Speakers’ Instruction

The lecture rooms are equipped with a beamer and a laptop. Presenters are requested to upload their presentations to the room laptop if possible by using a USB stick. Laptops are equipped with Windows XP Professional, Powerpoint, Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player and VLC Video Player. Technical assistance will be provided in the meeting rooms.

Venue

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Building K
Address: H-1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3-9.

How to get there?*
By Budapest public transport:
Tram 4, 6: Petőfi híd, budai hídfő (Petőfi bridge, Buda abutment at Goldmann György square)
Tram 18, 47, 49: Szent Gellért tér (Szent Gellért square at Szabadság bridge, Buda abutment)
Bus 12: Petőfi híd, budai hídfő
Bus 7, 7A, 86: Szent Gellért tér

*See the “Festival Building” map

Getting to Budapest

Regular international flights to Budapest (Ferihegy) Airport arrive at and depart from Terminal 2A or Terminal 2B (these terminals are just in a short walk from each other), or Terminal 1 in case of arriving by low fair airlines.

You can reach the city centre by public transport both from Ferihegy Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 by bus no 200 till Kőbánya Kispest Metro Station or by shuttle rail from Ferihegy Terminal 1.

The airport mini-bus service will take you anywhere in Budapest. Information desk (operator) for minibus service is found in the center of the arrival lobby. This door-to-door Airport Minibus Service is reasonably priced (one-way ticket: approx. EUR 10, go- return ticket: approx. EUR 16.)
The minibus service is located outside of the customs area. Those scheduling  a round-trip transportation, are requested to call to reconfirm their return trip, at least 24 hours in advance of their flight. For a ride to the airport, you may contact the hotel reception desk.

Another way of getting to the city is by taxi. The recommended company is airport taxi (Zóna Service).

Public Transport

Public transportation (BKV) is extensive and reliable. Tickets - valid for one ride only - should be purchased in advance (e.g. at metro stations, hotels, news-stands, tobacco shops), since drivers do not sell any. The tickets should be validated (on board or at the entrance gates), and kept, since one must produce them if requested by inspectors on board or at the exit gates.

You may consider buying a carnet of 10 tickets or a pass (for 1/7/14 days or for a month), or a Budapest Card, instead of single tickets.
The junction of all the three metro lines is Deák tér. Service time is between 4:30 a.m. and  11.00 p.m. Most bus and tramlines operate until 11pm.

Taxi

The most popular and reliable companies in Budapest are: City Taxi, 6x6 Taxi, Buda-Taxi, Főtaxi, Rádiótaxi, Taxi 2000 and Tele5 Taxi, and between the airport and the city, the Zona Taxi Service

Registration and Information Desk

The registration desk operates in the Aula of Building K. from 1 August to 2 August
On 3 August moves to the level C (1st floor) next to the Ceremony Hall.

Opening hours:

On-site Payments

On-site payments may be settled in cash (EUR, USD or HUF) only.  "In-house" ATMs are available in the university building.

Credit Cards, ATM

International credit cards (EC/MC, Visa) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport, in the university building, and at many locations throughout the city.

Meals

The self-service canteen of the university* is open daily from 12.00 to 16.00 from 1 August to 5 August.

*See the location of the canteen on the “Festival Building” map.

Badges

Please, make sure that you wear your badge at every event you participate in, including coffee breaks and the social events.

Weather, Clothing

Hungary is in the temperate zone, although the early August weather is usually very warm. Daily temperature ranges from 25°C to 38°C (68F to 86F), and the relative humidity is below 50%.

With regard to the evening programs, there is no dress-code, casual clothes are suitable.

Voltage

"The electricity supply in Hungary is 230 V AC (50 Hz)". Plugs

Medical Center on Duty at the University

In minor emergency cases examination and medical attendance will be provided by an English speaking physician on duty, free of charge.
Important notice: Festival participants are requested to make sure with their health insurance provider to have health insurance coverage valid for Hungary.

Personal Insurance

The Organizers of the congress do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the congress or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site.

Useful Telephone Numbers
(can be dialed without using a card or coins)