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Badges
Each participant will receive a name
badge upon registration. For security
reasons all participants are requested
to wear their badge during all the
Meeting activities and social events.
Banks, Credit Cards and Currency
Exchange
Banks are open between 09.30/10.00
and 15.00 on weekdays. Some banks
in central Stockholm are open from
09.00 to 17.00. 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 7.66, EUR 1 = SEK 9.35 (September 2005). For money exchange,
the companies “Forex” and “X-change” have
offices at the airports and in the city. 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 Västerås at this
time of the year is usually mild with
temperatures approximately 15–20
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.
Local Transportation
Arrival at Västerås Airport
Västerås international airport is situated
appr 5 kilometers from the Aros
Congress Centre, direct destinations
are Copenhagen (information September
2005).
Arrival at Arlanda Airport
Airport coaches leave Arlanda airport (Stockholm’s
international airport) all day, at regular intervals starting
at 06.15 am and last trip 23.15 (11.15 pm). Website www.flygturen.se
will give you current information.
Arrival with train
From the railway station there are 150 m to the
Aros Congress Centre. From the web site www.sj.se
you will find more information about train connections with
Västerås.
Parking
In direct connection with the Aros
Congress Centre there is a parking lot
for appr 1 500 cars.
Meals
Coffee and lunch are included in the
registration fee and will be served
daily.
On-site Registration
On-site registration will start on 3
May 2006. The registration desk and
Meeting secretariat is located at the
Aros Congress Centre and will be
open throughout the meeting.
Official Conference Organiser
Congrex Sweden AB has been appointed the official conference organiser
for this event. The Congrex Group works internationally with subsidiaries
in the Netherlands, Great Britain, Venezuela and Sweden as well
as licensed partners throughout Europe and Latin America.
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 Meeting Secretariat.
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