General Information
Getting to Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre
By Car
From the North
Coming from Nuremberg: A9 to the end. Follow sign Stadtmitte. Take exit Tucherpark. Follow Ifflandstrasse 2km. The Isar appears left side end Steinsdorferstrasse turn left, cross river. Turn right in front of big red brick building into Rosenheimerstrasse. Turn right at traffic light after 50m.
From the South
Coming from Salzburg: Follow the A8 to the end of the autobahn, onto Rosenheimer Strasse, crossing the Mittleren Ring. Follow Rosenheimer Strasse for ca. 2 km, straight ahead, until you can see the Hotel on your left hand side. Turn left at the next traffic lights, onto Hochstrasse.
From the East
Coming from Passau, A94 straight onto Einsteinstrasse. Cross Mittleren Ring. Turn left at traffic light, Grillparzerstrasse. Drive straight Orleansstrasse until you reach the Munich Ostbahnhof. Turn right at next traffic lights Rosenheimerstrasse. Turn left at the next traffic light.
From the West
Coming from Lindau: A96 leading to Salzburg. Exit München Sendling. Drive on Mittleren Ring Sued follow signs Messe, ICM. Take next exit northbound, Tegernseer Landstrasse. After crossed railroad bridge, take second street left, Hochstrasse.
Onsite Parking Available
- Public underground car park for up to 450 cars. Entrance in Hochstrasse next to filling station.
Off-site Parking – with the elevator directly to the lobby. Parking tickets can be paid for at the Hotel reception if required.
By Subway from the International Airport
Coming from the Airport Munich just take the S8 (or S1) and get off at “Rosenheimer Platz” station. Use the exit “Hochstrasse/Gasteig” and follow the signs to the hotel Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre. At the very end of the arcade, some stairs and an elevator lead directly to the hotel lobby.
Getting around Munich
Munich has an extensive public transportation system. It consists of a network of underground (U-Bahn), suburban trains (S-Bahn), trams and buses. Subway stations are marked with signs showing a white “U” on a blue background. The S-Bahn suburban lines are marked with a white “S” on a green background. Tram and bus stops are marked with a green “H” inside a green circle on a yellow background.
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Language
The official language of the conference will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.
Visa Information
Most European, US and Canadian citizens do not require an entry visa for Germany. Please consult the German Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specific details relating to visas. It is a responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
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Climate
Munich lies on the elevated plains of Upper Bavaria, close to the northern edge of the Alps, at an altitude of 520 m. The proximity to the Alps and the higher altitude play a significant role on the climate of the city.
The average minimum temperature in September is 10°C (50°F). The average maximum temperature lies around 20°C (67°F).
Plan on bringing a waterproof jacket or an umbrella since there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in September. Also, plan on layering your clothes as during the day it is usually nice and warm, but mornings and evenings could be a bit chilly.
Currency
The unit of currency in Germany is the euro (EUR).
Most international credit cards are accepted.
You can compare your local currency to the euro here.
Guest attendance policy
All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
Liability and Insurance
The Conference Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of/damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
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