• What is the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
• When and where is the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm conference?
• What can I expect during the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
• Why should I attend?
• Am I expected to attend all activities?
• What is the Closed session?
• What are the EUROCITIES elections?
• How much does it cost to attend?
• How do I book a hotel?
• When do I pay for my hotel?
• What time should I arrive on Wednesday 25 November?
• Who may attend the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
• When and where do I collect my badge?
• What is the expected number of attendees?
• What is the dress code for the evening events?
• Are spouses and partners able to attend?
• What are the passport/visa requirements for Sweden?
• Are transfers to events provided?
• Are transfers from the airport provided?
• How do I get to the hotel?
• What is the currency in Sweden?
• What will the weather be like?
• What kind of power adaptor does Sweden use?
• Will the hotel have high-speed internet access?
• Who are the sponsors of EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
A: EUROCITIES is a network of major European cities. Each year it holds its Annual General Meeting in a different member city and Stockholm is the proud host for 2009.
EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm is a four-day conference, consisting of on-site visits, seminars, presentations and opportunities for debate and of the closed session during which important decisions are taken by the network. The theme of the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm is ‘Urban Challenges – Sustainable Solutions’ and focuses on how local responsibilities in all areas will have to consider the effects of climate change while pursuing economic growth.
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Q: When and where is the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
A: This is a four-day event, held in Stockholm, Sweden on 25-28 November 2009.
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Q. What can I expect during EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
A. Programme
Wednesday 25 November
Welcome reception, Nalen
• A special evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to meet with other participants
Thursday 26 November
Clarion Sign Hotel Stockholm
• Plenary Speakers, Deep dives, Mayors’ Debate and speednetworking
• Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in the Blue Hall
Friday 27 November
Clarion Hotel Stockholm
• Plenary Speakers, the Stockholm appeal, Closed session
Saturday 28 November
Cultural activites throughout Stockholm
• Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Walk
• Other cultural activities
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Q: Why should I attend?
A: This first-class conference offers you the opportunity to explore how local governments throughout Europe take action to combat the effects of climate change while pursuing economic growth. EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm brings together the members of our large network for us to learn from each other and see how experiences and projects can be shared to help Europe’s largest cities provide the best service for their citizens.
We will explore how cities can deal with common challenges through a series of nine deep dives, speednetworking sessions, panel debates and presentations and the EUROCITIES Awards. We will look at issues such as the regeneration of industrial areas, the growing traffic in our city centres, our access to renewable sources of energy, reducing our carbon footprint through improved telecommunications or cleantech industries and providing sustainable alternatives to our design and fashion industries.
The conference provides you with a unique platform to exchange ideas and network with your colleagues in Europe, mixing politicians, officers and experts for the most fruitful debates.
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Q: Am I expected to attend all activities?
A: You are expected to attend all activities. However, if you are unable to attend a specific activity, please indicate this on the registration website.
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A: The Closed session is for the full and associate members only. You will be asked to sign in at the entrance.
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A: Each city can vote to elect members to the EUROCITIES Executive Committee. Information on candidates and the voting form will be sent by email. Votes are cast at the election desk at the entrance of the conference venue and the results announced during the closed session. Only EUROCITIES full and associate members are entitled to vote.
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A: Delegates pay a registration fee (or participation fee). Based on the EUROCITIES guidelines of €280 per delegate from a member city in the EU, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, we charge SEK 2940 per delegate.
If you come from a European country outside the EU, the fee is SEK 1890, approximately €180.
All food and transport during the conference is included, and the Welcome reception and Gala dinner is also included in the fee. Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the fee.
Once we have received your payment, a proof of payment will be sent to you by email.
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Q: How do I book a hotel?
A: We provide a booking service for hotels in our registration form. As hotels are in high demand around the time of the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm, please book and register early to guarantee your accommodation.
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Q: When do I pay for my hotel?
A: You pay for your hotel room upon arrival at the hotel. Through our registration form you can reserve your accomodation by giving your credit card details as guarantee. You then pay once you check in at your hotel.
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Q: What time should I arrive on Wednesday 25 November?
A: In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to Meet a colleague from the City of Stockholm and in the evening there is a welcome reception for all guests at the Nalen Dance Hall, Regeringsgatan 74, 19:00 - 22:00. Doors will open at 19:00.
For members of the ExCom, the meeting will take place on Wednesday afternoon, the exact time to be confirmed.
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Q: Who may attend the EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
A: The EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm, with the exception of the Mayors Debate and closed session, is open to all participants. It is primarily aimed delegates from member cities, i.e. local politicians, officers and experts active in the EUROCITIES network.
Additional participants will be members of the press, representatives of the European Institutions and organisations and business partners.
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Q: When and where do I collect my badge?
A: Registration desks will be set up at Nalen at the Welcome reception on the first night and in the Clarion Sign Hotel during the conference.
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Q: What is the expected number of attendees?
A: Attendance is expected to be approximately 450.
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Q: What is the dress code for the evening events?
A: The dress code for the Welcome reception is Business Casual while the dress code for the Gala dinner is Business/Cocktail attire
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Q: Are spouses and partners able to attend?
A: Unfortunately, we are unable to extend your invitation to include partners or spouses at either the conference or evening events as we have a restriction on numbers that we can cater at our conference.
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Q: What are the passport/visa requirements for Sweden?
A: Sweden is part of the Schengen area. If you have any difficulties obtaining a visa please contact the conference desk eurocities2009@mci-group.com.
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Q: Are transfers to events provided?
A: Transfers are provided to all events for delegates who have booked their accomodation through our registration website.
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Q: Are transfers from the airport provided?
A: Yes.
If you land at Arlanda Airport you can book your ticket with the Arlanda Express train when registering on our website. Fortum sponsors your travel to Stockholm city centre for a greener city. You will receive your ticket via email after registration.
If you land at Bromma Airport we have arranged shuttle buses to take you in to Stockholm.
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Q: Upon arrival in Stockholm, how do I get to my hotel?
A: The Arlanda Express train and the bus shuttle service from Bromma Airport will arrive at the Stockholm Central Station. All the hotels booked through our website are within walking distance of the Central Station.
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Q: What is the currency in Sweden?
A: Swedish Krona (SEK).
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Q: What will the weather be like?
A: The temperature in Stockholm in November usually ranges between -5 and 5˚C. Not quite the best weather to discover our beautiful city, but we promise to ply you with warm coffee all through the conference.
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Q: What kind of power adaptor does Sweden use?
A: Swedish plugs require power adaptors with a European 2 pin plug.
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Q: Will the hotel have high-speed internet access?
A: There is wireless access in all hotels and in the lobby areas of the Clarion Sign Hotel.
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Q: Who are the sponsors of EUROCITIES 2009 Stockholm?
A: Our principal sponsors are Ericsson, the telecom company, Fortum, the energy company and Scania, the truck manufacturer.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to send your questions to info@eurocities2009.eu
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