General information

Date

11- 13th September, 2009

Venue

The Conference will take place in Reval Hotel Lietuva.  The hotel is situated on the bank of the River Neris in the center of Vilnius, only a 10-minute walk to the Old Town.

Reval Hotel Lietuva****
Address: Konstitucijos Ave. 20
LT-09308 Vilnius, Lithuania

Official language

The official Conference language is English. Russian translation will be provided.

Certificate

A Certificate of Attendance will be available for all delegates.

Passport and Visas
All foreign visitors entering Lithuania must have a valid passport. For some countries a visa is necessary. Questions concerning visas please contact Conference Secretariat.

Invitation Letter
If you need an invitation letter in order to obtain a visa please contact Conference Secretariat.

Climate
Lithuania has a central European climate.

Time
Eastern Europe Summer time 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Transport and Travel Information

Arriving By Air
There are direct connections with many European cities and "hubs" including Copenhagen, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. The airport is located just outside the centre of Vilnius.

Bus Services

Vilnius has an effective and cheap network of busses and minibuses. Prices for a buses are up to € 1.

Taxi
Numerous taxis are operating in Vilnius. Taxis hired in street can be expensive and not always of  the best quality. It is recommended to call Martono Taxi 1422 (short local number) or  +370 5 2400004. The price for a taxi from the airport to the centre is around € 15.

Car Rental
If you plan to stay a bit longer in Lithuania and want to explore the country by travelling with a car, we offer you to rent a car from our partner - AVIS. For more information, press the banner below.

Currency
The official currency in Lithuania is Litas. Litas is bound to € with 3.4528 Litas for  € 1. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks and in hotels.

Credit Cards
Visa and Master Card are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants. You will find a cash dispenser on nearly every corner.

Electrical Appliances
The voltage in Lithuania is 220 volts.

Safety
The Baltic is in general seen as a safe area with no imminent threat of terrorism or violence.
In an international survey Vilnius is rated as the safest capital in the Baltic States and also safer than many European capitals. Take care of your money and other valuable things and remember that not all people you meet are what they pretend to be.

Health
The hygienic standard in Lithuania in general has a very high level. No special precautions are needed, no special vaccinations required.

Shopping
Shops are generally open 10:00 - 19:00 on weekdays and from 9:00-17:00 on Saturdays. Many shops are open on Sundays as well. Most major shopping centers and supermarkets are open 8:00-24:00 daily.

Insurance
All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee nor the technical organizer AIM Group Baltic are liable for any losses, accidents or damage done to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.