Practical Information

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Conference Venue

The conference will take place at the Chancellerie Auditorium of BNP Paribas Fortis, 1 rue de la Chancellerie, 1000 Brussels. This auditorium is easily accessible and perfectly located in the heart of Brussels near the Parc Royal.

The registration desk will be located in the lobby and will be open as of 12.30pm on 17 November. Please do not forget to collect your badge and to wear it for the duration of the conference.

Please note that you will have access to a staffed cloakroom where you can leave coats and other belongings during the conference.

Venue address: Chancellerie Auditorium, BNP Paribas Fortis , 1 rue de la Chancellerie, 1000 Brussels

Cocktail Reception

A conference cocktail reception will take place on the evening of 17 November.

Further details to follow.

Online Conference Registration & Fees

If you have any questions concerning your registration or payment, please contact:

CONFERENCE ORGANISER – Forum Europe

Contact Person: Grace Kemp
T. +44 (0) 2920 783 075
e-mail address : efama@forum-europe.com

or
EFAMA SECRETARIAT

Contact Person : Miriam Brunson
T. +32 2 548 26 57 or M. +32 473 574 125
miriam.brunson@efama.org

The registration fee includes access to the conference on both days, refreshments, and lunches.

Member: €600 (These prices rise after the 21st September by €150 to €750.00.)

Non-Member: €700.00 (These prices rise after the 21st September by €200 to €900.00.)

Complimentary: FREE (Applies to: Journalist/ Press, European Commission/ Parliament/ Council, PermRep, Supervisory Authorities)

Cancellation for the Conference

Notification of cancellation should be sent by e-mail (efama@forum-europe.com) to Forum Europe. The day of receipt of the e-mail will be considered as the definite cancellation date. In the event of delegate cancellation, a full refund will be given up to 14 working days before the event subject to a 20% administration fee. It is regretted that after this date refunds are not possible, however substitutions can be made with prior notice at any time. If a substitution is necessary, please contact us and we will be happy to update the delegate details.

Dress Code

Business attire.

Weather

Winds tend to be stronger in November but the most constant weather pattern would be rainfall. Snow is possible but does not occur very often, average of 5 – 9 degrees Celcius. We recommend bringing a warm coat and an umbrella.

Plugs for electronic devices

In Belgium the power plugs and sockets are of type E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

If you are travelling from the UK and Ireland please make sure to bring adaptors with you.

Taxis and Public Transport from Midi & Zaventem

When arriving at Brussels Airport, you can easily access the conference venue by taxi (approx.30-40 minutes).

A regular train service also takes you directly to the Central Station in approximately 30 minutes. From the Central Station you will be at a 3 min walk from the BNP Paribas Fortis Auditorium.

When arriving at Bruxelles Midi train station (South), you can take a taxi for 15-20 minutes to the conference venue (pay attention to rush hours).

A regular train service takes you to Central Station in 5 minutes. From the Central Station you will be at a 3 min walk from BNP Paribas Fortis building.

To book a taxi in Brussels:

BOOK A TAXI 24/7

+32 (0)2 349 49 49
http://www.taxisverts.be/en/

Taxi in Brussels and Brussels Airport

On board payment, in cash, with a credit card or a Bancontact – Maestro debit card