Invitation to register & preliminary programme - ICPDR
Invitation to register & preliminary programme - ICPDR
Invitation to register & preliminary programme - ICPDR
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Useful information<br />
Airport transfers<br />
City Airport Train<br />
A journey on the City Airport Train (CAT)<br />
from the Vienna International Airport <strong>to</strong> the<br />
City Air Terminal only takes 16 minutes.<br />
The fare is € 8,00 for a one-way ticket if you<br />
pre-book online at www.citytrain.com.<br />
Taxis<br />
Taxis are available from in front of the<br />
airport arrival hall. The price <strong>to</strong> the city is<br />
approximately € 30,00.<br />
Insurance<br />
You are advised <strong>to</strong> arrange your own travel<br />
insurance <strong>to</strong> cover medical expenses and<br />
all other risks. IWA and IAWD will not be<br />
held liable for damage or loss of luggage<br />
or personal belongings or for injury, loss or<br />
damage of any nature caused <strong>to</strong> participants.<br />
Currency<br />
The Austrian currency is the Euro “€”.<br />
Shopping<br />
Shops are open on weekdays from 9.00 am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 6.00 pm and some shops are open<br />
until 8.00 pm on Thursday or Friday.<br />
On Saturday most shops are open from<br />
9.00 am <strong>to</strong> 1.00 pm, with larger shops and<br />
malls opening until 5.00 pm. With very few<br />
exceptions, shops are closed on Sundays.<br />
Weather<br />
Vienna’s temperature in late summer ranges<br />
from 15°C <strong>to</strong> 25°C.<br />
Electricity<br />
The main voltage in Austria is 220 V AC.<br />
Connec<strong>to</strong>r plugs and outlets correspond<br />
generally <strong>to</strong> the Euro-norm, but as a<br />
precaution bring along an adap<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Official language<br />
English is the official language for the<br />
congress. However, the opening ceremony<br />
and selected presentations will be given in<br />
German, with simultaneous translation in<strong>to</strong><br />
English.<br />
When you can <strong>register</strong> on-site<br />
The registration desk will be located in the<br />
main foyer of the Austria Center Vienna.<br />
Open hours<br />
Saturday 6 September 1.00 – 6.00 pm<br />
Sunday 7 September 8.00 am – 6.00 pm<br />
Monday 8 September 8.00 am – 6.00 pm<br />
Tuesday 9 September 8.00 am – 6.00 pm<br />
Wednesday 10 September 8.00 am – 6.00 pm<br />
Thursday 11 September 8.00 am – 3.30 pm<br />
Passport and visa requirements<br />
Citizens of all countries need a valid travel<br />
document <strong>to</strong> enter Austria. You are advised<br />
<strong>to</strong> check the exact passport and visa<br />
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The Austrian Foreign Ministry website<br />
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information.<br />
Public transport<br />
Vienna boasts a modern, efficient public<br />
transport system consisting of tramways,<br />
underground (U-Bahn), city railway<br />
(Schnellbahn, S-Bahn) and buses. Almost<br />
all hotels have easy access <strong>to</strong> the public<br />
transport system.<br />
All delegates will receive a ticket which is<br />
valid for the whole time of the congress<br />
giving you free access <strong>to</strong> Vienna’s public<br />
transport system.<br />
There will be no shuttle service from<br />
hotels <strong>to</strong> the conference venue; so you are<br />
requested <strong>to</strong> use public transport.<br />
Disclaimers<br />
The information contained in this brochure is believed <strong>to</strong><br />
be correct at the time of publication. The International<br />
Water Association and the International Association of<br />
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Area, the Organisers, reserve the right <strong>to</strong> alter or delete<br />
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