Rotterdam Refreshingly Dutch Remarkably International. Looking for a different congress destination? Then Rotterdam is your answer!

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1 Rotterdam Refreshingly Dutch Remarkably International Looking for a different congress destination? Then Rotterdam is your answer!

2 Looking for a different congress destination? Somewhere new and refreshing? A modern, cosmopolitan city still easily accessible and offering good value for money? Rotterdam is your answer! A diverse city located in Western Europe. 2 3

3 Easy access Just like the famous Rotterdamborn philosopher Desiderius Erasmus, both Erasmus University and the city of Rotterdam have a strong international focus. He was at home in the world, just like our students and scientists of many nationalities. Pauline van der Meer Mohr, President of the Executive Board Erasmus Rotterdam is easily accessible from international destinations: Connections from the major hub at Schiphol Airport are excellent by road and rail. In only 25 minutes, you can transfer from the airport directly to the city centre via high-speed train. Rotterdam The Hague Airport, located just outside the city, serves over 40 destinations in Europe. 4 5

4 Compact city centre Rotterdam: Firstclass architecture in the Netherlands second city. NYTimes.com Rotterdam has a compact and easily accessible city centre. Downtown Rotterdam offers a wide variety of flexible conference centres, hotels and attractions that are all close by, mostly within walking distance. 6 7

5 Rotterdam is offbeat and fiercely committed to the new. Wallpaper* 8 9

6 Competitive rates We have fallen in love with Rotterdam and are so impressed with everything we saw. The facilities at the University are quite outstanding. We are confident that we have chosen the best host city for Amanda Sherwood, 4th Joint Meeting of European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) & International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS) Rotterdam has a wide and varied selection of hotels and conference centres that offer an excellent price-quality ratio: Over 7,000 bedrooms in 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels, plus hostels; Various flexible meeting venues in a compact city centre

7 Appealing city I would like to thank Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau for their fantastic hospitality and guidance during our brief visit to Rotterdam. I came back with a very positive view of the city and its attractions and I m sure that it will be an excellent destination for our AE2015 delegates. Alistair Lane, Executive Director, European Aquaculture Society Rotterdam is an appealing city to spend time in, once you leave the conference halls. The city offers tailor-made social programmes and incentives to suit any budget

8 We support you Rotterdam provides professional support by experts from the bid procedure to the final financial arrangements. Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau offers independent advice free of charge to give your business event the quality and image you desire. Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau were supportive in all stages bid, marketing, site visits, and onsite. They offered creative solutions to our budgetary needs and to our participants with various promotions. The congress in Rotterdam was very successful with 1,100 participants. That is the highest number to date for the ESPNIC conference. Keren Shurkin, Project Manager ESPNIC conference 14 15

9 As the mayor of Rotterdam I support the activities of the Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors. It is a unique network of local ambassadors experienced in organizing an international conference in Rotterdam. They will be happy to share their experience and knowledge with you. Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam 16 17

10 Doing business Rotterdam is home to renowned international universities, institutions and knowledge centres, all highly respected for their excellent research and education, such as Erasmus University and Erasmus Medical Centre. Rotterdam leads the field in Maritime/Delta technology, Life Sciences and Health, Food, Logistics, Chemicals, Energy and Architecture. Rotterdam is the Gateway to Europe. It is currently Europe s largest port and one of the top 10 most important ports in the world. Enjoy free time The riverside city of Rotterdam, is a city of extremes: a metropolis where past and present converge. Its world-class port, 100 years of modern architecture, cutting-edge arts & culture, exceptional attractions and countless festivals offer something for everyone to enjoy

11 Facts & Figures Rotterdam offers an excellent price-quality ratio. Rotterdam is easily accessible from international destinations and has a compact city centre. Rotterdam is an appealing city to spend time in. Rotterdam is home to renowned international universities, institutions and knowledge centres. 40 Rotterdam The Hague Airport serves over 40 destinations in Europe Rotterdam is Europe s largest port and one of the top 10 most important ports in the world. 7,000 bedrooms in hotels and hostels Rotterdam is an enterprising city where new initiatives emerge constantly. The Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors will be happy to share their experience and knowledge with you. Rotterdam has a strong international focus and is at home in the world (Unilever, Shell, Maersk, Viroclinics, Akzo Nobel, OMA). 27 Journey time Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam 27 minutes via high-speed train 20 21

12 Colophon This is a publication of Rotterdam Partners Convention Bureau P.O. Box KM Rotterdam The Netherlands T +31 (0) conventions@rotterdampartners.nl en.rotterdampartners.nl/conventions Photography: 500Watt, Beelden van Enith, Claire Droppert, Daarzijn, Jan Bijl, Ossip van Duivenbode, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Totenmet Ontwerpen Rotterdam is a design-led Dutch city that s brimm - ing with iconic architecture. The Guardian 22 23

13 Interested in Rotterdam as a refreshing destination? Find out more at en.rotterdampartners.nl/ conventions