Attendee Information

By Train
After arriving at the Schiphol Airport, you may travel to your hotel by Netherlands Railways (NS). Trains for Amsterdam Centraal Station depart from Schiphol Station, downstairs from Schiphol Plaza. If you are staying at the Holiday Inn or Wyndham Apollo, your destination is the Amsterdam Zuid station.

Conference Hotels
Wyndham Apollo Amsterdam
Apollolaan 2
1077 BA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 20 67 35 922
www.wyndham.nl

Holiday Inn Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 2
1083 HJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
+31(0) 20 655 1000
www.holidayinn.com/amsterdam

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The Amsterdam RAI Conference Center is located at the following public transportation stops:

• Metro 50-51 stop Station RAI
• Tram 4 stop Station RAI
• Bus 65 stop Dintelstraat

Walking directions from the Holiday Inn Amsterdam

• Walk East on de Boelelann
• Turn left toward Europaboulevard
• Turn right at De Groene Zoom
• Turn left at Europaboulevard
• Turn left at Europaplein
• Slight right to stay on Europaplein
• The RAI is on the left

Walking from the Wyndham Apollo

• Leave parking lot of the Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam and turn left onto Stadionweg
• Turn left on Apollolaan, cross the bridge and walk straight to Churchilllaan
• Turn right onto Scheldestraat
• Walk straight toward Scheldeplein and turn left onto Europaplein (you should see the RAI building in front of you).

The ISPD 15th International Conference will take place in the Congress Centre area of the RAI accessible via Entrance E. The ISPD registration desk will be to your right from Entrance E. See a map in the How to Reach the Amsterdam RAI brochure.

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Weather /Attire
July is one of the best months to visit Amsterdam with  temperatures that average 75°F (24°C). However, you will want to be prepared for the often unpredictable weather and carry an umbrella or raincoat. Attire at the conference is business casual.

Amsterdam Weather Forecast

Power Up
Remember the Netherlands uses 220-240 volts AC (50 cycles), compared to 110-120 volts AC (60 cycles) in Canada and the United States. Upward converters that change 110-120 volts to 220-240 volts can be difficult to find, so bring one with you.

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Monday evening reception
Join your ISPD colleagues at Strandzuid "party beach" for a relaxing evening on Monday 12 July 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The beach is adjacent to the RAI and the reception will include light hors d' oeuvres and a cash bar.

General Business Meeting
All ISPD members as well as prospective members are invited to the General Business Meeting, held in the Forum from 1:45 - 2:30 pm on Wednesday, 14 July 2010

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Registration Desk Hours:
Sunday, 11 July 2010: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday, 12 July 2010: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 13 July 2010: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 14 July 2010: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Business Center
The RAI business center is available for printing/copying services. It is located near Entrance G and is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Internet access at the RAI
There are 3 computers available for use near Room E108 (upper level).  To access the internet from these computers there is a charge of  approximately €5,50 for the first hour and €0,15 per minute thereafter .  Wireless Internet on your personal computer is available throughout the conference area for € 135,50 per day per computer. We recommend using the internet access provided at your hotel.  These rates are listed below.

Wyndham Apollo Amsterdam Hotel Internet Rates:  €10 per hour and €22 per 24 hours
Holiday Inn Amsterdam Internet Rates:  €8.50 per hour and €22 per 24 hours.

Please no flash photography during conference sessions.

Session 6: Stem cells and early development
Andreas Eckelt, FCMB, Denmark, is presenting “Fetal cells from maternal blood: A powerful tool for prenatal diagnosis” at the end of Session 6 from 12:10 - 12:25 pm in E104 - 107.

Amsterdam RAI
Amsterdam Forecast
Public Transit Maps