About Liverpool

A UNESCO World Heritage City, Liverpool is renowned for its strong maritime history and passion for music, the arts, culture and sport. It has one of the finest collections of museums, galleries and theatres than any other UK city outside London, as well as two cathedrals, and holds the Guinness Book of Records title of Capital of Pop. Liverpool enjoyed unprecedented success as European Capital of Culture in 2008, which played a vital role in raising the profile of the city on a global scale. It continues to experience big changes but retains its quirky character and unrivalled charm for which it is internationally famous. 

Surface area of Liverpool: 111.84 sq km
Population: 434,900 (latest data 2008, from Office for National Statistics)

Climate

Liverpool's climate is typical of the United Kingdom; highly unpredictable with a mixture of rainy, sunny, windy and cloudy days. Summers are usually warm and sunny, while winters are cold and wet. Temperatures in July average around 68°F (20°C) in the day and 55°F (12°C) in the night.

For an up-to-date weather forecast, click here

Currency

The official currency in Liverpool is Great British Pound (sterling) – GBP. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, post offices, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks, which are found at international airports and some shops in the city centre.

Several banks and ATMs are located a short walk from the convention centre. Banking hours are generally 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday, and most branches have a currency exchange service.

Most shops and restaurants accept the most internationally recognised credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Dress

We recommend you bring light clothing but also prepare for cooler weather, as well as an umbrella in case of rain. Although there are plenty of buses and taxis, Liverpool is a good city for walking, so comfortable footwear is also recommended.

Letters of invitation

The Conference Secretariat will be pleased to send an official Letter of Invitation to any delegate on request.  Such an invitation is intended to help potential attendees raise travel and registration fee funding support or obtain a visa; it is not a commitment to provide any financial support.  Please apply in writing to Conference Secretariat.

Name badges

For security purposes and to help delegates and organizers identify each other, we request that these are worn at all times during both the conference and social programmes.

Official language

The official language in Liverpool and of the conference is English.

Opening hours

Shops and small stores: from 10:00 to 18:00.
Department stores, shopping centres and megastores: open from 10:00 to 20:00.
Many pharmacies also have extended opening hours, with some providing a 24/7 service.

Passport and visas

Participants are personally responsible for obtaining passports and visas. Delegates needing to apply for a visa are advised to do so no later than six to eight weeks before their scheduled departure to the UK. Detailed information is available from UK embassies or consulates worldwide.

To obtain Visa information for the UK and the list of UK embassies and embassies in the UK, click here

Taxes and tipping

All prices are inclusive of VAT. Tipping is at the customer’s discretion.

Time zone

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