General Information

CONGRESS OPENING HOURS

HASHTAG

The recommended hashtag to communicate on social networks about the congress is #OsteoCongress.

INTERNET ACCESS

A Wifi connection as well as an Internet corner will be provided to attendees during the congress.

SMOKING POLICY

This is a strictly non-smoking event.

PARTICIPANTS ATTENDANCE POLICY

All event activities (including Plenary Sessions, Meet-the-Expert Sessions, Satellite Symposia, Poster Sessions, Exhibition Area, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered participants. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

CLIMATE

Summary of temperatures and weather in March:
As the month ends, morning temperatures will normally be in the 3-4C (upper 30s F) while the afternoons are more likely to see the 12-13 C (mid-50s F).
A few of the warmer afternoons towards the end of March could get up into the about 15-17C (low to mid 60s F).

CURRENCY

The euro is the official currency in Germany. Bank notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Coin values are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1 and 2 euros. Most international credit cards are widely accepted for payment in hotels, restaurants and shops, except for American Express credit cards which are less accepted. Foreign currency may be changed at banks, hotels, airports and in exchange offices. ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the airport.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Follow the same rules of safety you follow while travelling anywhere else:

• Keep your travel documents in your hotel safe deposit box
• Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel
• Do not leave personal items (bags, mobile phones, etc.) unattended

LETTER OF INVITATION

We will send you a letter of invitation upon request. Please note that this letter of invitation does not commit the congress organisers to any kind of financial support or hosting arrangements, nor does it guarantee an entry visa. The congress organizers will not contact embassies or consulates on your behalf.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance can be printed in the registration area from Saturday March 26^th (the exact time will be communicated during the congress).

Germany

Capital City : Berlin
Population : 83.02 millions (2019)
Official language : German

TIME ZONE

UTC+1 zone and UTC+2 zone during summer time.

ELECTRICITY

In Berlin and Germany and most of the European countries there is a 230V voltage power grid with a frequency of 50Hz

TIPPING

Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but if you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about five to ten percent.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

112: General Emergency for Europe

IMPORTANT DATES