Conference Venue
Conference will take place in the conference centre of Swissotel Tallinn (Address: Tornimäe 3 Tallinn Estonia), In ROOM 101.*
Interpretation
The conference will take place on Friday, 07 February 2025, at 10:00 at the Swissotel Tallinn Conference Centre (Tornimäe 3, 6th floor), In Room 101.
Doors open on Friday, 07 February at 09:00. Please arrive early, as we will start at 10:00.
Upon entry, kindly present the confirmation letter of confirmation sent to you. Once you receive your name badge, please wear it at the conference venue throughout the day.
The working languages of the conference will be Estonian and English, with simultaneous translation into both languages.
Thank you, and we look forward to your participation.
* In George Orwell’s novel “1984”, Room 101, the most feared place in the Ministry of Love, represents the Party’s absolute control and psychological terror, where people’s deepest fears destroy their will, individuality, and loyalty. It is a tool of the totalitarian regime that subdues all dissenters and keeps society in fear and obedience.
By exploring the psychological dimensions of fear and control, Orwell emphasizes the far-reaching impact of totalitarianism on the human psyche. The concept of Room 101 encapsulates the reality of fear and control in a dystopian society, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of totalitarianism on human experience.
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Travel information
Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements. It takes only up to 10 minutes to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi, and vice versa. However, during certain hours (between 4-6 p.m. on business days) it would be advisable to plan for longer travel times in case of traffic jams. Taxis are available 24/7 at taxi stops located in the front of the airport’s building and the hotel. The estimated fare for the 10 minute taxi ride would be around 8-10 Euros. You are entitled to request the receipt from the driver.
Expenses, such as hotel and travel costs, will not be reimbursed by the conference organisers
Accommodation
Please note that the hotel reservation is entirely the responsibility of the conference attendants.
Visa information
Information on visa process is available on the web page of Estonian Foreign Ministry
Miscellaneous Information
Currency
National currency is Euro. Larger hotels, stores and restaurants accept Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Diner’s Club and American Express. However, it is advisable to carry some cash with you. Traveler’s cheques can be exchanged in most banks, but are less likely to be accepted in shops. There are plenty of banks in Tallinn that can be easily found. Most of them are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, while some offices are also open on Saturday mornings. All banks offer currency exchange services. Exchange points can also be found in larger hotels, airport, harbor, railroad station and major shopping centers.
Time Zone
Current time zone offset: UTC/GMT +3 hours (Standard time zone +2 hours and daylight saving time + 1 hour).
Supply
The current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, European-style 2-pin plugs are in use.
Getting around
Taxis can be found lined-up at taxi stands (in front of larger hotels and at some key intersections) and can be ordered on the phone or via various mobile apps. For public transport routes and schedules, please refer to: http://soiduplaan.tallinn.ee. The fares and other information on Tallinn public transport tickets is available at http://www.tallinn.ee/eng/Public-transport-tickets. For further information, please refer to: https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/plan/getting-around
Weather
For current local weather, please check www.weather.ee. Average temperature in December is -2° C.
About Tallinn
Tallinn is the beautiful capital city of Estonia, borders the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. A forward-thinking centre of commerce, culture and history, Tallinn welcomes guests to enjoy the splendors of the past and the cosmopolitan comforts of today. To discover Tallinn please refer to: www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng/fp
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