Within each room we have set a lower table with microphones ready. Please be around 15 minutes before your session starts. It is important that you announce the speaker in the session concerned, after which the speaker starts his session. 

Plenary room:
– Participants do not wear headphones.
– Participants can ask questions by a throwable catchbox microphone (coming from the moderators)
– Technicians will open the presentations for the speakers

Domes:
– A Headset is needed to hear all presentations.
– All participants can ask questions to the speakers using the fixed microphone in the middle
– A laptop is positioned at the lectern, allowing speakers to view and open their presentation on the desktop.

Adress
Theater Amsterdam
Danzigerkade 5
1013 AP Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Close to the Westerpark, next to the Spaarndammerbuurt, Theater Amsterdam is situated in the newly developed Houthavens. It is perfectly reachable by bike, car and bus. Next to this, enough parking amenities are available.

By public transport
Amsterdam Central Station: Bus 48 directed to Houthavens, terminates at Koivistokade. This stop is located next to Minerva Parking, on the corner Koivistokade/Danzigerbocht. From there it is only a two minute walk to the main entrance of Theater Amsterdam. The travel time from Amsterdam CS to Theater Amsterdam is approximately 15 minutes. The bus terminal can be found on the water side (IJzijde) of Amsterdam CS on top of the escalators.

Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bus 22 directed to Muiderpoort stops just outside the Houthavens, stop is called Spaarndammerstraat. The traveling time from station Sloterdijk takes about 10 minutes. From the bus stop to Theater Amsterdam it is about a 10 minute walk. Cross the road, turn to the left and walk straight ahead on Spaarndammerdijk. After 150 meters, turn right on the Houthavenweg and walk until you see a T split on the end of the street, on this T split you turn right to the Haparandaweg. After 300 meters you turn left to the Danzigerbocht and then you see Theater Amsterdam in front of you.

By car
From Den Haag / Schiphol & Den Haag: From the A4/A2 transfer to the A10 direction Zaanstad. Change to the S102 towards Westpoort/Centrum via exit 2-Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Turn right at the traffic lights and drive straight ahead on the Transformatorweg, that will become the Spaarndammerdijk after the fly-over. After the fly-over transfer into the left lane and turn left with the traffic lights into the Archangelweg. Drive straight ahead and follow the road to the Koivistokade. After the bus stop you will see the Minerva Parking on your hand side.

From Zaandam: From the A8 take the ring road A10 towards Rotterdam / Schiphol and leave the ring road on exit S102 towards Westpoort / Centrum. Turn left at the traffic lights and drive straight ahead on the Transformatorweg, that will become the Spaarndammerdijk after the fly-over. After the fly-over transfer into the left lane and turn left with the traffic lights into the Archangelweg. Drive straight ahead and follow the road to the Koivistokade. After the bus stop you will see the Minerva Parking on your right hand side.

From Centrum: From Amsterdam CS follow the S100 via the De Ruiterkade to Amsterdam West. After the bridge at the Pontsteigerbuilding you go into the tunnel. After the tunnel take the exit to the right upon the Archangelweg. After this, go straight ahead and turn right to the Koivistokade. After the bus stop you will see the Minerva Parking on your right hand side.

The Houthavens are an area in development, it is possible there are road blocks because of reconstructions of maintenance. Always check the route before you leave. Are you travelling by car? Use Minerva Parking (Koivistokade 36) as destination adress.

Parking
Parking garage Minerva Parking Minerva Parking is located next to Theater Amsterdam. The address of the parking is: Koivistokade 36, 1013 BB, Amsterdam. This is a public parking garage with 600 parking spaces.
The costs for parking in this garage are €2,50 per half hour or €30,- for a day on Monday until Saturday. On Sundays the costs are € 3,- per hour or € 20,- for a day.
When organizing an event at Theater Amsterdam, there is the possibility to reserve 300 parking spaces for your guests. Your guests can pay in the garage by card. It is also possible to pay parking for your guests, in this case we hire a scanner and the parking tickets will be charged after the event based on the number of cars and the parked hours that are noted per license plate.

Parking in the neighbourhood Parking along the street is paid parking from 09.00 until 24.00. The cost for this is €6,00 per hour. On Sunday parking in the neighbourhood is free.

Upon arriving at Theater Amsterdam, you can pick up your badge at the registration desk.  The registration desk will be located in the foyer, ground floor.

Opening times:

• Wednesday, May 7th: 18:00 CET
• Thursday, May 8th: 07:30 CET – 18:00 CET
• Friday, May 9th: 07:00 CET – 18:00 CET
• Saturday, May 10th: 08:00 CET – 13:00 CET

Scanning QR-codes
Each congress day, you will be checked-in and checked-out by scanning the QR-code on your badge. The times will be communicated in the practical information letter that participants will receive at least 2 weeks before the conference. To receive accreditation points, it is essential to bring your badge to the congress in order to be scanned to record your attendance.

Your contribution as chair is important to ensure a smooth session with a lively discussion. Part of your task as moderator will be:

• Introduction of the speakers
• Coordinate the Q&A after each lecture.
• To ensure the session is on track

For the latest program click here. We kindly ask you to arrive at the assigned meeting room 15 minutes before the start of the session to meet your co-chairs and speakers. You and the speakers should take place in the front row seats to allow smooth transition from one talk to another.

Moderators will be instructed to use a separate microphone. If they prefer a different setup. Do inform the organization in advance.

Theater Amsterdam has a standard Wifi network that can be used. The network is called ‘Theater Amsterdam’ and the password of this is Events2025!.