FAQ
Travel & visit, registration, & abstracts
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FAQ Abstracts
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When can I submit an abstract?
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Abstract submissions open September 10th 2024 and are due 10th November 2024.
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When will I find out about my abstract’s status?
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Notifications of acceptance/rejection will be sent out in December 2024.
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Are you accepting volunteers to review abstract submission
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Yes! If you would like to help us review abstracts, please send an email to: hildegunn.fandrem@uis.no.
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Can I add a person as the author of my abstract submission after acceptance?
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Yes, if there is a co-author that you want to add send an email to wabf2025@berg-hansen.no tell us your abstract submission number and the names of the people it involves.
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Can I add or change the presenter?
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Yes, send an email to wabf2025@berg-hansen.no and tell us your abstract submission number and the names of the people it involves.
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I selected to present this abstract as an oral presentation but received an offer to do a poster presentation. Has there been a mistake? If not, is it possible to know why my abstract was not accepted as an oral presentation?
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The program committee may change the presentation type submitted by the author to ensure the continuity of the conference program (i.e., oral presentation may be changed to poster presentation OR poster presentation to oral presentation). The decision of the program committee is final.
FAQ Registration
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When can I register?
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Registration for WABF 2025 will open November 2024.
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I will only be attending to present, so I will not take part in the rest of the conference. Do I still need to pay the registration fee?
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The idea of WABF is to create meetings and facilitate dialogues to share knowledge as such, presenters must register as delegates.
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I run an educational company for adults. Should I register as a delegate or an educator?
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You need to register as a delegate, the registration for educators is for those who educate children and young people up to 18 years old.
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Do I get a discount as a presenter? (oral, poster, workshop)
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Presenters can receive a discounted registration rate for delegates before the early bird deadline of January 31st 2025.
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We are a group of people who would like to register for WABF. Should we register as a group or do we need to register separately?
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The registration site can accommodate registration for groups of up to 30 if they are being paid for using the same credit card. If you have any questions or need assistance with group bookings, please email wabf2025@berg-hansen.no.
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I am a doctoral/Ph.D. student. Can I register as a student, or do I need to register as a delegate?
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Master’s and Ph.D. students are eligible for discounted registration and should register as graduate student delegates.
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I’m having difficulty completing my payment online. Would it be possible to complete the transaction over the phone?
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We only accept registrations and payments through our registration links, please check these common issues to see if that will solve it for you:
- Confirm that your card has enough coverage.
- Confirm that your card has not expired.
- Contact your bank to make sure your card is open for payments to other countries.
If that does not solve it, please contact us again.
FAQ Travel & Visit
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Do I need a visa to travel to Norway?
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Non-EU citizens might need a visa to visit Norway. Please check the entry requirements. Norwegian Migration Agency official website: Visitor visas for Norway – UDI.
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Can I pay for expenses in Norway with cash and/or with a credit card?
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Most stores handle cash but it is more common to pay by credit card. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops. It is advisable to carry an identity card or other form of photo identification. The official currency is Norwegian Kroner (NOK).
If you still need cash there are many ATM machines available in Stavanger. For money exchange, the companies “Forex” and “Ria Money Transfer” have offices in the city centre. Also various Norwegian banks offer services.
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Where do I find the venue?
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Gunnar Warebergs gate 13, 4021 Stavanger. Stavanger Forum – Google Maps
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Where can I find tourist information in Stavanger?
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The Stavanger Tourist Information Office is located at Strandkaien 61, 4005 Stavanger. For more information and contact, please visit Stavanger Tourist Information Office.
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Can I drink the tap water?
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The drinking water quality in Norway is of high and consistent quality, which means that you can drink it directly from the tap.
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What electricity power is used in Norway?
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The electrical current in Norway is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs are used. Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter. Use Power plugs and sockets of the world to determine if you need a voltage converter and plug adapter.
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What is the smoking policy in Norway?
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Norway has a non-smoking policy (i.e., smoking is prohibited) in most public buildings, public transport, restaurants, taxis, buses, and trains. A designated smoking area is provided outside of the conference venue.
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What time zone is it in Norway?
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The time zone in Stavanger is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is used during the summer.
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Am I expected to leave a tip?
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A gratuity is included in the price of hotels and taxis. It is common to leave a tip of around 10 % when visiting restaurants.
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Can I get a VAT Refund?
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If you live outside Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, you can get a tax refund on purchases from affiliated stores in Norway. The refund is 13 % of the purchase price for food purchases, and 20 % on other purchases. For more information please visit Tax Refund Stavanger Airport.