Destination
Hamburg, Germany


How to get there?
The CCH – Congress Center Hamburg is conveniently located in the city centre. The Dammtor mainline train station and several other stations and stops of the public transportation system are within a distance of 100 to 500 meters.
Public Transport Connections
Train: the Dammtor mainline and commuter train station is right on its doorstep. If your train arrives at Hamburg main station, the CCH is only one stop away: Take the S21 S-Bahn (bound for Elbgaustraße) and exit at Dammtor station.
Metro: if you’re coming from the metro stations Stephansplatz (Oper / CCH) or Gänsemarkt, a brief stroll through the city centre and ‘Planten un Blomen’ park will lead you to the CCH.
Visit the Hamburg Public Local Transport website at www.hvv.de/en/ to access schedules and obtain information on tickets.
Language
The official language of the AEPC 2025 Annual Meeting is English. No translations will be available during the meeting sessions.
Time Zone
During the month of May, Germany observes Central Europe Summer Time (CET), which is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Climate
The average temperature in Hamburg in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 18°C to a low of 7°C. Some would describe it as moderately chilly and breezy.
Clothing
The dress code for the AEPC 2025 Annual Meeting is business formal or business casual for all occasions unless stated otherwise.
Currency & Exchange
The Euro is the currency of Germany. 1 euro equals 100 cents, with the denominations 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 & 50 cents as well as 1 & 2 euro being available as coins. Euro notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro.
Exchanging Money: Most banks offer a foreign exchange facility and generally offer the best exchange rates.
Credit & Debit Cards: Credit cards Visa and MasterCard are more widely accepted in Hamburg than Amex or Diners Club, which may not be accepted in smaller establishments.
Electricity
The standard voltage in Germany is 230V at 50 Hertz . Sockets accept two-round-pin style plugs. If you travel with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need to bring a voltage converter with you. You may also need a plug adapter if your appliance’s plug has a different shape.
The power sockets are mostly Types C and F:

Liability & Insurance
The Meeting Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or for loss of or damage to the private property of participants. Upon registration, participants agree that neither the AEPC Council, the Organising Committee nor the Meeting Secretariat assumes any liabilities.
Participants are advised to arrange their personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Safety & Security
Bags and/or suitcases must not be left unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the meeting venue and session halls. As all hotels do, we strongly recommend that our participants use the safety deposit boxes for their valuables.
As with the rest of Germany, please call the emergency numbers below in case of an emergency:
Police: 110
If you have dialled the German standard police emergency number 110, please be sure to also call +49 40 3569 6666.
Emergency: 112
Ambulance: 112
Fire Services: 112
Poison Information Center: +49 (0)551 19240
ANNUAL MEETING SECRETARIAT
Office: Kenes M+
Registration, Accommodation & Travel Inquiries
Ms Neyir Seda Utugen,
Registration & Accommodation Manager
E-mail: nutugen@kenes.com
Scientific Inquiries
Mr Emre Kose,
Scientific Programme Coordinator
E-mail: ekose@kenes.com
Ms Cagla Avcioglu,
Scientific Programme Coordinator
E-mail: cavcioglu@kenes.com
Sponsorship & Exhibition Inquiries
Mr Muzaffer Komek,
Industry Liaison & Sales Manager
E-mail: mkomek@kenes.com
Marketing & Cross-Promotion Inquiries
Ms Gizem Unsalan,
Senior Marketing Coordinator
E-mail: gunsalan@kenes.com
General Inquiries
Ms Lara Volkan,
Project Manager
E-mail: lvolkan@kenes.com