GENERAL INFORMATION 

Congress Location
The Congress will take place at the Congress Center Leipzig located at Messe-Allee, 104356, Leipzig, Germany. The Congress Center Leipzig is part of Leipziger Messe’s new exhibition and convention centre which was opened in April 1996.

Banking and Foreign Exchange
The official currency of Germany is the Euro (EUR).  You can find currency exchange desks at any airport you arrive into, most train stations (Bahnhof) in larger towns and cities and all banks or you can use your ATM card at most ATMs in Germany.  ATMs are known in German at Bankomat.  ATMs are multilingual so your Visa or debit card should be used without problems.  Some banks have a reciprocal agreement with other banks (for example Deutsche Bank with Barclays and Bank of America) which saves on bank charges when using the ATM.  Check with your bank before you travel.  Big cities will have branches of major banks (e.g. Citibank) that may help you get money without so many fees.  Try to use main bank branches at ATMs at railway stations or convenience stores may charge extra.

When exchaning money, all banks and exchanges will post two numbers - one is what they will buy your Dollars, Pounds, Franks, Pesos, etc. at; the other is what they will sel you Dollars, Pounds, Franks, Pesos, etc. for.  Since you are trading a different currency into Euros, you will need to look at the rate posted under € - Sell, which is alwasy higher than the rate posted under € - Buy.

Coins and Bills
The Euro is circulated in denominations up to 500 Euro in coins of .10, .20, .50, 1, 2, and 5, and bank notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Larger notes over 100 Euro may not be readily accepted in some smaller restaurants or shops. ATMs will readily pay out in the larger denominations in many places. Changing money or traveller's cheques can be done in most major banks and also in airports, railway stations etc. Look out for the exchange rate though as it varies. To see photos of actual Euro notes, visit Euro Notes. For coins, look at Euro Coins. Note also that the motifs on coins vary from country to country within the European Union but are valid anywhere the Euro is accepted.

Most Germans pay by EC/Maestro or VISA debit card. Credit and debit cards are quite universal but not as widespread as in some countries such as the U.S. It is always a good idea to check before you buy or sit down to a meal to ensure that any type of credit card is accepted or that your particular brand is readily accepted. Most stores and restaurants will display the logos of the brands they accept on their door(s), but it is still wise to ask before ordering. Most petrol stations accept nearly every type of credit card offered.

International Currency Converters
Converter- www,GoCurrency.Com
Converter - www.Oanda.Com

Climate
The average temperature in month of May is 62.6 °F - 17 °C; 67 mm rain.

Dialing Codes
The International access code for Germany is +49. The area code in Leipzig is 341. The German telephone system is highly advanced so just be sure to dial all the necessary codes. Remember to include the lead 0 in area codes when calling within the country. Toll-free numbers in Germany begin with 0800 and are followed by a 7-digit number. To make an international call, dial 01, followed by the country code, area code, and local number.

Electricity
Voltage in Germany is 220 - 240 voltage. A plug or other electrical product approved for use in Germany, has a “DVE” marking (“ÖVE” in Austria, “+S” in Switzerland) on the item or on the accompanying literature.

Language
The official language of the Congress is English. Translation service will not be provided.

Name Badge
The CYTO badge must be worn at all times for admission to the scientific sessions, exhibits, and social events.