General Information

Animal Health Security; Pre-, Mid- and Post-conference Tours and Animal Disease Control
Before tours that include visits to farms with animals, you will be asked to certify that you have not visited any animal farms during the preceding 48 hours or that you have not been in contact with any livestock outside Sweden. Furthermore, you will be asked to certify that to your knowledge, you have not visited any regions/areas with Foot and Mouth Disease during the preceding 5 days. You will also be expected to wear footwear and clothes that are clean and that have not been used on farms abroad.

Official Language
The language of the EGF meeting is English.

Local Conference Secretariat
Academic Conferences
Undervisningsplan 7B
SE-750 07 UPPSALA
Sweden
E-mail: egf2008@slu.se
Tel: +46 18 67 15 10
Fax: +46 18 67 35 30

Conference secretariat opening hours
Sunday 8 June: 17.00-20.00 in the Linnaeus Garden
Monday 9 June: 8.00-17.00 at Ultuna Campus
Tuesday 10 June: 7.30-12.30 at Ultuna Campus
Wednesday 11 June: 7.30-17.00 at Ultuna Campus
Thursday 12 June: 7.30-13.30 at Ultuna Campus

Climate and Clothing
It is early summer in Sweden and Uppsala in June and the temperatures can vary from 10 to 20 °C. Please note there may be occasional showers. The organisers suggest that you bring a jacket or pullover and an umbrella or raincoat.
• Weather information and forecasts: www.smhi.se (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute)
• Weather.com (The Weather Channel Interactive)

Passport and Visas
Delegates are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their country for entry to Sweden.

Local Currency
The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK), divided into 100 öre. In January 2008; Euro 1 = SEK 9.40, USD 1 = SEK 6.31, GBP 1 = SEK 12.37. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several exchange officies and cash dispensers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport and in Uppsala.

Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please visit FX Converter.

Electricity
In Sweden the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.

Force Majeure
The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure incident.

Disclaimer
The organisers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the conference delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the conference. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.

Insurance and Vaccinations
The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organisers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance.