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CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstracts for the HISWA Symposium 2008 can be emailed to:
yacht@eurocongres.com
until March 1, 2008.
Requirements:
- A maximum of 330 words
- Abstracts must be submitted in a attached WORD document
- Mention the title of the abstract and first and last name of all authors with their affiliations
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REGISTRATION
The registration will start on August 1, 2008 via this website.
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VENUE
The 20th International HISWA Symposium on yacht Design and Yacht
Construction will be held at:Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre
Europaplein
1078 GZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands |
Jan Alexander Keuning
Michael Steenhoff
Irene Dros |
Delft University of Technology
HISWA Vereniging – the National Association of Watersport Industries
Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre |
Prof Jelle Gerritsma
Gerard Dijkstra
Prof Richard Birmingham
Michael Steenhoff
Hugo van Wieringen
Frans Maas
Jan Alexander Keuning
Geert Kapsenberg |
TU Delft
Dijkstra en Partners
Univ Newcastle
HISWA Vereniging
Azure Naval Architects
Standfast Yachts
TU Delft
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SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT
c/o Eurocongres Conference ManagementE-mail:
yacht@eurocongres.com
Jan van Goyenkade 11
1075 HP Amsterdam
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Transport upon arrival in the Netherlands |
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By air
From Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport there is a direct
railway connection to the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre (RAI
Railway Station). The journey will take about 10 minutes. From
the RAI Railway Station it is only an 8-minute walk to the
Congress Centre.By train
When arriving at the Central Railway Station (Centraal Station)
the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre can be easily reached by tram no. 4.
When arriving at the Amstel Railway Station (Amstel Station) the
Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre can be easily reached by buses numbers 15,
69 and 169, or subway nr. 51.
By car
When you arrive by car via Utrecht (A2) follow the signs
Amsterdam RAI. The Amsterdam RAI exit is the first one on the
A10, directly after intersection A2-A10.
When arriving by car via The Hague (A4) you should follow the
signs Amsterdam-Zuid/RAI, as signposted just before entering
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Car parking
Ample underground parking space is available at the Amsterdam
RAI Convention Centre and delegates arriving by car are strongly recommended to
use these facilities. Parking fees are not included in the
registration fee. Car parking tickets for one entry are
available from the ticket machines near the Receptionist’s desks
and cost €
Coffee and tea
During the symposium session breaks coffee and tea will be
served free of charge to delegates wearing their name badge.
Electricity supply
In the Netherlands, electricity is supplied at 220 V - 50 Hz AC.
Insurance
Registration for this symposium implies that the participant
agrees that the organisers do not assume any liability
whatsoever. Participants are requested to make their own
arrangements in respect of medical, travel and personal
insurance.
Language
The official language of the symposium is English. Simultaneous
translation will not be provided.
Lunches
Lunch is included in the registration fee and will be served
from buffets in the Lounge.
Programme changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for changes in the
programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Registration / Information area
The Registration/Information desk in the Amsterdam RAI
Convention Centre
will be open from 8 am to the end of the Symposium sessions.
Slide preview facilities
Equipment to enable speakers to check the sequence of slides is
available at the Registration / Information desk in the Lounge.
All presenters should take their slides to the Registration /
Information desk NOT LESS THAN one hour before the start of
their session. Presenters are kindly requested to collect their
slides from the Registration / Information desk one hour after
the session finishes.
Special dietary requirements
Arrangements can be made for delegates with special dietary
requirements provided a written application is received by the
Symposium Secretariat before 4 November 2008.
Taxis
Taxis can be ordered through the Receptionist’s desk at the
Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.
Taxi fares are always indicated on the taximeter. It is usual to
add a tip of about five percent to the fare. Taxi drivers will
give you a receipt if asked.
Venue
The full address of the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre is:
Europaplein 14, 1078 GZ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands.
During the symposium you can be reached via the following
numbers:
Telephone: (+ 31) - (0)20 - 549 12 12
Telefax: (+ 31) - (0)20 - 646 44 69
Visa requirements
Entry to the Netherlands is granted to all foreigners attending
symposiums organised in the Netherlands, regardless of their
nationality. Delegates must, of course, meet the normal entry
requirements, i.e. they must be in possession of valid travel
documents and sufficient means of support.
Delegates requiring a visa for entry to the Netherlands are
strongly advised to apply for a visa in their own country at
least two months before their intended date of travel. |
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