2nd Announcement and Call for Papers. SPiNE. September Vienna EUROSPINE September Vienna, Reed Messe.

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1 EURO SPiNE September Vienna EUROSPINE 2010 September Vienna, Reed Messe 2nd Announcement and Call for Papers

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3 Contents 1. Committees Important Addresses & Dates Preliminary Programme Structure EuroSpine Awards and Travel Grants Registration Hotel Information Social Programme Optional Tours Terms of Payment Exhibition & Sponsoring Venue About Vienna... 19

4 Welcome Message...from the Local Hosts Michael Ogon Josef G. Grohs Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends, a warm welcome the EuroSpine EuroSpine, the Spine Society of Europe, was founded in 1998 as a union of the European Spine Society and the European Spinal Deformity Society during their Meeting in Innsbruck, Austria. In 2010, the EuroSpine Annual Meeting is back in Austria, this time in its capital, Vienna. Vienna is located in the Eastern part of Austria, close to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It is by far the largest city in Austria with a population of about 1.7 million within the city and about 2.3 million in the metropolitan area. It is the country s cultural, economic, and political centre. At the same time it is a very safe, clean and green city. In 2005, an Economist Intelligence Unit study of 127 world cities ranked it first place equal with Vancouver for the quality of life. Vienna offers a wide variety of exciting things to experience from old historic buildings, classic concerts, the Opera and other cultural highlights to modern museums and pop concerts. Walk in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, visit the splendid baroque Schönbrunn Palace or stroll along the magnificent Ring Boulevard and take a look at the Imperial Palace. Vienna has a long tradition as a major conference site and has gained an outstanding reputation as conference city. It ranks among the top congress destinations of the world, providing all the infrastructure and professionalism required to successfully organise premium scientific events. The EuroSpine Meeting will take place at the Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center near the Prater, only a few minutes by public transportation from the historic city centre. The Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center is a new and modern building, which offers a perfect auditorium for our scientific programme, as well as plenty of well organised space for our industrial partners to present their concepts and products. Following a comprehensive discussion within the society and a survey within its members and partners, the EuroSpine 2010 will for the first time be a full 3-day meeting, Wednesday to Friday. Thursday afternoon will no longer be free as in the past, but will offer a full scientific programme. Thus, the Meeting will end on Friday evening. A pre-meeting will be organised with a special programme on Tuesday. We are certain that this will be a memorable and enjoyable meeting. We look forward to your participation at the Eurospine 2010 in Vienna. Josef G. Grohs Michael Ogon Local Organising Committee 1 EUROSPINE 2010

5 Welcome Message...from the President of EuroSpine Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Spine Society of Europe is an international multi-disciplinary organisation, where people from all different disciplines share their knowledge with the aim to improve the treatment of spinal disorders or even to prevent them. Our annual meeting is the most important European platform where orthopaedic, trauma and neurosurgeons, but also conservative treating physicians, together with basic scientists such as engineers and biologists, come together to share the latest findings from their research. The 2010 meeting will be held in Vienna, organised by our two local hosts Michael Ogon and Josef G. Grohs. Vienna is always worth a visit and I am sure that in this atmosphere, we will enjoy a challenging and stimulating scientific programme, and that we will also have wonderful opportunities for socialising to meet old and make new friends. We would like to encourage all of you to submit your work for the 2010 EuroSpine meeting. All accepted abstracts will be published in the European Spine Journal, the official journal of our Society, which is becoming more prestigious from year to year. In the last year, its impact factor has again significantly increased from to now. It already has been the number one musculoskeletal journal in Europe and is now ranked 8th among orthopaedic journals worldwide. Our society is heading towards exciting new times. With the new Eurospine Foundation we plan to foster research, teaching and promotion of evidence-based practice in the field of spine in Europe. We will also emphasise a closer relationship between the Spine Society of Europe and the national spine societies. On behalf of the local hosts and the Society, I look forward to welcoming you to the 13 th Annual Meeting in Vienna from September 15 17, I also want to welcome you, if you are not yet, to become a member of EuroSpine, the Spine Society of Europe. Hans-Joachim Wilke President of EuroSpine, the Spine Society of Europe EUROSPINE

6 1. Committees 2010 EuroSpine President Hans-Joachim Wilke, Germany Local Organising Committee Josef G. Grohs, Austria Michael Ogon, Austria 2010 EuroSpine Programme Committee Chair: Member: Member: Member: Member: Member: N.N. Institutional: Institutional: Ahmet Alanay, Turkey Christine Cedraschi, Switzerland Stephen Ferguson, Switzerland Rune Hedlund, Sweden Keita Ito, Netherlands Philip Sell, United Kingdom President Secretary 3 EUROSPINE 2010

7 2. Important Addresses & Dates Organising Secretariat, Housing, Exhibition & Sponsoring Mondial Congress & Events Mondial GmbH & Co KG Operngasse, 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) Fax: +43 (0) eurospine2010@mondial-congress.com Administrative & Scientific Secretariat EuroSpine Society Ms. Judith Reichert Schild Seefeldstrasse 16, 8610 Uster-Zürich, Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0) Fax: +41 (0) info@eurospine.org Congress Venue Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center Messeplatz 1, 1021 Vienna, Austria Dates to Remember Registration from Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Deadline Early Bird Fee Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Deadline Late Registration Friday, September 10, 2010* *after this date, onsite fees will apply Submission for Abstracts from Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Deadline for Abstract Submission Monday, March 15, 2010 EUROSPINE

8 3. Preliminary Programme Structure EuroSpine is the leading European society in spine research, surgical and non-surgical treatment. Its members are specialising their professional careers to the study and treatment of conditions of the spine. The main topics of the meeting will be Growing Spine Deformities Cervical Spine Basic Science Adult Thoracolumbar Spine Degenerative Adult Thoracolumbar Spine Non-Degenerative Aging Spine Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sep. 14 Sep. 15 Sep. 16 Sep. 17 Sep. 18 8:30 Break 10:00 12:00 14:00 Break 16:00 18:00 Pre Meeting day, specialised topic Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Lunch Workshops Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Welcome Reception Scientific Programme Award/Presidential Session Lunch Workshops Scientific Programme Scientific Programme General Assembly 20:00 Gala Dinner Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Lunch Workshops Scientific Programme Scientific Programme Post Meeting day, event of national interest 5 EUROSPINE 2010

9 Call for Papers Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2010 Abstracts must be submitted online at where the submission guidelines and information on the review process can also be found. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Monday, March 15, If, for some valid reason, you are unable to submit your abstract in the format described on the website, or if you encounter any problems with your online abstract submission, please contact the Scientific Secretariat: EuroSpine Society Ms. Judith Reichert Schild Seefeldstrasse 16, 8610 Uster-Zürich, Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0) Fax: +41 (0) EuroSpine Awards and Travel Grants In order to encourage research in the field of spinal disorders, the Spine Society of Europe will award several prizes which will be presented at the EuroSpine 2010 meeting and published in the European Spine Journal. EuroSpine Full Paper Award - EUR ,00 The award will be chosen from the seven best abstract submissions for the 2010 EuroSpine meeting. Apart from receiving the award, the winning paper will also be published in the first issue of the following year s European Spine Journal. Additional awards during the EuroSpine meeting: Travel Grants Best EuroSpine Podium Presentation Award EUR 2.000,00 Best EuroSpine Poster Award EUR 2.000,00 This meeting aims to provide all colleagues from Europe and beyond the opportunity to attend, regardless of the economic situation in their home countries. The responsibility for selection rests with the Local Organising Committee. Applicants must fulfil the following criteria: Applicant must have submitted an abstract Age of applicant is 35 years or below Applicant must supply current CV Please send your CV to eurospine2010@mondial-congress.com EUROSPINE

10 5. Registration Please register online at Registration Fees Early Bird Fee Late Fee Onsite Fee until Tuesday, June 1, 2010 until Friday, September 10, 2010 from Saturday, September 11, 2010 Meeting EuroSpine Member EUR 350,00 EUR 400,00 EUR 450,00 Non Member EUR 630,00 EUR 680,00 EUR 730,00 Accompanying Person EUR 70,00 EUR 80,00 EUR 90,00 Social Events Welcome Reception included included included Gala Dinner EUR 70,00 EUR 80,00 EUR 90,00 Optional Tours Tour Registration until Sunday, August 15, 2010 Tour 1: Classical Vienna A City Stroll Tour 2: Beautiful Danube Valley - Wachau Tour 3: About Gustav Klimt & Co. - Art Nouveau in Vienna EUR 54,00 EUR 105,00 EUR 39,00 Jogging All meeting fees are incl. 20% VAT. Participant s Registration Fee includes: Admission to all scientific sessions Admission to the workshops/satellite symposia organised by the Industry Congress materials (congress bag, final programme, abstract publication, name badge) Access to the exhibition Coffee breaks 7 EUROSPINE 2010

11 Accompanying Persons Registration Fee includes: Admission to general areas of the Congress Center (not to scientific sessions) Opening Ceremony, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Welcome Reception, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Group Registration (10 or more registrations) This is done via individual contracts. For group registration, we kindly ask you to contact the Organising Secretariat to arrange details: Mondial Congress & Events Operngasse, 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) Fax: +43 (0) eurospine2010@mondial-congress.com Terms and Conditions Please note that the registrations can only be accepted and confirmed upon receipt of the completed registration form (mailed, faxed or filled in via and receipt of full payment. For information on payment, please refer to Terms of Payment on page 15. As soon as the Organising Secretariat has received your payment, a letter of confirmation will be ed or faxed. Cancellations Refunds less EUR 40,00 administrative fee will be granted to delegates unable to attend, provided written notice is received by Mondial Congress & Events by Tuesday, June 1, No refunds will be granted for cancellations received after this date. Name changes are accepted until Friday, September 10, 2010 at an extra charge of EUR 20,00. Amounts due will be reimbursed after the Congress. Registration/ Information Desk Hours Tuesday, September 14, :00 18:00 Wednesday, September 15, :30 20:00 Thursday, September 16, :30 18:00 Friday, September 17, :30 18:00 EUROSPINE

12 6. Hotel Information Mondial Congress & Events has secured a sufficient number of rooms in 5*, 4*, 3* and 2* hotels at competitive rates. Please note that September is absolute peak season in Vienna and therefore early hotel booking is highly recommended. Please book your hotel online at Hotel Location Overview Detailed information on the reserved hotels are available on including the roomrates, a photo and distance from the venue. Hotel rates are quoted in EURO, per room, per night, including breakfast and taxes. 1. De France no cat. 15. Lindner am Belvedere **** 2. Hilton Vienna no cat. 16. Mercure City **** 3. Courtyard by Marriott Wien Messe no cat 17. Novotel Wien City **** 4. Intercontinental no cat. 18. Park Inn Vienna **** 5. Mercure Wien Zentrum no cat. 19. Rathauspark **** 6. Grand Hotel ***** 20. Am Augarten *** 7. Radisson SAS Palais Hotel ***** 21. Ibis Wien Messe *** 8. Vienna Marriott Hotel ***** 22. Messe Wien *** 9. Arcotel Kaiserwasser **** 23. Post *** 10. Astoria **** 24. Suitehotel Wien Messe *** 11. Europa **** 25. Wandl *** 12. Hilton Vienna Danube **** 26. Atlas *** 13. Hotel am Konzerthaus **** 27. Academia ** 14. Lassalle **** 9 EUROSPINE 2010

13 Deadline for Hotel Booking Deadline for hotel bookings is Tuesday, June 1, After this deadline, reservations will still be handled. However, Mondial Congress & Events cannot guarantee hotel accommodation after this date. For information on payment, please refer to Terms of Payment on page 15. Terms and Conditions As soon as the Organising Secretariat has received your full payment, a letter of confirmation will be e- mailed to you. It will confirm the name of your hotel, the room rate per night and the duration of your stay, and the requested payment. Confirmations will be ed if an address is provided on the registration form. This option is highly recommended as it helps avoid time-consuming correspondence. Otherwise, confirmations will be faxed. If the hotel category requested is no longer available, Mondial Congress & Events will do its utmost to offer similar accommodation. This may, however, involve a change in price category. The number of nights booked is binding and will serve as the basis for your hotel invoice. In case of early departure, the hotel is entitled to charge all nights booked. For cancellations received by Tuesday, June 1, 2010, an administrative fee of EUR 40,00 will be charged. For cancellations received after Tuesday, June 1, 2010, deposit payments shall be forfeited. Only written cancellations will be accepted. Amounts due will be reimbursed after the Congress. Group Booking (10 or more hotel rooms) This is done via individual contracts. For group booking, we kindly ask you to contact the Organising Secretariat to arrange details: Mondial Congress & Events Operngasse, 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) Fax: +43 (0) eurospine2010@mondial-congress.com EUROSPINE

14 Barter Agreement Save up to 20% on travel with the star alliance network. The Star Alliance Members Airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for EuroSpine To obtain the Star Alliance Conventions Plus discounts, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following Convention Code OS07S10. Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked. The participating airlines for this event are: ANA, Adria Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS International Air Lines, Scandinavian Airlines, Spanair, TAP Potugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, US Airways, United, bmi, Blue1. For booking office information please visit: Discounts are offered on published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares. Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts are offered by the participating airlines on their own network. When making your travel plans please present confirmation of your registration or proof of a tendance. 11 EUROSPINE 2010

15 7. Social Programme Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 The Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception for registered participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors will take place at the Reed Messe Wien Exhibition and Congress Center. Gala Dinner on Thursday, September 16, 2010 Schoenbrunn Palace Orangerie The Schoenbrunn Palace Orangery is an extraordinary place: while the building was originally conceived as a baroque greenhouse, the Habsburgs soon started using it as a venue for spectacular festivities and events. The Orangery looks back on a long and eventful past and was thoroughly renovated in the 1980s. Today, the Orangery combines the magic of times past with modern-day amenities. The ample floor-toceiling windows offer a fascinating view of the Orangery garden and flood your event with gorgeous natural light. Tickets per Person (incl. VAT): Early: EUR 70,00 Late: EUR 80,00 Onsite: EUR 90,00 EUROSPINE

16 8. Optional Tours Tour 1: Classical Vienna a City Stroll Wednesday, September 15, :00 17:30 Explore the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), the former winter residence of the Habsburg Family and visit the Royal Treasury. History comes alive through fascinating stories and historical information on the Habsburg family s past. Also included on this tour are a guided visit to the world-famous Spanish Riding School and a walk through the magnificent State Hall of the National Library. Duration: 3,5 hours Meeting point to be announced Price: 54,00 EUR per Person (incl. English-speaking guide, entrance fee Royal Treasury, entrance and guided visit Spanish Riding School, entrance National Library/State Hall) Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Michael s Gate Austrian National Tourist Office/Mayer Tour 2: Beautiful Danube Valley Wachau Thursday, September 16, :00 16:00 This tour will take you west of Vienna, to the beautiful part of the Danube Valley known as the Wachau. The full day s journey includes a visit to the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Austria and often referred to as the cradle of Austria. The picturesque village of Dürnstein, where King Richard Lionheart was held prisoner until his faithful minstrel Blondel rescued him, is particularly worthwhile, as is the old merchants town of Krems. Other highlights of this tour include a boat ride on the mighty Danube River and a three-course lunch menu with selected beverages. Duration: 8 hours Meeting point to be announced Dürnstein Danube, Wachau Valley, Lower Austria Austrian National Tourist Office/ Weinhaeupl W. Price: 105,00 EUR per person (incl. bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fee and guided visit Abbey of Melk, lunch incl. a glass of wine and one soft drink, boat ride on the Danube) 13 EUROSPINE 2010

17 Tour 3: About Gustav Klimt & Co. Art Nouveau in Vienna Friday, September 17, :00 11:30 Next to Paris and Brussels, Vienna is known as capital city of Art Nouveau. On this tour, you ll visit the most important and well-known Art Nouveau buildings and get to know their famous architects, Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos and Otto Wagner, all of whom are inseparably tied to Vienna. One of Gustav Klimt s master pieces, the so-called Beethoven frieze, is on view at the Secession, an art nouveau-era gallery in the centre of Vienna. Another highlight is a visit to Otto Wagner s Kirche am Steinhof, a wonderful church renovated and newly opened in October Steinhof church St. Leopold by Otto Wagner Austrian National Tourist Office/ Grieder Duration: 3,5 hours Meeting point to be announced Price: 39,00 EUR per person (incl. bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fee Secession Beethovenfries, entrance fee Kirche am Steinhof ) Jogging Thursday, September 16, :30 07:30 Join a refreshing jogging tour through the Prater, Vienna s green heart a good start into a successful congress day. Meeting Point: in front of Reed Messe s main entrance Austrian National Tourist Office/ Wolfgang Simlinger Terms and Conditions Optional tours must be booked and paid in advance at the time of registration. Each tour requires a minimum number of 15 participants. If this minimum is not reached, the tour will be cancelled and the full advance payment will be refunded. Any cancellations/alterations by a participant must be made in writing. Cancellations before Sunday, August 15, 2010 will be accepted free of charge. EUROSPINE

18 9. Terms of Payment The total amount outstanding should be made out in advance in EURO in favour of the EuroSpine 2010 Congress and only by one of the following procedures: Payment by Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners and American Express will be accepted. Bank Transfer: Account name: Eurospine 2010 Account number: Bank sorting code: IBAN: AT BIC: BKAUATWW Please instruct your bank to carry out the transfer: Free of charge for Mondial Congress & Events. Bank fees will be charged to the participant. Liability Mondial Congress & Events shall act as mediator only and cannot be held responsible for any loss incurred or any damage inflicted on persons or objects irrespective of whatsoever cause. The liability for transportand other service companies shall not be affected by the above. Only written agreements shall be valid. The place of jurisdiction shall be Vienna. 15 EUROSPINE 2010

19 10. Exhibition & Sponsoring The Organising Committee of the EuroSpine 2010 Congress invites you to exhibit at the Congress in Vienna, Austria. For delegates, the congress is an opportunity to learn about, discuss and evaluate new and existing resources available in the field of Spine Surgery. An Exhibition & Sponsorship brochure is available giving detailed information on the possibilities to sponsor various congress items that will greatly promote your company s image. Early reservations ensure availability of prominent items and/or of prominent spots at this prestigious international event. If you are interested in participating in the exhibition and/or additional sponsorship options, please contact the Mondial Congress & Events Exhibition Management: Exhibition Management & Sponsorship Mondial Congress & Events Mondial GmbH & Co KG Ms. Birgit Uebelhör Operngasse, 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) Fax: +43 (0) uebelhoer@mondial-congress.com EUROSPINE

20 11. Venue Congress Venue Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center Messeplatz Vienna Situated right on the edge Vienna s inner city, the Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center is located in the very heart of the famous Prater recreational area. It is a mere 30 minutes away from Vienna International Airport, and the historical city centre can be reached within 20 minutes via metro. About 70 airlines from 176 destinations fly to Vienna on a regular basis; in addition, Vienna is easily accessible via road, railway or ship from all across Europe. The Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center offers not only vast exhibition space and numerous meeting facilities, but also break-out rooms as well as common areas for interaction, and coffee break areas which can be used in a number of combinations, depending on the necessary required capacities. Its outstanding architecture, highquality furnishings and state-of-the-art equipment all work together to create the perfect setting for this congress. 17 EUROSPINE 2010

21 Area & Venue Plan Reed Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center EUROSPINE

22 12. About Vienna Vienna, a city with about two million inhabitants, is situated in the heart of Europe. Due to its unique geographic and geopolitical location, Vienna has become a centre of international events as well as a popular conference venue. Vienna hosts one of the United Nations headquarters and is home to a number of other international organisations. Vienna s ever-changing history has left an indelible mark on the city, a mark also manifest in a rich cultural heritage. The city s ultimate fascination stems from merging imperial grandeur with cosmopolitan spirit, a combination which emerged after the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Viennese writers, musicians, artists, and scientists have influenced many aspects of our modern world. Vienna has taken part in all major political developments of the 20th century. Shaped over the centuries when it served as capital of a huge empire, Vienna will always arouse a feeling of nostalgia. Today, Vienna offers old historical palaces and modern shopping centres, traditional hotels, Austrian food and haute cuisine, typical Viennese coffee houses and restaurants, outstanding opera performances, classical concerts and open-air festivals, antique shops and elegant boutiques all joined together in incomparable Viennese harmony. Travel to Vienna Access by Plane 73 international airlines offer scheduled services to Vienna. There are several daily flights between Vienna and the main European capitals and business centres. Austrian Airlines, the country s flag carrier, connects 116 cities worldwide with Vienna and offers modern aircrafts and excellent service. Vienna International Airport at Schwechat, 19 km (12 miles) from the city centre, is state- of- the- art in every respect. Overview Low Cost Carriers: Air Berlin Clickair EasyJet Germanwings InterSky Niki Access by Car/ Coach Austria s expressway network reaches right into Vienna, allowing a comfortable and convenient trip to Vienna by car or coach from any point within the European continent. Access by Train Vienna occupies a hub position in Europe s international railway network. Intercity and international express trains are connecting cities of al parts of Austria and all major European destinations with Vienna. From the Airport to the City Centre and Vice Versa Bus: At 20-minute intervals, the Vienna Airport Lines depart between 05:30 and 24:00 daily. Cost: approx. EUR 6,00. Duration: approx min. 19 EUROSPINE 2010

23 Train: The urban railway leaves at min. intervals between 05:00 and 22:00 daily. Cost: approx. EUR 3,00. Duration: approx min. Car: Take Autobahn A4 from the Airport to Vienna. The city centre is signposted. CAT: The City Airport Train runs at 30-minute intervals from 06:05 to 23:00 daily from the airport to train station Landstrasse/ Wien Mitte. Cost: approx. EUR 9,00. Duration: approx. 16min. Reed Messe Vienna Freytag-Berndt u. Artaria KG, 1230 Vienna Austria, Europe Passports and Visas Passport-holders from countries in Western Europe as well as from North America and Australia will not need a visa to enter Austria. Others may have to apply before. If in doubt, please check with your nearest Austrian embassy, consulate ( or your airline. EUROSPINE

24 Language The language spoken in Austria is German. Most Austrians speak English, some also speak French or Italian. Electricity Austrian networks supply 220 V and a frequency of 50Hz. Plugs are continental-style two-pin. A plug adaptor should be taken along, if incompatible electric/electronic gadgets are to be used. Local Currency The official currency in Austria is EURO. Bank and Exchange Most Austrian banks will change traveller s cheques as well as cash. Banking hours in general are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday :30 and 13: , Thursday :30 and 13:30-17:30. Automated cash dispensers are located outside most banks, cash can be withdrawn there 24 hours a day. National and foreign Maestro cards (cash cards) as well as Mastercard, American Express, Visa and Diners are accepted. Credit cards are also accepted by numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and gas stations. Money can be changed at the airport, at banks, exchange bureaus and larger hotels. Please ask about charges before changing money these may vary considerably. Tipping Service is usually included in the prices in bars and restaurants, but tips are welcome. Restaurants Vienna s restaurants range from gourmet-type restaurants to informal restaurants and Heurigens (Austrian wine taverns). There are also many international restaurants in the city, offering a choice of almost any kind of cuisine. In Austria, lunch is generally served between 12:00 and 14:00, dinner around 19:00. Shopping Shopping hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 and Saturday 09:00-17:00. Except for some tobacconists and small supermarkets at petrol stations and at the main railway stations, shops are closed on Sundays. Luxury shops for an elegant clientele can be found in the pedestrian zone along Graben and Kärntnerstrasse (underground U1,U3/Stephansplatz). Street entertainers and outdoor cafés contribute to the special atmosphere of this area. Another well known shopping area is Mariahilferstrasse (underground U3/ Neubaugasse). Visitors from non-eu countries should ask for VAT refunds when purchasing goods. Public Transportation in Vienna Vienna offers an efficient and modern public transport network of underground lines, trams and busses. Taking the underground is fast, safe, and reliable. The congress venue has easy access to the underground system. 21 EUROSPINE 2010

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