Organized by
Slovenian Spine Society
and
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Organizing Committee
Rok Vengust
Tadej Strojnik
Radko Komadina
Vane Antolič
Scientific Committee
Gorazd Bunc
Samo Karel Fokter
Aleksander Frank
Miro Gorenšek
Nikša Hero
Robert Košak
Slavko Kramberger
Tadej Strojnik
Ludvik Travnik
Vilibald Vengust
Miloš Vesel
General Information
Official Language
The official language of the Symposium is English.
Registration and Information Desk
The Registration Desk for the Slovenia 2010 Spine Symposium
will be located in the Foyer of the Symposium Venue (Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery) and open as follows:
Thursday, April 8 17.00 –
19.00
Friday, April 9
8.00 – 19.00
Saturday, April 10 8.00 –
15.00
Conference Identification Badge
A conference identification badge will be included in the
conference material provided upon Registration. There will be no
admittance to the Scientific Sessions without the conference
badge. Invitations to social events will be collected at the
entrance.
Attendance Certificate
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all registered
participants.
Coffee breaks
During session breaks, refreshments will be served free of
charge to participants wearing congress badges.
Lunches
Working lunches are included in the registration fee and
will be served during lunch time.
Liability and Insurance
All participants are reminded that neither the Symposium
Secretariat nor the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery are liable for any losses, accidents or
damage to persons or private property. Participants and
accompanying persons are requested to make their own
arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.
Local Information
Local currency
Legal tender in Slovenia is Euro (EUR, €). Foreign currency
may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel agencies,
hotels, airports and railway stations.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard,
Diners, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops.
Electricity
Electricity in Slovenia is 220V, 50Hz.
Time
European winter time, one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT).
Climate and Dress
Slovenia has a Central European climate. The weather is
generally rainy in April, with the average temperatures around
12°C. Participants are advised to bring a raincoat or umbrella
and warmer clothes for the evenings. No formal dress will be
required at any Congress event.
Visa Requirements
For citizens of many but not all countries, a valid passport (or
personal identity card for residents of EU) is sufficient to
enter Slovenia. Participants are advised to check visa
requirements at the nearest Slovene embassy or consulate.
Information on visas and addresses of Slovene embassies is
available on the web site of the Slovene Ministry of Foreign
Affairs at
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en.
Participants who need a visa to enter Slovenia have to request a Letter of Guarantee which will be prepared by the Organizing Committee. The visa cannot be obtained without a Letter of Guarantee which is intended to facilitate participant’s visa arrangements only, and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support. In case you will apply for a visa at any Slovene embassy please fill out the form below completely in order to arrange a Letter of Guarantee and fax it to +386-1-24-17-296 or send it attached in an email to the address registration@cd-cc.si to the technical organizer, Cankarjev dom, at least one month before the arrival. The organiser is authorised to demand payment of registration fee before the visa procedure starts. Please note that all costs are to be covered by the participant (verification tax and DHL post costs if needed).
Letter
of Guarantee.pdf
