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
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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