FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VENUE
Scandic Infra City Kanalvägen 10 19461 Upplands Väsby (Stockholm)
Tel: +46 851 734 400 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/sweden/stockholm/scandic-infra-city
The Scandic Infra City is a 4-star hotel with Scandinavia's largest indoor tropical garden and it is located just 15 minutes from Arlanda airport and 20 minutes from central Stockholm.
DIRECTIONS/TRANSPORT
Public Transportation from Stockholm From the Stockholm City Terminal there is a direct bus to the Scandic Infra City in the morning and returns in the afternoon to the Stockholm city terminal which takes 30 minutes.
Bus 565X: From the Stockholm City Terminal to the Scandic Infra City: 07:40 08:00
From Scandic Infra City to Stockholm City Terminal: 16:38 17:08 17:24
Trains http://www.sl.se/en It is very easy to reach the Scandic Infra City from the new Stockholm City Terminal. Trains leave every 15 minutes from Stockholm Central Station to Upplands Väsby, then bus 10 (and many others) to the Scandic Infra City (bus stop near the hotel).
Free shuttle bus from Rotebro Station to the Hotel Scandic Infra City time schedule: https://www.afcea.org/europe/documents/InfracityShuttle_Timetable.pdf
Public Transport tickets You can buy a 24-hour or 72-hour public transport card at the Visitors Info Desk at Arlanda airport. The desk is located after you pass baggage claim and customs. There is also a 120 SEK supplement for passengers arriving by public transport to Arlanda airport. You pay this on arrival.
At Bromma Airport, you can buy a 24-hour card at the only News Stand (under the sign “Billeter” “Tickets” at the right side of the arrival area, just before the exit.)
More info on the public transport: http://sl.se/en/fares--tickets/
Taxi Please note: Taxi fares in Sweden are not regulated, which means that prices can vary significantly between companies. With this in mind, we recommend that you use the services of well-known firms like Taxi Stockholm (https://www.taxistockholm.se/sv/), Taxi 020 (https://www.sverigetaxi.se/index) and Taxi Kurir (https://www.taxikurir.se/stockholm).
Outside rush hours a taxi from the city centre to the hotel takes approximately 20 minutes (22 km) and costs approximately SEK 455. From Arlanda airport (18 km) to the hotel there is a fixed price of SEK 335 with Taxi Stockholm (https://www.taxistockholm.se/sv/). No fixed prices to Bromma. Credit cards are readily accepted.
Parking There is a garage for 125 vehicles at the Scandic Infra City. Car space cannot be reserved in advance. Price per 24 hrs (weekdays & weekend): 100 SEK
REGISTRATION
You can register for TechNet Europe 2017 on https://www.afcea.org/event/TNE17-registration
(Fee for Industry, Active Military/Government and Small companies/Consultants includes access to the conference sessions, exhibition, coffee breaks, lunches, reception on Monday 9 October at the Stockholm City Hall and reception on Tuesday 10 October in the exhibition area). The following is a breakdown of the conference fees for attending:
AFCEA Member Non member Industry 7,115 SEK 8,325 SEK SME (less than 10)/Consultant 3,388 SEK 3,969 SEK Active Military/Government 823 SEK 968 SEK Exhibitor* 3,388 SEK 3,969 SEK
*Exhibitor pass applies to exhibiting companies only. This pass does not give access to the conference sessions.
IMPORTANT VAT INFORMATION
- All fees are in Swedisk Krona and are subject to Swedish VAT of 25%. AFCEA applies the following exchange rate: 1 SEK = 0,104850 EUR (15 July 2017). Your credit card will be debited in EUR and invoice will show both currencies.
- NATO personnel and some Diplomatic Missions may be exempt from VAT charges but must provide a VAT exemption Certificate otherwise VAT will be charged. This document has to be provided with the registration form.
AFCEA’s Individual Membership Benefits
Become a member of AFCEA and receive discounts on participation in AFCEA events, get involved with the chapter closest to you, increase market visibility, empower and educate your workforce, gain access to leaders and reach decision makers in our international network of individual and corporate members and much more. Contact us for an application and full details on membership: http://www.afcea.org/site/?q=europe/contact-us.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Monday 9 October Welcome Reception at Stockholm City Hall (open to all TechNet Europe participants)
Address: Hantverkargatan 1 111 52 Stockholm
The City of Stockholm has invited all participants of TechNet Europe 2017 to attend a buffet reception at the world renowned Stockholm City Hall on 9 October from 19:00 to 21:00. The City Hall is where the Nobel Prize Ceremonies take place. After the reception, a guide will inform guests about the history of the City Hall. Return bus transportation will be provided, leaving the Scandic Infra City at 18:00. Return buses will leave from the City Hall at 21:15.
IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to attend the Reception you need to register by 28 September (via the online registration form). You will need to present your official invitation card upon entry at the City Hall. The invitation card will be given to you when you pick up your badge. If you have not yet registered for the conference and the City Hall reception by this date, we cannot guarantee you will be able to attend the reception.
Tuesday 10 October Networking Reception in the Exhibition area from 18:20-20:00 (open to all TechNet Europe participants)
(timing may vary depending of speaker programme that will be regularly updated on the event web site).
AFCEAHACK
From 9 – 11 October, in conjunction with TechNet Europe, the first-ever hackathon “AFCEAHack” will be organised. During the hackathon, young professionals and students working as developers and designers will come together to solve challenges created by some of the leading companies in the field of cybersecurity. More information on www.afceahack.com.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and payment.
Special rates have been obtained at the conference hotel (Scandic Infra City). Prices include buffet-style breakfast and WIFI.
Standard Room Single Occupancy: 1490 SEK Double Occupancy: 1590 SEK
Deadline for online booking has passed. You can still send an email to [email protected] for your accommodation request, mentioning it is for the AFCEA TechNet Europe Conference.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Scandic Infra City https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/sweden/stockholm/scandic-infra-city Tourist Information https://www.visitstockholm.com/
TIME ZONE
Sweden is in the CET (Central European Time) time zone (GMT +1)
CURRENCY
The currency in Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK). Currency converter: http://www.xe.com/fr/currencyconverter/
DRESS CODE
Business attire or military uniform for active duty military.