FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VENUE
ss Rotterdam
3E Katendrechtsehoofd 25
3072 AM Rotterdam
The Netherlands
http://www.ssrotterdam.com/
DIRECTIONS/TRANSPORT
From the airport
The address of Rotterdam The Hague Airport is: Rotterdam Airportplein 60, 3045 AP Rotterdam.
Plan the route simply for travelling by car or by public transportation from your point of departure to
Rotterdam The Hague Airport:
http://www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl/en/travelers/accessibility/route-planner-address/.
By train
Thalys is the high-speed train that travels daily between the Netherlands, Belgium and France at speeds
of up to 300 kilometers an hour. The train stops in the Netherlands in Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol and Rotterdam.
https://www.thalys.com/
By car
When using navigation to drive to the ss Rotterdam, please enter ‘Maashavenkade’ as your destination.
This street will turn into 3E Katendrechtsehoofd.
From Breda (A16)
1. From the A16 take exit 24 Feijenoord.
2. Keep left on the exit and continue to Feijenoord, at the second traffic lights keep right.
3. After the flyover turn left and follow the signs: ss Rotterdam.
From Europoort (A15)
1. On the A15 take Exit 19a to Zuidplein/Ahoy.
2. Follow the signs: Erasmusbrug/ss Rotterdam.
From Den Haag (A13)
1. From the A13 keep left at Kleinpolderplein and continue on the A20 in the direction of Dordrecht.
2. Take exit 14 Centrum and turn right at the traffic lights.
3. Follow this road through the city center and over the Erasmusbrug.
4. Once you cross the Erasmusbrug follow the signs ss Rotterdam.
From Utrecht (A12)
1. Take the A20 to Rotterdam.
2. Keep right at Capelle aan den Ijssel and follow the A16 to Dordrecht.
3. Keep right and take Exit 25 Centrum.
4. At the traffic light turn right and keep left. Continue straight until you reach the Erasmusbrug.
5. Once you cross the Erasmusbrug follow the signs ss Rotterdam.
Alternative from Utrecht (A12).
1. Take the A20 to Rotterdam.
2. Keep right at Capelle aan den IJssel and follow the A16 to Dordrecht.
3. Follow the signs Feyenoord, cross the Brienenoordbrug and take Exit 24 Feyenoord.
4. Keep left on the exit and continue to Feijenoord, at the second traffic lights keep right.
5. After the flyover turn left and follow the signs: ss Rotterdam.
Parking
The ss Rotterdam car park is located in front of the ship. The rates for parking are €3 an hour or €15 for
24 hours.
Parking can be paid for in cash and debit card.
It is also possible to buy a multiple entry and exit 24 hour parking ticket. The rate is the same as normal
24 hour parking. The multiple entry and exit tickets can be purchased at the Customer Service on the
Main Deck onboard the ship.
Shuttle Service
The ss Rotterdam is well served by public transport. Our free shuttle takes you to the metro station if
desired Rijnhaven or vica versa. This free shuttle commutes at fixed times. If the shuttle is not present at
the pick-up point at the bottom of the subway station (taxi), you can contact the driver on +31 10 297 30
96.
Monday / Thursday
Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Shuttle time
08:30 to 11:00 and 16:30 to 19:00
08:30 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 19:00
08:30 and 19:00
Water Taxi Rotterdam
At the rear of the ss Rotterdam the Water Taxi Rotterdam has a platform where the Water taxi dock is.
For reservations please call +31 10 403 03 03 or email your reservation request to
[email protected]
Website: http://www.watertaxirotterdam.nl/plan_uw_reis/
By Public Transports
Bus stop 77 is situated in front of the ship.
From Rotterdam Central Station:
1. Take Metro’s D or E to Slinge or De Akkers.
2. From metro station Rijnhaven, take bus 77 to ss Rotterdam.
3. From the bus stop ss Rotterdam it is a 5 minute walk to the main entrance of the ss Rotterdam.
It is also an option to walk to the ss Rotterdam from the metro station. The walk will take approximately
15 to 20 minutes. From the metro station Rijnhaven walk in the direction of Maashaven. Take a right at
Maashaven N.Z. Walk all the way to the end of the street. You can see the ship once you get to the end.
The only valid travel pass for the metro is the OV-chipcard (for more information on RET:
http://www.ret.nl/en/nc/homepage.html).
REGISTRATION
Registration will be open in June 2016.
The conference fee includes access to the conference sessions, exhibition, coffee breaks, lunches,
Welcome reception on Monday 3 October and the Networking reception on Tuesday 4 October (+21%
Dutch VAT). The following is a breakdown of the conference fees for attending:
Industry
Active Military/Government
Exhibitor*
AFCEA Member
€735
€70
€370
Non member
€860
€85
€430
*Exhibitor pass applies to exhibiting companies only. This pass does not give access to the conference
sessions.
IMPORTANT VAT INFORMATION
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All fees are in Euro and subject to Dutch VAT at 21%.
NATO personnel and some Diplomatic Missions may be exempt from VAT charges but must
provide a VAT exemption Certificate otherwise VAT will be charged. This document has to be
provided with the registration form.
AFCEA’s Individual Membership Benefits
Become a member of AFCEA and receive discounts on participation in AFCEA events, get involved with
the chapter closest to you, increase market visibility, empower and educate your workforce, gain access
to leaders and reach decision makers in our international network of individual and corporate members
and much more. Contact us for an application and full details on membership:
http://www.afcea.org/site/?q=europe/contact-us.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Monday 3 October
Welcome Reception at City Hall
(open to all TechNet Europe participants)
Address:
Coolsingel 40
3011AD Rotterdam
Return bus transport will be provided from the ss Rotterdam.
Tuesday 4 October
Networking Reception in the Exhibition area
(open to all TechNet Europe participants)
Informal Dinner
Lido Restaurant of the SS Rotterdam
There will be an informal dinner in the Lido Restaurant of the SS Rotterdam directly after the
Networking Reception on Tuesday 4 October. A 3-course surprise menu for 32.50 EUR (not including
drinks) will be offered. All costs plus drinks are to be paid directly to the restaurant by the participants
the night of the event. More information will follow soon on how to reserve your space if you would like
to participate.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and payment.
Accommodation booking on the ss Rotterdam will soon be available.
The ss Rotterdam hotel provides every facility you might need to work peacefully and effectively.
Spacious hotel rooms dedicated to the elegant 1950s include free Wi-Fi access, coffee and tea facilities
and a locker to safely put away your personal belongings.
Standard double room
Breakfast per person
€99
€15
Deadline to book in order to guarantee rates and availability: no later than 3 September 2016.
Cancellation policy:
- When the reservation is cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival or more, no fee will be charged.
- When the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours prior to arrival the hotel will charge the total
reservation amount.
- In case of no show, walk out, the hotel will charge the total reservation amount.
USEFUL INFORMATION
ss Rotterdam
http://ssrotterdam.com/
Visit Rotterdam
https://en.rotterdam.info/
Public transports
http://www.ret.nl/en/homepage.html
Rotterdam The Hague airport
http://www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl/en/
TIME ZONE
The Netherlands is in the CET (Central European Time) time zone (GMT +1)
CURRENCY
The currency in The Netherlands is the EURO.
DRESS CODE
Business attire or military uniform for active duty military.