All non-residents of the EU are required to have a valid passport.
Participants should check regarding visa requirements for travelling to Austria. Applications should be made to the nearest Austrian Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible. Citizens of member states of the European Union and the USA do not need a visa.

Information about available tickets and detailed line plans can be found at our information website.

Participants are advised to arrange whatever insurance they consider necessary. No responsibility can be assumed by the Congress for personal accidents, sickness, theft, or property damage suffered by the participants.

see also: Conference Attendee Cancellation Insurance

Weather in August is usually warm and sunny (18-28°C). However, there is some possibility of brief showers. Thus, a jacket and an umbrella may be useful.

The electrical current is 230 volts, 50 Hz.

Bank hours are
Monday - Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Since the beginning of 2002 the EURO is the official currency in Austria. 1 Euro = 100 Cents.
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents; 1, 2 Euros
Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Euros

Money can be changed at the airport, at banks, exchange bureaus, and larger hotels.

For a cash advance, credit cards and Maestro-cards can be used at cash dispensers (Bankomat) which are available all over the city.

Typical shopping hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (5:00 pm). Apart from some tobacconists and small supermarkets at petrol stations and at the main railway stations, shops are closed on Sundays.

Luxury shops with an elegant clientele can be found in the pedestrian zone of the Graben and of Kärntnerstraße (underground U1, U3 / station Stephansplatz). Street entertainers and outdoor cafe's contribute to the special atmosphere of this area.

A well known shopping area is Mariahilferstraße (underground U3 / station Neubaugasse).

More information can be found at: http://www.interconvention.at/congress/info