GENERAL INFORMATION

THE CONGRESS VENUE
Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest
Budapest V.
Apáczai Csere J.u. 12-14
H-1368 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: +36 1 327 6333
Fax: +36 1 327 6357

Situated right next to Chain Bridge on the bustling Pest side of the city the hotel overlooks the Danube and Castle Hill a location voted 'Best View' in Budapest. With easy access to the shopping and business districts which are both only a few blocks from the hotel, one need not consider other than the Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest when location is a consideration

LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the Congress.

PERSONAL INSURANCE
We recommend that all participants take out personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

CLOTHING
Informal for all occasions

CLIMATE
The weather in Budapest in November is cool. Temperatures range from 2°C - 8°C.

CURRENCY
The Forint (HUF), the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates applied in Budapest banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All the major credit cards are accepted in Hungary in places displaying the emblem at the entrance.

AIRPORT INFORMATION AND TRAVEL TO BUDAPEST
Budapest Ferihegy International Airport is served by many daily direct flights from most destinations in Europe. The International airport is 20-30 minutes from the city and private taxis are available 24 hours a day. Approximate cost is €22 per taxi to the city centre

CONFERENCE HANDOUT AND NAME TAGS
Upon registration, you will receive your personal envelope containing a name tag and your workshops schedule and invitation for social events. You are kindly requested to wear your name tag to all functions and during the sessions

VISA
Most Europeans do not require an entry visa for Hungary. Please consult the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specific details relating to Visas or alternatively you can visit the website of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.mfa.gov.hu

LIABILITY
The organizer is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the meeting. Sponsors, Exhibitors and all participants are advised to take out their own personal insurance.

CONGRESS ORGANIZER

1-3, rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-mail: reg_vasc@kenes.com

EXHIBITION

A professional exhibition will be held concurrently with the Congress.
For more details, please contact:
Sarit Mor
Kenes Exhibitions
1-3, rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 732 2850
E-mail: smor@kenes.com