General Info
Climate
In this season of the year the climate is normally very pleasant in Lucca (min. 12°C, max 25°C).
Currency
Italian currency is the Euro (EUR; symbol €), which is divided into 100 cents.
Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Electricity
Electricity in Italy, as in the rest of Europe, comes out of the wall socket at 220 volts alternating at a 50 cycles per second.
To use small electrical appliances, you may need a plug adapter or power converter.
Entry Formalities (Passport, Visa and Invitation)
To enter Italy, a passport valid for at least six months beyond the length of stay is required by all non-EU nationals.
EU citizens should hold a valid national ID card. The invitation letter is intended to help potential attendees obtain travel funds or a visa, and does not constitute any financial commitment on the part of the conference.
First Aid and Emergency
In the event of a medical emergency, please go directly to the Registration desk.
The medical emergency number in Italy is 118.
The emergency Police number is 113.
Health Insurance
It is recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident coverage before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.
Liability
The BEPU-2018 registration fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the conference period.
Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the BEPU-2018 Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors nor committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, however caused.
Lost and Found
Lost and found articles may be taken to the conference Registration Desk. Any items left at the Registration Desk upon completion of the conference, will be stored by BEPU-2018 Organizing Committee.
