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The Hague Convention Bureau
Grote Marktstraat 43c 2511 BH The Hague The Netherlands
info@theconferencethehague.com
+31 (0)7 0361 8888
The WFHSS The Bidbook The Netherlands The Hague.
20th World Sterilisation Congress30 Oct – 2 Nov 2019
Vereniging vanDeskundigenSteriele MedischeHulpmiddelen
20th
Anniversary
20th
CongressAnniversary
50th
Anniversary
The Invite to the Netherlands from SVN & vDSMH
Welcome to the Netherlands
Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague
The Accessibility
The Venue - World Forum The Hague
The Hotels
Suggested Locations for a Reception or Gala Dinner
The Service
The Appendices
The Contact Details
The Hall of Knights is the main building of the 13th century Binnenhof, used for the state opening of the Parliament on Prinsjesdag.
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The Contents.
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The Invite to the Netherlandsfrom SVN & vDSMH.
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The Letter from the Presidents.
15 June 2017 Dear colleagues, dear friends, dear fellow members of the WFHSS, The Netherlands is proud to present you the bid to host the WFHSS congress in 2019. The two Dutch associations, SVN (Sterilisation Association Netherlands) and vDSMH (Association of Experts of Sterile Medical Devices) are represented within the WFHSS organization and together we have 850 members. The Netherlands has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Collecting knowledge for that healthcare system is for both our organizations one of the main rights of existence and we want to share this knowledge with the rest of the world. We also see it as our responsibility to help countries that need knowledge for their local situation. SVN and vDSMH aims to connect people and knowledge and every member of WFHSS and other visitors are welcome to come to The Netherlands. It would be a great honour to host the 20th WFHSS World Sterilisation Congress and let you celebrate the SVN 50th and the vDSMH 20th anniversary with us. We hope for your support to vote for us and look forward to welcoming you in The Netherlands. Kindest regards, Harry Oussoren President vDSMH Tom Pereboom President SVN
Click here to see all of the letters of support
The Invite to the Netherlands from SVN & vDSMH
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Jan HuijsInitiator and owner of HEART Consultancy Trainer, technician and consultant related to sterilization of medical supplies.
“ Since many years The Netherlands always has been in the forefront of developments in sterile supply. It had a leading role in the compilation of the international standards. However also in the developing world it has been active for many years.
I have been assisting sterile supply departments in health facilities in a wide range of countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. I trained hundreds of CSSD staff on all aspects of the sterilization supply cycle. I have been advocating a discussion for realistic guidelines for adequate sterile supply in locations with adverse socio-economic conditions.
I compiled a textbook on sterile supply which now has been translated in 9 languages and is used worldwide. The book continues to be updated in order to follow the latest developments in our fascinating profession. I hope to discuss these items and more with you in The Hague 2019.”
“In the Netherlands scientificresearch is performed toimprove the knowledgeand practices the field ofdecontamination. This researchranges from fundamentalresearch to case studiesin practice. The DutchSterilisations Associations wereactively involved in some of myresearch projects, and we wouldlike to share this knowledgewith the participants of theWFHSS in our home country,the Netherlands.”
Dr.ir. Josephus P.C.M. van DoornmalenSenior Applied Scientist
“We are very eager to show you the developments of our Sterile Services overthe last 50 years.”
Drs. Philip de VriesFormer President of SVN, former President of the European Society of Hospital Sterile Supply (ESH), former President of the International Federation for Sterile Supply (IFSS), Honorary member of SVN, Honorary member of vDSMH.
“The WFHSS conference offersa great opportunity to learnfrom the best practises aroundthe globe and to share ourknowledge and experiences.”
Adrie de BruijnResearch officer at the Medical Technology Section of the Centre for Public Health Protection, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment.Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.
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Welcome to the Netherlands.
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The Netherlands- Facts & Figures.
Welcome to the Netherlands
• Situated in the North-West of Europe, on the shores of the North Sea
• Country’s official name is The Kingdom of The Netherlands
• 17 million inhabitants
• Most densely populated country in the EU
• Amsterdam is the Dutch Capital, but The Hague is seat of the Dutch government and home to the Royal Family
• 3 official Languages are spoken in The Netherlands: Dutch, Frisian and Papiamento
• 26% of the Netherlands is under sea level – Did you know when you arrive at Schiphol Airport, you are four meters below sea level?
• One of the world’s top 5 biggest exporters
• The Dutch coastline is 230 kilometres long
• The Netherlands has approximately 1,5 million cows, which together produce 10 billion litres of milk
• In the Netherlands there are more than a thousand old-fashioned working windmills
• The Dutch are the tallest people in the world
• Nation of inventors: first compound microscope built in the Netherlands in 1590; CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray and parametric release of sterilization processes were invented in the Netherlands
• The Dutch introduced orange carrots to the world.
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The Dutch Lifestyle.
Welcome to the Netherlands
• The Netherlands is home to more bikes than people
• Gin was invented by the Dutch and introduced to the Brits
• On average, the Dutch eat 14.3 kg of cheese per person per year
• King’s Day, a national holiday where the whole Netherlands celebrates the birthday of King Willem- Alexander
• Borrel, typical after-work get together, having a drink and some typical finger food, like cheese with mustard or bitterballen
• Vlaggetjesdag (‘Flag Day’) is the event that heralds the arrival of the New Dutch herring year in, year out
• Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day), third Tuesday in September the King of the Netherlands addresses a joint session of the Dutch Senate and House of Representatives in the Hall of Knights in The Hague and through the speech sets out the main features of government policy for the coming parliamentary session.
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Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague.
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The Letter from the Mayor.
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Home to theRoyal Family
Second UNCity after NYC
City ofPeace & Justice
100 MultinationalCompanies
115 Foreign Embassies 516,000 Residents 30 Museums Vibrant Beach Culture
1700 Restraunts, Bars and Cafés
250km of Bicycle Lanes
70,000 TreesSeat of the Dutch Gouvernment
About The Hague.
The Hague is The International City of Peace & Justice, home to the Dutch Royal Family and over 160 international organizations.
It is one of the most extraordinary cities in The Netherlands. The Hague is our government city with many monuments, historic districts and its location near the beautiful North Sea coastline. The Hague is known as ‘the Royal City by the Sea’ and it’s also called ‘the residence city’.
Experience the Dutch Lifestyle in The Hague
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• Easily accessible and centrally located
• The safe city of peace and justice
• 6 universities and other knowledge institutions within an hour reach
• The city is endowed with reliable infrastructure
• Proposed venue, The Hague World Forum, has splendid facilities and lots of experience in handling large international meetings
• More than 700 hotel rooms walking distance from the venue
• Accommodation options for every budget
• Strong local support by Dutch societies which are also celebrating their anniversaries in 2019.
• City with strong appeal to international congresses
• City by the sea with beautiful historical centre, top Dutch museums, diverse cultural and culinary scene.
Why The Hague?
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The Accessibility.
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Getting toThe Hague.
• 30 min from 2 international airports: Amsterdam Schiphol and Rotterdam The Hague Airport
• Flight connections to over 150 European and 313 worldwide destinations
• 2 international train stations connecting the city with airports in Belgium, France and Germany.
Den Haag Centraal29minsby public transport
Via Amsterdam Schipol(50km / 31miles)
35minsby car
Amsterdam
The Hague
Schiphol
Rotterdam
Rotterdam - The Hague
Den Haag Centraal45minsby public transport
Via Rotterdam - The Hague (20km / 12miles)
25minsby car
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Getting aroundThe Hague.
Congress Card
@TheHagueCVBWe are more thanproud: The Hague wonthe Best Short-haulEvents Destination atthe C&IT Awards!
Walking
Getting about by foot is easy. The Hague, from the very centre all the way to
the beach, can be traversed in under an hour.
Public Transport
Over 30 bus and tram lines will quickly and safely take you and your delegates to your destinations
in and around The Hague.
For more information about public transport in The Hague, please visit www.htm.nl/english.
• Walking is easy, safe and enjoyable. It takes less than 1hr to walk from the city centre to the coast.
• Public transportation offers with 30 bus and tram lines a great transport network.
• Personalised Congress Cards with validity of 3 days or more can be arranged.
The HTM, The Hague public transport company, avails of a specialized Congress Card. With this card the WFHSS delegates are able to
ride on all trams and buses in the The Hague area during the conference period. With every card a city plan with the
various travel nets will be provided.
The minimal validity is 3 days at € 12,00. For every extra day € 3,50 is to be added (price level 2017). A true advantage
for the foreign visitor is the fact that he or she does not have to check in and out every time
he or she enters the public transport system.
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The Venue. World Forum The Hague
World Forum - The HaguePhoto by Arjen Veldt
“All participants wereextremely contentabout the WorldForum’s facilitiesand the EuropeanSociety of Geneand Cell Therapy(22nd conference,October 2014) saidit was the bestvenue ever, with anoutstanding catering.”
Prof. Dr. G. Wagemakers Erasmus MC, Chairman ESGCT
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• World Forum offers EXCLUSIVE USE of the venue for the WFHSS Conference
• World Forum is hosting the World already for 50 years in 2019!
• World Forum is part of the largest convention centres in the Netherlands
• World Forum offers 700 hotel rooms adjacent & walking distance
• World Forum opened a brand NEW expo in 2016
• World Forum is “home” for over 150 conferences and events per year
• World Forum hosted the international North Sea Jazz Festival over 30 years.
Did you knowWorld Forum?
The Venue World Forum The Hague
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The Plenary
King Willem Alexander Room
• Maximum capacity of 2.161 seats (theatre style)
• From every angle excellent view and sound of the stage
• Largest auditorium in the Netherlands
• Simultaneous translation available in multiple languages; English, French, German & Spanish.
The Venue World Forum The Hague
Did You Know?...
Obama was here on stage in 2014, together with 52 other leaders of the World!
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Did You Know?...
World Forum hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976 & 1980!
The Expo & Catering
• Over 6.400m2 of exhibition, posters and catering areas
• All networking areas have natural daylight
• Use of Pangea restaurant and World Café during lunches and afternoon breaks
• Direct access from the plenary and parallel rooms to the networking areas.
The Venue World Forum The Hague
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Did You Know?...
World Forum donates all their food waste to local charity organisations!
The Workshops
• Interactive parallel rooms from 100 – 400 delegates
• Atmospheric rooms with beautiful hardwood flooring
• Interpreters booths built-in for simultaneous translations
• All parallel rooms located on one floor, directly connected to the networking areas.
The Venue World Forum The Hague
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Did You Know?...
World Forum is the safest venue in the Netherlands, surrounded by Europol and the Yugoslav Tribunal!
The Hospitality & Board Rooms
• 11 exclusive boardrooms on one floor
• 9 hospitality rooms directly connected to the plenary room.
The Venue World Forum The Hague
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The FloorplanWorld Forum The Hague
Entrance and registration
Parallel 2
Posters & catering
Posters or parallel room 4
Parallel 3
Plenary room and parallel 1
Posters & catering
Boardrooms
Boardrooms
The FloorplanWorld Forum The Hague
Catering & exhibition 4.000 m2
Seated lunch 60 seats
Workshop / hospitality rooms
Workshop / hospitality rooms
Seated lunch 140 seats
Plenary & parallel 1
The Floor Plans.
-1 OCEANS
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2 MOUNTAINS
1 RIVERS
Atlantic 855 400 76 70 438 654 1100 1500 2495
Atlantic Foyer 250 475
Pacific 450 200 52 48 240 360 650 850 1376
Pacific Foyer 250 475
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
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2000
1409
1100 1017
56 30 32 27 48 54 40 50 86
50 27 26 20 28 36 40 50 67
110 55 52 42 72 96 80 100 134
56 30 32 27 48 54 40 40 82
100 55 32 24 72 96 64 100 139
200 300 390
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Everest 1/Everest 2 50 28 24 20 36 30 48 60 84
Everest 1&2 120 65 48 36 64 72 96 120 157
Kilimanjaro 1/Kilimanjaro 2 40 20 20 15 24 30 32 50 56
Kilimanjaro 1&2 90 50 40 30 48 60 64 100 112
Summit Foyer 175 375
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Amazon 320 160 72 60 216 252 220 300 363
Amazon Foyer 248 400 615
Mississippi without balcony 320 160 68 56 220 220 200 250 345
160 68 56 220 220 200 250 345Mississippi with balcony 400
Mississippi Foyer 80 140 140
Yangtze 1/Yangtze 2 140 75 52 36 120 120 104 125 179
Yangtze 1&2 320 160 82 72 240 270 240 300 358
Onyx 280 160 68 52 200 250 200 300 358
Lobby 500 750
Volga 1*/Murray*
Volga 2*
Rio Grande 1/Rio Grande 2/Thames/Donau/Tigris/Mekong
Seine
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
* based on a square table of 80 x 80 cm ** round tables (8 persons), served dinner *** not including buffet and entertainment
If comfort level according to the 5-hammer classification is not desired or required, the capacities be increased with an average of 25%.
Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague-NL
T +31 (0)70 306 62 28 F +31 (0)70 306 62 53 E info@worldforum.nl www.worldforum.nl
CAPACITY CHARTS
King Willem Alexander with balcony with extra seating
King Willem Alexander with balcony without extra seating
King Willem Alexander without balcony without extra seating
King Willem Alexander Foyer
Africa/Antarctica/Asia
Europe 1/Europe 2
Europe 1&2
North America/Central America/South America
Oceania
Oceania Foyer
Princess Amalia
Princess Alexia
Princess Ariane
Queen Máxima
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 577
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 332
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 332
720 1350 1253
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Lobby 1
Lobby 2
Lobby 1 & 2
925
407
1332
Lobby 3 910
Lobby Total 2242
382
168
550
450
1000
King Willem Alexander Foyer 400 550
Nile*
* Boardroom set-up
1579King Willem Alexander without balcony with extra seating
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-1 OCEANS
0 CONTINENTS
2 MOUNTAINS
1 RIVERS
Atlantic 855 400 76 70 438 654 1100 1500 2495
Atlantic Foyer 250 475
Pacific 450 200 52 48 240 360 650 850 1376
Pacific Foyer 250 475
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
2161
2000
1409
1100 1017
56 30 32 27 48 54 40 50 86
50 27 26 20 28 36 40 50 67
110 55 52 42 72 96 80 100 134
56 30 32 27 48 54 40 40 82
100 55 32 24 72 96 64 100 139
200 300 390
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Everest 1/Everest 2 50 28 24 20 36 30 48 60 84
Everest 1&2 120 65 48 36 64 72 96 120 157
Kilimanjaro 1/Kilimanjaro 2 40 20 20 15 24 30 32 50 56
Kilimanjaro 1&2 90 50 40 30 48 60 64 100 112
Summit Foyer 175 375
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Amazon 320 160 72 60 216 252 220 300 363
Amazon Foyer 248 400 615
Mississippi without balcony 320 160 68 56 220 220 200 250 345
160 68 56 220 220 200 250 345Mississippi with balcony 400
Mississippi Foyer 80 140 140
Yangtze 1/Yangtze 2 140 75 52 36 120 120 104 125 179
Yangtze 1&2 320 160 82 72 240 270 240 300 358
Onyx 280 160 68 52 200 250 200 300 358
Lobby 500 750
Volga 1*/Murray*
Volga 2*
Rio Grande 1/Rio Grande 2/Thames/Donau/Tigris/Mekong
Seine
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
* based on a square table of 80 x 80 cm ** round tables (8 persons), served dinner *** not including buffet and entertainment
If comfort level according to the 5-hammer classification is not desired or required, the capacities be increased with an average of 25%.
Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague-NL
T +31 (0)70 306 62 28 F +31 (0)70 306 62 53 E info@worldforum.nl www.worldforum.nl
CAPACITY CHARTS
King Willem Alexander with balcony with extra seating
King Willem Alexander with balcony without extra seating
King Willem Alexander without balcony without extra seating
King Willem Alexander Foyer
Africa/Antarctica/Asia
Europe 1/Europe 2
Europe 1&2
North America/Central America/South America
Oceania
Oceania Foyer
Princess Amalia
Princess Alexia
Princess Ariane
Queen Máxima
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 577
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 332
224 84 56 43 112 168 264 450 332
720 1350 1253
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Row/
TheaterCourse Carré U-shape Cabaret 4 Cabaret 6
Lunch/Dinner**
Reception****
Gross m²
Lobby 1
Lobby 2
Lobby 1 & 2
925
407
1332
Lobby 3 910
Lobby Total 2242
382
168
550
450
1000
King Willem Alexander Foyer 400 550
Nile*
* Boardroom set-up
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The Venue World Forum The Hague
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The Experience.
Year Congress Organisation Attendees (per day)
2014 Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 8.000
2014 European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy 1.000
2015 Global Conference on Cyberspace (GCCS) Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1.600
2016 EMDR Annual Meeting Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Society 1.000
2016 11th World Congress on Brain Injury International Brain Injury Association 1.500
2017 ESPEN 2017 European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism 3.000
2018 One Young World One Young World 1.500
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The Hotels.
Whether you’re looking for a classic ambiance or a more contemporary look - you’ll be spoiled for
choice with The Hague’s hotels.
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International Zone (World Forum area)
Over 700 hotel rooms adjacent or walking distance from the World Forum, only 10 min away from the Central Station.
Historic City Centre
In the charming historic city centre of the Royal City of The Hague (10min from the World Forum opposite to Scheveningen by public transport) a concentration of large variety of hotels and hostels can be found.
Scheveningen (Beach Zone)
A large cluster of hotels in all categories is available at the seaside in Scheveningen area (5-10 min from the World Forum by public transport) or Kijkduin (10 min from the World Forum).
The Hotel Locations.
The Hague offers a wide variety of approximately 5,000 hotel rooms in different categories, from 2* to 5* divided over 3 areas. In addition, The Hague also features a few hostels for those people who are on a tight budget or for students who desire a different ambiance.
Room Allotments THCB has secured optional approx 1,500 hotel rooms in different hotel categories on peak night for the WFHSS delegates. A selected list of possible hotels for delegates in different categories can be viewed in the appendix.
For more information about hotels and The Hague Hotel Service, please contact The Hague Convention Bureau.
15 minsby public transport it takes
from the central station to the beach.
Crowne Plaza Promenade - 174 rooms
Novotel Den Haag World Forum - 216 rooms
B aparthotels - 62 rooms
Marriott The Hague - 306 rooms
Gemeente MuseumOmniversum
World Forum
Museon
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H O T E L
230 Rooms
1200 Rooms
2100 Rooms
760 Rooms
The Hotels
Novotel World Forum
Crowne Plaza
Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
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Suggested Locations for a Reception or Gala Dinner.
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The Social Programme.
Here we present some possible location for your Welcome Reception or Gala Dinner.
Beachclub Waterreus This beach club, perfectly situated at the waterfront, is the hotspot on the beach in The Hague! Enjoy the breeze of the sea while having dinner.
http://www.waterreus.nl/
Gemeentemuseum The Municipal Museum The Hague (in Dutch: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag) is an art Museum built by Dutch architect Berlage in 1931-1835. It has the largest Mondrian collection in the world and also his last work ‘Victory Boogie-Woogie’ is on display here. You will find work of national as well as international artists. An unique venue for your evening event!
www.gemeentemuseum.nl
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The Louwman Museum This venue is home to the world’s oldest private collection of cars and automotive art. The museum dates back to 1934 and now comprises of 250 antique and classic cars. Experts regard the collection of one of the most beautiful in the world. One of the museum halls together with the museum experience would be an excellent choice for a gala dinner.
www.louwmanmuseum.nl
The Nieuwe Kerk The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) was built after the Grote Kerk (Big Church) was built in 1649- 1656 after the Great Church had become too small, and it is one of the most unique venues in the Hague. It is also one of the top 100 Dutch UNESCO – monuments.
www.nieuwekerkdenhaag.nl
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Madurodam Madurodam is an interactive miniature park and the ultimate place to discover what makes Netherlands so unique. Madurodam has been more than a theme park: it was founded as a living memorial to the war hero George Maduro and as a way to raise funds for charities.
www.madurodam.nl
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The Netherlands is the largest
exporter of cheese in the world!
Did you know?...
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As the largest coastal city on the shores of the North Sea, with an impressive third of the total surface area basking in lush greenery, The Hague has a great deal to offer its visitors. It presents a combination of historic venues and international ambience, as well as wide sandy beaches, and a massive range of cultural activities.
Historic City Centre
The Binnenhof is situated in the heart of The Hague’s city centre. It has been the location of meetings of the Dutch Parliament, the Staten-Generaal, since 1446, and has been the heart of Dutch politics for many centuries. The grounds on which the Binnenhof now stands were purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, where he built his mansion, next to the modest lake that has been called Hofvijver or ‘Court Pond’ since the 13th century.
The Peace Palace
The Peace Palace has been the icon of The Hague for 100 years. Every day, hundreds of visitors pause at the entrance to take photos of this impressive building. Thousands of people work in and around it every day for over 130 international organisations for greater world peace and justice. This magnificent
building, which houses various international organisations, makes The Hague internationally recognisable as the city of Peace and Justice.
Panorama Mesdag
Step into the largest 360o painting of the Netherlands which was painted by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and travel back in time to Scheveningen as it was in 1881. The view is never the same; the incidence of light is more than magnificent and alternates from moment to moment.
Mauritshuis
The Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, located at a unique 17th century palace in The Hague, has the highest number of masterpieces per square metre in the Netherlands. The museum houses a world-famous collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, an exceptional display which offers an amazing overview of Dutch and Flemish paintings from 1400 to 1800, with works by painters such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Rubens, Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Van Dyck and Adriaen Coorte.
Impressionsof The Hague.
One of the sunniest cities in the Netherlands, The Hague offers its residents and visitors 11
kilometres of beautiful coastline to enjoy.
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Escher in The Palace
Museum Escher in the Palace is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the world-famous artist M.C. Escher, whose art startled millions of people all over the world. The collection is housed in the former Winter Palace of Queen Mother Emma of the Netherlands. Escher was a genius. His illustrations are mathematical masterpieces of optical illusion. In one of his most famous works, Waterfall, water flows uphill and the towers are put together incongruously.
Humanity house
Thankfully, most of us know about disasters and conflicts only from newspapers and TV.
Such events occur elsewhere in the world, far away. In its museum, Humanity House brings them nearer. Embark on a journey through the museum and see, hear and experience personally what it must feel like to have to survive in an area affected by conflict or disaster.
Sculptures by the Sea
The museum focuses exclusively on contemporary sculpture. The collected works, mainly from the second half of the 20th century, focus on the main theme ‘mankind’. The sculptures vary in size and are made by national and international, established and
unknown sculptors. Some of these sculptors are Karel Appel, Jeroen Henneman and Igor Mitoraj. Besides the presentation of the Beelden aan Zee collection there is a free sculpture garden with 23 groups of fairy tale-like sculptures made by American sculptor Tom Otterness on the boulevard of Scheveningen.
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With limousines, casinos and palm trees, The Hague captures an almost Las Vegas-like allure.
The Service.
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The Sponsoring The Hague.
The Service
Sponsorship & Bid Support for WFHSS 2019
The destination team The Hague will be more than pleased and proud to be welcoming the WFHSS and its Annual Congress delegates to our city. We will provide you with all the support necessary to work on a conference that will be remembered for its success.
The city of The Hague is an important partner for international conferences. It contributes proactively in several ways to the hospitality extended to conference organizers and participants.
Support by the city of The Hague for the 20th World Sterilisation Congress of the WFHSSin 2019 will be offered in two ways as discussed below.
1. Financial Support by the Municipality of The Hague.
2. In kind support by The Hague Convention Bureau:
• Marketing support: free access to The Hague online media centre and free city maps and brochures for all delegates;
• The Hague Hotel Service: contact suitable hotels for your event, negotiate hotel rates exclusively for your
conference and set up a hotel booking link to be published on your conference website;
• Delegate experience: offering a complimentary tourist information desk at the World Forum during your conference in The Hague in 2019;
• Offering discounts with KLM/Air France on flight tickets (Tariff-reduction of 5%-15%) on all available booking classes;
• Introducing the organizing team of WFHSS to experts dealing with VAT issues and VISA related processes;
• Organizing accompanied site inspections by offering a tailor made program that suits the needs of your organizing team;
• Introduction to local meetings industry and service suppliers and assistance with tender processes to subcontract event aspects to these suppliers;
• Attendance building: offering a complimentary promotion booth including staff at the preceding WFHSS Congress 2018 to boost The Hague attendance and answer all questions your delegates may ask.
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The Appendices.
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The Hotel Options.
Hotel Name Category Total Rooms Rooms Blocked Travel to Venue
Hotel Des Indes 5 92 30 10min / 3km
Crowne Plaza Promenade Hotel 5 174 120 2min / 500m
Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus 5 253 75 8min/3km
Hilton The Hague 5 195 100 10min / 3km
B-aparthotel Kennedy 4 60 30 2min / 0,8km
Bilderberg Europa Hotel 4 174 40 10min / 4km
Carlton Ambassador Hotel 4 88 40 7min / 2,5km
Carlton Beach Hotel 4 183 90 10min / 4km
Grand Winston Rijswijk 4 252 150 20min / 10km
Marriott The Hague 4 306 200 2min / 500m
Mercure Den Haag 4 159 75 20min / 10km
NH Den Haag 4 205 80 15min / 7km
NH Zoetermeer 4 104 30 20min / 20km
Novotel City Centre 4 106 50 10min / 4km
Novotel Suites 4 118 60 20min / 6km
Novotel World Forum 4 216 160 0min / 0km
Parkhotel 4 120 25 10min / 4km
Ibis City Centre 3 197 125 10min / 3,5km
Ibis Scheveningen 3 89 25 10min / 4km
Student hotel 3 89 20min / 5,5km
Holiday Inn Express 3 123 20min/ 3,5km
Badhotel Scheveningen 3 90 10min/ 2km
Andante hotel 3 63 10min / 2km
Esyhotel 2 109 15min/ 3km
Bella Vista 2 40 8min / 2km
Stayokay Hostel 50 20min / 6km
TOTAL 3655 1505
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The Contact Details.
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The Contact Details
Contacts SVN
Jeroen de Geus
Patrick Molendijk
SVN and vDSMH Secretariat
De Ploeg 13 5258 EZ Berlicum 073-691 13 89 secretariaat@sterilisatievereniging.nl secretariaat@vdsmh.nl
www.sterilisatievereniging.nl www.vdsmh.nl
The Contact Details.
Contacts vDSMH
Kees van der Meulen
Mark Meertens
@TheHagueCVB Did you know TheHague hosts over 160 internationalorganisations?
The Hague Convention Bureau
Tadeja Pivc-Coudyser International Association Sales Manager t.pivc@theconferencethehague.com
theconferencethehague.com
World Forum
Maaike Hamann Business Development Manager Associations maaike.hamann@worldforum.nl
www.worldforum.nl
We look forward to seeing you in The Hague!