Next Generation e-Call Testfest Meeting 18th – 22nd November, 2019 – Torremolinos, Málaga,

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Next Generation e-Call Testfest th nd 18 – 22 November, 2019 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

Welcome to Málaga and Torremolinos!

Málaga is located in the South of Spain in the region. It is the capital city of the (Sun Coast) and it enjoys good weather most of the year.

The city has a rich historic heritage since its Phoenician roots, the Ancient Roman and Muslim periods and the splendorous Renaissance and Baroque centuries.

Torremolinos is a touristic village just 15 kilometers to the west of Malaga and very close to Malaga airport. Originally a small fishermen village, since a great development in the 60’s and 70’s, it has become one of the main tourist destinations in Spain.

The Convention Center of Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel in Torremolinos is the venue of the NG e-Call Testfest from November 18th to November 22nd 2019.

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Getting to Malaga & Transport

Málaga International Airport (AGP) is the main port of entrance to the city.

Alternatively, you can also consider flying to Madrid (MAD) or Barcelona (BCN). Both cities are very well connected with Malaga. You can travel between Madrid and Malaga by plane but also by high-speed AVE train in about 2 hours only (consult rates and train times at www.renfe.es) and there are several daily flights between Barcelona and Málaga.

To get from Malaga Airport to Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel in Torremolinos.

 Taxi: From the Arrivals lounge taxi rank, a taxi ride to Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel takes 15 minutes approximately depending on the traffic conditions and cost around EUR 25-30. Uber and Cabify are also available options in Malaga.

 Train: Follow the signs to the train station in front of the arrivals/departures lounges at terminal 3. From the airport station take “Cercanias” train line C1 in direction to and stop at “Torremolinos” train station. It cost around EUR 2 it takes 10 minutes only. You must keep your ticket to get out of the train station at the end of the journey. Train frequency is very good. You can consult the timetable at: http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/malaga/index.html

If travelling to Malaga by AVE train from Madrid, you can also take the Cercanias train. From Maria Zambrano AVE train station follow the signs to the Cercanias station. Take C1 in direction to Fuengirola and stop at “Torremolinos” station.

Torremolinos train station is located at Plaza de la Nogalera. From there is a 10-minute walk to the Meliá Costa del Sol hotel.

 Car: It is possible to park free of charge in the adjacent streets of the Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel. The hotel also has private parking for its guests. Please note that parking in the hotel is limited and cannot be booked in advance and it is available on first-come, first-serve basis. Please consult Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel or your hotel if booking in a different place, for parking availability and parking fees.

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From “Torremolinos” Cercanias train station to Meliá Costa del Sol hotel on foot.

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Meeting Site

The NG e-Call Plugfest will be celebrated at the Convention Center of the Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel in Torremolinos. It is located about 15 kms from both Malaga downtown and Malaga Airport.

Hotel Meliá Costa del Sol is an emblematic 4-star hotel right in front of the beach in the marina promenade of Torremolinos. It has a Convention Centre in a separate building.

Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel ****

Paseo Marítimo, 11 – 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

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Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel – The Convention Centre is located to the left of the building

Meliá Costa del Sol Convention Centre

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Aerial view of the hotel, swimming pool and roof top terraces

Buffet Restaurant Roof Top Terrace

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Shipping of Materials

All technical materials or equipment required for the event that can’t be carried by the participants must be sent in advance to DEKRA. All packages must be received before November 13th 2019.

1. BEFORE sending your package, please send an email with the following information:

 Subject: NG e-Call Plugfest – Shipping  Proforma invoice that shows: o Exporter name o Consignee (DEKRA Testing and Certification, S.A.U.) o Description of the items in your package o HS Code, country of origin, value and currency for each item o Terms of delivery shall be DDP –Delivery Duties Paid

Please send this information by email to the following persons:

DEKRA’s Logistic Contact: Mrs. Pilar Ortiz / Mr. Jose Ángel Torres [email protected] / [email protected] Phone: +34 952 61 91 43

And copy Mariló Bellido (DEKRA event organizer): [email protected]

Your documentation will be verified and you will be contacted back within 2 business days.

Customs entry into Spain and terms of delivery

Senders are responsible for all fees related to sending its package, including freight fees, export fees, import fees, any taxes, duties or brokerage fees applicable, if any.

DEKRA will not use their Spanish custom brokers to make the custom entry in Spain for the sender.

2. Please send your package to:

DELIVER TO: DEKRA Testing and Certification, S.A.U. Severo Ochoa, 2 29590 Málaga SPAIN Contact: José Ángel Torres Phone: +34 952 61 91 43

REFERENCE: NG eCall PLUGFEST EVENT

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3. AFTER you send your package, please send an email with the following information:

 Email subject reference: NG eCall Plugfest – Shipping details  Name of the shipping company you are using  Package “tracking number”  Expected date of delivery

To: Mr. Jose Ángel Torres ([email protected]) and copy Ms. Mariló Bellido ([email protected]).

4. Return of the items back to you

The original packages will be stored during the Plugfest for its reutilization and if they are no longer usable, DEKRA will facilitate new ones.

At the closure of the event, the participant responsible of the item must leave it ready for shipment: that is, properly packaged, labelled and with all the required paperwork.

Packages will be collected by DEKRA staff and stored at DEKRA’s facilities in wait to be retrieved by the shipping company chosen by the sender.

Sender shall make all the necessary arrangements with its usual shipping company and provide all the required paperwork.

The selected shipping company can collect the packages at DEKRA’s facilities in Severo Ochoa, 2, 29590 Málaga from Tuesday November 26th.

DEKRA will not be responsible of returning any items and will not prepare any paperwork.

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Agenda Summary

Monday November 18th to Friday November 22nd 2019

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Hotel Accommodation

Participants are responsible of booking and paying their own accommodation.

Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel, the venue of the event, offers a special rate for all NG eCall Plugfest participants.

To benefit of this special rate, book your accommodation at the hotel’s website exclusive for NG eCall Plugfest participants:

https://events.melia.com/en/events/melia-costa-del-sol/NG-eCall-TESTFEST.html

Double room for single use: EUR 94.60 / night Double room for double use: EUR 105.60 / night

Breakfast buffet, in suite Wi-Fi and all taxes included. All rooms have sea views.

Please notice that there is a limited number of rooms with this special rate and they are available on first- come, first-serve basis on a limited time. Once these rooms have run out, the hotel will offer the remaining room at its best available rate. Please also check the hotel’s cancellation and no-show policy.

Complimentary internet access is available at Meliá Costa del Sol Hotel. Meals

Water, coffee, tea, refreshments and snacks will be available at the Meeting Site during the NG eCall Plugfest.

Lunches will be served from Monday to Thursday inclusive.

Please do let Ms. Mariló Bellido know in advance if you have any food allergies or special diet needs at [email protected]. Please write “NGeCall Testfest” as a reference in the subject of the email.

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Weather

Malaga weather in November is usually warm to cool during the day and a bit cooler at night. You can consult the forecast at:

 http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/municipios/malaga-id29067  https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Malaga+Spain+SPXX0052:1:SP

Other useful information

Málaga is CET (UTC +1 h) https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/spain

In Spain, electric power comes through at 220 volts and at 50 Hertz. Please see below, plug types (C/F) & socket type (F) needed in Spain: https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

If your equipment works at different voltage, you need to bring a transformer. If your plug is different, you need to bring power adaptors.

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Invitation Letter for Visa Application

In case you might need a visa to travel to Spain, please send your request of invitation letter for visa application to Ms. Mariló Bellido ([email protected]) with the following information. A visa invitation letter will be sent to you via email and hard copy if needed.

Title Ms. Mrs. Mr.

First name

Last name

Company

Date of Birth

Passport Number

Passport Place of Issue

Passport Date of Issue

Passport Expiry Date

Nationality

Phone

Fax

E-Mail Full Mailing Address

(if hardcopy required) Expected Entry Date

Expected Leaving Date

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Cultural Visits & Restaurant recommendations

Torremolinos is a city with a history and a gastronomy and cultural offer to discover.

You can consult different plans, places of interest, events and more information at https://turismotorremolinos.es/en/

In addition, Malaga is very close from Torremolinos. You can reach Malaga’s historic center in just 15 minutes by car or taxi or taking the Cercanias train from “Torremolinos” station to “Malaga- Centro Alameda” station.

There are plenty of museum and historic sites to discover Málaga’s ancient and important cultural heritage. Also Malaga is full of restaurants, tapas bars and terraces to discover the Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine and to enjoy the Andalusian life style.

Cultural visits and museums in Málaga historic centre

 Málaga Cathedral - http://malagacatedral.com/

 Carmen Thyssen Museum – Important private collection of paintings dated from XIII to XIX century. OpenS from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 20.00 h – Price 6 € http://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/es

 Roman Theatre and Alcabaza – Arabic XI century fortress and palace with breath-taking views of the city. Opened from Monday to Sunday, from 9.00 to 20.00 h – The entrance is located in calle Alcazabilla – Price 3,55€.

 Picasso Museum Malaga – The collection integrates more than 200 Pablo Picasso’s works – Opens from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10.00 to 20.00 h, on Fridays opened until 21 h – Price 6 € - http://museopicassomalaga.org/

 Picasso’s Birth Home - http://fundacionpicasso.malaga.eu/

 CAC Málaga – Contemporary art museum of Málaga just at the opposite side of the Guadalmedina River. Free entrance. http://cacmalaga.eu/

 Centre Pompidou Málaga – A branch of the famous Parisian contemporary art museum located at the Muelle Uno promenade. http://centrepompidou-malaga.eu/

You can find more information on the cultural activities of the city in the following website: http://www.malagaturismo.com/es

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We look forward to seeing you all in Spain!

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