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Venue
The Conference will be held at Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre located in the very
centre of Ljubljana opposite the Slovenian Parliament and within walking distance of major hotels,
shops, restaurants, and main sights of the city. Cankarjev dom is a multi-purpose centre with some
36,000 square meters 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 square meters
of exhibition space, and has banquet facilities for 1,200 guests. For more information, visit its website
http://www.cd-cc.si/kongres.
Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre
Prešernova 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Phone: +386 1 241 7100
Fax: +386 1 241 7296
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 20th ILCC will be located in the Grand Reception Hall of Congress Centre
and open as follows:
Sunday, July 4
Monday, July 5
Tuesday, July 6
Wednesday, July 7
Thursday, July 8
Friday, July 9
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15.00 – 20.00
8.00 – 18.00
8.00 – 18.00
8.00 – 18.00
8.00 – 18.00
8.00 – 15.00
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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.
Letter of Invitation/Visa Requirements
The Organising Committee will send a Letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is intended to
facilitate participants‘ travel and visa arrangements, and does not imply the provision of any financial or
other support.
For citizens of many but not all countries, 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 available on the web site of the Slovenian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs http://www.gov.si/mzz.
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 with 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
Lunch is not included in the registration fee. The organisers will provide a list and a map of restaurants
in the vicinity of the Congress Centre.
Money Exchange
The Slovenian legal tender is Slovenian tolar (SIT). 1 EUR is approximately equivalent to 236 SIT. Foreign
currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway
stations. There is a bank in the immediate vicinity of the Congress Centre.
Automatic Cash Dispensers
Automatic cash dispensers accepting Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express credit cards and
Maestro Cirrus are situated at all main banks in Ljubljana and also at Ljubljana Airport. The nearest
cash dispenser to the Congress Centre is at the main entrance to the Maximarket department store
located 50 metres from the Congress Centre.
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 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 weather in Ljubljana in early July is generally fair with morning temperatures around 15 degrees C
and afternoon high between 25 an 30 degrees C. Afternoon showers or thunderstorms are not
unusual but prolonged rain or cold is unlikely.
Public Transportation
Ljubljana has a good bus transportation system payable with tokens (available at a reduced price in
post offices and at the Conference Registration Desk) or cash. A flat rate fare applies, regardless of the
distance travelled. Also available are daily and weekly passes.
Taxis
Taxi service is available day and night. To order, dial 9700, 9701, 9702, 9705, or 9708.
Shopping
Many antique shops, sales galleries, arcades, and the open-air market create the spirit of the Old Town.
Normal shopping hours during the week are 9.00 to 19.00, Saturdays 9.00 to 13.00. On Sunday
mornings, there is a flea market in the city center at the banks of the Ljubljanica river.
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