ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 /N2691

Transcription

1 ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Software and System Engineering Secretariat: CANADA (SCC) ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 /N Document Type Title Source Joining Instructions Logistical information for the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 WG 21 meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, October 29 November 1, WG21 Project Status Final Reference Action ID FYI or ACT Due Date Mailing Date Distribution AG No. of Pages 5 Note Address reply to: ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Secretariat École de technologie supérieure Département de génie électrique 1100 Notre Dame Ouest, Montréal, Québec Canada H3C 1K3 secretariat@jtc1-sc7.org

2 ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Software & System Engineering Secretariat: CANADA (SCC) ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7/WG 21 N Doc. Type Title Logistical information for the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 WG 21 meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, October 29 November 1, Source JTC1/SC7 WG 21 Convener Project Software Asset Management Status WG meeting References Action ID FYI Due Date Mailing Date Distribution SC7_AG; P, O & L Members Medium No. Of Pages 5 Meeting place: Swedish Standards Institute, SIS S:t Paulsgatan 6 SE STOCKHOLM Conference room: SAGA Registration take place in the reception.

3 Logistical information for the SC 7/WG 21 meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, October 29 November 1, 2002 General information Participation Participation in SC 7/WG 21 meeting is open for experts nominated by SC 7 member bodies and to experts of invited international organizations. Business facilities Public telephones will be available at the Conference Centre, SIS. A computer room will be available for delegates use at the Conference Centre. It will be equipped with PCs with Internet and access, as well as printers. Business hours Banks are generally open between 09:00/10:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. Some banks in central Stockholm are open from 09:00 to 17:00. Post Offices are generally open between 09:30 and 18:00 on weekdays and between 10:00 and 13:00 on Saturdays. The Post Office at the Central Station is open from 07:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 19:00 during weekends. Shops are generally open between 10:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, 12:00 to 16:00 on Sundays. Climate and clothing The weather in Stockholm in October may vary, from sunny to rainy days with temperatures at approximately 10 C. You should bring a coat or jacket to accommodate the variances in temperature that may occur. Electricity supply Electrical current in Sweden is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter. First Aid and medical assistance Doctors can be contacted through your hotel or through the ISO registration/information desk. In case of emergency (police, fire brigade and ambulance) dial 112. Insurance / Disclaimer The host, the Swedish Standards Institute, and the Conference Organizer accept no liability for any injuries/losses incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss of, or damage to, any luggage and/or personal belongings. Delegates are strongly advised to obtain travel insurance (medical/accident, personal) in their home countries prior to departure. Local time The local time in Stockholm is GMT + 1. Mobile Cell phones Sweden operates a standard GSM-based cell phone system. Plane ticket confirmation If necessary, the ISO registration/information desk will help you reconfirming your plane ticket. Tipping Tipping is not a general custom in Sweden but if the service provided by porters, taxis and restaurants is excellent you may if you wish leave a little tip.

4 Hotels situated close to SIS Scandic Sjöfartshotellet Stockholm rate 1) : approx 175 euro,./. 12 % discount; code: : D Address: Katarinavägen 26 phone: reservations@scandic-hotels.com Scandic Hotel Malmen rate 1) : approx 175 euro,./. 12 % dicount; code: D Address: Götgatan phone: reservations@scandic-hotels.com 1) including breakfast buffé 2) excluding breakfast Hilton Stockholm Slussen ordinary rate 2) : euro; SIS rate 1) : euro; code: D Address: Guldgränd 8 phone: reservations@scandic-hotels.com Hotell Anno 1647 rate 1) : approx 175 euro Address: Mariagränd 3 phone hotell@anno1647.se Hilton Stockholm Slussen Scandic Sjöfartshotelllet

5 Arriving and departing By Fast train Arlanda Express ( The train station is situated under terminals 4 and 5. Departures every 15 minutes, with a travelling time of 20 minutes to the Central Station. The fare is SEK 160 (approx. 16 euro). To proceed to SIS from the Central Station, change to one of the underground trains going south, to the station "Slussen", then a 5-min walk takes you to either SIS or the hotels shown on the attached map. By Bus Buses leave both the international and domestic terminals every 10 to 15 minutes and arrive at the city terminal (City Terminalen) at Klarabergsviadukten, next to the Central Railway Station. The trip costs SEK 70 (approx. 7 euro). By Taxi Look for a taxi with a large SEK 350 sign, or ask for fixed price, and the fare should be around SEK 350 (approx. 35 euro). By Bus-Taxi combination A bus-taxi combination package is also available. The bus lets you off by the taxi stand at Cityterminalen and you present your receipt to the taxi driver, who will then take you to your final destination. The cost is SEK 150 (approx. 15 euro) if your destination is within city limits. For SEK 220 (approx. 22 euro the taxi will take you anywhere in the Stockholm area. By Car You approach the city by either the E20 or the E18 highway from the west, or the E4 from the north or south. The roads are clearly marked and well sanded and ploughed during the winter. Signs for downtown read "Centrum". By Train All trains arrive at Stockholm's Central Station (Vasagatan, tel ) in downtown Stockholm. From here, regular commuter trains serve the suburbs and an underground walkway leads to the central underground station. Passport, Visas and Vaccinations A visa to enter Sweden is required for some countries. Please contact the nearest Swedish Consulate or Embassy in your country to check if a visa is required in your case. If a visa is required, you will need a formal invitation from the Conference Organizer. To obtain the formal invitation, please fill out the relevant section in the pre-registration form. Please note that if you wish to participate in tours outside Sweden, you may need a multiple entry visa to Sweden. No special vaccinations are required to enter Sweden from any country.

6 Currency The official currency is the Swedish Krona (SEK). Bank notes come in 1 000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 denominations; coins come in 10, 5, 1 and 0,50 denominations. Exchange rates at the time of printing: USD 1 = SEK 9,50 EUR 1 = SEK 9,30 Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at any bank at the airport and in most large hotels. Most major credit cards are accepted in the majority of hotels, restaurants and shops. NOTE: Sweden is not part of the Euro zone Information about Stockholm