General information

Venue
The congress will take place at Aalborg Univeristy, Copenhagen department, A. C. Meyers Vænge 15, 2450 København 

How to get to the Venue
The University is located in Sydhavn. You can take the train from Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 on track 2 to Copenhagen Central Station and change to bus or the A/E Train towards Køge st. Get of at Sydhavns Station walk to the university, which is 10 minutes walking distance.

You can also Tak the metrro from Copenhagen airport. Change to the M4 at Kgs Nytorv st. Get of at Sluseholmen Station Tickets from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station are also valid on the bus, metro and S-train.

You need a 3 zone ticket per trip from/to the airport.

We advice you to always check the easiest route and travel times at Rejseplanen.

Official language
The official working language at the congress is English and no translation is offered.

Passport and visa
The entry formalities for the Kingdom of Denmark vary according to the country of origin. There are no visa requirements for EU passport holders. Other congress delegates are asked to address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirements to the travel agent or to the local Danish Embassy / Consulate / Representation in the home country. All foreign citizens must be the holder of a valid passport. Further information can be obtained on www.um.dk/en

Liability and Insurance
Participants are requested to arrange for their personal travel and health insurance. Neither the Organisers nor the Congress Secretariat will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during the congress.

Emergency Services
Police - Ambulance - Fire Brigade * Dial 112

Climate
In December the weather is cold and rainy with an avarage temperature around 0-5 degrees. An umbrella may be useful. For more information, please see: www.dmi.dk/en/vejr/

Currency and money exchange
The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKK). 1 Euro is approx. 7,45 DKK and 1 USD is approx. 6,93 DKK as per December 2023. Most shops and restaurants accept Euro, but at a higher rate. Credit cards are widely accepted – also in taxis.

Banks
Normal banking hours are from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs. Monday to Friday. On Thursday banking hours are extended to 18:00 hrs. Extended banking facilities are available at Copenhagen Central Railway Station 7 days/week between 07:00 and 21:00 hrs. There are ATMs usually located in connection with a bank branch, which accept a variety of international credit cards. The cards accepted are indicated on the dispenser.

Shops
The shops are open from 09:00/10:00 to 18:00/19:00 hrs. Monday through Thursday and 09:30/10:00 to 20:00 on Friday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday/Sunday.

Tips
Tips are always included in the prices given in taxis and restaurants in Denmark. Tipping is not expected but appreciated.

Smoking ban
Smoking is banned in all indoor public places and restaurants in Copenhagen. The congress is a no-smoking event and smoking is not permitted at the venue.

Electricity supply
Electricity is supplied at 220 volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle. Outlets are of the two round pin type.

Changes
The Organisers reserve the right to adjust or change the programme as necessary.

For further information about Copenhagen, please visit www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist