Official Language

The official language at the congress will be English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Registration and Information Desk

The registration desk for the European Polymer Congress 2007 will be located in the Grand Hotel Bernardin reception hall at the congress centre and will be open from Sunday, July 1^st, 2007, to Friday, July 6^th, 2007.

Conference Identification Badge

A conference identification badge will be included in the conference material provided upon registration.

Attendance Certificate

A certificate of attendance will be issued to the registered participants upon request.

Letter of Invitation/Visa Requirements

The Organizing Committee will send a letter of invitation upon request. The invitation is intended solely to facilitate participants’ travel and visa arrangements, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.

A valid passport is required to enter Slovenia. Although Slovenia applies a visa waiver policy for most nationalities, there are however exceptions. Participants are therefore strongly advised to check visa requirements prior to departure at the nearest Slovenian embassy or consulate. Information on visas and addresses of Slovenian embassies abroad is available on the website of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Liability and Insurance

All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee nor the technical organizer Albatros Bled, 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 the session breaks, refreshments will be served free of charge to participants wearing conference identification badges.

Lunches

Lunch is not included in the registration fee. A lunch buffet will be organized in the Grand Hotel Bernardin. The organizers will also provide a list and a map of restaurants in the vicinity of the congress centre.

Currency

With January 1^st, 2007, Slovenia will use the euro as its official currency. Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks, exchange bureaus and the Hotels Bernardin.

Automatic Cash Dispensers

Automatic cash dispensers accepting Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express credit cards and Maestro are situated at all main banks in Portorož, Piran and also at Ljubljana Airport.

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 220 V, 50 Hz. Continental Europe 2 pin 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 Portorož in early July is generally fair with temperatures between 22 and 30 degrees Celsius. 

Public Transportation

Portorož operates various national bus routes between all coastal cities, Portorož, Piran, Izola and Koper, and also daily services between Portorož and Ljubljana. Payment can be made in cash to the driver.

Taxis

A taxi service is available day and night.

Shopping

There are many shops within walking distance away from the congress centre in Portorož and Piran. Shopping hours during the week are between 9.00 and 19.00.

 A contracted technical organizer Albatros Bled is incharge of:

• Registration

• Booking

• Transfer arrangements

• Social events and visits