General information

TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTERS

The time limit of regular oral presentations is 15 minutes (including discussion) and it will be strictly enforced. 

PC/Laptop and data projector will be provided for presentations in all rooms at the Congress.
Laptops are equipped with Windows XP Professional, Powerpoint, Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player and VLC Video Player. Technical assistance will be provided in the meeting rooms.

Poster size:
Please, prepare your poster according to the instructions below:
Size max: A0 (841 mm width x 1189 mm height)
Poster format: portrait

Poster presenters are kindly requested to bring some copies of their poster summary for distribution among participants during presentations. 

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INTERNET ACCESS
Free Wireless Internet access is available in the building.
Public Internet access is also available in the Speakers' Ready Room.

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VISA REQUIREMENTS

Visa free entry
Citizens of the European Union (EU)- and the European Economic Area (EEA)-member states as well as citizens of the following states may travel to Hungary without a visa:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong (the exemption applies only to holders of a "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Macao (the exemption applies only to holders of a "Regio  Administrativa Especial de Macau" passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay

Schengen States visas
Hungary is a member of the Schengen States.
Visas and residence permits issued by one of the Schengen States are valid also for Hungary, on the other hand
- visas issued by Hungarian representations abroad and residence permits issued by Hungarian national authorities are also valid for the entire Schengen Area.

Types of Schengen visas:
- Airport transit visa (A): authorises the bearer to enter the international zone of the airport and to remain there until the time of the departure of the flight to the destination country. Only nationals of the following states are liable to apply for an airport transit visa
- Transit visa (B): authorises the bearer to a single, double or multiple transits, not exceeding 5 days at a time.
- Short stay visa (C): authorises the bearer to a single, double or multiple entries and, in case of an uninterrupted stay, to a stay of maximum 90 days, while in case of an interrupted stay, to a stay of altogether maximum 90 days within the 6 months counted from the date of the first entry.
For further details please visit the following page 

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INSURANCE
The Organisers of the Congress do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the Congress or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the participants to check their coverage with their insurance provider.

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BANK, CURRENCY, CREDIT CARDS
The unit of currency is Hungarian Forint (HUF), denoted as "Ft" by the Hungarians. International credit cards (AmEx, EC/MC, Visa) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport and all over the city. 

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WEATHER
Hungary is in the temperate zone, the August weather is usually nice and warm. Daily temperature ranges from 25C to 30C. (68F to 86F), and the relative humidity is below 50%.

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VOLTAGE
"The electricity supply in Hungary is 230 V AC (50 Hz)".
Plugs

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HOW TO GET TO BUDAPEST

Arrival at Budapest by air:
Most visitors will arrive at the Budapest Ferihegy Airport - Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B, or Terminal 1 in case of arriving by low fair airlines.
At Budapest Airport, Terminal 2A serves Schengen and 2B non-Schengen traffic. Aircraft arriving from the Schengen zone is automatically directed to Terminal 2A, while aircraft from outside the zone will get a stand at 2B.

Arrival at Budapest by train:
More than fifty trains a day provide direct links between Budapest and 25 other capital cities. Trains to Vienna run every three hours. International trains operate from the three largest stations:

• Keleti pályaudvar (railway station): VIII., Baross tér. Tel: (+36-1) 413 - 4610.
• Nyugati pályaudvar: VI., Nyugati tér Tel: (+36-1) 349-8503
• Déli pályaudvar I. Krisztina krt. 37. Tel: (+36-1) 375-6593

For further information on schedules see the timetable of the Hungarian railway.

Arrival at Budapest by car:
All Hungary's motorways and most of her main roads radiate out from the capital. The M1, M3, M5 and
M7 are toll highways, and you must pay the appropriate toll (either at the border or at larger petrol stations) and keep the receipt. Road signs conform to continental standards. 24-hour roadside assistance is provided by the Magyar Autóklub (Tel.: (+36-1) 345-1755), and emergency roadside is available by dialing 188.

Arrival at Budapest by hidrofoil

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HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE/HOTELS

Airport shuttle
Airport mini-bus service. The airport mini-bus service will take you anywhere in Budapest. Information desk (operator) for minibus service is found in the center of the arrival lobby. This door-to-door Airport Minibus Service is reasonably priced (one-way ticket: approx. EUR 10, go- return ticket: approx. EUR 16.)
The minibus service is located outside of the customs area. Those scheduling a round-trip transportation, are requested to call to reconfirm their return trip, at least 24 hours in advance of their flight. For a ride to the airport, you may contact the hotel reception desk.

Airport taxi
Another way of getting to the city is by taxi. The recommended company is airport taxi (Zóna Taxi). They guarantee fix and preferential transfer prices.

By car
Most travelers will arrive from the direction of Vienna on highway M1. To reach Budapest and the venue, you leave M1 via the exit to Budakeszi. Go along the Fő utca (street) in Budakeszi, then take the road towards Budapest via the road called Budakeszi út. The conference venue is 3 kilometers far, at Palos utca/Hárshegyi utca.
Please, follow the Google map.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Public transportation (BKV) in general is extensive, reliable and cheap.Fares cannot be paid on board and there are fines for traveling without a validated ticket. Tickets are valid for one ride only. A new ticket must be used every time you change lines. Tickets can be cancelled in meters (red punch slots on the board of the tram or bus) or at the metro station entrances (orange boxes). Tickets can be purchased at metro stations, hotels, newsstands and tobacco shops.

Instead of single tickets you may consider buying a carnet of 10 tickets or a pass (for 1/7/14 days or for a month), or a Budapest Card. These are available at the metro stations or at end stations of public transport. (Remember: on Budapest transport means you must be able to produce your ticket/card at the end or to inspectors, so do not throw away your ticket after punching in).

All three metro lines meet at Deák tér and run from 4:30am to 11pm. Most bus and tramlines operate until 11pm.

For current fares, please click here.

The Europa Congress Center - the conference venue - is within an easy access (20 minutes) by bus #22 from "Moszkva tér" (square) (Metro line #2; bus: #22, 91, 139, 149, 155, 156, 222; tram: 59A, 61). The ECC is in a distance of 50 meters from the stop "Dénes utca" (street).

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TAXI

The most popular and reliable companies in Budapest are: City Taxi,, 6x6 Taxi, Buda-Taxi, Főtaxi, Rádiótaxi, Taxi 2000 and Tele5 Taxi., and between the airport and the city, the Zona Taxi Service.

Useful links:
Map of Budapest
Looking for street(s)

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OPTIONAL TOURS/PROGRAMMES

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REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK

Opening hours:

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BADGES

Please, make sure that you wear your badge at every event you participate, including the coffee breaks, lunches and the social events.

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ON-SITE PAYMENT

On-site payments can be settled in cash (EUR or HUF) only.

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