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The 1st International Congress on Geriatric Audiology will take place at Stockholm City Conference Centre (CCC), Folkets Hus, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm, Sweden, June 6-9, 2004. CCC/Folkets Hus is centrally located; just five minutes walk from the Stockholm Central Station.
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Airport transport
Arlanda Airport is located approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. The airport coach leaves every 10 minutes for the city centre. The fare is SEK 89 (July 2003). There are also several taxi companies operating from the airport. If you intend to take a taxi, we recommend you to travel with a company with fixed price, approximately SEK 350-400 (April 2003). Nevertheless, we recommend you to always ask for the price before entering a taxi. Do not accept a taxi that charges per kilometre between the airport and the city, as the fixed prices are considerably lower.
The Arlanda Express is a train service, which links Stockholm City with the airport. The train leaves every 15 minutes and runs between a specially built platform at the Stockholm Central Station and the airport terminals. The journey takes 20 minutes, single tickets cost SEK 180 (April 2003).
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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, the exhibition and the social events.
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Banking Facilities
Opening hours for the banks in the city are Monday-Friday 09.30-15.00. All banks are closed at weekends and on public holidays. You find foreign exchange facilities at FOREX, located at the Central Railway Station, opening hours: 07.00-21.00.
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Certificate
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on request at the registration desk on the last two days of the congress.
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Check-in/-out
Hotel check-in time is 15.00 or later. If arriving after 22.00, please notify the hotel. Check out time is 12.00
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Cheques
Personal or Company cheques will neither be accepted at the registration desk nor in shops in Stockholm. Leading banks in Sweden accept traveller´s cheques.
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Climate
Average day temperature in Stockholm in June is around 18-20°C (66-70°F). Even though it is mainly sunny you are recommended to bring a sweater for chilly evenings and an umbrella or raincoat for possible rainy days.
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Coffee breaks
Morning and afternoon coffee are included in the registration fee for delegates and will be served within the congress venue.
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Congress Secretariat
Before and after the congress:
Stockholm Convention Bureau
1st ICGA 2004
PO Box 6911
SE-102 39 Stockholm, Sweden
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Telephone:
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+46 8 5465 1500
+46 8 5465 1599
icga2004@stocon.se
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Congress Venue
Stockholm City Conference Center, Folkets Hus
1st ICGA 2004
Barnhusgatan 12-14
SE-107 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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Telephone:
Fax:
Homepage:
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+45 8 5061 6600
+46 8 10 90 71
www.stoccc.se
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Credit Cards
The major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and at the registration desk.
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Currency
The Swedish currency is Swedish Kronor (SEK). Approximate exchange rates (April 2003) are:
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EURO
GBP
USD
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=SEK
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9,01
13,13
8,36
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Dress
Informal dress on all occasions
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Electricity
The electrical current in Sweden is 220 volts. Most hotels provide 100 V outlets for shavers.
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Insurance
The organizing committee and the Stockholm Convention Bureau accept no 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. Registration fees do not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the congress and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice and check the validity of your own insurance. The insurance shall be purchased in your country of origin.
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Languages
The official congress language for the social events and presentations is English.
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On-site Registration
On-site registrations will be accepted, but availability of hotel accommodation at that time may be severely limited. If you register on-site, please arrive early. On-site registration will proceed in "first come - first served" manner.
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Press
Authorised members of the press are welcome to cover the congress. Please use the on-line registration form for your participation, on which you are requested to clearly mark "Press". You will be asked to show your press identification upon registration at the venue.
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Preview Room
There will be a small preview room available for speakers who want to go through their talk in advance. This room will be equipped with a beamer and a PC with CD-ROM and diskette units as well as with a conventional slide and OH-projector.
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Registration
Please use the on-line registration form when registering for the congress and the social program, as well as for making hotel reservations in Stockholm during the congress week. If this is not possible you may use the
registration form
which is included in this announcement and return it to the congress secretariat.
Please note that registration for the various events will be processed on a "first come - first served" basis. Registration for events included in the fee must also be marked on the form. For further information concerning registration, please see
Registration Information.
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Tax Free Shopping
Visitors from countries outside the European Union can reclaim VAT on goods purchased in tax-free shops when leaving the country, either at the airport or at the border. The items may not be used whilst in Sweden and they must be exported within seven days of purchase. Look for the tax-free sign in shops and remember to ask for the VAT reclaim form at purchase.
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Telephones
Pay phones are available at the congress venue, both for local and long distance calls. Credit cards can be used, or telephone cards which can be bought at the registration desk.
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Tipping
For taxi and restaurants, the service charge is included in the price. It is not necessary to add a tip, although you may do so at your own discretion to indicate appreciation of exceptionally good service. Tipping is generally at guests' discretion in hotels.
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Underground
All underground stations are marked with a blue T on a white background. The Swedish word for underground is "tunnelbana".
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V A T Refund
Participants whose fees are paid by a company or organisation can apply to get the VAT refunded. The forms required will be available at the registration desk.
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Web
This website was updated: May 2004
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Congress Secretariat: Stockholm Convention Bureau "ICGA 2004"
Box 6911 SE-102 39 Stockholm Sweden
Tel: +46 8 54 65 15 00 Fax: +46 8 54 65 15 99
email: icga2004@stocon.se
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