Practical information
Venue
The congress will be held at the University Medical Center Groningen.
Address: Hanzeplein 1, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Conference room “Blauwe Zaal”, ground floor.
Reception and registration at the “Fonteinpatio”, ground floor.
Social Program
Wednesday a get-to-gether from 18.00-20.00 hours in the NH Groningen Hotel (the hotel is situated in opposite of the Main Entrance of the UMCG). Thursday evening the Congress Dinner will take place in Restaurant Shufu State in Groningen.
Targetgroups
Dentists (MFP), technicians (MFP), orthodontists, surgeons and specialists in training.
Language
The official language during the workshop is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
Accreditation
Accreditation of the programme will be requested at several Dutch Societies.
Certificate
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Insurance
The meeting organizer cannot accept any liability for personal injuries, loss or damage to properties belonging to participants, either during or as a result of the meeting. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel insurance.
The Netherlands
Language
Dutch is the predominant language in the Netherlands but English is very popular and is spoken almost everywhere.
Currency and Banks
The currency is Euro (€). Other currencies can be changed at banks and hotels. Banking times are 08.00-17.00 every day except Saturday and Sunday.
Shopping
Most shops and department stores are open from 09.00-18.00 Monday to Friday. Saturday from 10.00-17.00 hours. Sunday all shops are mostly closed. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
Weather
The climate in the Netherlands is a sea-climate with temperatures between 15-18°C in June. Please note that there is always a chance of showers, due to variable weather patterns.
Time
The Netherlands is two hours ahead on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), one hour ahead on Central European Time (CET) and seven hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time.
Power
Electricity sockets take two pin round plugs. The electrical current is 220 volts.
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