HGM2004 - Venue

HGM2004 will be held at the Estrel Convention Centre, Berlin

The Estrel Convention Centre web site has a wealth of information about the Centre, its layout, how to get there, etc. Below is some basic address and location information:

  Estrel Berlin
  Sonnenallee 225
  12057 Berlin 

  Here you can download maps as a PDF file (239kb)

  Airport Tegel: Highway 100/102,
  Descent Buschkrugallee
  ca. 30 Min. 

  Airport Tempelhof: Highway 102,
  Descent Buschkrugallee
  ca. 10 Min. 

  Airport Schönefeld: Descent B96a to
  Baumschulenstraße, then Sonnenallee
  ca. 20 Min. 

  From station Zoologischer Garten via S3, S5, S7, S75 or S9 to Ostkreuz, switch to S41 until stop Sonnenallee 
  From Ostbahnhof via S5, S75 or S9 to Ostkreuz, switch to S41 until stop Sonnenallee 
  S-Train S 41, 42 (Stop Sonnenallee)
  or Bus Nr. 241 (Stop Ziegrastrasse) 

  Public transport route information: German Version - English Version

Mobile/Cell 'Phones

The use of mobile/cell 'phones is prohibited in any session. Any delegate whose 'phone is switched on and who disturbs any of the sessions will be asked to leave immediately.

REMEMBER : TURN YOUR 'PHONE OFF

HUGO/HGM2004 Desk

The main HUGO Information Desk is located in the Registration Area. It will be manned by staff from HUGO's London office. The HUGO Information Desk will act as an information and service point for the conference where participants can access information about HUGO and its activities, forthcoming meetings and membership, as well as general information about HGM2003.

Badges

Badges will be issued on registration and must be worn at ALL TIMES within the Convention Centre. Security staff will be manning each entry point to scientific sessions and anyone without a badge will be refused entry. Replacement badges will incur a charge.

Badges are colour coded as follows:

 Yellow   - Speakers and Chairs of Sessions
 Burgundy - VIP
 Blue     - Participants
 Red      - Exhibitor
 Green    - Press and Media
 Purple   - HUGO Staff and Volunteers

Internet and Email Access

The Cyber Café will be open from 10:00 - 18:30 daily. Appropriate use policies and procedures will be provided to delegates wishing to access or send email. The Cyber Café is located in the Exhibition Hall.

Food and Drinks

Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided in the morning and afternoon in the Exhibition Hall.