Date and venue
Conference
Dates: 7-8 June 2022
Venue: “Kokhi Somon”, Government Residence, 122 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Forums of the Conference
Date: 6 June 2022
Venue: The National Library of Tajikistan and possibly other places (to be identified and confirmed)
Side-events
Date: June 7-8 from 13:00 to 14:30.
Venue: “Kokhi Somon”, Government Residence, 122 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Tour/field trip
Date: 9 June 2022
Route and visiting sights: to be identified and posted on the website.
Registration
Online registration is free of charge and available to all interested parties on https://dushanbewaterprocess.org/registration/
The deadline for registration is 6 May 2022, 12:00 UTC.
Media
All the media representatives accompanying the conference events have to receive press accreditation. Details are available on https://dushanbewaterprocess.org/press-accreditation/.
Arrival at the Airport
A free shuttle service is provided by the Secretariat of the Conference. Upon arrival at Dushanbe, International Airport, a shuttle car will pick up participants from the airport to the designated hotels.
Security Issues
All participants, exhibitors, and media representatives have to register and get badges in order to have access to the Conference venue. Badges will be issued upon online registration and may be collected from the Secretariat on 1-5 June 2022 from 08:00 till 20:00 hours at the National Library of Tajikistan, address: Tehron str.5 (close to the Dusti square).
For participants arriving early morning on 7-8 June registration will be organized at “Kokhi Somon”, Government Residence, 122 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Local Transportation
Public transport in Dushanbe includes buses, trolley-busses, mini-buses, and taxis. Taxi is widely available in the city at a relatively low cost.
Transportation of the participants from the hotels “Tajikistan,” “Hayatt Regency Dushanbe”, Serena”, “Hilton,” “Atlas,” and “Asia Grand” to the Conference venue and back will be arranged within the fixed timetable.
Language
The state language of the Republic of Tajikistan is Tajik, and Russian is widely spoken by the local population. English speakers can be found in public places.
The working languages of the Conference are Tajik, English and Russian. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided as well.
Currency Exchange
The official currency in Tajikistan is Somoni (TJS). Information about rates is available on the website of the National Bank of Tajikistan (www.nbt.tj).
Currency exchange offices are available in banks, hotels, and airport. ATMs are available in most banks, hotels, and shopping centers. Visa is more widely accepted than Mastercard, it is also easier to withdraw money from Visa.
Weather
The climate in Dushanbe is continental subtropical, with dry and hot summers. In June, the air can heat up to 35°-39° C in the daytime.
Local time
Dushanbe is located in the time zone GMT+5.
Telephone Calls
To make an international telephone call from Dushanbe, it is necessary to dial international access code, then the code of the called country, the code of the city, and the phone number of a called person.
To make an international call to Dushanbe, it is necessary to dial the international access code, then the code of Tajikistan (992), the code of Dushanbe (37), or the code of the mobile operator (e.g., 918. 90. 91, 93, etc.) and phone number of a called person.
For example: (+992 37) 236 – 06 – 79.
Electricity
Electrical circuit voltage in Tajikistan 220 V with frequency 50 Hz. The plugs of your electrical equipment and charger may not match the power outlet, therefore, an adaptor will be needed.