The 13th European Congress on Work and Organizational Psychology will take place between the 9th and the 12th of May 2007 (Wednesday - Saturday). The Congress is intended for academics, PhD students, trainers, educators and other professionals working in the field of work and organizational psychology, or related fields. It will be held at the Stockholm International Fairs, some 10 minutes from the city center by public transportation. All congress participants will receive a public transportation pass. The quickest and most convenient way of reaching the congress venue is by commuter train from the Stockholm Central Station bound south to Älvsjö Station, which is the third stop. The train departs from track 13 or 14 and runs frequently.
Important Dates October 3, 2006: Deadline for submission of abstracts and proposals December 15, 2006: Notification of acceptance January 31, 2007: Last date for early registration January 31, 2007: Last date to apply for membership April 13, 2007: Last date for late registration, thereafter on-site fee will be applied May 9-12, 2007: Congress
Below you will find information concerning a variety of issues related to the congress (in alphabetical order):
Abstract Submission The deadline for submitting abstracts has passed, the review process is completed, and notifications to those who submitted abstracts were sent out on December 18. (If you submitted an abstract but have not received a notification letter yet, please contact the abstract secretariat, Stockholm Convention Bureau [StoCon], e-mail: abstracts@stocon.se). Accepted abstracts will be published in an abstract database, available on the website once the congress program is finalized (please note that a precondition for having the abstract published is that the presenter has registered for the congress).
Arlanda Airport Arlanda Airport is located 49 km north of Stockholm. The Arlanda Express is the train service that links Stockholm City with the Airport. The trip takes 20 minutes. It is advised that you book your Arlanda Express ticket in advance at the same time you register for the congress. The Congress Secretariat, StoCon offers discounted tickets for travel with the Arlanda Express train from Arlanda to Stockholm. Your confirmation letter will serve as a ticket when presented to the train conductor. SEK 160 each way (ordinary price SEK 200). Alternatives: Taxi: We recommend that you request one of the many taxis offering a fixed price from the airport to the city, approximately SEK 450-500, rather than the more expensive per-kilometer rate. Bus: There is a direct bus connection from Arlanda Airport to the City Terminal in Stockholm. The travel time is about 40 minutes and costs SEK 95. The bus leaves Arlanda Airport every 10 minutes. (Prices given as per January 2006)
Audio-visual Facilities All lecture halls will be equipped with overhead (OH) projectors and PC computer projectors.
Badges The participant's name badge will be provided at the registration desk. All participants are requested to wear the badge throughout the congress. Only badge holders will be admitted to the sessions.
Business Hours and Shopping Shops are generally open between 10:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays. Shops in the city center have extended opening hours, some even on Sundays between 12:00 and 16:00. The main shopping streets in the center of Stockholm are: Hamngatan, Biblioteksgatan, Drottninggatan, and Västerlånggatan in the Old Town.
Climate The average temperature in May is around 12-15°C (55-60°F). For updated information on the weather visit the Visitors Guide.
Credit Cards Commonly accepted cards in hotels, shops, and at the registration desk are American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard.
Currency The currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona, SEK. The approximate exchange rates in January 2006 were: SEK 100 = Euro 10.66 SEK 100 = USD 13.08 For up-to-date exchange rate information, visit Forex.
Dress Informal dress is acceptable on all occasions.
Exhibition An Exhibition will be arranged at the Stockholm International Fairs. Please contact the Congress Secretariat for further information. Information will also be found at the congress website.
Insurance Neither the Congress Organizers nor the Congress Secretariat accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress. It is strongly recommended that you purchase the insurance policy of your choice as you register for the congress and book your travel. The insurance should be purchased in your country of origin.
Language The official congress language is English. There will be no simultaneous interpretation.
Letter of Invitation The Congress Secretariat will be pleased to provide Letters of Invitation to any individual making such a request. A Letter of Invitation often facilitates the procedure of obtaining a visa. Please note that the Letter is not a commitment on the part of the congress to provide financial support. Deadline to apply for the Letter of Invitation is March 30, 2007
Meals Coffee and lunches are included in the registration fee.
On-site Registration On-site registrations will be accepted, but the availability of hotel accommodations and touring arrangements may be severely limited.
Press Authorized members of the press are welcome to cover the 13th European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology. All press is welcome to register and use the online form. You will be asked to show your press identification at the venue.
Program An outline of the structure of the congress program is available on the congress website. The final program will be available closer to the congress.
Public Transportation Card A congress card is included in the registration fee for participants and accompanying persons. This card is valid on buses, subway, and commuter trains in Stockholm and the surrounding area. It is not valid for transport to and from the airport. The congress card will be given to all participants upon registration at the Stockholm International Fairs.
Time Zone Sweden is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the summer.
Tourist Information For tourist information about Stockholm, Sweden, please visit the website: Information about Stockholm. You can also contact the Tourist Centre by phone at +46 8 789 24 90 or by email at info@svb.stockholm.se Visa Participants who need a visa for entry into Sweden are strongly advised to apply in their home country well in advance. If in doubt, information can be obtained from your nearest Swedish Embassy or Consulate or from your travel agency.
The final program for the congress is now available in pdf-format under the link Congress Program.
Due to low registration numbers, the following two workshops have unfortunately been cancelled.
Workshop 5 "International developments in the field of test quality and test user standards and guidelines"
Workshop 7 "Personnel selection: New methods for analysis and design"
