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Congress Opening Hours

IMPORTANT: Scientific sessions starts from Saturday morning 8:30, please ensure to register before either online until 8 May or on-site from 14.00 on Friday afternoon.

| Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 |

Public Registration* | 14:00-18:00 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-13:00 |

Speaker Service Centre | - | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-18:30 | 07:30-12:30 |

Scientific Sessions | - | 08:30-17:45 | 08:30-18:00 | 08:30-18:00 | 08:30-12:30 |

Exhibition | - | 12:00-20:30 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-18:00 | - |

*Industry Registration opens from 08.30 on Friday 16 May

Congress Bags

Your Congress Bag will be available at the congress bags desk. In your bag, you will also find the Final Programme, along with the Industry Programme.

Practical Information

Banks

Banks are open from Monday to Thursday 8:00-14:30 and on Friday 8:00-14:00; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. ATMs are widely available in Greece for Master, Diners, American Express or Visa cardholders. All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted.

Climate

The climate in Greece is mostly dry and temperate. Especially in Athens, Southern Greece and the islands, the climate is typically Mediterranean, with warm and dry summers. During May the temperature in Athens ranges from 25-35°C.

Currency

The Euro is the official currency of Greece. Foreign currency, traveller's checks and Euro cheques can be exchanged at the exchange bureaux at the airport, upon arrival at the hotel or at banks located throughout Athens.

Electricity

Electricity is 220 V/50 Hz. Plugs are the standard continental (DIN) type with two round pins.

Time

Greece is GMT+2, Greece 12:00 - London 10:00 - New York 05:00  

Tipping

For taxi and restaurants the service charge is included in the price. You may add a tip at your own discretion to indicate appreciation...