USEFUL
INFORMATION
Venue
The University of Geneva (Uni-Mail) will be the venue for the 9th Annual
Metropolis Conference.
The conference will be held in the new building of Uni Mail, which hosts
the Social and Economic Sciences. Situated in the center of Geneva, in
a very animated area and easily reachable by public transport. The main
meeting rooms are equipped with the latest technical facilities.
The address is:
Uni-Mail
40, bd du Pont-d’Arve
CH – 1211 Geneva 4
Registration
and information office
The on-site registration
and information office will be open during the following hours:
Monday 27 September:
from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday 28 September:
from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday 29
September: from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday 30 September:
from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Friday 1 October:
from 8:30 to 2:00 pm
Conference languages
English and French are the official languages of the conference. Simultaneous
interpretation (English and French) will be available at the plenary
sessions only.
Tourist information
Information about Geneva (sightseeing, cultural events, etc.) is available
at: www.geneve-tourisme.ch.
Weather
The climate in Switzerland is moderate with no excessive heat, cold or
humidity. In autumn, the daytime temperature range is 8 to 15 °C
(46° - 59° F).
Money
The Swiss currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). One Swiss Franc equals about
0.67 Euro. The banks are open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
(Wednesdays 5.30 pm). They are closed Saturdays and Sundays. At other
times, money can be exchanged at Cornavin Railway Station, the airport
and at most hotels.
Passport, visa regulations
Every traveler must have a valid passport. Visas are required for a continuous
stay of more than three months. If your stay is shorter than three
months you only need to bring your valid passport with you. This applies
to citizens of the following countries: countries of the American Continent
(except Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Peru), Europe, Japan,
Australia and New Zealand.
Public
transport
The public transport system in Geneva is one of the most modern and efficient
in Europe, offering 29 urban bus lines, 6 trolley-bus lines and 3 tram
lines. The congress venue can be easily reached by bus or by tram from
the station or from your hotel.
Please
note: the badge of the conferences gives free access to all public transport
in Geneva from the 27th of September to the 1st of October.
Airport transfers
The International Airport of Geneva offers direct regular services to
more than 80 destinations. One among its advantages is its privileged
situation at 4,5 km from the town centre. A rail-link makes it possible
to reach the centre in only five minutes. The price of the train ticket
is CHF 5.20. You may also take a taxi (approx. CHF 25)
Arriving by train
The trains arrive at Cornavin Railway Station, in the centre of Geneva.
From there, you can easily reach the hotels and the conference venue
by public transport or by taxi.
Promotional opportunities
For those planning to display and/or sell products and services, information
stands will be available. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
For registration, please contact the general conference management: info@metropolis2004.ch.
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