SWIFT Operations Forum Europe

10 September 2009


Dates: 14 - 15 December 2009
Venue: Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
Chaussée de Bruxelles 135
1310 La Hulpe
Belgium 

Practical information:

Conference Fee


EUR 700 (excluding 21% VAT - Article 21, § 3, 4°, a° of the Belgian VAT Code (Article 52, a° of the EU VAT Directive)
Included:
  • access to all conference sessions
  • breakfast, coffee breaks, lunches
  • welcome cocktail and dinner on Monday 14 December 2009

Climate and Clothing


Belgium's climate is moderate; it does rain a lot, though there are more showers than downpours. Temperatures are lowest in December when they average 42°F (6°C). (It's a good idea to pack a raincoat.)

Currency and Exchange Rate


The official currency of Belgium is The Euro (€) which is a decimally-based currency, 1€ comprising of 100 cents.

Notes are in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500€
Coins are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1 and 2€

Dress Code


Conference: Business attire
Social events: Smart casual

Electricity


Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz and plugs are a rounded two-pin shape.

Hotel Reservations

Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
Chaussée de Bruxelles 135
1310 La Hulpe
Belgium
Accommodation is not included in the Conference Fee, the room rates are as follows:
- Single Occupancy EUR 170, inclusive of VAT and Breakfast
- Double Occupancy EUR 180, inclusive of VAT and Breakfast

The above rates exclusive of City Tax at € 0.90 per person per night.


Insurance

No travel insurance has been provided, although you must have travel insurance.

Language


The three official languages are French, Dutch and German.

Time


Belgium is GMT + 1 hour