Social Program

All participants are encouraged to take part in the social events. To join, you must reserve your spot by registering for each event you wish to attend- even those included in the registration fee. Without proper reservation, we cannot guarantee your attendance. If an event you wish to attend is not mentioned in your confirmation letter, please contact the Conference Organization at info@conferenceagency.com.

24 October 2007
Welcome Reception
On Wednesday 24 October 2007 all participants are welcome at the welcome reception at Zuyd University.

25 October 2007
Medieval Dinner Experience to the Future
(Register for this event before Friday, October 19)
We invite you to join the spectacular Medieval Dinner Experience to the Future on Thursday 25 October 2007 at Hoensbroek Castle. You can enjoy a buffet with a Medieval related selection of food. During the evening there will be several kinds of entertainment for you to enjoy. All in a pleasant ambiance with live music and enough space to have a dance but also to have a nice talk. During the evening we will switch the theme ‘To the Future’ with appropriate entertainment. Don’t miss this wonderful party and add some extra fun to your congress time!
You can find more information about Castle Hoensbroek below.

26 October 2007
Farewell Reception – Informal Panel in the Pub           
16.00 – 17.00 hrs
On Friday 26 October 2007 all speakers, exhibitors and participants are welcome at the farewell reception at Zuyd University.

Castle Hoensbroek
Castle Hoensbroek is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. The oldest section of the castle structure dates from 1250. Passing through more than 40 rooms, visitors can travel through time. Experience the romance and adventure of the Middle Ages, Renaissance and the Baroque period. Look for the secret room, shiver in the dungeon and climb the 60 metre tall medieval tower. www.kasteelhoensbroek.com

You can register for this event additionally at € 60,00 per person

Directions to Castle Hoensbroek

- Bus shuttle
A free bus shuttle will transfer you to the Social Event as scheduled from the hotels mentioned below.
Please note that if you miss the bus, you’ll have to travel at your own expenses.

Get your vouchers for the shuttle service at the registration desk during the conference.

- Route Description to Hoensbroek Castle (own car)
Castle Hoensbroek is located in the Netherlands in the southern part of the province of Limburg in the village of Hoensbroek (municipality of Heerlen). It lies about 25 km from Achen and from Maastricht.

You can reach the castle by car from Heerlen via: Heerlen-Noord, Hoensbroek, Castle Hoensbroek.

Coming from Heerlen/Aachen via the A76 motorway, take the Heerlen-Noord exit and then follow the signs to Heerlen, Heerlen-Noord, Hoensbroek and Castle Hoensbroek in that order.
Coming from Luik/Maastricht/Valkenburg via the A79 motorway, follow the A79 to Heerlen and then the N281 motorway to Heerlen-Noord, take the Heerlen-Noord exit and follow the signs first to Hoensbroek and then to Castle Hoensbroek.
Coming from Eindhoven/Geleen via the A76 motorway, take exit no. 5 Nuth / Hoensbroek, then follow the signs to Hoensbroek and then to Castle Hoensbroek.

There is free parking available at a large parking lot near the castle.

- Public transport to Hoensbroek Castle
There's a train station in Hoensbroek about 15 minutes walking distance from the castle; you can also take the bus from the Heerlen bus station (line 32) or from the Maastricht bus station (line 36).

Address
Castle Hoensbroek
Klinkertstraat 118, 6433 PB,
Hoensbroek (municipality of Heerlen)
T. +31 (0)45-522 72 72
F. +31 (0)45-521 1427
W: www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl
E: info@kasteelhoensbroek.nl