17th International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry
15-18 June 2025, Uppsala Sweden
A Marcus Wallenberg symposium
General information
Official Language
The language of the conference is English.
Time zone
Sweden is in the Central European Time zone: www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/sweden/stockholm
Climate and Clothing
It is early summer in Uppsala in June and the temperatures can vary from 12°C to 30°C. Please note there may be occasional showers.
Weather information and forecasts: https://www.smhi.se/en/q/Uppsala/2666199
Local Currency
The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK). Major credit cards like Visa and Master Card are accepted almost everywhere, including small businesses. There are many cash-free shops in Sweden. Local and regional buses are cash free, but accept Visa and Master Card with pin code. We recommend you bring a credit card that is open for transactions made abroad.
Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please ask your bank, or visit a web based currency converter, for example oanda.com, x-rates.com, or your choice of bank or converter service.
Business hours & shopping
Shops open between 09:00 and 10:00 and close between 18:00 and 19:00 on weekdays. On Saturdays and Sundays the hours may be shorter, with many shops closing at 16:00. Some shops are closed on Sundays.
Grocery stores are open every day typically from 08:00 to 20:00 – 23:00.
Smoking policy
Sweden has a non-smoking policy, i.e. smoking is prohibited in public buildings, public transport, taxis, buses and trains. All hotel rooms are by default non-smoking.
Electricity
In Sweden the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.
Force Majeure
The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure incident.
Disclaimer
The organisers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the conference delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the conference. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.
Insurance and Vaccinations
The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organisers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit. No vaccinations are needed when visiting Sweden.
Passport and Visas
Delegates are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their country for entry to Sweden.
Important dates
14 January 2025: Registration and abstract submission opens
8 April 2025: Final date for early bird registration and submission of abstracts to be considered for oral presentations
6 May 2025: Selected oral presenters will be informed
13 May 2025: Final closing of abstract submission (Posters and invited speakers)
15 June 2025: Start ISABC17
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