General information
The NPOG-NSA conference will be held at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna, in the building Aula Medica.
Read more about the venue here.
Official Language
The language of the conference is English.
Climate and Clothing
It is early autumn in Stockholm in September and the temperatures can vary from 10 to 20 °C. Please note there may be occasional showers. The organisers suggest that you bring a jacket and an umbrella or raincoat.
Weather information and forecasts:
- smhi.se (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) – Weather forecasts in Swedish only
- yr.no (Norwegian Radio cooperation with Norwegian Meteorological Institute) – Weather forecasts available in English.
Local Currency
The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK), divided into 100 öre. Approximately: Euro 1=SEK 10.5, USD 1=SEK 10, GBP 1=SEK 12. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several currency exchange offices and cash dispensers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport and in Stockholm. Please note: There are many cashless shops in Sweden and we recommend you to 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.
Electricity
In Sweden the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.
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.
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.
Local Organizing Committee
Kristina Teär Fahnehjelm
Stefan Löfgren
Jan Ygge
Agneta Wallin
Kerstin Hellgren
Ulrika Lidén
Jonas Blohmé (NSA)
Ulf Dahlstrand (NSA)
Important dates
15 February 2022 - Abstract submission opens.
15 February 2022 - Registration opens.
19 May 2022 - Deadline abstract submission.
1 June 2022 - Notification.
31 July 2022 - Deadline early bird registration.
Contact us
Academic Conferences
Email:
npog-nsa2022@akademikonferens.se
Email abstract submission:
abstracts.npog-nsa2022@appinconf.com
Direct: +46 18 67 10 34
Switchboard: +46 18 67 10 03
PO Box 7059
750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
