Venue
The Congress will be held at the Cankarjev dom, Congress and Cultural
Centre, located in the very centre of Ljubljana, opposite the Slovenian
Parliament, within walking distance of all major hotels, shops, restaurants
and main sights of the city. Cankarjev dom is a multi-purpose centre
with some 36,000 sq. m of event space. It can accommodate up to 5,000
visitors altogether in auditoriums providing seats for as few as 20
and up to 1,600 visitors. It also offers 3,800 sq. m of exhibition space,
and has banquet facilities for 1,200 guests. Annually, the Centre hosts
nearly 250 national and international congresses and convention-related
events.
For further information, visit its web site at: http://www.cd-cc.si/kongres
Cankarjev dom, Congress and Cultural Centre
Presernova 10
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Phone: +386 (0)1 - 241 7100
Fax: +386 (0)1 - 241 7296
Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English. No simultaneous
translation will be provided.
Registration and Information Desk
The Registration Desk for the Congress, located in the Grand Reception
Hall of Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre, Presernova 10,
Ljubljana, will be open:
Saturday, September 6, 15.00 - 19.00
Sunday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 10, 08.00 - 18.30
Thursday, September 11, 08.00 - 14.00
The Registration Desk for Pre-Congress Meetings will be open at the
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Korytkova 2, Ljubljana:
Thursday, September 4, 14.00 - 19.00
Friday, September 5, 07.30 - 08.30
Saturday, September 6, 07.30 - 13.00
Congress Identification Badge
A Congress identification badge will be included in the Congress material
provided on Registration. There will be no admittance to the Scientific
Sessions without the Congress badge and cards for Slide Seminars.
Invitations for Social Events will be collected on entry. The Congress
identification badges will be also most helpful in contacts with other
participants.
Attendance Certificate
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered participants.
CME Credit Points
We are in the process of applying for CME credit points, 1 credit
point per hour to be given under authority of the UEMS and Royal College
of Pathologists.
Letter of Invitation
A Letter of Invitation to attend the Congress will be sent on individual
request. It does not place any obligation on the Organising Committee
to cover Fees or provide funds for travelling and living expenses.
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 name badges.
Lunches
Lunch is not included in the Registration Fee. There are several self-service
and other restaurants with reasonable prices close to the Congress
Centre.
Visa Requirements
In most cases, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Participants
are advised to check visa requirements at the nearest Slovenian Embassy
or Consulate. Information on visas and addresses of the Slovenian
embassies is obtainable on the web site of the Slovenian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs: http://www.gov.si/mzz.
Money Change
The Slovenian legal tender is SIT (Slovenian tolar). 1 EUR is approximately
equivalent to 230 SIT. Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks,
exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations.
A bank, Nova Ljubljanska Banka, is located very close to the Congress
Centre, Trg revolucije 2.
Automatic Cash Dispensers
Automatic cash dispensers, which enable cash withdrawal by credit
card, are situated at main banks in Ljubljana and also at Ljubljana
Airport (Brnik). The nearest cash dispenser to the Congress Centre
is at the main entrance to the Maximarket department store, which
is located 50 metres from the Congress Centre. Cash may be withdrawn
with the following credit cards: Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard and American
Express.
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.
Drinking Water
Tap water is safe to drink in Slovenia.
Time
European summer time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Climate and Dress
Ljubljana has a central European climate. The weather is generally
pleasant in September, with an average day temperature of 17°C
(62 F). However, it can be changeable and participants are advised
to bring a raincoat or umbrella and warmer dress for the evenings.
No formal dress will be required at any Congress Event.
Public Transportation
Ljubljana has a good bus transportation system payable with travel
tokens (available at a reduced price in post offices and at the Congress
Registration Desk) or cash. A single rate fare applies, regardless
of the distance travelled.
