FAQs
Is the conference taking place in person?
Yes, this conference will be a fully in-person conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava, 27/A Trnavská cesta 831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia.
How much is the conference participation fee?
To enable the conference to be as accessible to as many people as possible the following conference participation fees apply:
€300 for non-members coming from high GDP countries
€250 for EASPD members coming from high GDP countries
€150 for non-members coming from low GDP countries*
€100 for EASPD members coming from low GDP countries*
*Lower GDP countries**:
Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo***, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine.
**Countries with a GDP up to 85 according to Eurostat. For non-EU countries, the data is extracted from the World Bank.
*** This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
What is included in the conference participation fee?
The conference fee will include access to the activities within the conference programme, including the panel and workshop sessions, lunches and refreshments on 20th- 21st May, and a conference dinner on Monday 20th May.
Can I register for one day or is it compulsory to register for both days?
No. Every participant has to register for both days, regardless of which workshops they will attend.
If I want to attend only one workshop, do I have to pay the full fee?
Yes. It is a two-day event, and you will have to pay the whole fee, regardless of how many workshops you attend.
Can I purchase tickets on arrival at the conference?
No. The tickets have to be purchased online beforehand. Please note that we only accept payments by card.
Will EASPD bear the hotel room costs of participants?
No. If needed, all participants will have to arrange for their own hotel rooms.
Can external guests participate?
Yes, this event is open to all.
Where will the Conference Dinner be held?
The official conference dinner will be held on 20th May at the conference venue. The venue is fully accessible. Dinner will be served indoors.
Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava, 27/A Trnavská cesta 831 04 Bratislava, Slovakia..
Who can enter Slovakia without a VISA?
- EU nationals or citizens of another Schengen country.
- Non-EU nationals who are exempt from obtaining a short-term visa. Citizens from the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc., can stay in Slovakia for up to 90 days.
Participants who require a Schengen visa must contact the competent diplomatic or consular authorities of Slovakia and apply for a Schengen short-stay visa at least seven (7) weeks prior to their intended date of arrival in Slovakia. In countries where Slovakia does not have diplomatic or consular representation, visa applications can be submitted to the consular authority of a State party to the Schengen Agreement acting on behalf of Slovakia in the country concerned. More information about list of countries requiring an entry visa can be obtained from the website home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy-old/who-must-apply-schengen-visa_en.
It will not be possible to process late requests for visa documents.
More information about the list of countries requiring an entry visa can be obtained from the Visa for foreigners section of website of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs https://www.mzv.sk/en/services/information-for-foreigners/visas-for-foreigners-to-enter-sr#352_xhfz_inpage_nav_0 .
Is Travel Health insurance necessary?
Pharmacies are available across the Bratislava city and most are open between 08:00-20:00 (BENU lekáreň Bajkalská 19A, tel.: +421 902 660 173 Monday - Friday 08:00 - 20:00) A list of pharmacies and private clinics can be accessed here: https://www.zoznam.sk/katalog/Zdravie-krasa/Lekarne/Bratislava.html
For medical emergencies whilst in Slovakia, one may call 112.
What is the best currency to use in Slovakia?
National currency in Slovakia is the Euro (EUR), with 1 EUR = 100 cents. Credit cards are widely accepted across the country, including restaurants, hotels bars, and shops. If and which credit cards are accepted is indicated by the logos displayed on the exterior facade of the respective business (usually on the entrance door).
At Bratislava Airport, one can find several ATM cash machines before and after security.
Will Wi-Fi internet access be available in the conference venue?
The event participants will be provided with Wi-Fi internet access at the event venue. There is WiFi coverage in the entire DoubleTree by Hilton, including inside the meeting rooms, coffee breaks, and lunch areas.
What is the telephone code for Slovakia?
The telephone code for Slovakia is +421.
Which plug types are used in Slovakia?
The standard electrical supply is 230 V /-10%, 50 Hz. A standard voltage converter and an adapter should be sufficient for conversion. The three-pin rectangular plug system is used.
What time is it in Slovakia?
Slovakia time is in the Central European Standart Time (CET) zone, which is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+1).
What is the climate in Slovakia?
Slovakia Bratislava region has continental weather with hot summers and cold winters. On average, temperature in May ranges between 18°C and 30°C with a possibility of rain on some days.