General Information
Venue
Hotel Crowne Plaza
Vladimira Popovića 10
11070 Belgrade, Serbia
For more details about the hotel, please visit Crowne Plaza website
Dates
Sunday to Thursday, June 18-22, 2023
Congress rooms
Mediterranean/Adriatic and Baltic/Aegean - on the Mezzanine floor
Exhibiting area
Lobby in front of the lecture rooms.
Languages
The official language of the Congress is English.
Registration desk
The Registration desk will be located on the Mezzanine floor of the hotel. The working hours of the Registration desk:
- Sunday, June 18 – 16:00-18:00
- Monday, June 19 – 08:30-19:30
- Tuesday, June 20 – 08:30-18:00
- Wednesday, June 21 – 08:30-18:00
- Thursday, June 22 – 08:30-15:00
All registered participants will receive congress material at the Registration desk.
Name Badges
At Registration desk, you will receive your Congress kit and name badge. A name badge is required for admittance to all official Congress sessions and events according to the type of registration. Name badge must be collected by the registered person during the Registration desk opening hours. If you are prevented from attending, you will be given the opportunity to send a colleague in your place. Name changes should be notified in writing to Congress Secretariat. A handling fee of 20 € will be charged for each name change. Lost badges will be replaced for registered delegates presenting an ID, at a replacement fee of 20 €. Vouchers for lunch for three days (Monday to Wednesday) will be included within the badge.
Coffee & Lunch Breaks
All coffee breaks and lunches are included in the congress fee. Coffee stations will be provided in the foyer in front of the lecture halls / an exhibition area and will be served according to the official ICBEN2023 programme. Light lunch will be served according to the official ICBEN2023 programme at lunch stations in front of the lecture halls.
*Every registered participant will receive vouchers during the registration which will be given in exchange for a lunch for three days of the congress.
Exhibition opening hours
- Monday, June 19 – 08:30-18:00
- Tuesday, June 20 – 08:30-18:00
- Wednesday, June 21 – 08:30-18:00
- Thursday, June 22 – 08:30-15:00
WiFi
Free Wi-Fi is permanently available in the Hotel.
Safety and security
Please do not leave your personal belongings, bags or suitcases unattended at any time.
Official Letter of Invitation
An official letter of invitation designed to facilitate travel arrangement will be sent on request. Please contact ICBEN Secretariat for assistance.
Visa Information
Visa regulations depend on your country of origin. We suggest you contact local Serbian Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. It is the responsibility of a participant to obtain a visa, if required. Please check the all of the travel requirements if you need visa and if you need a passport or you may enter Serbia with an ID.
Airport transfer
For all information, please contact the city service TAXIINFO, located in the baggage claim area at Nikola Tesla Airport. At the airport Info Desk you will get the taxi receipt specifying the desired destination and the price for taxi service. In that way you will make sure the taxi service is in line with the most favourable rate. Payment options: Serbian Dinars, Credit Cards and Euros.
City transportation / Taxi
Taxis are usually available outside the Hotel. Approximate price from venue to City centre is 4,00 €-7,00 € per car.
- Pink Taxi: Viber +381604889979. Credit cards accepted.
- Naxis Taxi: Viber +381642229804. Credit cards accepted.
- Beo Taxi: Viber/WhatsApp +38166460101. Credit cards accepted, please notify beforehand.
- Beogradski Taxi: Viber +38169801111, Credit cards accepted, please notify beforehand.
Parking
There is hotel car park available in front of the hotel (85 places). The price is 1,7 € per hour or 20 € for the whole day. Before you leave, you need to void your ticket and pay at the front office desk.
Telephone Code
To call a foreign country from Belgrade, please dial the international code 00, then the country area code, the city area code or cell-phone code (without 0) and, finally, the telephone number.
Time Zone
The time zone in Serbia is Central European Time (CET) (UTC plus 1 hour).
Currency
The Serbian currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD). Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) are accepted in most shops, and ATMs are widely available.
Electricity
The electricity voltage in Belgrade is 220 V. Electrical outlets are standard European.
Notice of filming and photography
Photographs and/or video will be taken at the event. By taking part in this event, all the delegates grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media and press releases.
Guest attendance policy
All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit area, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
Vis Major
The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire Congress has to be cancelled due to a Vis Major incident.
Disclaimer
The organisers are not liable for personal injury or damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the Congress delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the Congress. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.
Enquiries
For all enquiries and any help that you may need during the meeting, please feel free to ask for help any of our volunteers or staff at the Registration Desk.
ICBEN2023 Secretariat
CONGREXPO d.o.o.
Svetozara Markovića 81/5, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
T: +381 63 301043
E: icben@congrexpo.co.rs