Useful Information
Official language
The official language at the EAAP Annual Meeting is English. No translation will be provided.
Passport and visa
Entry formalities for Germany vary according to the country of origin. Nationals of European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), as well as third-country nationals holding a residence permit of a Schengen State, don’t need a visa to enter Germany. All non-EU citizens are asked to contact their local embassies for specific requirements.
Official invitation and certification
An official invitation letter will be sent upon request to assist in meeting administrative requirements. However, this invitation implies no obligations, financial or otherwise, by the EAAP Organizing Committee.
A certificate of attendance will be available for all delegates.
Liability and insurance
The Organising Committee cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss or damage to private property of participants and companions. Participants are advised to acquire their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip. We kindly recommend arranging personal travel and health insurance prior to your trip.
Health and emergency
In case of emergency, landline or mobile phone users can call 112 (Ambulance) or 110 (Police) to be connected to the relevant department.
Currency and money exchange
The monetary unit of Germany is Euro. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, at bank offices. All major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa and American Express) are accepted by most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Time Zone
The summer time Zone in Germany is CET – UTC +2 hour.
Climate
The weather in Hamburg in September is usually pleasant and sunny, but an umbrella and a warm pullover might come in handy. The average daytime temperature is 18-20°C, while the night-time temperature is 10-11°C. For more information on weather conditions, please visit https://www.accuweather.com/en/de/hamburg/20095/daily-weather-forecast/178556
Electrical supply
Electricity is supplied at 220-230 volt A/C, 50 Hz. Outlets are of the two-round-pin type.
How to get to the venue
The CCH – Congress Center Hamburg is conveniently located in the city centre. The Dammtor mainline train station and several other stations and stops of the public transportation system are within a distance of 100 to 500 meters.
The most convenient airports are Hamburg (HAM), Hannover (HAJ) and Frankfurt (FRA). From the airports you can use a variety of ICE trains to the Hamburg-Dammtor station. You can easily and efficiently get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg-Dammtor station by taking the S-Bahn line S1. Detailed information on all means of transportation to reach CCH is available from https://www.cch.de/en/visit/arrivalhttps://www.cch.de/en/visit/arrival
An EAAP app will be available to all registered delegates prior to the conference. It will provide comprehensive information about the conference, the program and abstracts.