30 Sept. 2009 - 09:00 until 17:00

CONFERENCE VENUE:
Royal NIVRA Headquarters (Conference activities will be held in the Limperg Room)
Antonio Vivaldistraat 2-8, Amsterdam
The Netherlands

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
To register for conference activities, please RSVP by e-mail to Ms. Gabriella Kusz at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Please note your name, your title, the organization with which you are affiliated, your country of origin and the number of persons attending in your party. Registration will remain open until the day of the conference; however, attendees are encouraged to RSVP prior to the conference date.

CONFERENCE TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS:
Attendees are encouraged to fly into Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport which is the international airport closest to Amsterdam. For international attendees, please make sure to review the Netherlands' visa requirements prior to arranging your travel. If you require a 'Letter of Invitation' in order to attain a visa into the Netherlands, please write to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, title, the name of the organization you are affiliated with and your country of origin and one will be provided for you.

There are a number of different international and local hotel chains located in Amsterdam city center. In addition, there are two reasonably priced hotels located a short train ride from the city center and within walking distance to the Royal NIVRA Headquarters. The approximate price per room/night of these two hotels is provided below:

Holiday Inn Amsterdam                                    Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City
www.holidayinn.com                                      www.accorhotels.com
De Boelelaan 2                                                 Europaboulevard 10
1083 HJ Amsterdam, Netherlands                   1083 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 6462300                                               +31 20 5411123
EURO 199                                                         EURO 140*

*To receive this rate at the NOVOTEL, please e-mail Ms. Wanda BORKUS [ This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ] and refer to the special NIVRA rate.

TOURISM:
If you are an out of town visitor, the city of Amsterdam offers a variety of attractions and entertainment for your pleasure. Known for its architecture, sprawling canals, and rich history, Amsterdam is a beautiful and unique place to visit. For tourist information, please visit: http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting the official website of the Amsterdam Tourist Board.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
Please contact Ms. Gabriella Kusz at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at +1-703-778-3237 for any other questions regarding the conference, travel and accommodations.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!