General information
Airport bus/local transportation
The airport bus from Gothenburg Landvetter airport leaves every 15 min. and takes approximately 20 min. to the city centre. The bus stops outside the Göteborg Convention Centre (stop Korsvägen). The fee is SEK 70/€8 one way or SEK 130/€14 for return ticket.
From Gothenburg City Airport the bus takes approx 30 min to stop Nils Ericsonsplatsen (Central station).The fee is SEK 50/€5 one way. Please visit www.flygbussarna.com for timetables.
Tram No. 2 (location A) will take you from the Central station to Göteborg Convention Centre (stop Korsvägen).
The Convention Centre is located in the city center with walking distance to hotels and shopping area.
Airport taxi
Costs approximately SEK 350/€38. We recommend Taxi Göteborg, VIP Taxi or Taxi Kurir. Ask for fixed price.
Badges
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration. For security reasons all participants are requested to wear their badge during all the Conference activities and social events.
Banks
Banks are open between 09.30 and 15.00 on weekdays. Some banks in central Göteborg are open between 09.00 and 17.00.
Climate
The weather in Göteborg at this time of the year is usually nice and sunny but showers can occur. For weather forecast please visit www.goteborg.com.
Currency
The official currency is Swedish Krona (SEK).
USD 1 = SEK 7,20 (November 2006)
EUR 1 = SEK 9,15 (November 2006)
Disclaimer
The Organising Committee and Congrex Sweden AB accept no liability for injuries/losses of whatever nature incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss of, or damage to, their luggage and/or personal belongings.
Language
The official Conference language is English. Translation will however be provided into French, German and Spanish at most seminars. If the number of delegates from any of these countries are low the translation of that language will be cancelled.
Göteborg tourist information
Please visit www.goteborg.com.
Meals
Coffee and lunches are included in the registration fee and will be served daily. Your name badge is your ticket.
On site registration in Göteborg
On site registration will start on 18 June, 2007 from 09.00 and will be open 19-20 June during Conference hours. The registration desk and Conference secretariat are located at foyer of the Congress Hall, Göteborg Convention Centre, Mässans gata 8, Entrance 8.
Programme changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Competence 50+ 2007
Table of Contents
Welcome
News
Invitation
Conference schedule
Exhibition & Social programme
Seminars, speakers and committees
A conference with many faces
Registration & cancellation policy
Accommodation
» General information
Map of Göteborg
Conference Venue
Göteborg Convention Centre
Mässans gata 8, Entrance No. 8
Göteborg, Sweden
Organizer
Livskompetens 50+
Tjörns kommun
Arbetslivsenheten
471 80 Skärhamn
Sweden
info@livskompetens.com
www.livskompetens.com
Conference secretariat
Congrex Sweden AB
Ref. Competence 50+ 2007
P.O. Box 5078
SE-402 22 Göteborg, Sweden
Phone: +46 31 708 60 00
Fax: +46 31 708 60 25
E-mail: competence2007@congrex.com



