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Registration and Information Desk

The registration and information desk will be open during the whole conference as follows:

Opening hours:
Sunday, 11 September: 16.00-19.00hrs
Monday, 12 September: 08.00-17.30hrs
Tuesday, 13 September: 08.00-18.30hrs
Wednesday, 14 September: 08.00-18.30hrs
Thursday, 15 September: 08.00-18.30hrs
Friday, 16 September: 08.00-13.00hrs

Lost and Found

For lost and found personal belongings, please contact the Information desk.

First Aid

In case of emergency, please contact the Information Desk.

Name Badge

Your personal badge is your entrance ticket to all sessions and the exhibition. Please, remember to wear your badge at the conference center and the social events. If you lose your badge, a new one can be purchased against proof of your original registration, at a cost of 4.00 Euros.

Coffee Breaks

Coffee/tea are included in the registration fee and will be served daily in the different levels and the poster exhibition area.

Lunch

Lunch is not included in the registration free. Bruges is called the epicentre of the world’s gastronomy for good reason. The city places itself on the menu with an impressive list of restaurants. A selection of restaurants / brasseries / tea-rooms/ bistros/ can be found in the Restaurant flyer (see section downloads).

Banks and Post Office

Most banks open at 09.00hrs and close around 16.00hrs, Monday through Friday. They are generally closed for lunch between 12.00-14.00hrs. Post offices are open between 09.00 and 16.00hrs. Please, note that there will be no exchange facilities at the conference venue.

Climate and Dress

The Belgian climate is distinctly maritime and usually mild, and the city of Bruges is no exception to this. At this time of the year temperatures will be around 18-20°C. An umbrella might be useful as the most precipitation on average occurs in September. Dress will be business casual throughout the conference.

Electrical Supply

Electricity is supplied at 220 volts, 50 Hz. Some hotels provide 110 volts AC sockets for electric razors only. For all other equipment, an adaptor/converter is necessary.

Insurance and Liability

The ND2016 Organization committees and Semico n.v. do not accept liability for personal medical expenses/travel expenses/losses of whatever nature incurred by delegate

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