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.

Contact

Academic Conferences
Phone: + 46 18 67 10 03
E-mail: isabc2025@akademikonferens.se

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

Organised by

Uppsala University

Molecule image: Lydia Simmons via freepngimg.com