Date
September 16-18th, 2010
Venue
The Congress will take place in Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva (former Reval Hotel Lietuva). The hotel is situated on the bank of the River Neris in the center of Vilnius, only a 10-minute walk to the medieval Old Town.
It is easily accessible by taxi or public transport from the airport: take bus number 2 and get off at the stop called ‘Europos aikštė‘. Public transport usually starts about 5 am and continues until 11 pm. Tickets for buses are available in each press kiosk (2 LTL = 0.58 €) or by the bus drivers. Tickets from the bus drivers cost 2.50 LTL. You can check public transport schedule here.
Numerous taxis are operating in Vilnius. Taxi's hired in street can be expensive and not always of the best quality. It is recommended to call Martono Taxi +370 5 2400004. The price for a taxi from the airport to the centre is around € 15, around 25-50 LTL.
Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva (former Reval Hotel Lietuva)****
Address: Konstitucijos Ave. 20
LT-09308 Vilnius, Lithuania
Official Language
The official Congress language is English. In case of sufficient demand, there is a possibility to provide simultaneous translation to French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Please indicate if you would appreciate such option in the registration. In case sufficient number of request will be attained, translation will be arranged.
Visa and Invitation Letter
All foreign visitors entering Lithuania must have a valid passport. For some countries a visa or invitation letter is necessary. Information about visa requirements and the location of embassies can be found on the website of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Questions concerning visas please contact Congress Secretariat. Please apply for your visa well in advance of your journey.
Climate
There is a typical Central European climate in Lithuania. It is generally warm in September. It is a good idea to bring a sweater for a cool evening and an umbrella for a shower. To know more about the weather click here.
Webcam view of Vilnius
Time
Eastern Europe Summer time 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Currency
The official currency in Lithuania is Litas. Litas is bound to € with 3.4528 Litas for € 1. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks and in hotels.
Credit Cards
Visa and Master Card are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants. You will find a cash dispenser on nearly every corner.
Electrical Appliances
The voltage in Lithuania is 220 volts.
Safety
The Baltic is in general seen as a safe area with no imminent threat of terrorism or violence. In an international survey Vilnius is rated as the safest capital in the Baltic States and also safer than many European capitals. Take care of your money and other valuable things and remember that not all people you meet are what they pretend to be.
Health
The hygienic standard in Lithuania in general has a very high level. No special precautions are needed, no special vaccinations required.
Shopping
Shops are generally open 10:00 - 19:00 on weekdays and from 9:00-17:00 on Saturdays. Many shops are open on Sundays as well. Most major shopping centers and supermarkets are open 8:00-24:00 daily.
Insurance
All participants are reminded that neither the Organizing Committee nor the technical organizer BC Leaders are liable for any losses, accidents or damage done to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.
