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General information Airport and Transport Arlanda Airport is located approximately 42 kilometres from the city of Stockholm. Train. The Arlanda Express is a train service that links the city of Stockholm with the airport. The journey takes 20 minutes and the regular price of a one-way ticket is SEK 190. A discount is offered for two persons travelling together on a Saturday or Sunday: SEK 200 for both tickets (May 2005). Please note that these tickets can only be purchased at the Arlanda Express counter, either at Arlanda Airport or at the City Terminal. StoCon offers discounted tickets for travel during week days with the Arlanda Express train. These tickets can only be booked and paid for via the registration form, and the price is SEK 150 per ticket (May 2005). If tickets have been booked and paid for in advance, your confirmation letter will serve as a ticket when presented to the train conductor. Bus. From Arlanda Airport there is a direct bus connection to the City Terminal (next to Stockholm Central Station) in Stockholm. The journey takes about 40 minutes and costs SEK 90. You can also buy a combined airport bus and taxi ticket, i.e. at the City Terminal you change transportation from bus to taxi, which takes you directly to your hotel. Ask the bus driver for more information. The bus leaves every 10 minutes from Arlanda Airport during peak hours (May 2005). Taxi. If you intend to take a taxi from and to Arlanda Airport we recommend that you use a company with a set price. The trip into the city should cost no more than approximately SEK 450-500 (May 2005). We also recommend that you check the price with the taxi driver. Banking and Exchange Facilities Opening hours for the banks in the city are Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. All banks are closed during weekends and on public holidays. There are also a number of exchange offices in Stockholm, for instance at the Central Railway Station you will find FOREX, open from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM on weekdays and 8.00 AM-4:00 PM on Saturdays. Ask the concierge at your hotel for the location and opening hours of the exchange office closest to your hotel. At Arlanda International Airport you will find the exchange offices at terminals 2 and 5. Cheques Personal or company cheques WILL NOT be accepted at the registration desk nor in shops in Stockholm. Travellers cheques are accepted by leading banks in Sweden. Check-in/check-out Time Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM or later. If arriving after 6:00 PM, please notify the hotel. Check-out time is noon. Climate The average temperature in June is 15°-20°C and it is generally sunny and dry. Warmer clothing is advisable for evening outdoor wear. A suit is recommended for evening engagements. For more details, please visit the website: http://weather.cnn.com/weather/forecast.jsp?locCode=ESSA.
Conference Venue The Conference will be held at Stockholm City Conference Centre, Norra Latin. The address is: Drottninggatan 71 B, SE-107 26 Stockholm, Sweden. Tel: +46 8 506 166 00, Fax: +46 8 21 69 71. For further information please visit the conference venue website: www.stoccc.se Credit Cards Commonly accepted credit cards in hotels, restaurants, shops and for conference registration are American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Master Card and Eurocard. Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating which cards they accept. Currency The Swedish currency is Swedish Kronor (SEK). EUR 1 is approximately SEK 9.20 (as per April 25, 2005). For a currency converter please visit www.forex.se or contact your local bank office. Disclaimer All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. However, the Organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables or plans relating directly or indirectly to the conference or exhibition, for any cause beyond their reasonable control, In the event that the Forum is cancelled by the organisers, or cannot take place for any reason outside the control of the organisers, the registration fee shall be refunded in full. The liability of the organisers shall be limited to that refund and the organisers shall not be liable for any other loss, cost or expense, whatsoever caused, incurred or arising. Electricity The supply voltage in Sweden is 230 volts/50 Hz. Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers. There are two computers at Norra Latin’s "Internet corner" where participants can surf the Internet, and read and send e-mail. Final Programme The final programme will be distributed to all participants upon registration at the registration desk, along with all other conference documentation. Insurance Neither the organizers of the event nor the Stockholm Convention Bureau (StoCon), accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to participants, either during or as a result of the meeting. Registration fees do not include insurance. You are strongly recommended to take out an insurance policy against such eventualities with the company of your choice, in your country of origin. Language The official language of the conference is English, which will be used for all presentations and printed material. List of Participants Only registrations received by the secretariat before May 10, 2005, will be included in the list of participants. Map of Stockholm Click here for map of Stockholm (1.7MB). Medical Attention For urgent medical attention, please dial 112 (SOS). Meals Morning and afternoon coffee will be served. Lunch on Thursday and Friday is also included in the registration fee. A snack lunch will e served on Saturday. Mobile Telephones Please be aware that mobile telephones should be switched off during all sessions. Shopping The shops are open mainly 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on weekdays, Saturdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Shops in the city center have extended opening hours, some even on Sundays between noon - 4:00 PM. The main shopping streets in the centre of Stockholm are Hamngatan, Biblioteksgatan, Drottninggatan, and Västerlånggatan in the Old Town. Smoking Policy On the 1st June Sweden will become the fourth country within the European Union where smoking has been banned from all establishments where food and beverages are served and consumed. Since 1993 all other public places, such as public transport, stores, cinemas and workplaces have enjoyed the same smoke-free environments. This ban on smoking means that ALL restaurants, pubs, bars and other places where food/beverages are served and consumed are now smoke-free, however a few establishments are permitted to set aside a designated smoking room. Hotels offer special rooms for non-smokers. Time, Summer time Sweden is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Tipping Tip and service charges are included in all prices at hotels and restaurants and for taxis. If you want to show your appreciation for good service you can leave an additional tip (7-10%). Tax-free Shopping Visitors from countries outside the European Union are able to reclaim VAT on goods purchased in tax-free shops when leaving the country, either at the airport or at the border. The items must not be used while in Sweden, and they must be exported within seven days of purchase. Look for the tax-free sign in shops and remember to ask for the VAT reclaim form at the time of purchase. The shop assistant will ask to see your passport. Telephones Pay phones are available at Norra Latin, both for local and long distance calls. Credit card phones, indicated by a ‘CCC’ sign, are available throughout the city and also at the conference venue. Tourist Information For tourist information on Stockholm and Sweden, please visit www.stockholmtown.com, or contact the Tourist Center on the lower level of the Cultural Center/Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg 1. Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Telephone: +46 8 789 24 90. Fax: +46 8 789 2491. E-mail: info@svb.stockholm.se For more information about Sweden, please visit the following Internet sites:
Travel within Stockholm Stockholm’s public transportation system is punctual and reliable. You can travel by T-banan, the underground, or commuter trains and buses. Local Buses The local buses, red and blue, are reliable and convenient. During peak hours the buses can be delayed due to heavy traffic. Taxi Please note that there is free pricing (no restrictions for what fees the different taxi companies use) for rides in Sweden. We therefore recommend that you use one of the following companies: “Taxi Stockholm”, “Taxi Kurir”, or “Taxi 020”. Underground/Subway The underground in Stockholm is called "tunnelbana" and the sign, a blue "T" on a white background, is the indicator for the underground. The underground covers a larger area than the local downtown buses. Visa Requirements Participants needing a visa for entry to Sweden are strongly advised to make their application in their home country at least three months before the intended date of travel. If in doubt, information can be obtained from your nearest Swedish Embassy or Consulate or from your travel agency. Those who do not fly directly to Sweden, please note that you may need a transit visa for some countries in order to continue your travel. |
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Programme to download Programme overview Parallel sessions Poster sessions Abstracts to download Parallel sessions: Thursday a.m. - Th 2 Thursday p.m. - Th 5 Friday a.m. - Fr 2 Friday p.m. - Fr 5 Poster sessions: Thursday - Th 4 Friday - Fr 4 |
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