Information

ABC of the icds2009

ACCOMODATION
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AMSTERDAM
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CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
icds2009
Eurocongress International
Jan van Goyenkade 11, 1075 HP Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 20 679 3411 - Fax: +31 20 673 7306
E-mail: icds2009@eurocongress.com

CONGRESS WEBSITE
To obtain the latest information on the ICDS 2009 please visit: www.icds2009.org

DATE AND VENUE
The 13^th International Coeliac Disease Symposium will be held from Monday April 6 until Wednesday April 8, 2009 in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ and the Moevenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
Piet Heinkade 1
1019 BR Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Website: www.muziekgebouw.nl

Vitual tour: http://amsterdam.arounder.com/muziekgebouw/

Moevenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Website: http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/pub/your_hotels/worldmap/amsterdam/overview.cfm

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
All food and drinks served by the organization of the icds2009 will be glutenfree.
Arrangements for the congress dinner can be made for participants with other special dietary restrictions. Please complete the registration form at the appropriate entry.
See also GLUTENFREE

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
Electricity in the Netherlands is supplied at 220V - 50Hz AC.

GLUTENFREE
There is an extensive online database with information on glutenfree products and also a list of restaurants where glutenfree food is served. Please see:  www.livaad.nl

HOTEL RESERVATION
For hotel reservations contact RAI Hotel Service.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
In registering for the icds2009 you agree that neither the organizing committee nor the congress secretariat accept any liability whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.

LANGUAGE
The official congress language will be English.

LETTER OF INVITATION
The Congress Secretariat will send you a letter of invitation upon request, which you can send in by completing the corresponding section on the registration form. Letters of invitations will only be issued upon receipt of a complete registration including payment. It should be understood that this letter is only to help participants to raise travel funds or to obtain a visa and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support. Applications for a letter of invitation should be received by the Congress Secretariat (Eurocongress International) before 31 January 2009. Applications for letters of invitation received after 31 January cannot be processed. When visa applications are not granted, the cancellation and refund policy as mentioned in this brochure is applicable, so we advise you to start the visa application process as early as possible.

PROGRAM CHANGES
The organisers cannot accept liability for any changes in the program due to external or unforeseen circumstances.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• By train

Train transport to and from Schiphol is convenient, simple and fast, with the Schiphol train station located directly below the main lobby of the airport. There is a direct Railway connection from the airport to the city centre. The average travel time to Amsterdam Central Station from Schiphol, or vice versa, is 15 minutes. The price for a train ticket (one-way) is approximately € 4.-.

From the Central railway Station there is a direct connection to the location of the ICDS2009 by tram line 25 or 26.

For more information, click here.

• By taxi 

Taxis are available at the taxi stands outside the terminal. The price for a journey into the city centre is approximately € 35.- (20 minutes).

SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT
see Congress Secretariat

TIME
During the congress Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1).

TOURIST INFORMATION
Information can be found on the website of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC) www.holland.com

TRAVEL AND VISA
Entry to the country is usually granted to all foreigners taking part in congresses organized in the Netherlands, regardless of their nationality. Participants must, of course, meet the normal requirements, i.e. they must possess valid travel documents and sufficient means of support. Participants requiring a visa for entry to the Netherlands are strongly advised to make their application in their home countries at least three months before the intended date of travel.

WEATHER
Amsterdam's climate is quite temperate, with mild summers and cold winters. Rain is spread fairly evenly throughout the year. Raincoat and/or umbrella is advised. The weather in April is generally pleasant, although some chilly days can occur. The average temperature is about 8°C (46°F).