 Milan
Tel: +39 -02-581891
www.promoviaggi.it
Airport Transfers
Transfer from and to the Arlanda Airport will be provided. Detailed information
about this will be informed of at a later stage. There will be a link for
registration of arrival times available approximately one month before the
congress. Information will be mailed to all registered delegates about this.
Meals
Coffee and lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served daily.
On-site Registration in Örebo
On-site registration will start 11 May 17.00 The registration desk and Congress
secretariat is located at the Conventum congress centre and will be open during
the congress hours
Passport, Visa and Invitation letter
Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to entering
Sweden. Please note that if you wish to participate in a tour outside Sweden,
you may need a multiple entry visa to Sweden. Please contact your local travel
agency for further information. Individuals requiring an official letter of
invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the Congress,
should contact the Congress secretariat
pad2009.registration@congrex.com not later than 15 March 2009. The
invitation letter will be issued once the registr ation form and payment has
been received by Congrex.
Official Conference Organiser
Congrex Sweden AB has been appointed official Congress organiser for this
event.The Congrex Group works internationally with offices in Sweden, The
Netherlands, United Kingdom and Latin America, offering integrated solutions for
the association services industry and corporate and governmental meetings. For
more information, please visit
www.congrex.com.
(updated 12 feb 2007)
Sponsorship Opportunities
More information on sponsorship opportunities can be obtained from the Congress
secretariat.
Time Zone
The time zone in Örebro is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is used during the
summer.
Tipping
A gratuity is included in the price of hotels and taxis. It is common to leave a
tip of around 10%, however. When visiting restaurants, you can show your
appreciation for good service by leaving a little extra.
VAT Refund Conditions
Swedish VAT, currently between 6% and 25% may be repaid to foreign enterprises,
except banks and insurance companies, or companies providing health care or
education. Information about the refunding of VAT will be available from the
Congress Secretariat.
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