Conference location | The conference will take place at the Arcada University of Applied Sciences.
Arcada Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1 00550 Helsinki, FINLAND
See the Googlemap here or by typing ECIC 2012, Helsinki, Finland into Google Maps. | 
Main building
Campus restaurant
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| University information | Arcada is a multi-disciplinary University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. We offer higher education in Health Care, Social welfare and sports, Business Administration, Media, Technology and Tourism.
For more information, click on the logo at the top of this page. |
| Conference accommodation | Preferential rates have been arranged at the Scandic Marski and Scandic Grand Marina Hotels. You must book directly with the hotels to obtain these rates and full details of how to do this are on the registration page. |
| Conference dinner venue | The conference dinner will be confirmed soon. You can book additional guest places from the Registration page. |
| General information | Helsinki is a modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by the sea and its own exotic archipelago, the city offers visitors an endless number of possibilities. Helsinki is a rich mix, where exotic east meets Scandinavian simplicity. |
| Getting to | The nearest airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. |
| Taxi costs | From train station approx 15€ / airport approx 30€ |
| Local Transport information | Public Transportation
Visit www.hsl.fin for information. |
| Climate in conference month | Finland has an “maritime” climate, with mild, but sunny spring days. The temperature can drop sharply at night though so medium weight summer wear for the day with woolen tops or jackets for evenings. Average maximums are 70 C by day with minimums of around 20 C by night. For a current 5 day forecast visit the BBC Weather website.
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| Currency and exchange rates | The Euro is the currency of Finland. Click here for up to date currency exchange rates. |
| Time zone | GMT/UTC +2 |
| Dialling codes | Click here to find the International Dialling Code |
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