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29
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CONGRESS OF THE ESPU
Word of Welcome
Dear colleagues,
It is a great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the 29
th
ESPU Congress in Helsinki.
Helsinki is wonderful city and among one of the best places to live in many evaluations.
Helsinki has a great coastline and archipelago. However, Helsinki is the most northern
capital in EU, and the spring is still very early in April. This winter we have had quite a lot
of ice and snow. Despite, we do our best to make a warm and friendly event, it is advis-
able to check the forecast, when you start packing. If you feel that the weather is a bit
chilly, you can enjoy Finish sauna for example in “Allas Sea Pool”, which is locating close
to Congress venue. The Congress venue is in “Marina Congress Center”, which situates
in the city center at the seaside and the Congress hotel is locating opposite to the venue.
The hotel is within walking distance to the Welcome reception and the Gala dinner. There
are good train and bus connections from the airport to the city center and it is possible
to take a tram or walk from railway station to Congress venue.
I am confident that you find the Congress program fruitful and you find also practical
ideas. I hope that you will see many old and new friends and have a possibility for lively
and inspiring discussions.
You are very welcome to Helsinki and 29
th
ESPU Congress.
Seppo Taskinen
Chair of Congress