Reliable taxi companies, including City Taxi (Tel: 211 1111) and Buda Taxi (Tel: 233 3333), are swift and convenient. The fare should be about 3800-4000 HUF (about USD 15) - it is normal courtesy to add a small tip (e.g. 10%). It should be noted that many of the private taxi companies have a reputation for are not being reliable - and the fares charged can be much more. The usual practice of establishing the approximate fare before taking a taxi is often helpful.

Access From Railway Stations

There are 3 main railway stations in Budapest. Access to BCC from each is summarised below. Tram tickets and Metro tickets can be bought from any Tabak shop on the railway station:

Arrival at railway station "Déli pu.": Take Tram Line No. 61. A taxi should cost about about 500 HUF (USD 2).

Arrival at railway station "Nyugati pu." : Take Tram Line No. 4 or No. 6 to Moszkva tér.(Moscow Square on the Buda side of the city). Then change to Tram Line No. 61. A taxi should cost about 1000 HUF (USD 4).

Arrival at railway station "Keleti pu.": Take Metro Line 2 (the red route) to Déli pu. Station (this is the terminal stop). Then change to Tram Line No. 61. A taxi should cost about 1500 HUF (USD 6).

Access from downtown Budapest

From the Pest side of the Erzsébet Bridge over the Danube take Bus Line No. 8 or No. 8A. If travelling from elsewhere in Budapest, check locally for the best connection to the junction between Alkotás utca and Jagelló utca.

Access by Car

Those travelling by car from the direction of Vienna on Motorway M-1 should drive to the end of the M-1 motorway; then drive along Budaörsi ut and Alkotás utca following the sign "Erzsébet hid" (Elizabeth Bridge) for about 2.5 km. The BCC/ Novotel Hotel is located at the junction with Jagelló utca and will be seen on the left hand side, just before the fly-over. There is plentiful parking space (free) at BCC and the Novotel Hotel.

Visa Requirements

The majority of delegates need no Entry Visa. Although in principle an Entry Visa for delegates from Armenia, Brasil, Egypt, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Nigeria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates may be obtainable at Budapest Airport, it is advisable to obtain it from the Hungarian Consulates in these countries. Those who may need a certificate or a letter of invitation to assist their entry into Hungary will be sent one on request - they should contact the Congress Secretariat as soon as possible.

Weather

The weather in Budapest in mid-September is usually pleasant, with day temperatures around 20-25°C. It should be noted perhaps that cooler and rainy days can also occur at this time of year.

Registration

Registration will take place at the Budapest Convention Centre on 16 and 17 September from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cash and credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) payments will be accepted on site.

Registration Fees

The Registration Package enables all participants (including students) at the Congress to:

*Student registration rate will be granted only to those who can demonstrate their student status by enclosing an official statement from their Head of Department or Institute.

Please note that the deadline for receipt of registration fees at the normal rate is June 1, 2000. The late enrolment fee will be charged even if the Registration Form (without payment) has been received before that date.

Method of Payment (Registration Fee)

The Registration Fee should be paid in USD to:

Account No. 11742087-20069490 at OTP Bank Rt., Dumtsa u. 6, H-2000 Szentendre, Hungary.

The Congress Secretariat will confirm registration with a receipt. Only registered participants and students may take part in the scientific sessions. To facilitate registration at the Congress, participants are kindly requested to bring along the complete documentation confirming payment of the Registration Fee.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation - provided that written notice reaches the Congress Secretariat not later than June 1, 2000, the Registration Fee will be refunded less 30% administration charge. Regretfully, written cancellations received after this date will not entitle the registrant to any refund; however, these registrants will receive their Congress material by mail after the meeting. Refunds will be made after the Congress.

Certificate of Attendance

Certificates of Attendance will be available on request at the end of the Congress at the Registration Desk.

Awards

A number of awards will be made at the Congress. Full details will be available on the Website. These will include Awards for the best posters presented on each day of the meeting.

Student Travel Awards

In order to encourage the maximum participation by younger scientists at EUFEPS 2000, the Organising Committee has made available a limited number of Student Travel Awards. Successful applicants will receive a complimentary Registration Package, which will be awarded on the basis of submitting a high quality abstract of their work for oral or poster presentation, as judged by the Chairman of the International Scientific Committee and his colleagues.

Students should apply in writing to the President of the Congress, Professor Sz. Nyiredy, with a supporting letter from their Dean or Academic Supervisor confirming their bona fide status as a student, together with a copy of their Abstract as submitted. The deadline for all such applications is 31 March, 2000.

Scientific Exhibition

During the Congress an Exhibition of Technical Instruments, Products, and Scientific Books will be held in the meeting area. Interested companies may contact the Congress Secretariat for more details.

Lunch

A light lunch will be provided on Sunday and Monday for all registered participants.

Colorcon Tour

Congress participants will have an opportunity to register at the Colorcon Exhibition Stand for a tour to the Colorcon facility in Budapest. Colorcon Co. invites delegates to make a short visit to their Budapest laboratories on 17,18 or 19 September. Each tour starts at 9.30 from Budapest Convention Centre and the programme is expected to take approximately 90 minutes. The tour will include short theoretical presentations and practical demonstrations with the coating machines in the Colorcon laboratory. Bus transport will take the participants to the laboratory and ensure that they are back at the BCC by about 12.00 noon.

Hotel Accommodation

For information please refer to the Hotel Accommodation section.

Social Programme

Please refer to the section on Social Programme. As well as the two social events included in the Registration Package, three events in the Additional Social Programme can be booked by prior payment. Tickets are required for all social events, irrespective of whether or not a charge is made.

Deadline for reservation: It is regretted that reservations for the two social events in the Registration Package cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after June 1, 2000.

Summary of Important Deadlines

Congress Secretariat

Secretariat personnel will be present from 8.00 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2000, and throughout the Congress for registration and assistance to participants.

EUFEPS 2000
H-2011 Budakalasz, PO. Box 11, Hungary
Phone (36)(26)340 203 | (36)(26)343 166
Fax (36)(26)343 195 | (36)(26)340 426
e-mail: eufeps2000@mail.matav.hu | rimp@mail.matav.hu