Registration
Register for the Aija 2009 Congress in Budapest
- Download the pdf registration form here.
- Register online for the congress. REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FEES (Arbitration Seminar on Tuesday 25 August)
Note: attendance at the Arbitration Seminar is not included in the Congress Registration Fees, but is included in the scientific pass and transferable firm pass. You may register for the Seminar without registering for the Congress.
Registration fees for the delegates include:
- working sessions and workshops
- lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- coffee breaks
- speed dating
- Voice of the Profession session
- guided tour of the Parliament
- welcome reception
- opening ceremony and dinner
- home hospitality dinner
- day-out
- gala dinner
Transferable firm passes include:
- all of the above and
- arbitration seminar and lunch on Tuesday
Scientific passes include:
- working sessions and workshops
- arbitration seminar on Tuesday
- lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- coffee breaks
- Voice of the Profession session
- opening ceremony
Registration fees for the accompanying persons include:
- guided tour of the Parliament
- welcome reception
- opening ceremony and dinner
- home hospitality dinner
- day-out
- gala dinner
ENTRY TO CONGRESS
Each delegate, registered accompanying person and child will receive a name badge. The badge will be your official pass and must be worn to obtain entry both to scientific and social events.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel any event or arrangement or modify the schedule without having to provide any notice or explanation, nor incurring any liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result thereof. Certain events are limited to a minimum or a maximum number of participants. The organizers have the right to refuse registration to such an event in application of the “first come, first served” rule, or to cancel the event.
REGISTRATION DESK OPENING TIMES
The desk will be located in the foyer area of the Budapest Ballroom and will be open from:
Tuesday 25 August : 14:00 – 19:30
Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August : 07:30 – 17:30
Friday 28 August : 07:30 – 14:30
Saturday 29 August: 08:00 – 16:00
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Pre-congresss seminar, working sessions, workshops will be held in English. Other congress sessions will be held in English or French. No simultaneous translation is provided.
CANCELLATION POLICY
before June 15: reimbursement of registration fees paid less an administration fee of 200 €
after June 15: 50% reimbursed
after 10th July: no reimbursement
A participant can be substituted in writing at no additional charge.
INSURANCE
Participants are advised to provide their personal insurance. The organisers cannot be held responsible for any damages or losses.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1st June 2009: deadline for preferential fees registration
19th June 2009: deadline for hotel booking
15th July 2009: deadline for normal fees registration
10th August 2009: deadline for the hotel cancellation without penalty
25th to 29th August 2009: 47th AIJA Congress
DATE AND VENUE
The 47TH AIJA congress will take place in August 2009 from 25 to 29 at:
Hotel MARRIOTT, Budapest
Apaczai Csere Janos u. 4, Budapest
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
AIJA09 c/o Judy Lane Consulting (JLC)
Attn Sue Percy
P O Box 5098 - Broadstone BH18 9WG
Dorset, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1202 699 488 - Fax: +44 (0)870 429 2125
GENERAL INFORMATION
Time zone
CET. U.S. Eastern Standard Time +6 hours.
Average temperatures
The average temperature in August is 24-30 degrees Centigrade (75 – 92 Fahrenheit), dropping to 17-22 degrees centigrade at night (63 – 72 Fahrenheit). The humidity is rather low, although rainy days may be expected.
Currency
The unit of currency is Hungarian Forints (HUF). In Hungary, the abbreviation of Forint is Ft.
Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 HUF.
Bank notes: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 HUF.
Major international credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants and department stores.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220-230 volts AC. Plugs are the standard continental type, 2 pin round. Adaptors are available on request at the hotel.
Tipping
Although there are no fixed rules on tipping, it is customary to add an extra 10% to restaurant bills (unless a service fee is indicated on the bill) and taxi fares. Hotel porters, hairdressers and cloakroom attendants also expect to be tipped. For all other tipping, follow the guidelines used in the USA.
Shopping hours
Opening hours vary according to the type of shop, from Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00
Shopping malls usually open at 10:00 and close at 21:00 Monday to Sunday.
Travel arrangements & visas:
Delegates are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Hungary is a member of the Schengen Area, and applies the Schengen legislation in full. You may find information on visa agreements, conditions of entry, procedural duties, and legal regulations on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary under:
www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/en/bal/consular_services/Entry_of_Foreigners_to_Hungary
It is recommended that you confirm your visa requirements with your local Embassy or Consulate. We are unable to send out letters supporting visa applications to embassies prior to receiving your registration form and full payment of registration fees. Please apply for your visa in good time in order to fulfill the cancellation policy.
Budapest (Ferihegy) Airport
Budapest (Ferihegy) International Airport is ten miles south-east of the city centre. It has two terminals: Terminal 1 was reopened for low-cost airlines in September 2005, while Terminal 2 is divided into Terminal 2A for Schengen flights and Terminal 2B hosting all flights to non-Schengen countries. Ferihegy airport is within easy access of downtown Budapest, which takes about 30-40 minutes. There is a special taxi service (Zóna Taxi) at the airport and the price depends on which zone you are headed to. Although the official currency is HUF, you can use EUR to pay the driver. (cost from the Airport to the Marriott with Zona taxis : 4.800 HUF/22 EUR).
