EcoMod Network & Bulletin of Monetary Economic and Banking INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ECONOMIC MODELING, 2014 Bali – Indonesia, July 16–18, 2014 TECHNICAL GUIDE Organized by: Central Bank of Indonesia EcoMod Network 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 3 2. CONFERENCE PROGRAM ........................................................... 3 3. THE COMMITTEE ................................................................ 3 3.1. Organizing Committee ........................................................ 3 4. VENUE AND ACCOMMOATION ....................................................... 4 4.1. Conference Rooms ............................................................ 5 4.2. Prayer Rooms ................................................................ 5 4.3. Medical Services ............................................................ 5 4.4. Hotels ...................................................................... 5 4.5. Social Events ............................................................... 6 4.6. Recommended Hotels .......................................................... 8 5. AIRPORT, PASPORT AND VISA ................................................... 12 5.1. Visas and Customs Information .............................................. 12 5.2. Airport Arrivals and Departures ............................................ 14 6. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 15 6.1. Jakarta .................................................................... 15 6.2. Bali ....................................................................... 16 6.3. Useful Telephone Numbers ................................................... 17 6.4. Mobile Phones Information .................................................. 17 6.5. Travel Health Insurance .................................................... 18 7. SPECIAL NEEDS ............................................................... 18 8. EXTENDING YOUR STAY ......................................................... 18 8.1. Prior the Conference ....................................................... 18 8.2. Post the Conference ........................................................ 18 2 1. INTRODUCTION The EcoMod Network and the Bulletin of Monetary Economic and Banking welcome all participants to the Economic Modeling Conference 2014, July 16-18, 2014, Bali - Indonesia. The previous Economic Modeling conference July 1- 4, 2013 in Prague, Czech, involved more than 200 participants from 48 countries. This Technical Guide provides information about the conference and details about the venue, administrative procedures, logistics, accommodation, passport, Visa on Arrival (VoA), the scheduled program, and possible extension of your stay prior and post the conference. If you need other information, please do not hesitate to contact the committee. We look forward to meet you on the conference, and wish you all a pleasant, productive and memorable visit to the Republic of Indonesia. 2. CONFERENCE PROGRAM The International Economic Modeling Conference 2014 contains of academic and cultural activities. The major programs of the conference are as follows: 1. Conference. 2. Welcome reception 3. Gala dinner 4. Cultural trip day Please find the invitation for the above activities on your conference kit. If you want to extend your stay prior and or post the conference, please refer to section EXTENDING YOUR STAY on Page 18. 3. THE COMMITTEE 3.1. Organizing Committee EcoMod Network President: Prof. Ali Bayar, Ph.D Cordinator: Frédéric Dramais Bulletin of Monetary Economic and Banking Patron: Board of Governor Bank Indonesia Chairman: Dr.Iskandar Simorangkir Coordinator: Wijoyo Santoso Didy Laksmono 3 Conference Program: Ronald L.Toruan Arifin M.Suriahaminata Nurhemi Dr.Andi Alfian Parewangi All inquiries regarding the 2014 may be directed to: [email protected] (for general inquiries) [email protected] | [email protected] (for technical and program inquiries) 4. VENUE AND ACCOMMOATION The Economic Modeling Conference 2014 will take place in Bali, Indonesia, on July 16–18, 2014. The meeting venues will be at: Ramada Bintang Bali Resort Address: Jalan Kartika Plaza · Kuta · Bali 80361 · Indonesia Tel: 62-361-753292, 753293, Fax: 62-361-753288, 752015, Email: [email protected] · [email protected] · [email protected] Website: http//www.bintang-bali-hotel.com ; www.ramadainternational.com Ramada Bintang Bali Resort, sets in more than six hectares of tropical gardens extending down to the beachfront of South Kuta coast referred as Tuban, conveniently located just 5 km or a ten minutes driving or by taxi from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport and within walking distance to Kuta's biggest Shopping Center. RAMADA BINTANG BALI RESORT 4 4.1. Conference Rooms The opening of the EcoMod conference and the plenary sessions (Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon) will take place at Bintang Bali Ball Room.The parallel sessions and coffe breaks will take place in the other rooms in Bintang Bali Ball Room area, and banquet area. 4.2. Prayer Rooms The delegations and guests can use male and female prayer rooms at the Hotel RAMADA BINTANG BALI. Information about Prayer Rooms will be available at the 2014 Information Desk at the meeting venue. 4.3. Medical Services The Medical Care Station will be open daily from 09.00 to 17.00 on July 16-18, 2014 at the Hotel. The participants will be able to use the services of private clinics and ambulances close to the designated hotels. First Aid for the participants will be provided free of charge. For all medications and medical services provided by clinics, hospitals, pharmacies or other health care institutions, participants will have to pay directly to the service providers. Please take note that clinics may not be equipped for treatment of some serious and chronic diseases. 4.4. Hotels The International Economic Modeling Conference 2014 will be held in Hotel Ramada Bintang Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia. You can directly book your accommodation to the hotel of your choice, otherwise confirm to us and we will book it for you. The booking confirmation should be sent to the committee before July 15, 2014 through email: [email protected] and [email protected]. Direct booking will use the normal rate. RAMADA BINTANG BALI RESORT Address: Kartika Plaza -Kuta - Bali 80361 - Indonesia Tel: 62-361-753292, 753293, Fax: 62-361-753288, 752015, Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Website: http://www.bintang-bali-hotel.com | www.ramadainternational.com Normal rate : USD 160 – Conference reduced rate : USD 100. To benefit from the discounted rate, please contact Arifin M S ([email protected]) at Bank Indonesia. 5 4.5. Social Events 4.5.1. Welcome Reception (with Live traditional music and dance) Wednesday, July 16, 18:30–20:30 | Ramada Bintang Bali Resort 4.5.2. Gala Dinner (with Live traditional music and dance) Friday, July 18, 19:30 – 22.30 | Ramada Bintang Bali Resort 6 4.5.3. Bali Cultural Trip Day Saturday, July 19 (7 hours) After breakfast, we pick up you at your lobby hotel. Tour begins by visiting Taman Ayun Temple, this Temple located in Mengwi District, huge state temple of Mengwi Kingdom surrounded by a wide man made moat, the temple built in 1634. Continue to a tourist attraction to see the beauty of Lake Bedugul and Beratan Temple Ulundanu. Enjoying lunch at local restaurant, while watches the beauty of mountain scenery. Moving towards to Alas Kedaton or “Holy Forest: is a small forest measuring 12,00ha where you can see hundreds of monkeys in their natural habitat. It's one of the place in Bali where monkeys exist, free and peaceful. Followed by Tanah Lot temple, which is a stunning temple carved into a rock formation on the border of the ocean. Constructed by the priest Nirartha in the 15th century, it is one of Bali's most sacred sites and it is famous for its marvelous views of the western sunset. The committee will provide transport, guide tour, entrance ticket, and food during the tour. 7 4.6. Recommended Hotels Most hotels close to the conference venue and are reachable in 5-20 minutes walking. The following recommended hotels below are located in the same street. Please show your invitation letter when you check in. Participants will be responsible for closing their reservation and for any additional ordered services directly at the selected hotel. Hotel Bintang Kuta Address : Jalan Kartika Plaza, 80361 Kuta, Bali, Indonesia Tel: +62 361 8465710, Fax:+62 361 8465711 | Email: [email protected] Normal rate: USD 125.00 or EUR 92.00 ; Discount rate: USD 64.00 or EUR 47.00 Hotel Grand Whiz Hotel Adress : Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali, Indoneisa | Phone Number: +62 361 759 099 Website:http://www.grandwhizhotel-kuta.com Normal rate: USD 108.00 or EUR 79.00 Discount rate: USD 77.00 or EUR 57.00 8 Sun Island Hotel Kuta Address : Jalan Kartika Plaza 88, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia Normal rate: USD 165.00 or EUR 121.00 Discount rate: USD 95.00 or EUR.70.00 18 Suite Villa Loft Address : Jalan Kartika Plaza Pudak Sari No. 18, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia 80361 9 Green Garden Hotel Address : Jalan Kartika Plaza, Tuban, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia Normal rate: USD 80.00 or EUR 59.00 Discount rate: USD 50.00 or EUR.37.00 Home @36 Condotel Address : Jalan Kartika Plaza, Discovery Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia Radha Bali Hotel Address : Jalan Kartika