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| General information Venue The Conference will be held at Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre located in the very centre of Ljubljana opposite the Slovenian Parliament and within walking distance of major hotels, shops, restaurants, and main sights of the city. Cankarjev dom is a multi-purpose centre with some 36,000 square meters of event space. It can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors altogether in auditoriums providing seats for as few as 20 and up to 1,600 visitors. It also offers 3,800 square meters of exhibition space, and has banquet facilities for 1,200 guests. For more information, visit its website http://www.cd-cc.si/kongres. Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre Presernova 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Phone: +386 1 241 7100 Fax: +386 1 241 7296 Official Language The official language of the Conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided. Registration and Information Desk The Registration Desk for the 15th ISH 2007on Project management will be located in the First Foyer of Congress Centre and open as follows: |
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Conference Identification Badge A conference identification badge will be included in the conference material provided upon Registration. There will be no admittance to the Scientific Sessions without the conference badge. Invitations to social events will be collected at the entrance. Letter of Invitation/Visa Requirements The Organising Committee will send a Letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is intended to facilitate participants travel and visa arrangements, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support. For citizens of many but not all countries, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Participants are advised to check visa requirements at the nearest Slovenian embassy or consulate. Information on visas and addresses of the Slovenian embassies is available on the web site of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/visa_information/. Liability and Insurance All participants are reminded that neither the Organising Committee nor the technical organiser Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre are liable for any losses, accidents, or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance. Money Exchange The Slovenian legal tender in 2007 is expected to be Euro as Slovenia joins European Monetary Union on January 1st 2007. Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations. There is a bank in the immediate vicinity of the Congress Centre. Automatic Cash Dispensers Automatic cash dispensers accepting Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express credit cards and Maestro Cirrus are situated at all main banks in Ljubljana and also at Ljubljana Airport. The nearest cash dispenser to the Congress Centre is at the main entrance to the Maximarket department store located 50 metres from the Congress Centre. Credit Cards All major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, Diners, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops. Electricity Electricity in Slovenia is 230V, 50Hz. Continental Europe (Schuko) plugs are used. Drinking Water Tap water is safe to drink in Slovenia. Time European summer time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Weather The weather in Ljubljana in August is generally warm or hot with morning temperatures around 20 degrees and afternoon high between 25 an 30 degrees. Afternoon showers or thunderstorms are not unusual but prolonged rain or cold is unlikely. Public Transportation Ljubljana has a good bus transportation system payable with tokens (available at a reduced price in post offices and at the Conference Registration Desk) or cash. A flat rate fare applies, regardless of the distance travelled. Also available are daily and weekly passes. Taxis Taxi service is available day and night. To order, dial 9700, 9701, 9702, or 9705. Shopping Many antique shops, sales galleries, arcades, and the open-air market create the spirit of the Old Town. Normal shopping hours during the week are 9.00 to 19.00, Saturdays 9.00 to 13.00. On Sundays, there is a flea market in center city at the banks of the Ljubljanica river. |
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