General Information

Official Language

The official language of the Conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Registration and Information Desk

The Registration Desk for the 7th PRM will be located in the Foyer of Convention Centre and open as follows:

Wednesday, September 17	15.00 – 20.00
Thursday, September 18	8.00 – 18.00
Friday, September 19	8.00 – 18.00
Saturday, September 20	8.00 – 18.00

Conference Identification Badge

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

Attendance Certificate

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered participants.

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

Liability and Insurance

All participants are reminded that neither the Organising Committee nor the technical organiser Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre 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.

Coffee Breaks

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

Lunches

Working lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served during lunch time.

Money Exchange

The Slovenian legal tender is EUR. Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations.

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

European summer time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Weather

The Congress will take place in the Mediterranean region of Slovenia. In September the temperatures are expected around 20 degrees Celsius. For more detail check the weather forecast for Slovenia and Portorož at: http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/Slovenia.htm

Public Transportation

Public bus services are frequent. Bus tickets may be bought at most newspaper kiosks or on the bus. One way ticket for distance Portorož – Piran is 1 €.

Taxis

Taxi service is available day and night. To order, dial 9700, 9701, 9702, or 9705.

Shopping

Opening hours are from 09.00 to 19.00. Most shops are closed on Saturdays after 13.00 and on Sundays