Registration Info
Participants are required to preregister for the conference. For on-line registration please click here
Participants in panel discussion and presenters are invited to the conference, but still need to register.
Venue
The venue of the conference is Hotel KEA, Akureyri
Hotel KEA
Hafnarstræti 87 – 89
IS-600 Akureyri
Iceland
Conference fee is ISK 25.000
Included in conference fee is:
Admission to the conference, documentation, coffee during breaks, lunches, excursion on March 27 and Dinner on March 28.
Accommodation
In Akureyri rooms have been reserved at Hotel KEA where the conference will take place. Please book at the registration site.
In Reykjavík rooms have been reserved at Hotel Reykjavík Centrum before and after the conference.
Price for accommodation
Hotel Reykjavík Centrum, Reykjavík
price is per room per night, including VAT but exclusive of breakfast.
Single room ISK 8.850
Double room ISK 10.850
Hotel KEA, Akureyri
Price is per room per night, including VAT and breakfat
Stingle. room ISK 8.300
Double room ISK 10.400
Transfer from Keflavík airport
The distance from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík is 55 km, or 45 minutes drive. The FLY BUS offers shuttle service between hotels in Reykjavík and Keflavík airport in connection with arrivals and departures. Taxi service is also available.
Domestic flights
Air Iceland operates flights from Reykjavík to Akureyri. Participants must book their flights to and from Akureyri themselves. You can either book on-line or call Air Iceland.
You can also contact: websales@flugfelag.is
You find all information on Air Iceland website: Air Iceland
Cancellation policy
A written notification of cancellation should be sent to the conference secretariat.
Cancellation made before 24th of March will be charged a service fee of 8000.- ISK.
Cancellation made two weeks prior to the conference will be refunded, except the registration fee.
Payment for one night accommodation will be withdrawn from yourCredit Card if there is a “no-show” at booked hotel.
All refunds will be processed after the congress.
General Information
Tourist Information
Tourist information on Akureyri
For tourist information on Reykjavík and excursions:
www.iceland.is
Reykjavík
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is the home of more than half of the country's 290 000 inhabitants. Named after the steam from the geothermal areas the city is now known for its clean air and beautiful surroundings. In Reykjavik you have opportunities for historical sites, natural beauty, museums and galleries, public parks, excellent shopping, a wide range of leisure activities, hotels, restaurants and a remarkably lively artistic scene.
Climate
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland has a temperate ocean climate, cool in the summer and surprisingly mild in the winter. The weather in Iceland can be a bit unpredictable and tourists should be prepared. Here you find information in the weather in Iceland: Weather in Iceland
What to wear
Due to the fact that the weather is unpredictable it is wise to bring warm clothes, rainwear, etc, especially for those who are interested in outdoor activities. As there are ample opportunities for swimming in warm spring water, it might be a good idea to bring a bathing suit.
Duty-free shopping
Duty-free goods may be purchased both upon arrival and departure at Keflavík Airport. The duty free allowance is1 litre of spirits (up to 47% alcohol) and 1 litre of wine (up to 21% alcohol) or 6 litres of imported beer and 200 cigarettes or the equivalent in other tobacco products. It is prohibited to bring uncooked meat and various meat products (salami, smoked meat, etc.) into the country.
Tax refunds
Upon departure, visitors to Iceland can reclaim the VAT tax paid on purchase in the country. This may amount to 13-15% of the value of the purchase. The refund voucher should be presented to the Duty-Free shop at Keflavík Airport or other departure points.
Currency exchange
Foreign currency can be exchanged at all banks, which will also advance cash against all major credit cards. Cash can also be obtained against these cards in all banks, ATMs are to be found in many places. Banking hours are from 09:15-16:00, Monday to Friday. The Change group at the tourist information centre, Bankastræti 2, is open daily, May-September from 08:30-20:00.
Shopping hours
There are many excellent shops in Reykjavík. Visitors will find a wide selection of goods both in the downtown area and at Kringlan and Smáralind shopping malls, offering woollen products, ceramics, jewellery and skin and fur products.
Stores are open from 09.00-18:00 on weekdays, but have variable opening hours on weekends.
Congress organiser and secretariat
The conference organiser and secretariat, Congress Reykjavik, arranges for hotel accommodation for participants. Rooms have already been reserved at hotels which are within walking distance of the conference venue. For further information regarding accommodation and trips please contact:
Congress Reykjavík
c/o Birna B. Berndsen and Þorbjörg Þráinsdóttir
Engjateig 5
IS-105 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 585 3900
E-mail: birna@congress.is, tobba@congress.is
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