2016 Solutions Alliance Roundtable Logistics Note for Participants

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1 2016 Solutions Alliance Roundtable Logistics Note for Participants 9-10 February 2016 Brussels, Belgium Venue The Solutions Alliance Roundtable will be held the 9-10 February 2016 in Brussels, Belgium at the following venue: Management Centre Europe (MCE) Rue de l Aqueduc Brussels, Belgium Basic schedule Day 1, February 9 8:00 Registration and coffee/tea 9:00 Commencement of the Roundtable 12:30 Seated lunch at the MCE 18:00 Close of the first day 18:15 Cocktails at Hotel Le Châtelain 19:30 Seated dinner at Hotel Le Châtelain Day 2, February 10 8:30 Coffee/tea 9:00 Continuation of the Roundtable 12:30 Seated lunch at the MCE 17:00 Closing of the Roundtable Coffee/tea breaks will be provided during the two days of the Roundtable. Directions to Hotel Le Châtelain, for the cocktails and dinner Please find directions from the MCE to Hotel Le Châtelain below (by clicking on the map, it will open in a web browser).

2 Visa If you require any assistance in obtaining your entry visa to Belgium, the Solutions Alliance Secretariat will be happy to help by providing a visa invitation letter. Please don't hesitate to contact roundtable@solutionsalliance.org should you have any questions. Hotel accommodation All of the hotels listed below are within a 12- minute walking distance from the Roundtable venue. Please note that hotel reservations are to be made and paid directly by participants. By clicking on the map below, it will open in a web browser showing the venue and hotels. A. Hotel Chatelain ***** (5 min walk) 17 Rue du Châtelain, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel: B. Warwick Barsey Hotel**** (10 min walk) 381 Avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Tel: C. Catalonia Brussels*** (10 min walk) 2 Hoge- Bruggelaan, 1060 Saint- Gilles, Belgium Tel: D. Pentahotel Brussels City Centre**** (12 min walk) 38 Chaussée de Charleroi, 1060 Brussels, Belgium Tel: E. Hotel Ibis Styles Brussels Louise*** (7 min walk) 212 Avenue Louise, 1050, Belgium Tel: F. Four Points by Sheraton Brussels**** (7 min walk) 15 Rue Paul Spaak, 1000, Belgium Tel:

3 G. Hotel Brussels**** (8 min walk) 315 Avenue Louise, 1050, Belgium Tel: H. Manos Premier****(10 min walk) Chaussée de Charleroi, 1060, Belgium Tel: I. Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie**** (15 min walk) 93 Avenue Louise, 1000, Belgium Tel: J. Steigenberger Wiltcher s***** (15 min walk) 71 Avenue Louise, 1050, Belgium Tel: Transportation The distance from Zaventem National airport to the MCE is 16.8km and takes approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic. There are various ways in which one can arrive at the MCE or hotels in the vicinity. Taxi A) MCE offers you the possibility to reserve your personal pick- up service at approximately the same price as a normal taxi. With this service, your driver will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Brussels Zaventem airport. The fare from the airport to the MCE is EUR 55. Fares are payable directly to your driver (bank cards are accepted). How: Fill out and submit the reservation form at least one working day before your pick- up date. A confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your booking has been processed. For more information, click here. B) You may also take a taxi from the taxi rank at the airport but please be aware that there may be a long queue or waiting time. To avoid this, you can reserve a taxi using Taxis Verts. The fare from the airport to the MCE is EUR Fares are payable directly to your driver (bank cards are accepted). How: If you are travelling with hand luggage, you can call once you get off the plane. If you have checked in baggage, please wait until they appear on the luggage trolley and then call. Within 10 minutes, a Taxis Verts driver will be waiting for you with a sign board in front of the press shop "Le Relay" in the arrival hall. Train You can take the train from Zaventem National airport to the closest train stations, either Brussels Midi/Zuid or Brussels Central. The fare from the airport to either of these train stations is approximately EUR 17 for a standard adult ticket (return trip). Trains depart from the airport every 10 minutes. You must buy your ticket before you board the train in order to avoid an extra fee. For timetables and reservations: rail.be 3

4 Public Transportation From these train stations to MCE, it takes around minutes by public transport. Bus or tram tickets can be bought at the machines at the bus/tram stops for either EUR 2.10 beforehand or EUR 2.50 on board. Please note that if you buy your ticket on board, drivers do not accept notes higher than EUR 5. For more information regarding public transport: mivb.be/ Getting from Brussels Central station to the MCE From the station take bus 38 direction "Héros" (estimated time 30 min) Get off at the bus stop Van Eyck Walk to the MCE (5 min): o Take the next street right Rue Americaine o At the roundabout take the second street on the right Rue Washington o Take the first street left Rue de l Aqueduc o Arrival at MCE, 118 Rue de l Aqueduc 4

5 Getting from Brussels Midi/Zuid to the MCE Take tram 81, direction "Montgomery" (estimated time 20 mins) Get off at the stop "la Trinité" Walk to the MCE (2 min): o Walk back to Rue de l Aqueduc (the street behind the Saint Trinity Church) o Walk left until arrival at MCE, 118 Rue de l Aqueduc 5

6 Airport bus You can take the number 12 bus (or number 21 after 20h) from the airport. The fare from the airport is EUR 4.50 for a standard adult ticket (one way) and tickets are available for purchase from a machine at the bus stop. Please note that you must buy your ticket before you board the bus. Take the bus 12 (bus 21 after 20:00) from the airport, direction Luxembourg (Brussels Center) Get off at the last stop, Luxembourg Cross the Luxembourg square and take bus 38, direction Héros Get off at the bus stop Van Eyck (20 mins) Walk to the MCE (5 min): o Take the next street right Rue Americaine o At the roundabout take the second street on the right Rue Washington o Take the first street left Rue de l Aqueduc o Arrival at MCE, 118 Rue de l Aqueduc 6

7 Welcome to Belgium Brussels has various points of interest that you may wish to explore, time permitting. Please click here for a map of Brussels and its main attractions. If you wish to stay connected with family and friends at a cheaper rate, prepaid Belgian SIM cards are available to buy (with various starter airtime credit) at the Tabac store in the airport. Please be advised that a SIM- unlocked GSM 900/1800 compatible international mobile phone is required. Weather The weather forecast in Brussels during the Roundtable is partly sunny, approximating 9 degrees Celsius. As forecasts can change rapidly, please click here to check weather forecasts before travel. Currency The currency in Belgium is the EURO ( ). Banks are the best place to exchange currencies and charge about 1.25% commission on cash exchange for EU currencies, 1.50 on other currencies, and 6 on traveller s cheques. Power voltage Belgium uses Type E electrical plugs which have two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Time zone Central European Time Zone (CET) : UTC+1:00 Safety As with any capital city, we would like to remind you to stay vigilant at all times, particularly on crowded public transport, in busy public spaces and particularly at popular tourist attractions. Emergency phone numbers Should you encounter any serious problems during your stay in Belgium, please contact: Police: 101 Ambulance: 100 Fire brigade: 100 Pan- European emergency services: 112 Please do not hesitate to contact a Solutions Alliance staff member at roundtable@solutionsalliance.org should you have any further questions. We look forward to welcoming you at the 2016 Solutions Alliance Roundtable and wish you a pleasant stay in Belgium! 7