Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, often considered the cultural capital of South America is also one of the most important and dynamic business centres of the region. As Argentina’s largest and capital city, it provides a perfect location for both business and pleasure. Approximately three million people live in this city. Including the metropolitan area, the total population of Buenos Aires is above ten million, making it one of the ten most urban centres in the world.   Official Language English is the official language of the Congress.     Climate Daily temperature range usually goes from 5° to 15° C (40° - 60° F) at the end of May. Occasional showers are also typical for this period.     Credit Cards/ Currency Exchange/Tips Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, stores and restaurants. The national monetary unit is the Peso ($). Banks and exchange agencies provide currency Exchange with no restrictions. Traveler’s checks are almost exclusively exchanged at hotel and banks. Tips for restaurant range between 5% and 10%.     Electrical Current The electrical current in Argentina is 220 volts 50 Hz.     Insurance The Organizing Committee does not accept any responsibility for bodily injury caused by loss or damage belonging to participants of the congress, during or as a consequence of the congress or in any of the tours. Hence, we advise the participants to conclude their own health, accident and travel insurance.   Congress Office Tenaris Center for Industrial Research Simini 250 B2804 MHA Campana Buenos Aires Argentina Alicia Girardi Phone: + 54 3489 433012 Fax: + 54 3489 427928 Email: steelconfbsas08@tenaris.com   Congress Secretariat ICS Congresos Internacionales S.A. PO BOX 73 (C1084ZAA) Buenos Aires Argentina Tel.: +54 11 4812 3444 Fax: +54 11 4813 0073 Email: steelconfbsas08@congresosint.com.ar