GENERAL INFORMATION
all you need to know!
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates must be requested to contact@radecs2025.org after the Conference.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English: no simultaneous translation will be available.
REGISTRATION DESK
The Registration Desk is located at the main entrace of the Conference Venue A ROOM WITH A ZOO.
Due to the large number of registered participants, we invite all attendees to arrive well in advance to avoid queues and delays.
The registration desk will be open:
MONDAY 08:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY 08:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY 08:00 - 19:30
THURSDAY 08:00 - 13:00
Scheduled times may change based on the final program.
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BADGES
Badges must always be visibly worn during sessions, coffee breaks and lunches at the conference site but also during social program activities.
COFFEE BREAKS AND LUNCHES
Coffee breaks and lunches will be served to registered participants wearing their badges. Accompanying persons have no access to scientific sessions nor to coffee breaks and lunches.
Please note that vegetarian dishes will be on daily menu; for other special needs, we will try to serve a good variety of food so that it will be easier for you to get some alternatives in case of special diet restrictions.
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PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Every effort has been made to ensure that people with special needs are catered for during the conference. Should you require any specific assistance, please let us know in advance to enable to assist in making your stay at the conference a pleasant and comfortable one.
INTERNET / WI-FI
Wi-Fi connection will be available on site.
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CURRENCY
The local currency is € (Euro). Automatic teller machines and exchange offices are available all over the city. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards but please always check first!
POWER PLUGS AND SOCKETS
https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/belgium/
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WEATHER
In late September/early October, the weather in Antwerp is typically mild and autumnal. Average daytime temperatures range from 12°C to 17°C (54°F to 63°F), while nights can be cooler, around 7°C to 10°C (45°F to 50°F).
Rain is quite common during this time of year, with frequent light showers and overcast skies, so bringing a waterproof jacket or umbrella is advisable. The city begins to display autumn colors, making it a pleasant—if occasionally damp—time to visit.
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CALLING CODES
To call Belgium from abroad, dial:
+32 (country code for Belgium) followed by the area code without the leading zero, then the subscriber number.
Example: To call Brussels (02) from abroad: +32 2 xxx xx xx.
To call abroad from Belgium, dial:
00 (international access code from Belgium) followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
Example: To call the US: 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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112 – General emergency number for ambulance, fire brigade, and police (available 24/7, toll-free)
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101 – Police only (for urgent police assistance)
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100 – Ambulance and fire brigade (alternative to 112, but 112 is preferred)
These numbers work from both mobile and landline phones and operators typically speak Dutch, French, and English.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Pharmacies nearby the venue
Hospital in Antwerp
For further information about Belgian healthcare system, see HERE.
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​​LIABILITY
By registering for the conference, participants acknowledge and accept that neither the Organizing Committees nor the Organizing Secretariat shall bear any liability.