General Information

Official Language

 The official languages of the Congress are English and French

Registration and Information Desk

 The Registration Desk for the 7^th CPLOL Congress will be located in the Second Foyer of Congress Centre and open as follows: 

Conference Identification Badge

 A conference identification badge will be included in the conference material provided upon Registration. There will be no admittance to the Scientific Sessions without the conference badge. Invitations to social events will be collected at the entrance.

Attendance Certificate

 A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered participants.

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Letter of Invitation/Visa Requirements

 For citizens of countries within the EU, a valid passport (or personal identity card for residents of EU) is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Slovenia is also part of the Schengen Agreement since December 2007. Participants from other countries are advised to check visa requirements at the nearest Slovene embassy or consulate. Information on visas and addresses of Slovene embassies is available on the web site of the Slovene Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mzz.gov.si.

Participants who need a visa to enter Slovenia have to request a Letter of Guarantee which will be prepared by the Organising Committee. The visa cannot be obtained without a Letter of Guarantee which is intended to facilitate participant’s visa arrangements only, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.
In case you will apply for a visa at any Slovene embassy please fill out the form below completely in order to arrange a Letter of Guarantee and fax it to +386-1-24-17-296 or send it attached in an email to the address registration@cd-cc.si to the technical organiser, Cankarjev dom, at least one month before the arrival.

The organiser is authorised to demand payment of registration fee before the visa procedure starts. Please note that all costs are to be covered by the participant (verification tax and DHL post costs if needed).

Letter of Guarantee.doc  (Word)

Letter of Guarantee.pdf  (PDF)

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Liability and Insurance

All participants are reminded that neither the Organising Committee nor the technical organiser Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre are liable for any losses, accidents, or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.

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Coffee Breaks

During session breaks, refreshments will be served free of charge to participants wearing conference identification badges.

Lunches

Working lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served during lunch time.

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Money Exchange

The Slovenian legal tender is EUR. Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies, hotels, airports and railway stations. There is a bank in the immediate vicinity of the Congress Centre.

Automatic Cash Dispensers

Automatic cash dispensers accepting Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express credit cards and Maestro Cirrus are situated at all main banks in Ljubljana and also at Ljubljana Airport. The nearest cash dispenser to the Congress Centre is at the main entrance to the Maximarket department store located 50 metres from the Congress Centre.

Credit Cards

All major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard, Diners, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

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Electricity

Electricity in Slovenia is 220V, 50Hz. Continental Europe (Schuko) 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 Ljubljana in May is generally fair with morning temperatures around 10 degrees and afternoon high between 20 and 25 degrees. Afternoon showers or thunderstorms are not unusual but prolonged rain or cold is unlikely.

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Public Transportation

Ljubljana has a good bus transportation system payable with tokens (available at a reduced price in post offices and at the Conference Registration Desk) or cash. A flat rate fare applies, regardless of the distance travelled. Also available are daily and weekly passes.

Taxis

Taxi service is available day and night. To order, dial 9704, 9708.

Shopping

Many antique shops, sales galleries, arcades, and the open-air market create the spirit of the Old Town. Normal shopping hours during the week are 9.00 to 19.00, Saturdays 9.00 to 13.00. On Sundays, there is a flea market in center city at the banks of the Ljubljanica river.

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