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Venue
The congress will take place at Tivoli Congress Center, Arni Magnussonsgade 2, 1577 Copenhagen V.
How to get to the Venue
The congress center is located in the city centre. You can take the train direct from Copenhagen Airport. Taking a taxi from the airport will cost approx. DKK 280. All taxis are metered and accept all major international credit cards see more about travel options here
Official language
The official working language at the congress is English and no translation is offered.
Liability and Insurance
Participants are requested to arrange for their personal travel and health insurance. Neither the Organisers nor the Congress Secretariat will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during the congress.
Emergency Services
Police - Ambulance - Fire Brigade * Dial 112
Climate
In May the weather is normally very pleasant with an avarage temperature around 15 degrees. An umbrella may be useful. For more information, please see: www.dmi.dk/en/vejr/
Currency and money exchange
The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKK). 1 Euro is approx. 7,45 DKK and 1 USD is approx. 6,90 DKK as per July 2024. Most shops and restaurants accept Euro, but at a higher rate. Credit cards are widely accepted, and mobile payment options like MobilePay and Apple Pay are commonly used.
Banks
Normal banking hours are from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs. Monday to Friday. On Thursday banking hours are extended to 18:00 hrs. Extended banking facilities are available at Copenhagen Central Railway Station 7 days/week between 07:00 and 21:00 hrs. There are ATMs usually located in connection with a bank branch, which accept a variety of international credit cards. The cards accepted are indicated on the dispenser.
Shops
The shops are open from 09:00/10:00 to 18:00/19:00 hrs. Monday through Thursday and 09:30/10:00 to 20:00 on Friday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday/Sunday.
Tips
Tips are always included in the prices given in taxis and restaurants in Denmark. Tipping is not expected but appreciated.
Smoking ban
Smoking is banned in all indoor public places and restaurants in Copenhagen. The congress is a no-smoking event and smoking is not permitted at the venue.
Electricity supply
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle. Outlets are of the two round pin type.
Changes
The Organisers reserve the right to adjust or change the programme as necessary.
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