General information
LANGUAGE
English is the official Congress language.
No translation will be provided.
CONGRESS OPENING HOURS
HASHTAG
The recommended hashtag to communicate on social networks about the congress is #OsteoCongress.
INTERNET ACCESS
A Wi-Fi connection 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
April temperatures average a daily high of 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 4° C (39°F)
CURRENCY
The currency in London is GBP (British pound sterling) Notes are issued to the value of £50, £20, £10 and £5. Coins to the value of £2, £1, 50p (pence), 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p
SAFETY & SECURITY
We recommend you to 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 and after full completion and payment of the registration. 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.
UK
Capital City: London
Population: 67.33 millions (2021)
Official language: English
TIME ZONE
UTC zone and UTC+1 zone during summer time.
ELECTRICITY
For the UK, the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. UK operates on a 230V supply voltage and 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