General information
BADGESEach 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. BANKS
Banks are open between 09.30 and 15.00 on weekdays. Some banks in central Göteborg are open between 09.00 and 17.00. CLIMATE
The weather in Göteborg at this time of the year is quite cold with temperatures around 0-5 degrees Celsius and showers may occur. CURRENCY
The official currency is Swedish Krona (SEK).
USD 1 = SEK 7,34 (June 2006)
EUR 1 = SEK 9,29 (June 2006).
DISCLAMER
The Organizing Committee and Congrex Göteborg AB accept no liability for injuries/losses of whatever nature incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss of, or damage to, their luggage and/or personal belongings. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
You can get to Quality Hotel 11 and the Eriksberg area on Göteborg's Norra Älvstrand easily by car, bus or the City Ferry Älvsnabben. By car:
From the E6 northbound or the E20 from Stockholm drive towards Oslo and follow the signs towards Hisingen/Hamnar and Norra Älvstranden. Exit at the Eriksbergsmotet and follow the signs to Eriksberg, Quality Hotel 11 and Eriksbergshallen. From the E6 Southbound follow the sign Norra Älvstranden and exit at the Eriksbergsmotet. Follow the signs to Eriksberg, Quality Hotel 11 and Eriksbergshallen. From road 158 follow the sign Hisingen and exit at Ivarsbergsmotet, direction Eriksberg. Parking in the area
Please note that charges are levied for all car parking in the Eriksbergs area. Outside parking fee is 30 sek/24 hours. Parking house is available in the area. Public transportations:
A ferry also departs from Lilla Bommen, Järntorget and Klippan, stopping just outside the Hotel at Eriksberg. Bus number 16 leaves from the city centre, the bus stop is called Eriksberg Krokäng. One way-ticket 20 SEK p.p By taxi:
We have favourable rates with Taxi Kurir. When reserving, make sure to mention that you wish to have a fixed contracted rate. Reservation can be made by calling: Taxi Kurir +46 31 27 27 27 Central station - Quality Hotel 11 Price: 160 SEK
Landvetter Airport - Quality Hotel 11 Price: 420 SEK MEALS
Coffee and lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served daily. Your name badge is your ticket. MESSAGES
Please use the following number during the congress:
Phone: +46 31 708 60 06
Fax: +46 31 779 11 10 LANGUAGE
The official language is English but translation into Spanish will be provided. ON SITE REGISTRATION
On site registration will start on Wednesday 22 November. The registration desk and Congress secretariat are located at Quality Hotel 11. PROGRAMME CHANGES
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforseen circumstances. VENUE
Quality Hotel 11
Maskinistgatan 11
417 64 Göteborg, Sweden
Phone: +46 31 779 11 11, Fax: +46 31 708 11 10
www.hotel11.se
