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LOCATION

Practical information regarding travel scheme and accommodation
Here you can find important additional practical information about location and hotels.

Location and Travel
The venue of the workshop will be the Department of Biotechnology of the Delft University of Technology in Delft, also known as the Kluyver Laboratory. The Kluyverlaboratory is located next to the Botanical Garden of the TU Delft and on walking distance form the old city center.

The address of the Department of Biotechnology is:
Julianalaan 67
2628 BC Delft
The Netherlands

Delft is easily reached and located close to the main Dutch airport "Amsterdam Schiphol". Schiphol railway station is only a couple of minutes walk from the arrival hall. Several trains leave regularly in the direction of Leiden, Den Haag HS, Den Haag CS or Rotterdam CS. Change at Den Haag HS or Leiden and take a train to Delft. The train trip will take about 40 min to Delft.

The City of Delft is one of the leading centers 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 centers of Europe.

Internet facilities
Internet access is available at the Department of Biotechnology. Also the University Library next to the Aula provides internet facilities

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 travelers' 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 temperature is 12-14 °C in May. 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