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General Information

Date
20th-22nd August, 2010

Venue

The Conference will take place in Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva (previous 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.

 

Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Address: Konstitucijos Ave. 20
LT-09308 Vilnius, Lithuania

 

Official language

The official Forum language is English. No simultaneous translation will be available

 

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. If you have any questions concerning visas, please contact Forum Secretariat.

Climate
Lithuania has a central European climate.

Time
Eastern Europe time 2 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.

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 8:00-22:00 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.