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Photo: Mikael Sjöberg - Stockholm Visitors Board
General Information
Badges
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration. For security
reasons all participants are requested to wear their badge during all the
Conference activities and social events.
Banks, Credit Cards and Currency Exchange
Banks are open between 09.30/10.00 and 15.00 on weekdays. Some banks in central
Stockholm are open from 09.00 to 17.00. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in hotels, restaurants and shops. It is advisable to carry an identity card,
passport or some form of photo identification.
The official currency is Swedish Crone (SEK). USD 1 = SEK 5,98, EUR 1 = SEK 9.36
(May, 2008). For money exchange, the companies “Forex” and “X-change” have
offices at the airports and in the city. Opening hours and other information
about exchange can be found at
www.forex.se and
www.x-change.se
Climate and Dress
The weather in Stockholm at this time of the year is usually warm and sunny with
temperatures approximately 20-25 degrees Celsius; showers may occur. Informal
dress is recommended.
Disclaimer/Liability
The Organising Committee and Congrex Sweden AB accept no liability for any
injuries/losses incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss
of, or damage to, any luggage and/or personal belongings.
Electricity
Electrical current in Sweden is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs
are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage
converter and a plug adapter.
Local Transportation
Arrival at Arlanda Airport (Stockholm’s International Airport)
From Arlanda Airport there is a direct train connection to the Stockholm Central
Station, the Arlanda Express Train. The journey takes 20 minutes, cost SEK 220 (May,
2008). The train has 4-6 departures per hour from Arlanda Airport, and is
specially designed with extra space for luggage. Please visit
www.arlandaexpress.se for further information.
Airport coaches leave Arlanda airport (Stockholm’s international airport) every
5-10 minutes for the City Terminal in central Stockholm. The bus ride takes
approximately 35 minutes and costs SEK 99 (May, 2008). Please visit
www.flygbussarna.se for further information.
Taxis are available outside the arrival hall at Arlanda airport. Prices may vary
considerably, so you are advised to ask for the price before entering the taxi.
Many taxi companies offer a fixed price of approximately SEK 495 from Arlanda
airport to Stockholm city and the driver is obliged to give you a printed
receipt on request (May, 2008). For more information, please visit
www.arlanda.se
Arrival at Bromma Airport (Stockholm’s Domestic/International Airport)
Airport coaches leave Bromma airport for the City Terminal in central Stockholm.
The bus ride takes approximately 20 minutes and costs SEK 69 (May, 2008). Please
visit
www.flygbussarna.se for further information.Taxis are available outside the
arrival hall at Bromma airport. For more information, please visit
www.lfv.se/bromma.
Arrival at Skavsta Airport (Nyköping’s Domestic/International Airport)
Skavsta is located 100 kilometers south of Stockholm and is used by low-fare
airlines. Airport coaches for Stockholm City Terminal takes about 80 minutes and
cost SEK 250. There are also buses to nearby Nyköping (7 kilometers, SEK 20)
where a train takes you to Stockholms Central Station (SEK ~200). Taking a taxi
to Stockholm takes about 60 minutes and cost around SEK 1300. For more
information, please visit
www.skavsta.se.
Official Conference Organizer
Congrex Sweden AB has been appointed official Congress organizer for this event.
The Congrex Group works internationally with offices in Sweden, The Netherlands,
United Kingdom and Latin America, offering integrated solutions for the
association services industry and corporate and governmental meetings. For more
information, please visit
www.congrex.com
Sponsor Opportunities
More information on sponsorship opportunities can be obtained from the
Conference secretariat.
Time Zone
The time zone in Stockholm is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is used during
the summer.
Tipping
A gratuity is included in the price of hotels and taxis. It is common to leave a
tip of around 10%, however. When visiting restaurants, you can show your
appreciation for good service by leaving a little extra.
VAT Refund Conditions
Swedish VAT, currently between 6% and 25% may be repaid to foreign enterprises,
except banks and insurance companies, or companies providing health care or
education. Information about the refunding of VAT will be available from the
Conference Secretariat.
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