Venue

The CSI36 conference will be held at the ELTE Convention Centre (Eötvös Loránd University, address: H-1117, Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A.) . The venue is equipped with a complete range of conference facilities. The entrance into the building is via the main gate at the Danube site The Danube flows North to South. You are standing on the west bank of the river. (see the map with Conference venue and hotel locations on the conference website).

Arrival by air
All participants arriving at Ferihegy International Airport are advised to take the airport shuttle minibus to their hotels; this is the least expensive and most reliable service. The Airport Shuttle Minibus (LRI) shuttle service to hotels runs every 10 minutes for approx. 5-6 persons. Fare: approx. EURO 12 Eur.
Metropolitan bus No. 200 also leaves from the terminal building for Kőbánya-Kispest station, where you may take metro line No. 3 (blue line) to the centre of the city.
Since August 15, 2006, a high quality and fair passenger carrier service started running at Ferihegy Airport, called Zóna Taxi (htpp://www.zonataxi.eu) whose fares are defined and limited by zones. Efficient and simple taxi ordering procedure charactezises this taxi company as own helpdesk and hostess service at three airport terminals are available. Fare: max. 5400 HUF / 25 EUR.

Arrival by train
There are 3 major international railway stations in Budapest (Déli pu., Keleti pu. and Nyugati pu.), located in the city centre and within easy reach of the hotels or the Congress Center either by public transport or by taxi.

Arrival by car
Budapest can be reached by car on motorways M1, M3, M5 and M7. Drivers should be aware that there is a zero tolerance of blood alcohol level while driving in Hungary. Parking is available at an open air parking area at the congress venue free of charge. Parking in the city centre is subject to fees.

Local transportation in Budapest
Public transport in the city is well organized. Tickets must be purchased in advance at metro stations or tobacco shops. During the CSI XXXVI, single tickets will be available at the Registration Desk of the conference. Whenever you change vehicle, validate a new ticket.     One-day, three-day and weekly travel cards allowing free travel on all means of transportation within the administrative boundary of Budapest can be bought at each metro station for 1550 HUF, 3850 HUF and 4600 HUF, respectively. EU citizens over 65 years are allowed to travel for free on the vehicles of the public transport.

The conference site can be easily reached by public transport (e.g. trams No. 4 or 6 and/or bus No. 212) and it is fully accessible for disabled people. The tram stop corresponding to the congress venue is called “Petőfi híd, budai hídfő”. After getting off, turn your back at the river. Then, the Technical University campus is on your right, the campus of Eötvös University is on your left. Turn left and follow the pathway to the building at its end.

Taxis
We suggest that you use only taxis equipped with a taximeter. Beware of private cabs, especially those without a taximeter. It is customary to give a tip of 10% over the amount of the bill at restaurants and in taxis. When you come with taxi to the Congress Center tell the driver to drop you at the gate on the Duna side of the Northern Building (the one with the observatory on it). During the conference do not hesitate to call a taxi through the Hungarian Chemical Society at the Registration Desk.

Currency, exchange, credit cards
The official currency in Hungary is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Exchange facilities are offered to participants at the airport, in hotels, at the exchange desk of the banks at around the daily rate indicated by the Hungarian National Bank. American Express, Visa, Diners, Eurocard, Master Card and JCB Card are accepted in hotels, first class restaurants and city stores, but you should ask or look for the logo before ordering a service. Money can be withdrawn from ATMs. Three ATMs are available in the Chemistry building of the Eötvös Loránd University.

Shopping hours
The usual shopping hours in Budapest are from 10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m., in big shopping centres around the city up to 21:00 p.m. For further information please contact the Registration Desk.

Meals, lunch, refreshments
Coffee/Tea during the coffee breaks and lunch will be available free for the registered participants within the conference area. Vegetarian meal will be also served for those who indicate this need to Ms. Mónika Bondár ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) before 27 August 2009.

Insurance
The Organizing Committee can not assume responsibility for injuries or losses occurring to persons or personal belongings during the conference. Participants are therefore advised to travel with a valid insurance package.

Electricity supply
In Hungary, electricity is supplied at 230 V, 50 Hz. The 2-pin connecting plug is different from that used in some other countries, e.g. the USA, the UK and Japan.

Smoking
Smoking is NOT permitted inside the Congress buildings or at the venues for the social functions. Smokers are required to smoke outdoors in the designated area.

Weather
In consequence of Hungary’s continental climate, the end of August can still be considered as summer. The average temperature is 22-28 °C during the day and 15-22 °C at night. The humidity is usually low, but rainy days may be expected.

Registration
Registration desk is situated in the ground level (NOTE: the ground level is the 0th floor)

Uploading of the oral presentations:
Authors of oral presentations are kindly requested to upload the presentation file to the PC installed in each lecture hall at last on the day before if the presentation is in the morning session or on the day of the presentation between 8:00 and 8:45 AM or in the 30 minutes following the last oral presentation of that day. At least one technician will be available in the lecture halls in the above-mentioned time periods.

Poster session: on the + 1st floor
Posters assigned with a code between PM01 and PM103 should be placed on the corresponding display boards from Sunday, 30 August 2009 starting from 2:00 PM until the beginning of the Poster Session 1.  Posters assigned with a code between PW01 and PW108 should be placed on the corresponding display boards from Tuesday, 1 September 2009 from 8:00 AM until the beginning of the Poster Session 2. (Drawing) pins in order to fix the posters are available at the Registration Desk. The use of Scotch® is not allowed as it would damage the boards.

Internet access
Free Internet access will be ensured in a special Internet room on Monday, 31 August 2009 and Wednesday, 2 September 2009 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM; between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Tuesday, 1 September 2009 and Thursday, 3 September 2009.

Language
The official language of the conference is English.

Excursion
All participants and accompanying persons intending to attend the excursion to Visegrád are requested to confirm their attendance at the Registration Desk.


TIMETABLE OF SOCIAL PROGRAM

Get-together party:
Sunday, 30 August, 18:00-20:00 at ELTE on the 1st floor

Excursion to Visegrád:
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 14:00 – 23:00
Bus departure at 14:00 from ELTE Campus /Pázmány Péter sétány 1/a)

Concert:
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 20:00 -, at Szent Anna Parish Church (Batthyány tér 8)

Budapest Guided Tour for accompanying persons on bus on Monday, 31 August 2009, 14:00 – 17:00; departure from the Campus of ELTE. Regular CSI participants can also take part in the guided tour in a limited number for 30 euros/person. For more details, contact Ms. Mónika Bondár ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) before 27 August 2009.