Conference Venue
Hilton Vienna
Am Stadtpark
1030 Vienna
Austria
Tel: +43 1 71700 12334
Fax: +43 1 71700 16000
Website:
www.vienna.hilton.com
Set in the heart of Vienna, the hotel is just 15 minutes by direct train from the airport. Located
opposite the famous city park, the hotel is within 10 minutes' walking distance of spectacular Vienna attractions such as the Opera House and St Stephen's Cathedral. All Hilton Guest Rooms feature garden or city views and wireless internet access. Home to Vienna's premier conference center, the Hilton Vienna hotel offers meeting space for up to 1800 participants.
Language
The official language of the Conference is English.
Registration & Accommodation
All participants must submit a completed registration form. Hotel accommodation at special conference rates will be offered to participants.
Climate
Vienna’s climate is continental with moderate temperatures. December, January and February are characterized by winter weather with the possibility of snowfall.
Time Zone
The time zone in Vienna is Central European Time (CET) (GMT +1 hour), and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).
CME Accreditation
The European Association for the Study of the Liver is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net.
The Joint EASL-AASLD Monothematic Conference on Nuclear Receptors and Liver Disease is designated for a maximum of 10 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
All CME activities approved by the EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) are valid for recognition by the American Medical Association (AMA) towards the Physicians Recognition Award (PRA). Vice-versa all CME activities approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) are recognized by the EACCME. The American Medical Association is an 'Accredited Provider' of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) - USA.
Airport Information and Travel to Vienna
Vienna International Airport is located 20km from downtown Vienna and can be reached by the following means of transportation:
City Airport Train is an express train service to Vienna’s city centre (“Landstrasse – Wien Mitte”). The journey takes 16 minutes and trains leave every 30 minutes.
Schnellbahn (Line S 7) is a direct train service to Vienna’s city centre (“Wien Mitte”). The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.
Vienna Airport Lines bus service connects the city with Vienna International Airport. Buses leave in front of the arrival hall and bring passengers to the city centre (“Schwedenplatz”). The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase on the bus.
Taxis are available outside the arrival hall level 1. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic and costs approximately Euro 35.
Transportation in the City
Vienna offers a well-developed, efficient and modern public transportation network of underground lines, trams, buses and metropolitan railway (Schnellbahn)
Vienna public transport is part of the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region VOR (transport association for Austria's eastern regions). Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region is split into eight zones and includes parts of Lower Austria, the Burgenland and all of Vienna. The city of Vienna accounts for one full zone or core zone (Kernzone or "Zone 100"). A single ticket is valid for travelling one way in one zone. You may change to different lines in the course, but you may not interrupt your journey.
Visa Requirements
Participants are requested to check with the Austrian consulate in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Official Letter of Invitation
Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent upon request. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organising Committee or Conference to provide any financial assistance.
Click here to download the letter of invitation.
Agent for Italian Participants
TWT -TEAM Magia Travel srl
Via Cagliari 13 00198 Rome Italy
Tel: +39 06 44249321
Fax: +39 06 44249326
E-mail:
alupidi@twt-team.it
Website:
www.twt-team.it
Banking and Exchange
The official currency in Austria is the Euro (€).
Both Euro and foreign currency may be brought into and taken out of Austria without limitation.
All banks apply the same official exchange rate of the day, exchange counters at railway stations and airports charge an additional commission. Stores, hotels and restaurants accept payment in foreign currencies at a slightly lower rate of exchange.
Official banking hours in Vienna are generally Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00 and on Thursdays 8:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Exchange offices at Vienna airport and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week from 8:00 to 20:00.
Automated cash dispensers are located outside most banks and cash can be withdrawn 24 hours a day.
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Opening Hours of Places of Interest
Museums, art galleries, castles and chateaux are open from Tuesday until Sunday 10:00 to 17:00 (Closed on Mondays).
Opening Hours of Shops
Shops are generally open from 9:00 until 18:00 Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays the stores close at either 12:00 noon or 17:00. Shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Liability and Insurance
The organiser is not able to take any responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the conference. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.