Practical Information

Congress Venue

Rotterdam Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10 - 3084 BA, Rotterdam
Metro Station - Zuidplein

Official Hotels

Nhow Rotterdam Hotel
Wilhelminakade 137, 3072 AP Rotterdam
Metro Station - Wilhelminaplein

Room Mate Bruno Hotel
Wilhelminakade 52, 3072 AR Rotterdam
Metro Station - Wilhelminaplein

Hilton Rotterdam Hotel
Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam
Metro Station - Stadhuis

Congress Dinner Venue

SS Rotterdam
3e Katendrechtsehoofd 25
3072 AM Rotterdam
Entrance B deck

Access to the congress venue from the hotels


The congress venue, Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre, is accessible from the congress official hotels with metro lines D or E. Stop at metro station Zuidplein.

Thanks to our hosts, Rotterdam Ahoy and Rotterdam Partners, all delegates will be offered the Rotterdam Welcome Card.
The card will be distributed at check-in at each congress official hotels.

This city card offers great discounts on top attractions, art & culture, as well as drinks & dining and a travel pass (OV-chipkaart) for 3 days of public transport in the city!

This will provide you with unlimited travel on all metro, tram and bus lines of the RET public transport network in the Rotterdam city region during the congress days on 3, 4 and 5 November.

Registration area and opening times

The UFI Global Congress registration desks will be located at Rotterdam Ahoy on level 1 will be opened at the following opening times:

Wednesday 3 November - 09:30-17:30
Thursday 4 November - 08:30-17:30
Friday 5 November - 08:30-13:30

UFI Global Congress venues and “Coronavirus entry pass”

Residents from EU countries can enter an event in the Netherlands with proof of vaccination,
proof of recovery or a negative test result using the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC).

The DCC is the European initiative to allow free travel within the EU. You will receive this digital certificate including a QR code
if you come from one of the participating European Member States and you have been tested negative, have been fully vaccinated or
have been demonstrably recovered of Covid-19.

Visitors from outside of Europe can use a paper certificate to proof that they are fully vaccinated if they wish to enter an event in the Netherlands.

We recommend all UFI delegates to carry at all times a proof of vaccination (or testing or recovery)
and a photo ID to enter all venues and hotels.

Social activities, dress code and meeting points

Welcome Reception

From 19:30 to 22:00 on Wednesday 3 November at nhow Hotel
Dress Code: Business Casual

Buses will depart from the nhow hotel from 21h30 to 22h15 to Mainport and Hilton hotels.

Coronavirus entry pass mandatory

UFI Running Club

From 06:30 to 07:45 on Thursday 4 November
Meeting point 06:30 at nhow Hotel

The ideal way to break the ice and get to know your industry peers.
Join the running club for an invigorating jog, whatever your fitness level.

Congress Dinner

From 20:00 to 23:00 on Thursday 4 November
Meeting point 19:15 in hotels lobby (nhow, Room Mate Bruno and Hilton hotels).
Dress Code: Jacket and Tie

Buses will leave from each hotel at 19:30

Coronavirus entry pass mandatory

Post Congress day tour

From 09:30 to 13:15 on Saturday 6 November
Meeting point 09:15 at nhow Hotel
Dress Code: Casual

Bring your water container
Bring your (hotel) umbrella / poncho
Bring your face mask (if needed)

General information

Weather

November, the last month of the autumn, in Rotterdam, is another cool month, with average temperature varying between 6.4°C (43.5°F) and 10°C (50°F).

Language

English

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If you need any help during the UFI Global Congress week, please follow the sign and one of hostesses will guide you.