Registration to the forum was online from January 18, 2011 to February 7, 2011.
Thank you for your registration!
VENUE
University of Szeged Congress Centre
6722 Szeged, Ady Sqaure 10(62) 546 600
HOW TO GET THERE?
The city of SZEGED is located about 175 km south of Budapest in Hungary, near the Serbian border.
1) ARRIVAL to Hungary by airplane
If you come to Hungary by plane, you will arrive to Ferihegy airport near Budapest. At the airport there are 2 main terminals: TERMINAL 1 and TERMINAL 2A/2B. (Buses circulate between the 2 terminals). In order to go to Szeged, you can take the train at TERMINAL 1 directly to Szeged. There is no need to go to Budapest for taking the train. Train tickets from Ferihegy airport to Szeged have to be purchased directly at the airport. Trains pass every hour and the journey lasts 2 hours. The exact timetable can be found at: http://elvira.mav-start.hu/ In order to get the schedule towards Szeged, enter the following: FROM: Ferihegy, TO: Szeged. In order to get from Szeged back to Ferihegy airport, enter the contrary. Train tickets will cost about 15 EUR (btw. 3850 HUF – 4210 HUF) one way, 30 EUR two ways. (btw 7 700 HUF – 8420 HUF). For some trains you will also need to purchase seat reservation. For the directions between the train station in Szeged and the forum’s venue, please see the Google map linked into the registration page.
2) ARRIVAL to Hungary by train
By train you will probably arrive to the Central Train Station (Keleti pu., international trains). From here you will need to go to the Western Train Station (Nyugati pu.). The easiest way to do it is to take the metro line 2 (red line) at directly at Keleti, go for 2 stops, get off at Deak tér (Deak square, where all 3 metro lines cross), change for metro line 3 (blue line), go 2 stops and get off at Nyugati pu. (see metro map below). Metro tickets can be purchased at Keleti metro station. Trains pass every hour and the journey lasts 2 hours. For the timetable, please check the details above (instead of Ferihegy, enter Budapest). The one way train tickets between Budapest and Szeged will cost around 17 EUR (4200 HUF – 4560 HUF), two way tickets will cost about 34 EUR (8400 HUF – 9120 HUF). For some trains you will also need to purchase seat reservation. Metro map of Budapest
MAP OF SZEGED, including FORUM VENUE
ACCOMMODATION
Please see the list of proposed accommodation options available in Szeged. Participants are asked to arrange their own accommodation.
MEALS
Lunches
Given our limited budget, we are unable to cover the lunches for all participants. However, we are making arrangements with a catering provider for different lunch options that can be pre-ordered by participants at the time of online registration. The ingredients of meals provided originate as much as possible from small producers. Lunches will be payable directly on the spot by the participants. Please note that in case participants cancel the order after February 7, 2011, they remain accountable for the costs of the option ordered.
Dinner
Please note that the organizers cover the diner on February 25 for all participants.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Given our limited budget, we will be able to cover the participation costs (travel, room and catering) for only a limited number of participants. Priority will be given to participants from Central and Eastern Europe. Requests for financial support will be evaluated on an individual basis by contacting the organisers at the following email address: lldhungary@liberate-diversity-hungary2011.org
OTHER
Please note that Hungary is not yet part of the euro zone. We advise you, therefore, to exchange some euros into Hungarian forints upon arrival. For the exchange rates please see the website of the Hungarian Central Bank. Current exchange rate is: 1 EUR = approx. 275 HUF
May you have any additional questions, please contact us at the following address:
lldhungary@liberate-diversity-hungary2011.org