General Information

Confirmation

Your registration will be confirmed both by an e-mail and by a letter sent by the Congress Secretariat, listing your registration details and providing all necessary advance information.

Official Letter of Invitation

For an official letter of invitation, please contact the Congress Secretariat.

Identification Badges

Name Badges must be worn at all times to ensure admission.

Certificates of Attendance

Certificates of Attendance will be available upon request from the Registration Office.

Health Regulations

No vaccinations are needed when entering Finland from any other country.

Insurance

The organisers cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained by those attending the congress or for loss or damage to belongings, regardless of the cause. The congress participants are advised to make their own insurance arrangements before travelling.

Language

The official language of the Congress is English.

Special Requests

Please inform the Congress Secretariat of any special dietary (including vegetarian) or physical requests.

Travel Information

Finland is easily accessible from all over the word. International airlines have regular flights to Helsinki from Europe, Asia, the United States and Australia and other parts of the world. There are excellent connections by bus direct from the international Helsinki-Vantaa airport taking only 1.5 hours, and numerous daily bus and train connections from the centre of Helsinki to Lahti. Links for more detailed information can be found on Coming to the Congerss -page.

Finnish Visa Formalities

EU citizens and most other foreign nationals need no entry visa to Finland. Please contact your travel agent or the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate for more detailed information.

Electrical Appliances

The electrical current in Finland is 230V (50 Hz). Plugs and sockets are the same as in the continental countries of the European Union. Should your equipment require a different voltage, an electrical transformer will be needed.

Climate and Dress

Finnish weather in August can be variable. Sunny and rainy days are equally possible with temperatures up to 20°C or more. Delegates are advised to bring rain gear and sweaters for the excursions.

Casual dress is acceptable for all but the most formal occasion, the City Reception.