IIW Circular n°2 FINAL

Registration and Accommodation

Registration Information

Accommodation The organisers have booked room quotas for participants in the following hotels, where special rates can be guaranteed for bookings made prior to 30 April . Participants are also free to make their own accommodation arrangements but availability or prices cannot be guaranteed.

Registration Fees (EUR)

Early Bird by 30 April, 2015

Regular 1 May, 2015 and later

Delegate, Expert, Observer ........................................................ 980 ............................................ 1,100 Young Professional * .................................................................. 650 ............................................... 700 Student (Annual Assembly) ** .................................................... 350 ............................................... 400 Accompanying person ............................................................... 350 ............................................... 400 International Conference Only .................................................... 450 ............................................... 500 Student (International Conference Only) ** ................................. 250 ............................................... 300 Accompanying person (International Conference Only) .............. 150 ............................................... 200 * Young Engineer, Technician or Scientist who is working in the industry, in the field related to welding not more than two years. Confirmation of the status of Young Professional is to be made by the Member Society of the concerned country. ** Proof of student status will be required

Crowne Plaza Helsinki Mannerheimintie 50, 00260 Helsinki

The Crowne Plaza is the official venue of IIW 2015 and located by the beautiful park of Töölö Bay, within a short walking distance from the City Centre with good connections to the Helsinki Airport. It offers every guest newly renovated rooms that provide a brilliantly executed interior design that is both comfortable and practical with a touch of Finnish as well as Oriental feeling. Free Wi-Fi is available for hotel guests.

Registration fees include

Full Participation: For Participants (Delegate, Expert, Observer, Young Professional, Student): Annual Assembly & International Conference, Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception, Finnish Evening, Gala Banquet, International Conference Reception and Conference materials For Accompanying Persons: Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception, Finnish Evening, Gala Banquet and International Conference Reception International Conference Only: For Participants and Students: International Conference and International Conference Welcome Reception For Accompanying Persons: International Conference Welcome Reception

Scandic Park Helsinki Mannerheimintie 46, 00260 Helsinki

Scandic Park hotel is located next to the Crowne Plaza and several of the Annual Assembly and International Conference sessions take place there. The hotel has an ideal city location just opposite the beautiful Töölö Bay, and only a 10 minute walk from Helsinki’s city centre. The hotel has undergone an interior transformation, uncovering a hidden urban park for guests to discover and enjoy. The rooms’ peaceful and relaxing atmosphere makes it easy to rest and prepare for a new day. Free Wi-Fi is available for hotel guests.

Registration Form

The online registration form for IIW 2015, Helsinki is available at the event website www.iiw2015.com

Scandic Marski Mannerheimintie 10, 00100 Helsinki

Payment

Registration and tour fees can be paid by credit card (Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard) or against invoice (invoicing fee EUR 14 will be added to the fees). Any bank charges which may be incurred will be the responsibility of the attendee.

Scandic Marski is a popular and modern Helsinki hotel with a great location right on Helsinki’s main street Mannerheimintie, with the best shopping streets, top boutiques, Helsinki sights and businesses just a stone’s throw away. The Esplanade Park and its surrounding restaurants, cafes, shops and the popular Market Square are located right next to Scandic Marski. If you would like to venture further afield, the hotel’s reception will be happy to lend you a bicycle or walking poles. Scandic Marski hotel serves food and drinks in their popular restaurant and bar. The hotel also has a modern gym and sauna. Parking is available in an underground car park. Free Wi-Fi is available for hotel guests. Distance from the Main Venue (Crowne Plaza): 1 km

Cancellations and Refund Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing to the IIW 2015 Congress Secretariat, Confedent International Ltd. by e-mail: iiw2015@confedent.fi An administration fee of EUR 50 will be applied to any cancellations made by 31 May, 2015. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after 1 June, 2015.

Main Venues Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Scandic Park Finlandia Hall

On-Site Registration and Registration Desk

Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4, 00100 Helsinki

Registered attendees should collect their registration package at the IIW 2015 registration desk located in Crowne Plaza hotel.

Sokos Hotel Presidentti is located next to the Kamppi mall, in the heart of Helsinki, next to a wealth of culture attractions and the best shopping in town. Getting out and about is easy; buses, trams and the metro are just a few steps away. The rooms are decorated with Scandinavian design. After unpacking and freshening up in your cozy room, relax in the gentle heat of the sauna. Or have a refreshing swim in the pool. Distance from Main Venue (Crowne Plaza): 850 m

Additional Fees

Payments for technical and sightseeing tours for attendees and accompanying persons must be made at the same time as the registration fee payment. As the number of participants per tour is limited, early registration is recommended.

The special hotel rates and booking links can be found on the IIW 2015 website www.iiw2015.com.

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