The Location: Budapest, Hungary
Hungary is one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations. The Hungarian culture, music, art, architecture, spas, unique flora and fauna, national parks, cuisine and wine attract millions of visitors every year.
Despite its small size, Hungary is abundant with natural treasures, expansive lakeside areas, thick forests, endless plains and the unrivalled treasures of the limestone region.
Budapest, with its more than a thousand year history, is one of Europe’s youngest capitals, as Pest, Buda and Obuda was joined in 1873. Budapest is rich in natural beauties and its architecture is world- famous. Numerous sights of Budapest were given the world heritage title by the UNESCO (Royal Palace area, Danube Bank View, Andrássy Avenue). It was the home for many of the pioneering scientists of the 20th century including John von Neumann.
Apart from the buildings, churches, the Danube or the Buda Hills there are various thermal baths, caves, museums and cultural programs in order to satisfy the visitors of Budapest.
Budapest is easily accessible via Liszt Ferenc International Airport that has daily flights by all the larger European carriers plus many low budget airlines and is located only 22 km from the centre.
Visitors from over 90 countries can travel to Hungary without visas. Hungary has its own currency, but credit cards are generally accepted and there are many ATMs and exchange kiosks in the city. The city has a good infrastructure with extensive public transport network. Budapest is a safe city, it is considered safer than most cities of comparable size in Europe or North America.
Venue: Budapest Congress & World Trade Centre
The Budapest Congress & World Trade Centre provides the largest, most modern congress and meeting facility in Hungary.
Nearby Hotels
Novotel Budapest City****
Hotel Mercure Budapest Buda****
Jagelló Business Hotel***
Useful Information
Budapest’s public transportation systems are operated by the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK). The service includes buses, trolleybuses, trams, underground trains (Metro) and above-ground suburban trains (HÉV). Buses, trams and trolleybuses run daily from 4:30 until 23:00.
For detailed information on Budapest public transportation fares and timetables please visit www.bkk.hu. For smartphones official BKK INFO and BKK FUTÁR apps are available at Google Play and iTunes.
The climate of Budapest is continental. In mid-July there is usually a nice warm weather with a maximum temperature of 25-38 °C, and during the night a minimum temperature ranging between 20-24 °C. Nevertheless some rainy days can be expected.
The Forint (HUF), the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates applied in banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All the major credit cards are accepted in Hungary in places displaying the emblem at the entrance. VISA and Mastercard are generally accepted in restaurants, cafés, shops, taxis and petrol stations, AmEx and JCB are less popular.
The registration fees do not include provision for the insurance of participants against personal accidents, illness, cancellation, theft, property loss or damage. Participants are advised to take adequate personal travel insurance.
The voltage in Hungary is 230V, 50 Hz AC; socket types are C and F.
Always try to park your car at a guarded parking lot and do not leave any valuables in the car. Please note, that Budapest is divided into paying parking areas, with one parking meter in each street. The maximum parking time duration is 2-4 hours, tariffs may vary.