1st World Congress - São Miguel, Azores

Women and ECommerce -
Connecting, Inspiring & Thriving Beyond 2006
7-9 June

Useful Information

This information covers most frequently asked questions. However if you do not find the information you are looking for please send an email to Linda Pereira at linda@cpl.pt or the Congress Secretariat sonia@cpl.pt.

Access to hotels from the airport
São Miguel has a modern airport that is close to the centre of the city. Participants may use either a bus or a taxi. The usual fair from the airport to the city centre is approx. € 10. Paid transfers from the airport are available during the day of 18th.

Credit cards
International credit cards are accepted in ATMs, hotels, restaurants and most shops, as well as car rental agencies. The most commonly accepted credit cards are VISA, Euro card, MasterCard and American Express. Diners Club is not accepted.

Banking
Bank services are available at the Airport, throughout the city and there are several close to the conference venue. Banks are open from 08.30 - 15.00 with no lunchtime closing. The city is well supplied with ATMs.

Business centre
A service for photocopies and faxes and other assistance will be available at the Conference Venue.

Climate and clothing
The Azores has a moderate Atlantic climate. There are no great variations in temperature. The weather in September is usually pleasant (average 18 to 22ºC). Light clothing is suitable with somewhat warmer clothing for the evening.

Congress official language
The Official Congress Language will be English.

Cultural
A list of the main museums and other relevant information will also be provided by the Secretariat (CPL Events).

Currency
The € (Euro) is the currency in use in the Azores.

Electricity
In Portugal, electricity is supplied at 220V/50Hz AC and power sockets are of the 2 pin round type. Power adapters are not available for purchase in Portugal.

Insurance/Liability
Participation in this Congress implies that persons/participants agree that the organisers do not assume any liability whatsoever. Upon registration, the participant accepts this stipulation.

Meals
The food in the Azores is very good and deserves its worldwide reputation. Prices could vary between €10 (modest, traditional restaurant) to € 50 (luxury restaurant).

Passport and Visa
Nationals of the European Community only require a valid identity card. For most countries outside Europe, for example USA and Canada, a valid passport is enough. Some countries, however, still require a Visa. Please check with your travel agency.

Post office
Services are available at the Hotel or at post offices. The working hours are 09.00 - 18.00.

Restaurants
Information and reservation service will be provided by the Secretariat (CPL Events) at appropriate counter.

Shop opening hours
09.00 to 19.00. Most of the shops are open on Saturday mornings. Shopping Malls are open from 10.00 to midnight, seven days a week.

Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).