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General Information
Restaurants
Some restaurants and bars can be found in the food court
just opposite the Vancouver Convention Centre. The coal
harbour cafeteria is located in the concourse ground floor.
The staff of Tourism Vancouver will be happy to recommend
tips for dining out.
Coffee breaks
Coffee and tea are served during the breaks from Thursday
afternoon, 20 April to Sunday 23 April 2017 free of charge
to all registered participants within the exhibition area.
Cloakroom
A cloakroom is available on the East Convention Level Lobby
next to the registration counter. You can also store your
luggage there.
Bank
An ATM machine is located in the East Convention Level
Lobby.
Currency
The official currency is the Canadian Dollar CAD. Exchange
of foreign currency is available at Vancouver airport and
at most hotels, banks and exchange offices throughout
the city.
Electricity
The electrical supply is 110 Volts and 60 Hertz. Canada uses
the two-flat pin system.
Lost and found
A lost and found service is available at the registration
counter of the congress.
Mobile phones
Participants are kindly requested to keep their mobile
phones turned off while attending the scientific sessions
in the meeting rooms.
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in
the congress programme due to external or unforeseen
circumstances. In the event of cancellation by speakers or
other changes in the main programme, no full or partial
refund of the registration fee can be made.
RecordIng
Cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices are not
permitted in the session rooms. Any recording of sessions
is strictly forbidden.
Climate
Sun will be followed by rain… Vancouver is Canada´s third
most rainy city with over 161 rainy days per year however
the city has a moderate oceanic climate. In April, the ave-
rage temperature is 14°C/ 5° F and the wheater conditions
are permanently changing.
Press
Journalists should bring their press ID and register at the
registration counter.
Insurance
The congress fee does not include insurance. All participants
should arrange for their own insurance. Health and accident
insurance is recommended and has to be purchased in your
country of origin.
Registration conditions
The general conditions for the congress registration inclu-
ding payment and cancellation of the World Congress on
ADHD are published on the congress website