The conference will be held at the ICM in Munich, Germany. Surrounding hotels have been reserved for the conference.  Click here for more information on hotels.

Sessions at the event are conducted in English.

In December, Munich has average highs of 37°F (3°C) and average lows of 27°F (-3°C). Prior to traveling for the conference, you may wish to check the 10-day weather forecast in Munich.

You will need to book a hotel room with the Novotel Munchen Messe, H4 Hotel Munchen Messe, H2 Munchen Messe, and Motel One Munchen Messe. A negotiated rate has been established for the conference. To book a room with the AIS room rate click here (link coming soon).

Munich, German München, city, is the capital of Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It is Bavaria’s largest city and the third largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg). Munich, by far the largest city in southern Germany, lies about 30 miles (50 km) north of the edge of the Alps and along the Isar River, which flows through the middle of the city. It is home to three universities and 1.5 million inhabitants. It is also a city with a notable zest for life, a tradition of hospitality, and a cosmopolitan outlook. 

Getting around is easy, whether walking, taking public transportation, or hailing a cab.

Tourist Attractions

• Tourist Info
• Munich Tourism

Getting Around in Munich

• https://www.bigboytravel.com/europe/germany/munich/gettingaround/
• https://messe-muenchen.de/en/meta/getting-there/

Help plan your trip by checking the current exchange rate of your currency to Euros.

While major supermarket chains and shopping outlets are likely to accept your credit card, most restaurants and stores in Munich will only accept cash or EC-cards (which are like debit cards). Make sure you have enough euros with you for everyday usage.

Munich is in the Central European Time Zone.

Germany uses 230V, 50 Hz (Type F)

• Germany’s country code: 0049
  LOCAL area codes: 0089
  To call a local number within your own area, dial the number only.
• To call to another area, dial the respective area code first. When calling from within Germany, you have to dial “0” followed by the area code (i.e. 089 for Munich). Area codes and phone numbers in Germany are variable length: the bigger the city, the shorter the area code, so that 089 is Munich, but 07252 will be a smaller town. A list of area calls can be found in any phone directory.
• To call from abroad to a number in Germany, dial your international access number (usually 00), followed by the country code of Germany and then the area code without the 0 (i.e. 0049-89 for Munich)
• To call abroad, dial 00 before the country code.

Most hotels offer high-speed Internet connections either in the room or on public areas within the hotel. Some access requires a fee. Ask the hotel staff if you are unsure.

Emergency call/Police Phone and Fax	110
Emergency call/Police via SMS	+49 (0) 89 / 19 294
Doctor on call/Ambulance service/Fire department	112
Medical emergency service	116 117
Emergency poison number	+49 (0) 89 / 19 240
Pharmacy emergency service, www.apotheken.de	+49 (0) 89 / 59 44 75

Depending on the product you buy the VAT can be either 7% or 19% and it is always included in the price you see. If you are from outside the EU you can claim a tax refund upon your return home.