Venue

Austria Center Vienna – ACV
Bruno-Kreisky-Platz – Vienna, Austria

 

 


Date: Wednesday-Saturday, May 19-23, 26

Official website: https://www.jointcongress.org/

Language: The official language of the conference is English.

Participation: Registration is required for participation to the congress and social activities.

Exhibition: At the same time with the meeting, during the conference hours

Climate: The climate in Vienna during May is generally mild, pleasant, and offers a good combination of sunshine and warmth, making it one of the most popular months to visit. It is the last month of spring, with temperatures rapidly climbing towards summer.

USEFUL TIPS FOR VISITORS

Here are our practical tips and some helpful information to know before you arrive to Austria. Let us help you be prepared and informed on everything you need to know.

ATMs: ATMs can be found all around the country. All of them offer foreign language options and pay out Euro.

Exchanging Money: Foreign Exchange offices can be found throughout the country.

Credit Cards: Credit cards are widely used and accepted. Most hotels, car-rental agencies, shops, pharmacies, entertainment venues and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard and Amex.

Currency: Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Austria.

Driving: Driving in Austria is on the right, as in the continental Europe.

Emergency Number: Emergency Line is 112

Medical Treatment: it is advisable to take out medical insurance before traveling.

Pharmacies: Pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00. Most of them are closed on Sundays, but there is always one pharmacy in an area that is open for 24 hours.

Time Zone: Time in Austria is given by UTC+02:00 in summer time (from late March til late October).

Visa: Visa requirements to enter Austria depend on your nationality, but most third-country nationals need a Schengen visa for short stays or a residence permit for longer stays. If you are a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, you only need a valid travel document, like a passport or identity card.

Upon request the Congress Secretariat will send a personal invitation to registered Conference participants only

To request an official letter of invitation for your visa application, be sure to have the following information ready when processing your request: your full name as it appears on the passport and your passport number.