The EFAS 2027 Congress will take place on the main campus of the University of Southern Denmark, which is located on the outskirts of Odense. The address is Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.
The congress venue is most easily reached by tram (Danish: ‘letbane’). The most convenient tram stop is SDU University. Upon arrival, go up the staircase and enter the university building where you will see the congress reception desk.
For more information about the city of Odense, see https://www.visitodense.dk/
Odense can be easily reached by train from Copenhagen central station (~1.25 hrs) and Hamburg central station (~3.5 hrs). Copenhagen airport (CPH) and Billund airport (BLL) are ~1.5 hrs away by public transport.
An effective way of planning your travels in Denmark is to use www.rejseplanen.dk (also available as an app).
A tram and bus ticket for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be included in the registration fees.
The tram station closest to the congress dinner on Friday evening is ODEON.
The tram station Campus Odense can sometimes be useful (e.g., for the welcome reception on Wednesday evening).
We have reserved a large contingent of rooms in hotels and hostels (both single and shared) in Odense that cover different price segments. Please see the link below for further information. We strongly recommend to book accommodation as early as possible!
Physical registration takes place at the congress reception desk, which is in close vicinity of the tram stop SDU University. After exiting the tram, walk up the staircase and enter the university building, where you will see the congress reception desk on your right-hand side.
The congress reception desk will be open as follows:
- Wednesday, June 2: 13:00-20:00 hrs
- Thursday, June 3: 08:00-18:00 hrs
- Friday, June 4: 08:00-18:00 hrs
- Saturday, June 5: 08:00-14:00 hrs
Lunch and coffee-break refreshments on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are included in the registration fees, as is participation in the opening reception on Wednesday evening.
The congress dinner on Friday evening will take place in the city centre at ODEON. The address is Odeons Kvarter 1, 5000 Odense C. The nearest tram station is ODEON.
The official currency in Denmark is the Danish crown, abbreviated as DKK or simply kr. Credit and debit cards are the main form of payment. Contactless payment is in widespread use.
In the city centre of Odense, you can find many restaurants, bars and cafés. An overview of some good places for dining can be found here: https://www.visitodense.com/tourist/restaurants-and-cafes/restaurants-and-places-to-eat-in-odense
Luggage can be stored at the congress facilities. Please ask at the congress reception desk for further information.
The use of tobacco products (cigarettes, vaping etc.) is not permitted indoors anywhere on the university premises. Clearly marked outdoor smoking sheds are available, which must be used for this. Waste from smoking must be placed in ashtrays or rubbish bins.
If you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa for Denmark, a business visa application can be submitted up to 6 months before the intended date of travel. See this overview of current visa processing times dependent on country of residency.
Application process
- The applicant should contact the International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU via iso@sdu.dk to initiate the visa application process. To ensure sufficient processing time, the visa application should be submitted at least 2 months before the congress. ISO will guide the applicant through the application process.
- Applications must be submitted through the online ApplyVisa platform. Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark website for detailed guidelines and a list of visa requirements. The visa application form is an individual application and is the applicant’s responsibility to complete, submit and pay for.
Important: While SDU provides support throughout the process, the participant is responsible for ensuring that all information is accurate and for monitoring the progress of the visa application.
A certificate of attendance will be sent to all delegates after the EFAS congress.
The opening ceremony and welcome reception will take place on Wednesday, June 2 from 18:00 hrs onwards at the congress venue. The tram stop closest to the registration desk and the opening ceremony is SDU University. The tram stop closest to the welcome reception is Campus Odense.
