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Flyer PBB 2005 (pdf)
LOCATION
Practical information regarding travel scheme and accomodation
Here you can find important additional practical information about the travel scheme of the conference boat, departure times and locations, hotels, busses and luggage.
Additional practical routing information (pdf)
Location and Travel
The venue of the conference will be the "Classic Lady", a large conference boat that will travel through the picturesque Dutch scenery. Boarding will be conveniently in Amsterdam, within 15 minutes by train from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. Several cities in the Netherlands will be visited; hotel accommodation in these cities and transport to and from the hotels will be arranged. The trip and thereby the conference will end in Amsterdam.
Wednesday June 22, the conference will be in Delft, and essentially devoted to a full day social outing.
The City of Delft is one of the leading centres for Industrial Biotechnology for more than a century. Large-scale industrial operations in combination with academic research and education at the Delft University of Technology continue to create a lively and active biotechnology scene. The proximity of Leiden University with its impressive spin-off of novel biotechnological enterprises makes the Leiden-Delft area services one of the dominant biotechnology centres of Europe.
Travel information for the Netherlands
Passport and Visa requirements
Persons from most European countries and the USA can enter the Netherlands without visas. In case of doubt check the requirements at the closest Embassy or Consulate of the Netherlands to make your own arrangements.
Language
The official language in the Netherlands is Dutch.
The official language of the Conference will be English. No translation facilities will be available.
Bank and currency exchange
The currency is the Euro. Delegates may change foreign currency and travellers' cheques at the airport upon arrival and at banks in the cities visited.
Credit cards
International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Insurance
The organizers of the Conference strongly recommend that participants arrange their own insurance for health, travel and property prior departure from their country. The organizers will not accept any liability for personal injury or for loss of, or damage to, property.
Electricity
Electricity supply is 220V, European standard.
Climate and Clothing
Mild winters and summers characterize the climate. Average summer temperature is 18-22° C in June. There may be showers and it is therefore advisable to bring a jacket for day/evening time and an umbrella.
Telephone
Country code for the Netherlands is ++31
For Delft ++3115 ….
Emergency call: 112
