GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information about Maastricht
Maastricht’s vibrant history and its situation at a crossroads of European
cultures, languages and trade routes lend it a unique charm and international
flavour. Dutch visitors to this most ancient, most European and most southerly
city of the Netherlands find Maastricht so ‘un-Dutch’ that they
feel as if they are abroad, while foreign visitors tend to feel perfectly at
home in its international atmosphere.
The saying that many roads lead to Maastricht
is reflected by the fact that year after year it is one of the top three
conference cities in the country.
Nestled between the borders of Belgium and Germany, Maastricht is an undoubted
beneficiary of the European integration process. The Euregion surrounding
Maastricht lies in the centre of north-western Europe and is an area of great
scientific,
technological and industrial potential, with a modern infrastructure, an
internationally oriented multilingual population, a high standard of living
and many cultural
and recreational facilities.
Electricity
Electricity in the Netherlands is supplied at 220V-50Hz AC.
Travel and Visa
Participants requiring a visa for entry to the Netherlands are strongly advised
to make their application in their home countries at least two months before
the intended date of travel.
Weather and Dress
The weather in the Netherlands in September is usually mild. The average temperature
is 15°C/35°F. However, a raincoat or umbrella for occasional
showers
can be useful.
Letter of Invitation
The Conference Management will send you a letter of invitation upon request.
The Organizing Committee would like to clearly state that the letter is only
to help the participant to obtain a visa or to raise travel funds and has no
further financial obligations from the Conference towards the participant.
The Conference Management is only able to send you the letter of invitation
after receipt of the complete name and postal address of the applicant.
Exhibition & Satellite
Symposia/Sponsoring
A technical and pharmaceutical exhibition will take place at the MECC. The
scientific program allows participants ample opportunity to visit the exhibits.
A detailed sponsor and exhibition prospectus can be obtained from the Conference
Management. Sponsored satellite symposia will be organized during lunchtime
and after the scientific sessions of the Conference. More information on the
symposia and sponsor opportunities can be obtained from the Conference Management.
Disclaimer
The 10th International Facial Nerve Symposium and/or its agents have the
right for any reason beyond their control to alter or cancel, without prior
notice,
the symposium or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items
relating directly or indirectly to the 10th International Facial Nerve Symposium.
The International Facial Nerve Symposium shall not be liable for any loss,
damage, expenditure or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration
or cancellation.
Tourist information
VVV Maastricht - Tourist Office
Het Dinghuis
Kleine Staat 1
6211 ED Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-325 21 21
Fax.: +31 (0)43-321 37 46
Internet: www.visitmaastricht.nl
