Socialudvalget 2010-11 (1. samling)
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Conference of the Social Affairs and Public Health Committee ChairsBrussels, 7-8 December 2010GENERAL INFORMATION1)Conference venuePalais de la NationAccess : Place de la Nation 2, 1008 Brussels2)Conference secretariatFor any information regarding this Conference please write to the following address :[email protected]or[email protected]or call :+32 2 549 91 98 (Mr Sébastien Van Koekenbeek) or +32 2 549 84 67 (Mrs Myriam Boxus).Website:http://www.parlement-eu2010.be3)AccommodationHotel bookings can only be made on-line :http://secure-squatra.beTo enjoy the special rates, reservations should be made before 23 October 2010.Reservations can be cancelled free of charge till 3 days before arrival.Rooms have been booked in 3 hotels :Hôtel NH Grand-Place Arenberg (4 étoiles)Rue d’Assaut 151000 BruxellesHôtel Royal Windsor Grand-Place (5 étoiles)Rue Duquesnoy 51000 BruxellesHôtel Radisson Blu Royal (5 étoiles)Rue du Fossé aux Loups 471000 Bruxelles
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Conference registrationPlease find enclosed a copy of the registration form, which each participant (accompanyingofficial included) is required to complete.Registration forms should be returned before Friday 26 November 2010 by e-mail toor.
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Arrival and departure of the delegationsDelegations will not be met on arrival in Brussels, and are consequently requested to arrangetheir own transport from the airport or the railway station to their hotel.
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TransfersCoachtransport will be provided for all participants between the conference hotels and allmeeting and reception venues.
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AccreditationsAll participants to the Conference will be provided with an accreditation badge. It may bepicked up in the House of Representatives (main entrance hall, Place de la Nation 2) onTuesday 7 December 2010 from 11:30 and on Wednesday 8 December 2010 from 08:30.
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InterpretationSimultaneous translation will be provided in French, Dutch and English.Three extra translation booths will be provided and will be allocated on a first come first servedbasis.
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DocumentsSession documents will be updated regularly on the website. Final versions will be provided onaccreditation. Documents will be provided in English and French.
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Internet cornerA room with computers, fax machine and telephone will be open to participants. All computerswill have internet access and a wi-fi connection will also be made available (user name andpassword available at the accreditation desk).
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Non-smoking policySmoking is strictly prohibited in the Parliament building.
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CurrencyEuro is the currency in use in Belgium.The Conference hotels can provide currency exchange.A cash dispenser is at your disposal in the Parliament building.