Rotterdam
Rotterdam has always been well connected internationally due to its favourable geographical location: situated on the banks of the river Nieuwe Maas and directly connected to the deep waters of the North Sea. The city is located in the heart of the European market representing 500 million consumers.
The city’s skyline reflects the present image of Rotterdam: a young and dynamic city that is characterized by the creativity and inspiration of the people who live in Rotterdam. Rotterdam vibrates, creates and re-creates itself with every new citizen, visitor, investor and with every trading opportunity. Rotterdam has a strategic location, next to the open sea on a major river delta. Its history inextricably linked to the port, Rotterdam has become a vibrant world city with a contemporary and modern atmosphere. Rotterdam is an energetic city and European world-class port that understands its role in the world and its place in the environment.
Situated in the lowest delta in Europe, Rotterdam will be confronted with rising river, sea and groundwater levels, increased precipitation and greater risks of heat stress in the city. Rotterdam’s aim to realize 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions and to become 100% climate proof will enable the city to maintain its international top position and to benefit optimally from the economic opportunities that are created in this context. Rotterdam is developing into an attractive, clean, accessible and safe world port – world port city. To underline the scope of the city, the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in Rotterdam in July 2010 will have the theme ‘new energy’.

De Doelen
De Doelen Concert Hall and Congress Centre is an ideal meeting place. Located at the very heart of the dynamic city of Rotterdam.

Address:
Kruisplein 40
3012 CC Rotterdam
Directions to the Doelen

Spido
On Thursday, 3rd December the City of Rotterdam will host a Boat tour through the Port of Rotterdam. Conference delegates are welcomed.

Address:
Spido
Willemsplein 85
3016 DR Rotterdam