top of page

Practical Info to make most of the conference

The conference will be held in person from the 6-9 July 2025 at the Scandic Havet hotel, which is in the city centre of Bodø.


The conference will start with the welcome reception on Sunday 6th of July 2025 (from 12.00), and will finish on Wednesday 9th of July at 13.00h. The conference dinner will be on Monday 7th of July.

 

​

Arrival to the venue

From the airport, it is possible to take bus number 1 or 2 towards “Bjørndalslia” or “Universitetet”, respectively. You will go to the stop called “Bodø sentrum”. From this bus stop, you will need to walk five minutes until you reach Scandic Havet Hotel. You will need to download in advance the app called “Reis Nordland” for buying the bus ticket, before boarding the bus.
A taxi from the airport to Scandic Havet Hotel will take around 6 minutes.

Currency

In Norway we use the currency "kroner". Bills and coins are less and less used here, but it is still a good idea to have some cash on you. Debit or credit cards are accepted more or less everywhere. 1 euro = 11.82 NOK

Passport & Visa

Some people do not need a visa to visit Norway because they hold a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with. This also applies if you have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport.

Wi-fi

​The venue will provide Wi-Fi for the participants.

Participants badges

Participant badges can be collected from the registration desk at the venue. Participants need to wear their badge during the different sessions of the conference since only registered participants can access the conference.

Hotels

Here there is a list with the suggestion of different hotels near the conference. Please, note that the prices are indicative. 

 

Scandic Havet hotel: this hotel provided discounted price for accommodation, using the code: BNOR300625. For the reservation, all guests have to guarantee the booking with their credit cards. Cancellation is possible until the 6th of July 2025 at 18:00h CET.

​

Dowload the full list HERE

Meals & Breaks

During the coffee breaks, several refreshments will be served.

The lunch will be provided at the venue, where several options, including vegan and vegetarian alternatives, will be offered at the buffe. The conference dinner will be at Scandic Havet Hotel.

Emergency numbers

Medical emergency: 113
Police: 112
Fire: 110

Certificates

Certificates of Attendance and Presentation will be sent to each participant after the conference.

Transport

Bodø offers direct flights to several major international airports with excellent connections to the rest of Europe and the world. Especially during the high season in the summer months, there are plenty of options available.

Plan your trip with this usefull info Visit Bodo

Social Activites

The Ice Breaker will be on Day 1 at 18:00h in the venue, which is included in the registration fee.
The conference dinner will be on Day 2 at 18:00h. Further information regarding the dinner will be announced soon. The conference dinner is not included in the registration fee.
For more information about Bodø, visit:

bottom of page