Conference language and time zone
The official conference language is English and Central European Time (CET) applies to all deadlines and indicated times.
Registration and opening hours
Pre-registered participants will receive a QR-code to print their name badges at the self-printing stations.
New on-site registrations are welcome at the “on-site registration” desk.
Please note that no cash payments will be accepted on site!
As access to the scientific sessions, exhibition, and poster areas is restricted to registered participants only, all attendees are required to wear their badge at all times while entering and remaining within the congress venue.
Opening hours registration desk
| Wednesday, May 20: | 7:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday, May 21: | 7:00 – 18:30 |
| Friday, May 22: | 7:30 – 18:30 |
| Saturday, May 23: | 8:00 – 15:30 |
Opening hours conference venue
| Wednesday, May 20: | 7:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday, May 21: | 6:50 – 19:00 |
| Friday, May 22: | 6:50 – 19:30 |
| Saturday, May 23: | 8:00 – 17:00 |
General information on the venue and how to reach the Austria Center Vienna can be found here.
Staff
If you should have any questions, the congress staff (recognizable by a yellow lanyard) at the registration area will be pleased to help you.
Speaker ready room (Room 0.16)
A dedicated room is available for presenters to upload their presentations. Presenters are requested to visit the Speaker Ready Room at least 60 minutes prior to their session (USB only; personal laptops are not permitted).
Further information for presenters can be found on the page Information for Presenters.
Opening hours speaker ready room
| Wednesday, May 20: | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday, May 21: | 7:00 – 18:30 |
| Friday, May 22: | 7:30 – 18:30 |
| Saturday, May 23: | 8:00 – 15:30 |
Cloakroom
A cloakroom will be available during the venue’s opening hours.
Please note that it will be unattended from Wednesday to Friday and will be supervised on Saturday only.
WIFI
WiFi is available throughout the conference venue.
Certificate of attendance
We will send out a certificate of attendance after the conference to the email address provided during the registration process.
VIENNA – General Information
Location: Vienna is the capital of Austria, located in Central Europe.
Official Language: The official language is German.
Currency: EURO – EUR, €
Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, bureau de change kiosks and some hotels throughout the city.
Credit cards are widely accepted in Vienna and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or cash machines can be found throughout the city.
VAT: Value Added Tax (VAT) in Austria is generally 20% and is included in the displayed prices
Electricity: The standard voltage is 230 V. Plug types C and F are used.
Stores opening hours:
Stores are usually open Monday-Friday from 9.00 am – 6.30 pm, Saturday until 5.00 pm or 6.00 pm; some shopping centers are open until 8.00 pm or 9.00 from Monday-Friday.
Shopping is available on Sundays and bank holidays at the large railway stations, at the airport and in the museum shops.
Emergency services:
Fire service: 122
Police: 133
Ambulance / rescue: 144
Emergency doctor: 141
European emergency: 112
ViennaMed doctor’s hotline for visitors (0-24): +43-1-513 95 95
Pharmacies are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, usually without a lunch break, and on Saturday from 8.00 am – 12.00 noon. Outside of these times, a 24-hour pharmacy standby service is available throughout the city. Visit the following page to find the open pharmacy in your district: https://www.nachtapotheke.wien/
Getting around Vienna
Vienna has an efficient and well-connected public transport system, including five subway lines that operate 24 hours a day on Friday night, Saturday night and on the nights before holidays. The trains run at 15-minute intervals.The network is complemented by an extensive system of trams and buses. The night buses operate daily from 12.30 am to 5.00 am in 30-minute cycles.
For all public transport options and route planning, please visit https://www.wienerlinien.at .
For taxi services in Vienna, several reliable providers are available. You can order a taxi by phone:
+43 1 40100 or +43 1 40100.
You can also book online or via app: https://www.taxi40100.at/en/
Taxis can also be found at designated taxi stands throughout the city.
For more useful general information about Vienna visit: https://www.vienna.convention.at/en/meeting-destination/nearby/useful-info
