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Attendee FAQsQ: Where will the Conference be held? A: On Thursday 1 September 2005 the conference will be held at: the main University building, Unioninkatu 34 / Aleksanterinkatu 5 On Friday 2 September and Saturday 3 September the conference venue will be at the University building called Metsätalo. The address is Unioninkatu 40. Both buildings are located in the heart of Helsinki close to the main square called Senaatintori. In order to find these buildings on the map please have a look at: http://kartta.hel.fi/opas/en/ Q: How do I get to the Conference venue from the airport and how much will it cost? A: As the airport is not in Helsinki but in Vantaa it's quite far away from the Helsinki city centre. A taxi will cost you around € 30 but there's a Finnair Shuttle Bus which costs only 4,90 € and it'll take you only 25 minutes to get to Helsinki main railway station with it. From the main railway station it will then take about 5 -10 minutes to walk to the University's main Building at Unioninkatu 34 / Aleksanterinkatu 5 Q: When will registration be open? A: The registration will open on Thursday 1 September at 09.00 and continue the whole day until 17.00. Q: Where is the registration desk located? A: The registration desk is located in the hall of the main University building, Unioninkatu 34 / Aleksanterinkatu 5. It is more convenient for you to enter from the entrance on Alexanterinkatu 5. Q: Will badges be mailed? A: No, badges will not be mailed. You will get your badge during the registration. Q: How many participants have signed up for the Conference? A: 200 Q: Do I need to sign up for the sessions in advance? A: No, you do not need to sign up for the sessions beforehand. Q: Will the abstracts be published? A: Yes, the abstracts will be published and distributed to all participants during the registration free of charge. Q: Are meals included in the cost of registration? A: There will be meals served during the 2 evening receptions. In addition, there will be snacks available during the coffee breaks and also after the conducted tour of Suomenlinna. Q: Are there any good lunch restaurants in and near the Conference venue? A:
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For more information about restaurants please have a look at: Q: What kind of clothes shall I wear during the conducted tour of Suomenlinna? A: Warm clothes and comfortable shoes should always be worn on trips to Suomenlinna because the wind blowing from the sea makes the temperature colder than on the mainland. Q: Will there be any conducted tours during the conference? A: On the first conference day, 1 September there will be conducted walking tours departing from the main building at 11.00 and 12.00. The conducted walking tours are in English and during the tour you will visit the University and the most important and interesting parts of the historical centre of Helsinki. You do not need to register in advance. The Tours will depart outside the Main Building at Unioninkatu 34 and the duration of the tour is one hour. Q: Where will I find more information about Helsinki? Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau Tel: +358 (0)9 169 3757
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