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  • ICEF BerlinAgent Information Pack

    November 03 - 05, 2024 Berlin, Germany

    Venue

    ICEF Berlin is held at the InterContinental Hotel, a short walk from the government quarter, historic centre, shopping districts, and the world-famous Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard.

    Hotel Accommodation*

    *only applicable for fully sponsored agencies located outside of Berlin.

    Your accommodation at ICEF Berlin 2024 will be sponsored by ICEF for three nights from Sunday afternoon, November 03, 2024 until Wednesday morning, November 06, 2024 at one of our partner hotels. Please note that breakfast is not included.

    You have the option to request accommodation at the InterContinental Hotel from November 03 to November 06, 2024, for a supplementary charge. For further details please contact Renata Erdem.

    A formal hotel booking confirmation will be sent to you approximately four weeks prior to the event. ICEF will sponsor one room per agency, unless otherwise stated.

    Terms and Conditions

    • Event cancellation: If, for some reason you will be unable to attend ICEF Berlin 2024, please let us know by October 03 or you will be subject to a cancellation fee of 300 EUR.
    • Event no-show: If you do not arrive for your reservation or fail to attend without contacting us, you will be charged for your accommodations for the entire period of the event, plus the cancellation fee.
    • Additional person(s): If you require an extra person to be accommodated in your room, kindly inform us without delay. An additional charge of 150 EUR per person, per room will apply and must be organised in advance of the event.
    • Early Departure: Should you need to leave the event earlier than November 5 at 18:30, please inform us of this well in advance. In accordance with the Agent Terms & Conditions, clients leaving the event early without prior notification to ICEF will be subject to an Early Departure Fee equivalent to one night’s accommodation at the hotel’s prevailing rate.
    • Hotel extra charges: All extra costs (i.e. mini-bar, room service, telephone, early/late check-in/out) will not be sponsored by ICEF and are at your own expense. The hotel will therefore ask you for your credit card details upon check-in.
    • Check-in & Check-out: Earliest possible check-in time is 15:00 and latest check-out time is 12:00 noon.

    Additional nights

    Booking additional nights is optional and will be at your own expense. Please only reserve additional nights before November 3 or after November 6 as ICEF will sponsor 3 nights of accommodation for you, from November 3 (check-in) until November 6 (check-out).

    Partner Hotels

    InterContinental Hotel – If you wish to stay at this hotel, an upgrade fee is required. Please contact Renata Erdem for further details.

    Budapester Strasse 2,
    10787 Berlin, Germany
    Tel +49-30-26020
    Email: berlin@ihg.com

    Hotel Berlin, Berlin

    Lützowplatz 17,
    10785 Berlin, Germany
    Tel +49-30-26050
    Email: info@hotel-berlin.de

    Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre Hotel

    Nürnberger Strasse 65,
    10787 Berlin, Germany
    Tel +49-30-210070
    Fax +49-30-2132009
    Email: info@cp-berlin.com

    Pestana Berlin Tiergarten hotel

    Stülerstrasse 6,
    10787 Berlin, Germany
    Tel +49-30-3117599100
    Fax +49-30-53676018
    Email: info.berlin@pestana.com

    Please refer to the hotel map for the location of each hotel.

    All hotels are within easy walking distance to the InterContinental Hotel. A daily shuttle bus service will be offered from the Crowne Plaza and the Hotel Berlin, Berlin.  

    Visa Requirements

    Germany is part of the borderless region known as the Schengen area and visa requirements vary by nationality. A passport validity of at least three months beyond the period of stay is mandatory and you are advised to retain evidence of your return travel. Please check regulations with your closest German embassy well ahead before travelling. To find out more about country-specific visa requirements, visit The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    ICEF offers visa support which provides you with a letter of invitation for the duration of the event and company documentation required for your visa appointment. Please contact visasupport@icef.com if you wish to request this service.

    Discounted Airfares

    We are proud to announce that we have chosen SkyTeam as our Official Alliance Network for air travel. By booking and buying your airline ticket via the dedicated link below, you will benefit from saving up to 15%.

    To book your air travel now, visit this page. Unique event ID is 4922S. Valid Departure Dates: 27/10/2024 – 12/11/2024

    Be part of the climate solution and offset your carbon emissions via the airlines website once you have booked your ticket. Carbon offsets allow you to compensate for the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions you produce by reducing or removing emissions somewhere else.

    If the airline does not allow you to do it directly, take a look at Atmosfair. It allows you to donate to climate protection projects by simply inputting your departure and arrival destination to calculate your flight’s CO₂ footprint. You can choose to amend the monetary amount before payment. Take a look at some of their ongoing projects here.

    Discounted German Rail Tickets

    Travel CO2 free! Deutsche Bahn is pleased to offer discounted event tickets if you travel to ICEF Berlin by train. The price for a one-way ticket from any German railway station to Berlin is EUR 51,90 valid for the selected train and EUR 72,90 as a fully flexible ticket. Please click here to access the discounted fare.

    Tickets are subject to availability and need to be booked at least one day prior to your departure date.

    European Train Travel

    If you’re based in Europe, why not travel by train instead of plane? You can use websites such as Trainline to book trains from many European cities to Berlin. You can see the carbon emissions for your journey when you search for tickets, with the potential to offset them too.

    Arrival in Berlin

    Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
    The airport is situated 25 km from the city centre, which can be reached in approximately 45 minutes by taxi or public transport.

    • Public Transport: Regional trains (RE7 and RE14) regularly travel between Berlin Zoologischer Garten and Flughafen BER – Terminal 1-2 station; the journey takes 40 minutes. City train (S-Bahn) S9 leaves every 20 minutes from the Terminal 1-2 and Terminal 5 stations. The journey takes around one hour. Tickets cost € 3,80.
    • Taxis: A taxi ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the Hotel InterContinental will take approximately 45 minutes and the fare is around € 50 – 65. Passengers arriving at Terminals 1 and 2 can use the north and south taxi ranks in front of Terminal 1 on Level E0.
      Uber is also available at BER Airport. Rates from and to the airport may differ depending on time and traffic. Check the price estimator in your Uber app.

    Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hbf)
    Berlin´s main railway station is located in the city centre.

    • Public Transport: City trains (S-Bahn) S3, S5, S7 and S9 connect the main railway station to the stop Zoologischer Garten in only 6 minutes. From there you can either walk (approx. 10 minutes) or take bus service 200, in the direction of Michelangelo Strasse. After a few minutes the bus stops directly in front of the Hotel InterContinental, at Budapester Strasse. Tickets cost € 3 for zone AB.
    • Taxis: A taxi ride will take approximately 10 minutes and will cost around € 10-13.

    Share on Social Media

    Download Social Media Visuals

    Share the event badges on your social media networks to spread the word and let everyone know you’re attending. Don’t forget to use the #ICEF hashtag and get involved! And if you’re a speaker or sponsor, please ask your account manager for your personalised social media badge.

    Sustainability Goals

    The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that we need strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. You can view them here.

    Scheduling Meetings

    Scheduling meetings prior to the event*

    *not applicable to accompanying persons/guests

    Approximately 6 weeks prior to the event you will receive access to the Marcom eSchedule PRO online meeting scheduling platform. Marcom eSchedule PRO allows you to select potential partners according to geographical origin or type of programmes and to send personalised meeting requests. We recommend to schedule a minimum of 25 meetings prior to the event.

    If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend to have a look at the Getting Started Information as well as Scheduling Meetings – Useful Hints & Tips or to view our video tutorials.

    Scheduling meetings during the event

    To make the most of your participation, you can still schedule meetings with other participants once the event has started. Last minute meetings can be scheduled up to one hour before the requested meeting time.

    We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event to keep an eye on any new meeting invitations that may come through. Please regularly refresh your eSchedule PRO page to make sure that it’s always up to date with the latest requests.

    T&Cs on parallel events

    To ensure that we are able to provide the best experience for all attendees, we would like to remind that agents are hosted at ICEF events on the condition that they remain with the event for the duration of the programme (specifically from day 1 registration to end of meetings on day 3). Please see our full event terms and conditions.

    ICEF Digital

    We are pleased to introduce the 3rd edition of ICEF Digital, taking place on November 2, 2024 – the Saturday prior to ICEF Berlin.

    This specialist, one-day networking conference, held at the same venue as ICEF Berlin, is the perfect fit for your international education calendar. It is designed to inform and update senior international education professionals on the latest technologies and digital tools available to them.

    The conference will cover the basics of Artificial Intelligence, digital media, and blockchain technology, featuring renowned scientists, professors, guest speakers from industry-leading companies, and sector experts. Engage with exhibitors, network, and discover solutions in digital marketing, CRM, recruitment platforms, AI-powered chatbots, digital testing, and admissions software.

    ICEF Digital includes a series of interactive thought leadership sessions, presentations, case studies, demos, and panel discussions, all covering sector-relevant digital and AI categories.

    Purchase your personal delegate ticket for €350, which includes lunch, refreshments, and an evening reception here.

    Seminars

    You can build your own personalised programme of optional seminars, panel discussions and provider presentations held on the first day of ICEF Berlin.

    Programme details will be available soon and can be found under the seminar tab on your schedule or on the event website.

    On-site Check-in

    You will be able to collect your badge and welcome bag from the ICEF hospitality desk on Sunday, November 03, from 10:00 to 21:00.

    Participants arriving after the above stated period can register on Monday, November 04, from 08:00 onwards.

    As this is an invitation only event, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted into the event area. Please also understand that for the same reason we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall.

    Refreshments and Lunches

    Sunday, November 3rd
    Networking Lunch – 13:00 – 14:00
    First-timer Lunch – 13:00 – 14:00
    Refreshment Break – 16:00 – 18:00

    Monday, November 4th
    Networking Breakfast – 08:00 – 09:00
    Refreshment Break – 9:30 – 11:30 – sponsored by MLA Move Language Ahead
    Lunch – 12:30 – 14:30 – sponsored by Costa Del Sol
    Refreshment break – 15:30 – 17:30 – sponsored by MLA Move Language Ahead

    Tuesday, November 5th
    Networking Breakfast – 08:00 – 09:00
    Refreshment Break – 9:30 – 11:30 – sponsored by GoBritanya
    Lunch – 12:30 – 14:30
    Refreshment break – 15:30 – 17:30 sponsored by GoBritanya

    Please note: To avoid lines at the food and beverage stations, coffee breaks and lunch times have been extended. We recommend to block at least one break slot in the morning and one in the afternoon and to allow a minimum of two time slots for your lunch break.

    Please contact us should you have any special dietary requirements.

    Evening Networking Receptions

    Welcome Reception – sponsored by Coquitlam School District

    Sunday, November 03, 19:00 to 21:00.

    ICEF Berlin Dinner & Party – sponsored by MLA Move Language Ahead

    Monday, November 04, 20:00 to 23:30.

    The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their event badge will not be admitted. Please register your attendance by clicking the green “Yes, I will attend” button on your MySchedule page.

    If you are an accompanying person or event guest we have automatically added you to the attendees list for all applicable evening social functions. 

    Sponsorship opportunities*/ Agent participation options

    *sponsorship opportunities are applicable for IAS agents only.

    If you’re looking to increase your brand visibility and heighten your networking potential at ICEF events, why not consider agent enhanced participation or sponsorship opportunities?

    Please contact your account manager for further information.

    Berlin – General Information

    Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of the country´s 16 federal states. With a population of around 3.6 million it is Germany´s largest city.

    Quick facts:

    • Time zone: GMT + 1 hour.
    • Climate: Temperatures at the beginning of November are between 5 and 10 °C.
    • Currency: Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted. See x-rates.com for the latest rates.
    • Electricity: 230 volts.
    • Plug type: Plugs have two round pins. Please bring your own adaptors, if necessary as we are unable to provide them. 

    More information about Berlin can be found at visitberlin.de

    If you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact Renata Erdem.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin!

     

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