Venue and Hotel Accommodation
Location Overview
Hauptstadtrepräsentanz (HSR)
Conference Hotel: Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz
Berlin Information
Location Overview
The first day of ICIN 2010 includes tutorials, keynote presentations and a welcome networking reception and is hosted by Deutsche Telekom at their Berlin Representative Office – the Hauptstadtrepräsentanz (HSR).
Subsequent ICIN 2010 Technical Sessions and Workshops will be held at the conference hotel – the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz.
A shuttle service kindly provided by Berlin Partner will run between the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz and the Hauptstadtrepräsentanz on Monday 11 October.
| Hauptstadtrepräsentanz (HSR) | ||
| Mon 11 Oct | ICIN Tutorials |  |
| ICIN Keynotes | ||
| Welcome Reception | ||
| Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz | ||
| Tue 12 Oct | ICIN Technical Sessions |  |
| ICIN Demos & Cocktails | ||
| Wed 13 Oct | ICIN Technical Sessions | |
| Thu 14 Oct | ICIN Workshops | |
Hauptstadtrepräsentanz (HSR)
Deutsche Telekom has kindly agreed to be the lead patron of ICIN 2010. They will be hosting the first day of the event as well as the Gala Dinner at their Berlin Representative Office – the Hauptstadtrepräsentanz (HSR).
Deutsche Telekom’s Berlin Representative office is located in the heart of Berlin and unites modern technological infrastructure with a rich sense of history. The building has been important for German telecommunications since the 19th century as the former residence of the Imperial Head Office of Telegraphy. The first telephone line in Germany was established on the site in 1877. Today the sympathetically renovated building embodies innovation with a transparent facade and modern steel construction.
Keynote presentations will be given in the Atrium of the Hauptstadtrepräsentanz featuring a mobile high-tech LED wall measuring approximately 20 m2.
The Hauptstadtrepräsentanz is situated in Berlin Mitte at the corner of Französische Straße and Oberwallstraße. Detailed instructions on reaching the Hauptstadtrepräsentanz by public transport from Berlin’s main train station and airports can be downloaded here.
Conference Hotel: Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz
The conference hotel for the ICIN 2010 conference and workshops is the four-star Park Inn, Berlin’s largest city-hotel located in the heart of Berlin's Mitte district, right on the legendary Alexanderplatz. This hotel is where the delegations of the Warsaw Pact countries were accommodated before the reunification of Germany. It has been extensively renovated over the past few years. Full details of the hotel and its facilities can be found at www.parkinn-berlin.de.
Alexanderplatz is Berlin’s most famous square and the site of the Alexanderplatz demonstration for political reforms of 4 November 1989, one of the largest demonstrations in East German history and, according to Wikipedia, a milestone of the peaceful revolution that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.
1989 was also the year that saw the launch of the ICIN conference.
The Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz is within walking distance of top attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the TV Tower, Unter den Linden and the Reichstag. Also within walking distance are Hackesche Höfe – Berlin's arts scene with restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques, and Prenzlauer Berg – Berlin's popular night spot with trendy clubs and bars.
The Berlin Airport Express train (RE4, RE5) from Schönefeld Airport stops at Alexanderplatz, just 100 metres from the hotel. Journey times are approximately 20 minutes. The TXL bus runs a regular service between Tegel Airport and Alexanderplatz. Journey times average 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Room Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz for ICIN 2010 delegates at a special rate of €95 (including breakfast) for single occupancy, €105 for double. This preferential rate for ICIN 2010 delegates applies for the nights of Sunday 10 October through Thursday 14 October. The preferential rate expires on 10 September.
Delegates can reserve rooms directly with the reservation department of the Park Inn Berlin-Alexanderplatz in any of the following ways using the Reservation Code “ICIN2010”.
- Telephone: +49 30 2389 4333
- Email: Reservations.Berlin@RezidorParkInn.com
- Online by clicking here.
- Download PDF booking form here.
Reservations for rooms at the preferential ICIN 2010 rate are subject to availability. Early booking is advisable as demand for rooms at the discounted rate is expected to be high.
Berlin Information
ICIN 2010 is being held in Berlin Mitte which is the historical centre of Berlin, the nucleus of the former East Berlin, and the emerging city centre. The district contains many sites of historic interest as well as numerous cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs.
Berlin has excellent connections and facilities for air, train and bus travel.
Travel: Air
There are numerous direct flight connections between Berlin and major German and European cities. For historical reasons intercontinental direct flights to Berlin were limited in the past but the number of destinations served directly is now increasing steadily.
Berlin is currently served by two international airports. Tegel Airport located in the north-west of the city 16km from Alexanderplatz is the main airport for national flag carriers and a hub for domestic flights. Bus TXL from Tegel International Airport runs directly to Alexanderplatz. Tegel Airport does not have a railway station. Schönefeld Airport, the former East Berlin airport southeast of the city centre 23km from Alexanderplatz, is the base for many budget airlines and charter flights in addition to traffic from Eastern Europe. Schönefeld Airport is served by Airport Express trains that run to the centre of Berlin in less than half an hour.
Details of facilities, parking, services and travel to and from Berlin’s airports are available at: www.berlin-airport.de.
Travel: Train
Berlin is well served by fast InterCityExpress-, InterCity-, EuroCity- and InterRegio trains which run into the central station Berlin Hauptbahnhof, opened in 2006. Direct routes are available from many countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Denmark, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, and Slovakia. Details at: http://www.visitberlin.de/english/berlin-infos/e_bi_anreise_bahn.php
A popular alternative to flying into Berlin involves taking the Eurostar in combination with Deutsche Bahn´s night train, DB Nachtzug. Details at http://www.raileurope.co.uk/.
Travel: Bus
BERLIN LINIEN BUS connects Berlin with more than 350 destinations in Germany and Europe.
The network currently consists of about 30 national and 25 international bus routes. Timetables and tariffs are available at: https://www.berlinlinienbus.de/index.php?lang=en
Useful links
Berlin is in the CET time zone. A global map showing times in other world regions is available here.
Electricity supply in Germany is 220-240 V, 50 Hz. Details of plug and socket standards can be found here.
Duty free allowances for travellers entering Germany can be found here.
The website for Berlin’s Public Transit System includes schedules, fares, an interactive trip planner and tips for mobility-impaired people: www.bvg.de
A comprehensive and helpful guide to Berlin can be found at: http://wikitravel.org/en/Berlin
The official Berlin website contains information about culture, economics, politics and transport: www.berlin.de/English
The Berlin Tourism Office has a comprehensive site with details on sightseeing, hotels, restaurants and events. The site also includes a lodging and ticket booking service. www.visitberlin.de
An overview of Berlin’s major museums with details of special exhibits, opening hours, admission, events, and special needs is at: www.smb.spk-berlin.de
An alternative site highlighting unusual places to visit in Berlin can be found at: www.berlin-hidden-places.de
