Goteborg Guide

Welcome to Göteborg, Sweden

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Contents

The City of Göteborg ............................................................................................................................... 3 - Advantage Göteborg .......................................................................................................................................... 4 - A City for Meetings and Events ........................................................................................................................ 5 - Knowledge, Research and Industry ................................................................................................................. 6 - Climate Smart City ............................................................................................................................................. 7 - Price Levels .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Accessibility ................................................................................................................................................. 10 - Travel to Göteborg ............................................................................................................................................ 11 - Travel within Göteborg ................................................................................................................................... 16

Göteborg Convention Centre ........................................................................................................ 17 - The Complete Concept Facility ...................................................................................................................... 18

Accommodation ........................................................................................................................................ 23 - Hotel Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................................... �4 - Favourable Cooperation .................................................................................................................................. �5

Venues - Social Activities .................................................................................................................... 26 - Welcome Reception .......................................................................................................................................... �7 - Formal Dinner ................................................................................................................................................... �8 - Small/Medium Gatherings .............................................................................................................................. �9

Culture and Attractions ................................................................................................................... 30 - Enjoying Göteborg ............................................................................................................................................ 31 - Enjoying Surrounding Areas .......................................................................................................................... 34

Sweden ............................................................................................................................................................. 38 - Space for Minds ................................................................................................................................................ 39 - The Right of Public Access .............................................................................................................................. 39 - Facts about Sweden .......................................................................................................................................... 40

Göteborg Convention Bureau ........................................................................................................ 41 - You Talk, We Listen .......................................................................................................................................... 4� - Track Record ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

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1. The City of Göteborg

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Advantage Göteborg

1. The City of Göteborg

Strong joint commitment between authorities and the business community to support major events

Great organisational skills

Scandinavia’s most important city for trade and industry

Everything within walking distance

Leading Europeanevent venue

61,000 students at two universities

Sweden is a member of the European Union

Clean, green, safe and friendly city

7,500 city centred hotel roomsBy the sea

Easily accessible

English is widely spoken

Gastronomic Gem

Centrally located convention centre

900,000 inhabitants

Prices belowEuropean average

Göteborg - All the Pieces You Need for a Successful Meeting

Extraordinarycooperation

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JUST AROUND THE CORNERwww.goteborg.com/meetings

A City for Meetings and Events

The City of Göteborg - Strategically Located in a Beautiful RegionGöteborg is situated in the heart of Scandinavia, between the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian capitals. The strategic location makes Göteborg a true gateway to Scandinavia.

Brief HistoryTrade, shipping and international contacts have characterised Göteborg ever since it was founded in 16�1. In 1731, the Swedish East India Company began trading with the East. In the 19th century, Göteborg became industrialised, largely thanks to the arrival of Scottish and English businessmen. Modern-day Göteborg with its stone-built buildings, wide boulevards and parks was built towards the end of the 19th century. The shipyards grew large in the �0th century, but declined at the end of the 1970’s and are now transformed into residential areas and offices for people to enjoy the harbour atmosphere. The Friendly CitySweden enjoys a stable political, economic and social environment. Göteborg is a friendly city with an open and hospitable atmosphere. Experiences of large international events have given the police the know-how required to work professionally with security issues. Environmental thinking is a key concept for local authorities, trade and industry in order to keep the archipelago unspoilt and to ensure the region remains one of the most popular summer resorts in the country. Adding to the feeling of security is also the fact that the general population speaks English, so visitors can rely on being understood in most situations.

Spirit of GöteborgGöteborg is a big city, with a large business community, universities, culture, sports and events. However, there is a small-town atmosphere with a unique cooperation and joint vision between politicians, the business community and the universities. This is known as the “Spirit of Göteborg”. The decision-making process is easy and agreements can be reached without any great difficulties – a feature of great importance, especially when it comes to arranging large-scale events.

Visibility and Forum for Informal NetworkingA congress in Göteborg enjoys high visibility. Since the city centre is compact and the Göteborg Convention Centre is located close by hotels, restaurants and shops, the majority of the delegates stay within a relatively small area of the city. This also means that the meeting is extended to the city in a pleasant way and the delegates meet spontaneously and naturally in the streets at restaurants and cafés.

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Knowledge, Research and IndustryThe region in and around Göteborg is Scandinavia’s most important area for trade and industry. Göteborg is the hometown of world-famous companies such as AstraZeneca, Volvo, Hasselblad cameras, SKF ball bearings, Ericsson Microwave Systems and Nobel Biocare. The telecommuni-cations network in the Göteborg region is one of the most sophisticated in the world. Many foreign companies base their Nordic operations in Göteborg. Some 500 foreign companies operating on the international market are represented here. Being the home of the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology and the IT Faculty of Göteborg makes Göteborg the largest university city in Sweden with a total of 61,000 students.

University of GothenburgThe University of Gothenburg was established as a college of higher education in 1891 and became an independent university college in 1907. Today the university is the most popular choice in the country for higher education. With more than 50,000 students and 5,000 employees the university is one of the largest in Europe. The University aims to combine the search for academic excellence with openness to society at large and must address both the problems of today and those of tomorrow.

Chalmers University of TechnologyChalmers University of Technology was founded in 18�9, following a donation by William Chalmers, one of the directors of the successful Swedish East India Company in Göteborg. Approximately 40 per cent of Sweden’s graduate engineers and architects are educated at Chalmers. Chalmers has around 10,000 students and �,�00 employees in 16 departments ranging from Chemical and Biological Engineering, Applied Physics, and Microtechnology and Nanoscience to Architecture and Technology Management and Economics.

The IT Faculty of GothenburgThe IT Faculty is a joint venture between the Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, with focus on education and research in the field of information technology.

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Climate Smart City

“The Statement of Chief Seattle” is believed to be the most beautiful and profound statement on the environment ever made. We can all contribute to make a change.

Göteborg is a climate smart city where a sustainable society is built where people are healthy without environmental resources being consumed. Healthy living is usually associated with the countryside, but healthy living should also be available in bigger cities.

As a member of the European Union, Sweden has put the EU Sustainable Development Strategy into action. It aims at bringing about a high level of environmental protection, social equity and cohesion, economic prosperity and active promotion of sustainable development worldwide. Göteborg has since 1996 also an additional environment policy in place to reach the vision of the city’s development for a sustainable environment. The municipality of Göteborg is working actively with the matter and improvements are frequently being implemented.

Göteborg is a green city, not only because its close proximity to the forest and many parks but also thanks to the closeness of the location of hotels, meeting venues and social activities. The “small big city” means that everything is just around the corner and today, 6,000 hotel rooms are available within walking distance of the Göteborg Convention Centre which is located in the city centre.

Most hotels in the Göteborg region have an environmental plan and the use of environmentally adapted items, waste sorting as well as converting to personal care big packs instead of the individual commodities are some of the activities involved. The Scandic Hotels were awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Awards �008, which have been developed to ensure that organisations within the meetings industry that are making an effort to minimise their environmental and social impact are given recognition within the industry.

The extensive and reliable public transportation system is actively taking part in the development of environmentally friendly solutions. Airport coaches are changing to renewable fuels and the goal is to completely have changed over to renewable fuels by �01�.All new city fleet vehicles are of the highest environment class which means the lowest possible levels of nitrogen oxides and particles. Today, all coaches have a particle filter for the cleaning of discharges.

“Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the people on the Earth. Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web he does to himself.”Excerpt from “The statement of Chief Seattle” in the year of 1854

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Scandinavian Airlines System, SAS, member of the airline network Star Alliance, is working with a carbon dioxide offset program for international meetings in Scandinavia. The program will enable congress organisers to include carbon dioxide offset for airtravel with the aim to create carbon neutral events.

Take a natural step, Göteborg is the environmentally friendly option – just around the corner.

Facts:Göteborg has the world’s largest production of climate friendly biogas to the world’s largest biogas fueled fleet of vehicles (busses, lorries, cars)Göteborg uses extremely little oil for heating, less than a percent – probably a world record.Göteborg is home of one of the world’s most efficient combined cycle power plant which soon will be completely bio gas fuelled with no impact on the climate.Göteborg inaugurates 120 climate friendly passive houses (ultra-low energy buildings) in �008.The Port of Göteborg was the first port in the world with shore connection of high voltage electricity.Already in the early 90’s was the Volvo plant in Göteborg named the cleanest factory in the automotive industry. There are 400 recycling stations where newspapers, glass, cardboard, metal, plastics and batteries can be recycled.There are 4 recycling centrals as well as 19 petrol stations where dangerous goods can be disposed of.There are 600 municipality restaurants and school kitchens that serve 11 million ecological meals a year.The Göteborg Award is an international prize that recognises and supports work to achieve sustainable development. In �007 the award winner was Al Gore.

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”

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Price Levels

Göteborg in Comparison with Other European CitiesIn �004, the Swedish Tourist Authority commissioned a comparison study of the price level for convention visitors in 14 European cities. The study was conducted and produced by the Metamatrix Development & Consulting AB. The method was based on the collection of prices for a number of goods and services, typical of a convention visitor’s consumption, such as hotel, restaurant, transport, shopping and city sightseeing. Results of the study show that Göteborg is 14 per cent below the average index level and only nine per cent above the cheapest city.

Price Index - European cities

Source: Metamatrix Development & Consulting AB, 2004

Price examples Göteborg 2009

Local transport (1,5 h) € 2,3Lunch € 7Dinner, main course € 10 <House wine/glass € 3 <Beer/glass € 3 <Coffee € 2

2. Accessibility

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2. Accessibility

Travel to GöteborgGöteborg is easily accessible from around the world.

By AirFlying over the vast Göteborg archipelago, it is hard to believe that you are just two hours from London, Paris and Vienna.

Two international airports Direct flights connect Göteborg from more than 50 European citiesOne-stop fights easily connect intercontinental travelers to Göteborg; from world wide destinations via short connections in European citiesOnce landed, efficient entry and very short transfer from disembarkment to arrival in the city centre, meeting venues and hotels; �,5 km or �0 minutes by bus

SAS, the national carrier and founder of the global airline alliance Star Alliance, gives access to flight schedules of 21 airlines and 912 airport destinations in 159 countries across the world through their Convention Plus programme. The airline networks oneworld and SkyTeam programmes also connect the world to Göteborg.

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AarhusAlicanteAmsterdamBarcelonaBelgradeBerlinBillundBirminghamBorlängeBrusselsBudapestBourgasChambéryCopenhagenDamascusDublinDusseldorfFrankfurtGdanskGlasgowGrazHamburgHannoverHelsinkiInnsbruckLondonLuleåLyonManchesterMarseilleMilan/Bergamo

MunichNiceOsloPalma de MallorcaParisPragueReykjavikRigaRomeSalzburgSarajevoSplitStavangerStockholmSundsvallTallinnTeheranUmeåViennaVisbyWarsawZagrebZurichÖstersund/Åre

Direct Flights (current situation):

Official CarrierScandinavian Airlines System, SAS, member of the airline network Star Alliance, can be chosen as the Official Airline for the meeting. Special travel fare arrangements can be made for organising committee, possible guest speakers and delegates. SAS is working with a carbon dioxide offset program for international meetings in Scandinavia. The program will enable congress organisers to include carbon dioxide offset for air travel with the aim to create carbon neutral events.

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Flight Connections - Selected Destinations

Please find below a chart of selected flight connections to Göteborg.Many of the European destinations have daily direct flights to the city. Where direct, non-stop flights are unavailable, only one stop is required at a major hub in Europe such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt or London. Please note that the list may be subject to change.

European Destinations

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non-stop flightsTravel

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EUROPEAarhus 1 0.40 CPHAlicante 3/w 3.45 CPH , LHR, STO , FRAAmsterdam 6 1.30 CPH

Barcelona/Girona 2 3.00 CPH, LHR, PAR, BRU, AMS, FRA, MUC, VIE, ARN, HELBelgrade 2/w 3.50 VIE, CPHBerlin 5/w 1.10 CPH, AMS, FRA, HAMBillund 1 1.20 CPHBirmingham 2 1.50 AMS, BRU, MUC, PAR, CPHBorlängeBrussels 4 1.45 CPH, FRA, LHR, BHX, OSL, AMSBudapest 1 2.05 AMS, ZRH, BRU, FRA, VIE, CPH, MUC, OSL

Bourgas 1/w 3.00

Chambéry 1/w 2.20

Copenhagen 8 0.45

Damascus

Dublin (from Oct 2009) 1 2.30 CPH, AMS, MAN, BHX, LON, FRA, PAR

Dusseldorf 3 1.35 FRA, MUC, CPH

Frankfurt 5 1.35 BRU, AMS, CPH, PRG, MUC, OSL, ZRH, DUS

Gdansk 3/w 1.20 CPH

Glasgow 1 1.50 CPH, LHR, AMSGraz 4/4 4.10 VIE, MUCHamburg 1 1.10 CPHHannover 1 1.30 CPH, FRA

Helsinki 6 2.15 STO

Innsbruck 4/w 4.10 VIEIstanbul * 14 via 4.50 CPH, AMS, MUN, FRA, PAR, VIELondon LHR 4 2.15 CPH, MAN, BRU, AMS, DUS, FRA, OSL, CDGLondon STN 5 2.10LuleåLyon 2 2.15 CPH, CDG, FRA, BRU, LHR, AMSManchester 2 1.50 AMS, BRU, MUC, LON, CPH, ARN

Marseille 2/w 3.05 CPH, AMS, FRA, MUC, PAR, BRU

Milan/Bergamo 3/w 2.20

Moscow * 10 via 4.00 ARN, CPH, OSL, WAW, HEL, PRG, BUD, AMS

Munich 4 1.55 FRA, CPH

Nice 2 2.40 CPH, PAR, AMS, FRAOslo 5 0.55

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Palma de Mallorca 1/w 4.20 CPH, MUC, HAM, FRA, LONParis 4 2.05 AMS, CPH, FRA, MAN, MUC, OSL, ZRH, PRG, ARN, LHR, HAM

Prague 3/w 1.35

Reykjavik 2/w 4.40 CPH, OSL, STO, LON, FRARiga 3/w 2.00 CPH, ARL, AMS, FRA, VIE

Rome 1 3.45 CPH, STO, MIL, FRA, AMS, MUC, PAR, VIE, LON

Salzburg 1/w 2.05SarajevoSplitStavanger 3/w 1.00 OSL, CPHStockholm 32 0.55SundsvallTallinn 1 3.00 STO, HEL, CPHTeheran 1/w 5.40 FRA, PAR, AMSUmeåVienna 2 2.00 CPH, FRAVisby

Warsaw 3/w 1.40 CPH, ARN, PRG, CPH, OSL, HAM

Zagreb 1/w 2.00 VIE, FRA, MUNZurich 1 2.05 CPH, HAM, FRA, MUC, BRU, LHRÖstersund/Åre

European Destinations continued

Major Airlines (Jan 2009)Air Berlin British Airways Iceland Express Malév SkywaysAir Baltic Brussels Airlines Iran Air Malmö Aviation Turkish AirlinesAustrian Airlines City Airline JAT Ryanair Welcome AirBH Airlines Croatia Airlines KLM/Air France SAS WideroeBlue1 Finnair Lufthansa Sham Wings Wizz Air

Major Airlines (Jan 2009)Air Berlin Croatia Airlines KLM/Air France Turkish AirwaysAir Baltic Finnair Lufthansa WideroeAustrian Airlines Fly Nordic Malév Wizz AirBlue1 Icelandair Malmö AviationBrussels Airlines Iceland Express RyanairCity Airline Iran Air Scandinavian Airlines

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International Destinations

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Travel time (h) One stop via one of the airports below

AFRICACairo 10 6.50 CDG, FRA, AMS, ZRH, LHR, VIEJohannesburg 14 14.10 AMS, FRA, LHR, MUC, CDG, ZRHNairobi 6 11.50 AMS, CDG, LHRAMERICA - NORTHAtlanta 24 11.30 FRA, AMS, LON, PAR, DUS, MANBaltimore 2/w 11.50 KEFBoston 2/w 11.05 KEFChicago 22 9.50 FRA, ARN, AMS, MUC, LHR, CDG, MAN, CPHLos Angeles 11 13.50 CDG, LHR, AMS, BRU, CDG, FRA, ZRHMiami 24 11.50 CDG, FRA, LHR, ZRH, AMSMinneapolis 2/w 12.15 KEFNew York* planned direct flight

15 9.05 AMS, ARN, FRA, CDG, CPH, BRU, MAN, BHX, LHR, ZRH, VIE

Orlando 1/w 13.35 KEFSeattle 3 11.00 LHR, AMS, CPHToronto 13 9.35 LHR, FRA, AMS, MUC, CDG AMERICA - SOUTHBuenos Aires 3 16.40 LHR, FRA, CDGCaracas 2 13.25 CDG, FRASaô Paulo 14 14.25 FRA, ZRH, LHR, CDG, AMS, MILASIABahrain 5 9.45 AMS, LHR, CDGBangkok 27 13.10 PAR, LON, CPH, STO, FRA, MUC, AMS, PAR, VIE, MIL, HELBeijing 12 11.45 CDG, AMS, FRA, LHR, HEL, CPH, MUC, VIEDubai 34 10.05 AMS, CDG, LHR, ZRH, FRA, MAN, BHX, MUC, DUS, VIEHong Kong 16 15.10 ZRH, LHR, AMS, FRA, CDGKuala Lumpur 7 15.45 FRA, AMS, VIE, MAN, LONMumbai (Bombay) 14 10.50 FRA, AMS, VIE, ZRH, PAR, LON, MILSeoul 8 14.45 FRA, CDG, AMS, LHRShanghai 13 12.30 CPH, HEL, AMS, FRA, MUC, PARSingapore 20 15.30 LHR, AMS, FRA, CPH, CDG, MAN, ZRH, HELTeheran 1/w 5.40 FRATokyo 19 12.45 FRA, AMS, CDG, LHR, ZRH, CPH, VIE, HEL, MUCOCEANIASydney 6 23.05 LHR, FRA, VIE

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Access Göteborg by TrainGöteborg is easily accessible by train from around Europe, especially for delegates arriving from Northern European countries. The city has one main train station; Göteborg Central Train Station, located in the city centre (see map). Train Connections from Major European Capitals

European Capital Number of Daily Trains

Amsterdam 12

Belgrade 4

Berlin 9Brussels 5

Budapest 9Copenhagen 18London 4Madrid 5Moscow 8Oslo 4Paris 10Prague 13Rome 9Stockholm 26Warsaw 8Vienna 8

Rail, Road or SeaFor Northern European delegates, Göteborg is easily accessible by rail, road or sea. The Öresund Link (Sweden - Denmark) enables convenient travelling by car or high-speed train to/from the continent.

Rail: Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm in three hours.Road: Excellent motorway network and low traffic density. Sea: Frequent ferry services from Denmark, Norway and Germany.

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Göteborg Central Train Station

Göteborg Convention Centre

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Travel within Göteborg

Walking Distance and Traffic Situation in the City In Göteborg, almost everything is within walking distance. Thanks to the favourable location of the Göteborg Convention Centre, most delegates can walk from their hotel to the convention centre or take advantage of the extensive and reliable public transportation system. There are virtually no traffic jams in Göteborg.

Public Transport NetworkGöteborg has a well organised public transport network that consists of three types of vehicles; trams, buses and boats.

Travel Pass Several different travel cards and tickets are available for a traveller using the local transportation network in Göteborg. The recommended travel card for delegates to travel around in Göteborg during their stay is either the Göteborg Pass or a Maxi Discount Card.

The Göteborg PassThe Göteborg Pass entitles the holder to unlimited free public transport, free admission to many sights and attractions and a wide range of discounts for taxi, shopping, eating out, theatres, concerts and other events. Validity: �4 hrs or 48 hrs.For further information, please visit www.goteborg.com

The Maxi Discount Card With the discount card worth , delegates can travel until the money value runs out (eg. 6 trips). 90 min unlimited changes apply.

3. Göteborg Convention Centre

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The Complete Concept FacilityGöteborg is the only city in Scandinavia with all-inclusive congress facilities in the city centre, a convenience greatly appreciated by organisers and delegates alike. This means that there is only a limited need for transfers between hotels and the congress venue. In terms of comfort and technological facilities, the Göteborg Convention Centre is one of the leading centres in Europe. The opportunities to combine large-scale congresses with exhibitions, posters, seminars, lectures and smaller conferences are practically endless. Göteborg Convention Centre is part of the Swedish Exhibition Centre. Attached to the congress centre is also in-house Hotel Gothia Towers which is the largest hotel in Scandinavia. Plans for a third hotel tower and a new exhibition hall are in progress.

3. Göteborg Convention Centre

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ScandinaviumMulti-purpose arena

Congress Hall

Footbridge

Entrance no. 8Congress Hall

Cash dispenser

Airport bus, city trams, buses

Multi-storey car park

Shopping centre

Entrance no. 2,Expo hall

Main entrance no. 5Main office: Swedish Exhibition CentreGöteborg Convention Centre

Entrance no. 4, Hotel

Taxi stand

Post office

Goods reception,Mässans gata 6

Footbridge to Liseberg Hall and Amusement Park

Swedish Exhibition CentreFocus Hall

Event area in 2010

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Capacity (incl. the Scandinavium Multi-Purpose Arena)Total capacity of 18,000 delegates. 41,000 m� meeting and exhibition space. A 7,500 m� extension is being planned.50 flexible meeting rooms.The Congress Hall seats 1,500 people and is built like a Greek amphitheatre. The Scandinavium Arena, which is attached to the Göteborg Convention Centre, seats 9,000 delegates.Covered footbridge to the Liseberg Hall, which seats an extra �,300 delegates.

TechnologyConference technicians are included in a majority of the offered meeting rooms.Broadband available in all conference rooms as well as hifi equipment and microphones in larger conference rooms for more than 80 people. Fixed white lighting over the stage.9 permanent interpretation booths in the Congress Hall. Should interpretation be needed in any of the other meeting rooms, it can easily be arranged.Conference reception is always open, providing full support and service.

Catering7 restaurants and mobile stands with coffee, soft drinks and sandwiches.

AccommodationIn-house Hotel Gothia Towers, with 704 rooms, is the largest in Scandinavia. The hotel will become northern Europe’s largest hotel and be able to offer 1,200 hotel rooms after adding a third tower.Today the convention centre is within a �0-minute-walk of 6,000 hotel rooms.

MiscellaneousAirport buses stop right outside the venue and hotel, only �0 minutes from the Göteborg Landvetter Airport.ATM services. Copying services. Cloak room and storage room.Hotels, restaurants, entertainment, travel agencies, parks, theatres and shops are conveniently located within walking distance.

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Safety at Göteborg Convention Centre and Hotel Gothia TowersAt Göteborg Convention Centre and in-house Hotel Gothia Towers, security and safety are highly prioritised. All personnel are well trained in fire fighting, evacuation procedures and first aid. Hotel Gothia Towers was the first hotel in Sweden to become an accredited member of Safehotels, passing a yearly audit of security standards conducted by the highly respected security company Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations. The audit consists of 200 checkpoints covering areas such as: staff selection and training, security devices, security arrangements, fire equipment, fire procedures and medical care.

Equality-Certified VenueThe Göteborg Convention Centre and Hotel Gothia Towers are equality-certified by the organisation “Tourism for All”. The organisation has an equality-certification for businesses within the tourist industry. The purpose is that everyone, regardless of disability, shall be able to travel to any place they wish and also be able to take delight in all available facilities, such as accommodation, restaurants and entertainment. The diploma certifies that the venue has been controlled in regards to accessibility and the equality-concept, and that it fulfills the requirements according to the European accessibility classification.

Sustainable EnvironmentThe Swedish Exhibition Centre is determined to take an active part in the development of environmental work. The eco cycle is now a common concern, and environmental work is a field in which everyone comes out a winner. The following environmental vision expresses the thinking that guides the convention centre’s day-to-day activities: ”Mankind is completely dependent on nature. The Swedish Exhibition Centre and its subsidiaries shall adapt their activities to do their part in ensuring that the needs of coming generations can be met.”

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H2 350 4.9 285 148 74 x)H1 304 4.9 245 144 50 x)J1 225 5.4 180 100 48 x)J2 168 5.4 120 68 30 x)

F1 338 5 250 128 60 x)F2 336 5 260 130 64 x)F3 333 5 220 128 60 x)F4 458 5 330 180 74 x)F5 445 5 330 180 74 x)F6 350 5 220 110 54 x)

G1 323 3.7 220 110 50 x)G2 311 3.7 220 110 50 x)G3 504 3.7 370 220 74 x)G4 337 3.7 260 130 64 x)

A1* 352 4.9 220 130 64 x)A2* 304 4.9 200 120 60 x)A3* 378 4.9 270 130 60 x)A4* 288 4.9 200 100 44 x)A5* 428 4.9 250 160 72 x)A6* 338 4.9 250 130 60 x)A7* 356 4.9 260 130 64 x)

E1-E2* 444 4.3 320 150 74 x)E3* 662 4.3 500 250 74 x)

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x) Banqueting arrangements can be made in all rooms.Please contact us for a quotation.

Meeting Area Ceiling Theatre seating/ Schoolroom/ U-shape/ Banquet/room/ (m2) height/ Parkettsittning Skolsittning U-bord BankettMöteslokaler Takhöjd

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R2 106 2.7 72 48 30

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R21–R26 45 2.8 30 24 16 14

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Exhibition Halls/Utställningshallar

Hall A Hall B Hall C Hall D Hall E Hall F Hall G Hall H Expo Hall

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HOTEL CONFERENCES CONGRESSES EVENTS PARTIES

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Hotel InfrastructureA characteristic feature of Göteborg is the concentrated city area with hotels, restaurants, theatres, museums, parks, recreation areas and shopping all located close to each other. All hotels are easily accessible from the two airports and the railway station.

In total the region offers 11,000 hotel rooms of which 7,500 hotel rooms are city centred. Of these, 6,000 rooms are available within walking distance of the Göteborg Convention Centre. By international comparison Swedish hotels are generally considered of high standards and room rates generally include breakfast buffet.

1,300 beds are available in budget category, such as youth hostels, students’ halls of residence, apartments and holiday villages.

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MORE THAN 6,000 HOTEL ROOMS WITHIN 20 MIN WALK

2,300 HOTEL ROOMS WITHIN 5 MIN WALK

CONVENTION CENTREIN THE HEART OF THE CITY

WALKING DISTANCE

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Hotel and Budget Accommodation in Göteborg City Centre – In NumbersCategory Approx. Hotel Prices 2009

No. of Hotels

No. of Hotel rooms

Approx. Room Rack Rates in €

5 - star 1 130 220 -

4 - star 22 4,675 155 - 250

3 - star 21 1,857 80 - 180

2 - star to Budget (hostels) 19 978 15 - 90

TOTAL: 63 7,640 All rates include breakfast and VAT. €1 = SEK10.50 as per January 2009

In the proximity of around a 45 minute transport, the Göteborg region can also offer approximately an extra 3,000 rooms.

Favourable CooperationIn accordance with an agreement established between the two hotel groups in the city and the Göteborg Convention Bureau, hotels are willing to allocate and reserve up to 80 percent of their capacity, depending on the occupancy for the period in question, for meetings. The prices are subject to discussion and negotiations are generally possible, depending on the occupancy for the relevant period.

5. Venues - Social Activities

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The City Hall - BörsenThe City Hall, called Börsen (the Exchange), was built between 1844 and 1849 as a commodity exchange and meeting place for merchants as well as banqueting rooms for the town authorities. The City Hall is situated a 15 min walk or a 5 min transport from the Göteborg Convention Centre.

Universeum Science Discovery CentreUniverseum is the National Science Discovery Centre, located next to the Göteborg Convention Centre. Universeum presents the natural sciences and technology in a whole new way in a genuinely exotic environment. A dinner enjoyed amongst sharks, beautiful aquariums as well as tropical rainforest is a truly exciting experience.

National Museum of World CultureThe museum was inaugurated in December �004 and interprets the concept of world culture in a dynamic and open-ended manner. The museum aims to be a meeting place that will make people feel at home across borders. It is one of the most spectacular buildings in the city and located only 150 metres from the Göteborg Convention Centre.

Welcome ReceptionThe City of Göteborg looks positively upon hosting a welcome reception for delegates of a meeting taking place in the city. The reception would be arranged courtesy of the City of Göteborg, and could take place in the City’s own premises or in a venue suitable for the occasion. In order to arrange such a reception the City of Göteborg will need a written application.

In the following pages, please find a selection of what the city has to offer in terms of venues suitable for receptions and formal dinners.

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Reception capacity: 300 (500 in two rooms) standing, 250 seated.

Reception capacity: 1,000 standing, 500 seated.www.universeum.se

Reception capacity: 2,000 standing, 800 seated.www.varldskulturmuseet.se

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Formal Dinner

EriksbergshallenThe most spectacular way to reach the Eriksbergshallen is from the water. A shipyard steeped in tradition has been transformed to this lively first class multi-purpose venue where the architecture, light and proximity to the water are characteristic features of this special environment. The Eriksbergshallen is situated by the water with a stunning view over the harbour and the city.

Kajskjul 8Kajskjul 8 is situated on the quay in genuine harbour environment and offers charm and ambience. The old, rustic warehouse is a perfect place for functions with fish specialities, sumptuous seafood buffets, entertainment and dancing. The oldest part of Kajskjul 8 was built in the late 19th century and was used as a warehouse. In 1994 the warehouse was renovated and re-opened as a venue for shows and banquets.

Reception capacity: 1,400 standing, 1,200 seated.www.eriksbergshallen.se

Reception capacity: 900 standing, 750 seated.www.kajskjul8.se

Reception capacity: 6,500 standing, 4,100 seated.www.gcc.se

Göteborg Convention CentreGöteborg Convention Centre has great experience in hosting major receptions and seated dinners with music and entertainment. Several different areas in the building are suitable for such events. The venue offers premises, stages, technology, catering and service that have been designed and tested to the extreme in a whole series of renowned and imagination-capturing event.

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Small/medium gatheringsGöteborg can offer a wide variety of smaller venues in close proximity to Göteborg Convention Centre, suitable for meetings or social activities, should such be required for separate gatherings before, after or during the congress. Please see the list below for a selection of venues appropriate for small and middle size meetings and social gatherings.

For further information, please see venue websites or contact Göteborg Convention Bureau at: [email protected], alternatively visit: www.goteborg.com/meetings

Within walking distance of the Göteborg Convention CentreLiseberg Amusement Park with several venues on the premises: www.liseberg.seValand - Banqueting halls, night club and restaurant: www.valand.nuStoran – Göteborg’s main theatre located right in the city centre: www.storan.nuPalace – Restaurant, conference, night club and banquet: www.palace.seUniverseum – Museum, restaurant and conference: www. universum.seNational Museum of World Culture - Museum, restaurant and receptions: www.varldskulturmuseet.se

Approx. 15-20 min transport from the Göteborg Convention CentreRestaurant Sjömagasinet: www.sjomagasinet.seGunnebo House and Gardens: www.gunneboslott.se Restaurant Ruckman’s - Parties, conference, events, catering and lodging: www.ruckmans.seRåda Säteri - Banquet, restaurant, conference, events: www.radasateri.seEriksbergshallen - Conference, restaurants and events: www.eriksbergshallen.se

Venues by the sea, 60 min transport from the Göteborg Convention CentreCarlsten Fortress on Marstrand Island: www.carlsten.se Restaurant Skäret on Styrsö Island: www.pensionatskaret.seÅstol Curing-house, Åstol Island - Curing-house, restaurant, shop: www.astolsrokeri.se Restaurant Salt & Sill on Klädesholmen Island - Conference, restaurant: www.saltosill.com

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Enjoying GöteborgGöteborg has a wide variety of entertainment to choose from as described in this chapter. For further information, please visit: www.goteborg.com. The symbols below indicate (when applicable) how far from the Göteborg Convention Centre each attraction is located in minutes.

= walking distance = public transportation

Göteborg - Scandinavia’s Gastronomic Gem Some of the most famous Swedish chefs are to be found in Göteborg, and it is here one finds the highest number of first-class restaurants per capita in the whole of Scandinavia. Five restaurants in Göteborg have attained Guide Michelin Stars; Basement Restaurant & Bar, Fond Restaurant, Kock & Vin, Restaurant �8+ and Sjömagasinet. The main culinary attraction in Göteborg is the local seafood; prawns, lobster and a wide selection of fish, ranked amongst the finest in the world. The city also offers a considerable amount of great restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world, at reasonable prices.

Göteborg Concert Hall 5 - 10The Göteborg Concert Hall opened in 1935, and was immediately acknowledged as an acoustic gem. The interior walls are built of Canadian maple, the same kind of wood that is used for violins, which is one explanation for the magnificent acoustics. It is recognised as one of the five best concert halls in the world. The Göteborg Symphony Orchestra is Sweden’s oldest professional orchestra, founded in 1905, and is also the National Orchestra of Sweden.

Göteborg Opera House 5 - 10 15 - 20The impressive Göteborg Opera House opened in 1994. Located on the harbour front, the building’s modern architecture is influenced by its maritime surroundings. The Göteborg Opera House is the centre for opera, ballet, musicals, operettas and concerts in West Sweden.

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Göteborg Museum of Art/Hasselblad PhotoCentre 5 - 10The Göteborg Museum of Art which has three stars in Michelin Green Guide Scandinavia, has in its possession an outstanding collection of Scandinavian art from the turn of the 19th century. Famous works by Nordic artists such as Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Anders Zorn, Edvard Munch, Christian Krohg, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Eugène Jansson, Carl Wilhelmson and the entire school of painters from Skagen in Denmark are on display. At the Hasselblad PhotoCentre, one finds exhibitions illustrating a wide range of photographic genres.

Universeum – Science Discovery Centre 0Sweden’s National Science Discovery Centre is located across the road from the Göteborg Convention Centre. Universeum presents the natural sciences and technology in a genuinely exotic environment with everything from sharks, deadly attractions and rainforest to high-tech and hands-on experiments.

National Museum of World Culture 0Inaugurated in �004, the National Museum of World Culture is a great new addition to the cluster of meeting facilities, arenas, museums and entertainment surrounding the Göteborg Convention Centre. The museum is a place for dialogue, where multiple voices can be heard and controversial topics can be raised - an arena for people to feel at home across borders.

Liseberg Amusement Park 0Located across the road from the Göteborg Convention Centre is the Liseberg Amusement Park - a fantastic park, not only for those who enjoy thrilling roller coaster rides. People also visit the park for shows and concerts or for a stroll, admiring the plentiful flower arrangements. Over 3 million people visit Liseberg every year, making it the biggest visitor’s attraction in Sweden.

Casino Cosmopol 5 - 10 15 - 20Göteborg’s International Casino is centrally located in Stora Tullhuset, built in 1865, on the quay close to the opera house.

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City ToursThere are a number of city tours in Göteborg. Please find a small selection below:

Dramatised City Sightseeing Walk A historically dressed guide/actor leads a joyful walk through the oldest parts of Göteborg, the historical quarters around the East India Company buildings and the Crown House.

Sightseeing by Old Vintage Tram A 1.5-hour tour of the city of Göteborg by an old electric tram.

City Sightseeing by Paddan Boats On the journey along canals, built during the 17th century, and under twenty bridges, the passengers will see the city from a new perspective.

City Harbour Tour The tour goes through the Göteborg Harbour, geographically as well as historically, from the East India Company era through the Eriksberg Shipyard era to the modern IT era.

Local ShoppingIn the heart of the city everything from fashionable boutiques and department stores, to picturesque markets selling crafts, souvenirs and antiquities are located within easy walking distance. It offers an exiting mixture of modern warehouses and specialist shops, pedestrian areas, galleries and arcades. All guaranteed to make shopping in Göteborg a memorable experience. For tips on where to fill the shopping bags, go to the Göteborg City Association website www.gbgcity.se

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Enjoying Surrounding Areas

The ArchipelagoThe Göteborg archipelago is an extraordinary experience. Thousands of islands lie scattered along the west coast all the way up to Oslo, Norway. Find some of the many untouched spots, and explore the charming little fishing villages.

Vinga IslandTake a trip to one of the most remote islands in the Göteborg archipelago, the enchanting Vinga. Vinga is situated just outside Göteborg and is loved by seafarers as a symbol of homecoming. Vinga is also a lovely island for an excursion and down by the rocks is a bay with some of the best places to go swimming on the west coast of Sweden.

Coastline Cruising There are endless opportunities for excursions in the beautiful archipelago. For instance, Marstrand Island can easily be reached by boat or car. With a history dating back to the 13th century, this is now a meeting-place of the sailing community. Another great destination is the picturesque fishing village of Åstol, where the traditional way of preparing herring and salted ling is demonstrated. Closer to the Norwegian border, accessible by car or bus, are the Koster Islands, the most westerly-populated islands in Sweden with extraordinary geology, fauna and wildlife.

SailingSweden, and especially the west coast, has a long tradition of sailing. There are annual major international sailing events, such as the Match Cup Sweden on Marstrand Island. According to several of the world’s leading sailors, the Swedish west coast is one of the most spectacular sailing arenas on the planet.

FishingThe Göteborg archipelago and the surrounding lakes are considered a paradise by fishing enthusiasts, offering many opportunities for both fresh and salt-water fishing. Fishing boats are available to ensure that the best spots are reached. Early in the morning, there is also a chance to take part in the daily fish auction in Göteborg. This is an opportunity to see rare fish, as well as genuine fish auctioneers in full action.

Afternoon GolfSweden has produced some of the world’s best golfers, including Annika Sörenstam and Jesper Parnevik. Western Sweden alone has 55 golf courses - many in beautiful settings adjacent to stylish accommodation in castles or manor houses, with excellent gourmet cuisine. The golfing season is long, thanks to the influence of the Gulf Stream and there are over 30 golf courses in and around Göteborg to choose from, including pay-and-play courses.

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Vitlycke Rock Carvings In Tanum, a two hour drive from Göteborg, an invaluable part of Sweden’s cultural heritage of mankind can be found in 3,000-year-old rock carvings. Most of the rock carvings date back to the Bronze Age 1,800-500 BC. The Vitlycke Museum shows the interesting history of the people from the era, as well as several pieces of jewellery and tools that were found during the excavations. The ground in the whole area of Vitlycke is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with the motivation: “The rock carvings of the Tanum region constitute an outstanding example of Bronze Age art of the highest quality. The range of motifs provides exceptional evidence of many aspects of life in the European Bronze Age. The continuity of settlement and consistency in land use in Tanum, as illustrated by the rock art, the archaeological remains, and the features of the modern landscape in the Tanum region, combine to make this a remarkable example of continuity over eight millennia of human history.” For more information please visit www.vitlyckemuseum.se

Marstrand Island with the Carlsten FortressMarstrand Island, located 45 kilometers north west of Göteborg in the Northern archipelago, is a Mecca for the sailing fraternity and a popular summer resort. The charming village with beautiful wooden buildings was founded in the 13th century by a Norwegian king and has also been under Danish hegemony before the Roskilde Peace Treaty of 1658 made Marstrand Swedish. The impressive Carlsten Fortress, built in the 1660’s, dominates the island and is one of the best preserved stone fortresses in Northern Europe. Those who climb up to the tower roof are rewarded by a magnificent view over the Marstrand archipelago. For more information please visit www.marstrand.se

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Gunnebo House and GardensGunnebo House and Gardens is the purest example of Swedish neo-classical architecture. The manor is beautifully situated between two lakes, Rådasjön and Stensjön, just south of Göteborg. The park surrounding Gunnebo has the characteristics of a classic French park from the 17th and 18th century. For more information please visit www.gunneboslott.se

Tjolöholm Castle and ParkOn a peninsula 40 kilometres south of Göteborg, the Elizabethan style manor house Tjolöholm Castle is located. The building was erected 1898-1904 but looks like a building from the Tudor era, the inside however is a brilliant example of Art Nouveau. Tjolöholm is the only manor in Sweden that has modern commodities from the beginning of the last century and offer outdoor swimming and beautiful natural trails. For more information about the beautiful park, the manor house, the church and the wagon museum please visit www.tjoloholm.se

Nordic Watercolour MuseumThe museum is one of the most exciting cultural projects in the Nordic countries. It serves as a Nordic centre for contemporary art, with the emphasis laid on techniques of watercolour art. The Museum is located on one of the most beautiful islands on the Swedish west coast, Tjörn Island, and the building is designed to open a natural relationship between landscape, building and the sea. For more information please visit www.akvarellmuseet.org

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Swedish DesignSweden holds a position as one of the world’s leading design countries and Swedish designers are much sought-after in interior design, textiles and fashion, glass and ceramics, and architecture.

The Kingdom of CrystalThere are 15 glassworks in the Kingdom of Crystal, each having distinctive design traditions, character and atmosphere. They are all located within a short distance of each other in the south-eastern part of Sweden and include several of the most famous glassworks in the world. Enjoy a close-up view of skilled glass-blowers, transforming the syrupy molten glass into beautiful works of art. Swedish crystal design is a tradition which goes back hundreds of years and is renowned throughout the world. For more information please visit www.glasriket.se

Textile & DesignIn West Sweden, Sweden’s leading companies in the field of home textiles are located. In small, exciting factory outlets seconds and remnants of high quality are available at reasonable prices. There are also numerous specialised textile shops in the area. Take a trip through the realm of fabrics and buy exclusive products, and everything in home furnishing for half the price found in the cities.

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Space for MindsSweden stretches over 1,500 km from the north to the south and the contrasts between the various parts of the country are dramatic. The seasonal changes are striking with a warm, light and pleasant summer, a colourful autumn and a snowy winter followed by a bright, refreshing and vivid spring.

Sweden offers a rich selection of activities in areas such as nature, culture, sports, design, food and shopping. Swedish cultural policy has been successful in spreading culture to a wide population, with a well developed infrastructure of museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas and other cultural institutions across the country. The past decade in particular has seen the extensive internationalisation of Swedish cultural life, especially in popular culture, with Swedish artists, actors and fashion designers attracting worldwide attention in fields such as music, literature, art, design, fashion and media. Sweden also offers a large and varied selection of interesting restaurants, not just in the major cities but throughout the country, where people interested in gastronomy can enjoy Swedish quality ingredients prepared and served in a modern and innovative way.

A world heritage site is a cultural or natural site, monument, city or geographical habitat that is deemed irreplaceable and thus deserving of protection and preservation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Thirteen Swedish sites are inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List and are guaranteed protection and care for all time.

The Right of Public AccessIn Sweden, everyone has the right to be out in the countryside; visitors from abroad as well as Swedish citizens. It is called ”the right of public access” and is a benefit not found in a many other countries. The right of public access is a great freedom but it must not infringe upon the freedom of others. It requires responsibility and good judgement so that no damage is made to the landscape or animal life and consideration is shown for both landowners and for others who are out in the countryside. The essence of the right of public access is concisely expressed by the phrase, ”Do not disturb, do not destroy”. For further information please see www.allemansratten.se

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Facts about Sweden

Population Language 9,2 million (2008 census) Swedish (virtually all Swedes also speak English)

Government Parliamentary democracy Prime Minister: Fredrik ReinfeldtConstitutional monarchy Monarch: King Carl XVI

Capital EU Stockholm Sweden is a member since 1995

Major IndustriesIT and electronics (world leading) Automotive Pulp and paper Music Environmental techniques Design Pharmaceutics Fashion

A Selection of Famous SwedesIngmar Bergman Film DirectorBjörn Borg Tennis PlayerArvid Carlsson Nobel Prize Winner �000 in MedicineGreta Garbo ActressDag Hammarskjöld Former Secretary General of UNCarolus Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) Botanist, physician and zoologistAlfred Nobel Founder of the Nobel PrizeAnnika Sörenstam Golf ChampionRaoul Wallenberg Diplomat during WW�Stieg Larsson Author

Inventions and Trademarks of Swedish OriginABBA, ABSOLUT Vodka, AstraZeneca, Electrolux, Ericsson, IKEA, H&M, The Hasselblad Camera, Nobel Biocare, the Nobel Prize, Pharmacia, SAAB, SKF ball bearings, Swedish Match, Tetra Pak, VOLVO etc.

The Swedish Climate Bearing in mind its northern location, it would be easy to think of Sweden as a country with a harsh climate. However, the heat from the Gulf Stream makes the average temperature in southern Sweden no lower than -�°C in February, rising to +�1.1°C in July. On sunny days between May and August temperatures can rise to +30°C in the air and +�4°C in the sea and lakes.

Sweden’s changing seasons affect nature, daylight, temperature and even to some extent the Swedes themselves. Every season has its perks, but spring and summer in Sweden are a must! From late February/early March the days become longer and brighter.

For further information about Sweden, please visit: www.visitsweden.com or www.sweden.se

8. Göteborg Convention Bureau

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You Talk, We ListenGöteborg Convention Bureau, GCB, is a part of Göteborg & Co which is a cooperative venture between the City of Göteborg, the Göteborg Region Association of Local Authorities and local trade and industry organisations. GCB serves as a link between meeting organisers and the local meetings-related businesses including local authorities. GCB is financed partly by the City of Göteborg and partly by the meeting industry. Göteborg Convention Bureau acts as your meeting planner. We listen to your requirements and will, free of charge and without obligations, provide advice and support in the process of locating your meeting to the Göteborg region.

Göteborg Convention Bureau works as a door opener in the city, with a well-established network within the meeting industry and extensive knowledge about the city. We also make preliminary reservations at hotels and venues, produce marketing material and power point presentations as well as programme suggestions for social activities. All in order to promote the city as a possible location for your next meeting.

We would be very honoured to be given the opportunity to show you Göteborg as a potential destination for your next meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

8. Göteborg Convention Bureau

Visit Göteborg Convention Bureau at www.goteborg.com/meetings

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Track Record

Meetings and Events in GöteborgDuring the past ten years, Göteborg has grown to become one of the leading event and congress cities in Northern Europe.

A Selection of Past and Upcoming Meetings and Events in Göteborg Year Meeting No. of

Delegates1998 Swedish Medical Association 15,0001999 European Heart Failure Congress 2,000

Swedish Dental Society 11,0002000 European Society of Hypertension -ESH- 3,000

Growth Hormone Research Society 7002001 EU-US Summit 5,000

Physical Medicine Congress -ICPM- 2,000

2002 Swedish Medical Association 15,000Zonta 3,000

2003 International Association for Dental Research -IADR- 5,200Esperanto World Meeting -UEA- 2,500

2004 Nuclear Physics 600Swedish Medical Association 15,000Annual Cardiovascular Spring Meeting 1,500

2005 SAAB / Opel Product Launch 5,000European Congress of Endocrinology -ECE- 2,000International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy -ICCP- 2,000Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand -FESSH- 1,000

2006 Swedish Medical Association 15,000World Congress on Intellectual Properties -AIPPI- 2,500Congress of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health -IADH-

800

Nordic Hematology Spring Meeting 300Transport Research Arena -TRA- 1,200

2007 International Pragmatics Conference 600SonyEricsson Brand Event 400Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology -EAACI-

5,000

2008 Congress of the European Federation for Medical Informatics -MIE- 800Swedish Medical Association 15,000International Tinnitus Seminar 500World Newspapers Congress -WAN- 1,200Annual Meeting of Radiology & Oncology -ESTRO- 5,000

2009 Congress of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies -FEMS- 2,500World Congress of Sexual Health -WAS- 3,000Annual Meeting of Eur. group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation -EBTM-

3,500

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry -SETAC- 2,000Swedish Medical Association 15,000

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A Selection of Past and Upcoming Major Sporting Events in Göteborg Year Event

1995 5th IAAF World Championships in Athletics

1997 Cutty Sark Tall Ships’ Races, World Cup in Match Racing (sailing)

1999 European Championships under 23 in Athletics, The 11th World Gymneastrada2002 European Championships in Handball

World Championships in Ice-hockeyVolvo Ocean Race

2005 European Championships in Chess2006 19th European Championships in Athletics

Volvo Ocean Race - grand finale2008 ISU - World Figure Skating Championships2011 World Championships in Handball2013 European Championships in Athletics - indoors

FEI World Cup Jumping FinalAnnual Gothia Cup, soccer, the world’s largest sporting event for the youth with approx. 33,000

participants from more than 60 countries. Partille Cup, handball, the world’s largest handball tournament with approx. 16,000 young participants from 50 countries.

Year Meeting No. of Delegates

2010 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology -EADV- 9,000Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Genetics -ESHG- 2,000Heart Failure Association -HFA- 3,000World Congress of Sociology -ISA- 4,000Federation of European Biochemical Societies - FEBS- 2,000Annual International Conference of SICOT/SIROT 1,200Congress of Eur. Com for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis -ECTRIMS-

4,000

2011 International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine -ISSLS- 600European Artherosclerosis Society -EAS- 3,000

A Selection of Past and Upcoming Meetings and Events in Göteborg, continued.

Photo: Göran Assner, Lisa Barryd, Hélène Binet, Hans Bjurling, Alex Brandell, Morten Brun, Lisa Brunnström, Helene Brynfeldt, Åsa Dahlgren, Kasper Dudzik, Glasriket, Göteborg Convention Centre, Göteborgs Stad, Christer Hallgren, Hasselblad, Patric Gunnar Helin, Kjell Holmner, Jonas Ingman, Ingmar Jernberg, Anders Johansson, Staffan Johansson, Kajskjul 8, Kamerareportage, Jacob Karström, Lars Kérla, Liam Kerney, Konserthuset, Bo Lind, Björn Lindberg, Christer Lindberg, Liseberg, Luftfartsverket, Roine Magnusson, Lisa Nestorson, Neuronova, Erika Norberg, Radisson SAS Scandinavia, Peter Rosén/Norrlandia, Hans Runesson, Richard Ryan, Thomas Saeys, SAS, Sjömagasinet, Stadsbyggnadskontoret, Stena Line, Strömma, Carl Swensson, Agneta Thorsén, Tjolöholm Slott, Universeum, Håkan S. Vargas, Visit Sweden, Volvo Car Corporation, Västsvenska Turistrådet, Hans Wretling, Sten Zachrisson

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