13th Conference on Professional Information Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - Participants

  • When and where is INFORUM 2008?

May 28-30, 2008, University of Economics, Prague.

  • What are the hours of INFORUM 2008?
  • Pre-Conference (Tuesday May 27th): 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Day One: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Day Two: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Day Three: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

See the programme for more details: Inforum 2008 programme.

  • How can I get to the venue?

Details are available on the Venue page. Please contact us if you require any further information or assistance.

  • Are the papers of the conference given in English?

The papers could be given in Czech or English, simultaneous interpretation in English is provided during all sessions.

  • How do I register?

You can register online.

  • How much is it to attend?

Our conference fees are available here.

  • How many attendees will be at the conference?

We expect between 600 to 640 participants from the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Europe, but also from the international comunity.

  • I have registered for the conference and am wondering if you are able to accept a cashier's check or some other method of payment?

Unfortunately not, the required method of payment is bank transfer. We do not accept neither cheques nor payment in cash on arrival.

  • From the papers you had sent I understood, that registration must be accompanied by the payment invoice. It is a pity, but I did not receive the original invoice by post till today.

Every participant recieves a proforma invoice via e-mail immediately after the online registration, and an invoice by e-mail or post after the payment is done. In case you didn't recieve any proforma invoice by e-mail, contact us, please.

  • I have done some mistakes when filling in the Registration form. How can I change the mistakes? Or should I fill in the new Registration form?

It is not necessary to fill it in again, send us an e-mail with required changes and with your registration form number.

  • Do you also assist with accommodation, or the accommodation is completely up to the participants?

The INFORUM conference registration office does not provide for booking of accommodation and the delegates should arrange their accommodation themselves. You can find a list of recommended hotels in the near vicinity of the conference venue on the INFORUM website.

  • I am looking for the transportation facilities and for the map of Prague.

Map of Prague in English: http://www.prague-life.com/map/map.php

Journey planner, timetables, more info

  • I tried to register yesterday afternoon, but the link wasn't operational any longer and the page had already been changed, saying it was no longer possible to register. Is there anything we can do about that?

Send us your contact details and we will inform you in case someone will cancel his/her participation.

  • Special Needs

If you have any special needs, disabilities, and/or dietary restrictions that we may address to make your participation at our events more enjoyable, please do let us know when registering.

  • Where can I find more information about Czech Republic and about Prague?

For more information please have a look at Prague Information Service website or at Prague-Life.com website.

  • Will there be an INFORUM 2009, and if so are there dates scheduled yet?
Yes, INFORUM 2009 will take part again in Prague from May to 27-29, 2009. The new website will be released in January 2009.