General Information
Health and Safety
The meeting will be organised to the highest levels of safety and hygiene, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for all delegates. We encourage all attendees to remain cautious, adhering to social distancing and enhanced hygeine processes at all times. Face masks are mandatory for all delegates. Please ensure you wear your face mask or covering at all times whilst inside the event venue.
For further information: https://www.unimi.it/en/coronavirus-urgent-measures-university-community
Meals
A welcome cocktail, lunches, refreshment and a meeting dinner will be provided during the congress dates. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free menu will be available. Please, inform us of any specific allergy or any other food-related problem.
Climate
The weather in June in Milan is often warm.
The climate can be quite warm. The normal seasonal maximum is around 30° C.
Sunrise is at 5:41 am and sets at 20:58 pm.
Currency
Like most of the rest of the European Union, Italy uses the Euro as its currency. You’ll see the Euro represented by both the symbol – € – and the initials : EUR.
The most popular credit card in Italy is Visa, with Mastercard a close second. Both credit and debit cards can be used to withdraw cash from cash-machines and to pay for goods and services.
Official language
English is the official language of the meeting.
Electricity
In Italy the power sockets are of type F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency outside of the Convention Center, dial 112 for local police, 115 for fire, or 118 for ambulance response.
Local Time
Italy Time is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Summer Time = GMT+2.