Travel Information
Welcome! We look forward to seeing you in Munich!
At ICIS 2019 you will have the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals from across the world and exchange information and insights, discuss research opportunities and learn about the research of others.
Air Travel and Climate – Offsetting as a contribution to climate protection with added value to people worldwide
atmosfair is a German non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation by promoting, developing and financing renewable energies in over 15 countries worldwide. They rely exclusively on voluntary climate payments from private individuals and businesses. Aiming to decarbonize the world economy, they have designed software tools and consulting services to assist businesses in executing their climate policies, with a particular focus on business travel. Their work ethic is based on the following principle: only compensate what can’t be avoided or reduced. This approach constitutes the foundation for all our partnerships, ensuring not only climate integrity but also cost efficiency.
Airline passengers can make a voluntary climate protection payment based on the amount of emissions they create; atmosfair uses these contributions to develop renewable energies in countries where they hardly exist, above all in developing countries. In this way, atmosfair saves CO₂ that would otherwise be created by fossil fuels in these countries. Meanwhile, local people profit since often for the first time, they gain access to clean energy available around the clock, which is a must for education and creating equal opportunities.
Please click on the below link to make your contribution.
About Munich
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 has a population of 1.5 million. 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.
Destination: ICIS 2019
Below are a few details to know prior to registering for the conference or before coming to Munich.
Venue
The International Congress Center München (ICM) is a state of the art venue for international conferences and events. ICM plays host to more than 80 events each year with more than 100,000 visitors experiencing the facility.
ICM is easily accessible by subway and highway and is only 30 minutes from the airport. With many hotels and restaurants in the immediate vicinity, ICIS 2019 attendees are sure to find convenient opportunities to meet, network and catch up with friends.
Official Conference Hotels
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. For more ICIS 2019 Conference Hotel information, click here.
Language
Sessions at the event are conducted in English.
Weather
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.
Exchange Rate
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.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
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.
Time
Munich is in the Central European Time Zone.
Electricity
Germany uses 230V, 50 Hz (Type F)
Internet Access
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.
Telephone
- 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.
- Germany’s country code: 0049
Emergencies
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 What to Pack
- Warm, waterproof walking boots
- Warm jacket
- Warm hat (and possibly an umbrella)
- Scarf
- Sunglasses (snow reflects the sun quite heavily)
- Warm gloves
Visas
To help you with your travel arrangements, below are links to important information regarding visa invitation letters, visas, and other resources.
Cultural Nuances
If you are not familiar with the German culture you may want to become familiar with them prior to traveling.
