Event Details and Logistics
IEEE Sections Congress 2014 (SC2014) will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at the RAI Convention Center, 22–24 August 2014.
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Event location
| Convention Center: |
RAI Convention Center Postbus 77777 |
| Airports: | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) – 9 miles/14 km Mass transit is available |
Getting Around Amsterdam: |
Arrival and departure information on I amsterdam Web site Arrival by plane information on I amsterdam Web site |
Travel and health information
View travel and health guidelines from the World Health Organization
Nearest medical facility to the RAI:
VU University Medical Center
VU medisch centrum
De Boelelaan 1117
1081 HZ Amsterdam Netherlands
+31 20 444 4444
http://www.vumc.com/
Registration
Registration is open.
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Within the registration site, there is a link to reserve your hotel room.
Travel visa requirements
If you are planning a short stay in the Netherlands, you may need a travel visa, depending on your nationality.
Visit the Government of the Netherlands Web page to learn if you need a travel visa
SC2014 registrants can request a visa letter during the registration process. Simply answer "yes" when asked "Do you require a visa letter?" and the letter will be e-mailed to you after full payment is received.
E-mail the SC2014 registration team if you have already registered and need a visa letter
Airline discount codes
United
- Discount/Offer Code: ZQUE277033
- United Airlines extends a 5%-10% discount off fares to conference attendees traveling between 17 August 2014 and 28 August 2014 to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Reserve through www.united.com or by calling United Meetings at +1 800 426 1122
- This code cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts
Delta
- Discount/Meeting Code: NMGV6
- Delta Airlines extends a 5%-10% discount off fares to conference attendees traveling between 13 August 2014 and 29 August 2014 to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Delta has numerous code-share partners within Europe
- To utilize the discount, please call Delta Meetings at 800 328 1111 to make your reservation.
- This code cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts and does not apply to L,O,X,V fare class
Mobile app and Internet access
There will be free wi-fi in the RAI Convention Center and the hotels.
Learn more about the SC2014 mobile app and Web site
Weather
View Amsterdam weather at weather.com
View Amsterdam weather at accuweather.com
Amsterdam tourism
I amsterdam: Portal to Amsterdam
Dress code
The suggested dress code for Sections Congress 2014:
Opening and Honors Ceremonies: business attire
All other sessions: business casual