1. Where is the Conference held?
The Conference is held in the University of Alcalá in Alcalá de Henares (Autonomous Community of Madrid). The distance from Madrid to Alcala is of 30 km.
2. How I can contact the Conference organizing committee?
By e-mail: congreso.poe@iuien-uah.netThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
3. How much does a taxi cost from the airport to Alcalá de Henares?
Depending on traffic, it may vary between 35 and 45 euros, approximately.
4. How is the weather in Alcalá de Henares in May? What kind of clothes should I take?
Spain is a Mediterranean country, with dry and cold winters and hot summers. Usually, in May maximum temperatures tend to be of around 25ºC (77ºF) and the minimum ones of 15ºC (59ºF). Rains are common at this time of the year an umbrella is recommended.
5. What currency is used in Spain?
Spain is within the eurozone of the European Union. The currency used is the EURO (EUR). We recommend exchanging some dollars for euros before or when getting to the airport in Madrid, in order for you to have some pocket money. The exchange rate between dollars and euros changes every day, so you should check the exchange rate between currencies before you depart in order to calculate how much money you will need to exchange
6. What voltage is used in Spain?
220 watts. Plugs are two round rods.
7. In which time zone is Spain?
Time zone in Spain is GMT+1.
8. Do US cellular phones work in Spain?
If you want to bring your own cellular phone, and connect to the Spanish phone network, check with your phone company and make sure your phone is triband.