General information

Congress Venue

 

 

Bled Festival Hall
Bled

 

Official Language

The official languages of the Congress are Slovene and English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Registration and Information Desk

The Registration Desk for the Congress will be located in Festival Hall, Bled .

Congress Identification Badge

A Congress identification badge will be included in the Congress material provided upon Registration. There will be no admittance to the Scientific Sessions without the Congress badge. Tickets to social events will be collected at the entrance.

Attendance Certificate

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued on request.

Liability and Insurance

All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee not technical organizer are liable for any losses, accidents, or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.

Letter of Invitation/Visa Requirements

For citizens of many but not all countries, a valid passport (or personal identity card for residents of EU) is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Participants are advised to check visa requirements at the nearest Slovene embassy or consulate. Information on visas and addresses of Slovene embassies is available on the web site of the Slovene Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mzz.gov.si.

Participants who need a visa to enter Slovenia have to request a Letter of Guarantee which will be prepared by the Organising Committee. The visa cannot be obtained without a Letter of Guarantee which is intended to facilitate participant’s visa arrangements only, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.
In case you will apply for a visa at any Slovene embassy please fill out the form below completely in order to arrange a Letter of Guarantee and fax it to +386-1-24-17-296 or send it attached in an email to the address registration@cd-cc.si to the technical organiser, Cankarjev dom, at least one month before the arrival.
The organiser is authorised to demand payment of registration fee before the visa procedure starts. Please note that all costs are to be covered by the participant (verification tax and DHL post costs if needed).

Letter of Guarantee (.doc)
Letter of Guarantee (.pdf)

Coffee Breaks

During session breaks, refreshments will be served free of charge to participants wearing Congress identification badges.

Credit Cards

All major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, Diners, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Electricity

Electricity in Slovenia is 220V, 50Hz. Continental Europe (Schuko) plugs are used.

Drinking Water

Tap water is safe to drink in Slovenia.

Time

One hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).