General Information
Congress Venue
Hilton London Wembley, Lakeside Way, Wembley HA9 0BU, UK ; The lectures will be held at Ballroom 1 Hall
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Congress Dates
February 21- February 24, 2019
Language
The official language of the Congress is English.
Exhibition
A commercial and professional exhibition will be take place during the Congress, parallel to the Congress hours.
Climate and Clothing
The average daytime temperature in February in London is 9°C (48°F). Average night time temperature is 5°C (41°F). Winters in London are characterized by cold and often rainy weather. However, freezing temperatures are not uncommon and snow is not unheard of. Be sure to pack a winter coat along with a hat, gloves and scarf. Clothing is informal for all occasions.
Currency and Money Exchange
The currency in is the pound sterling, known as the pound (£, GBP). The current (July 2018) exchange rate is 1 GBP= 1.31 Dollar and 1 GBP= 1.12 Euro. Most ATM's accept all major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, Diners, and American Express.
Local Time
London time zone is Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour
Telephones
The country code for London is +44
Electricity
In London the power sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Some appliances may require a plug adapter that can be purchased locally.
Visas
All visitors entering London must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date they will leave London. To find out whether you need a visa and how to apply to visit London, see the UK Border Agency website or check with your local British Embassy, Consulate or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Congress Secretariat
Paragon Group
18 Avenue Louis-Casai, 1209 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 22 5330 948 | Fax: +41 (0) 225802953
Email: secretariat@pcmercon.com