IEEE September Meeting Hosting in Stockholm or Malmö, Sweden. Photo: Mikael Sjöberg

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1 IEEE September Meeting Hosting in Stockholm or Malmö, Sweden Photo: Olof Holdar Photo: Christer Lundin Photo: Mikael Sjöberg

2 Stockholm The Capital of Scandinavia Welcome to Stockholm and one of the world s most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe s largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. Stockholm offers a wealth of museums, theatres, sights, attractions and events, whether your interest lies in history, art, opera, modern dance, traditional handicraft, contemporary design or virtually anything else. There are many reasons why Stockholm is the natural Capital of Scandinavia. One is that Stockholm is positioned at the heart of the region, and enjoys the benefits of a world-class transport infrastructure. Another is that Stockholm is the largest city in the largest country in Scandinavia. It is also where you find the most multinational companies, the largest stock market and, not least, the most visitors. People come to Stockholm for the food, the design and the music. Stockholm also offers a unique range of galleries and museums, and every year the eyes of the world are on Stockholm when the Nobel Prizes are awarded. Welcome to Stockholm The Capital of Scandinavia. Travel to Stockholm Stockholm has direct air links with a large number of cities around the world. Stockholm Arlanda Airport, is served by 70 international airlines, offering some 500 international direct flights. It is an increasingly important arrival and departure point for 137 international destinations. Travel within Stockholm Public transport is fairly well developed, buses, commuter trains and the underground will take you just about anywhere. Stockholm is relatively easy to get around compared to many big cities

3 Stockholm s climate The climate in Stockholm is extremely varied and every season has its particular charm. At the beginning of April, spring begins to make a long-awaited entrance and a month later, both the birches and the city s many outdoor cafés begin to blossom. Stockholm s parks fill with both Stockholmers and tourists. Summer comes some time in June, and by Midsummer s Eve, it should definitely have arrived. During the summer months, July and August, the water in Stockholm stays at an invitingly warm temperature, making it perfect for bathing. In September, summer turns into fall as the leaves change from green to red. On the longest day of the year (June 21), the sun goes up at 3:31 AM and sets at 10:08 PM. It is never completely dark between the middle of June and the middle of July. On the shortest day of the year, December 22, the sun doesn t rise until 8:44 AM and disappears from the horizon at 2:49 PM. The highest temperature ever recorded in Stockholm was +38 C; the lowest was -32 C. Stockholm is Never Boring A jazz festival on the water s banks, guard-mounting parade in front of the Royal Castle, a gingerbread house competition... there s something going on in Stockholm every single day of the year. Photo: Christer Lundin Photo: Henrik Trygg Photo: Richard Ryan

4 The attractive surroundings and the archipelago offer an endless variety of activities and experiences. The sea itself tempts you with sailing, fishing, skating tours in winter or brisk walks along the beach to take in the bracing sea air. Photo: Crister Lundin Photo: Henrik Trygg Photo: Crister Lundin Foto: Henrik Trygg Foto: Henrik Trygg

5 Options Period: Venue 1: Sep Venue 2: Sep 3-7 Quality Globe Hotel Scandic Hotel Hasselbacken Costs: Venue 1: SEK 1495 per room and night incl breakfast (approx USD 216) Venue 2: SEK 1495 per room and night incl breakfast (approx USD 216) Registration fee: 400 or 500 USD depending on if it will be a 4 or 5 day meeting. Additional 100 USD for late registration. All prices listed include Swedish VAT. Sponsor: Ericsson Contact person: Panagiotis Saltsidis (panagiotis.saltsidis@ericsson.com)

6 Venue 1 Quality Hotel Globe Quality Hotel Globe is a first-class hotel with 287 rooms. There are two restaurants within the hotel: the Arena restaurant with its windows looking into the Globe, and Tabac, a pleasant restaurant/bar just beside the hotel entrance. What sets the Quality Hotel Globe apart is its contemporary high standard, efficient service, pleasant atmosphere and personal welcome. Quality Hotel Globe is just 8 minutes by metro from the Old Town, the Royal Castle and Stockholm City. Quality Hotel Globe is also within walking distance of Södermalm, one of the trendiest parts of Stockholm with a wealth of cafés, bars and shops. Globe Hotel seen from the park Reception Desk Junior suite

7 Cosmos the main conference room Art decco room The Globe The Globe, located next to the hotel, is a result of a project competition with the objective of creating a high-class sports and cultural centre. The result is a ball-shaped arena, the world s biggest spherical building, surrounded by commercial buildings in the form of offices, shops, restaurants and hotels Globen City.

8 Venue 2 Scandic Hotel Hasselbacken Enjoy the rural Stockholm location of Djurgården park at the historic Scandic Hasselbacken Hotel. Relax in the sauna, the elegant Restaurant Hasselbacken or Lobby bar. Visit attractions on your doorstep (the Open air Museum Skansen, the Tivoli Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, the Nordic Museum etc) or 10 minutes away in Central Stockholm. Exterior view Main restaurant Main conference room Double room

9 IEEE September Meeting Hosting in Malmö, Sweden Welcome to Malmö The city of Sweden Malmö is the commercial centre of southern Sweden and an international city with residents. Theatres, museums, art galleries, restaurants and exhibition facilities are all within walking distance and a walk through the greenery or a boat ride on the canals is a magnificent way to experience this charming city. You easily reach Malmö by two international airports within half an hour. Sturup, which has direct air links with a large number of cities around the world and Kastrup outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. Also with the Öresund Bridge, the motorway and railway link, you can be in central Copenhagen in less than 30 minutes or at Copenhagen Airport in 12 minutes.

10 Option Period: Venue: Sep Hotel Scandic St Jörgen Room rates: Hotel Scandic St Jörgen: SEK 1690 per room and night incl breakfast (approx USD 244) Hotel Scandic Kramer: SEK 1890 per room and night incl breakfast (approx USD 272) Registration fee: 400 or 500 USD depending on if it will be a 4 or 5 day meeting. Additional 100 USD for late registration. All prices listed include Swedish VAT. From the Scandic S:t Jörgen hotel in central Malmö, look out over the Gustav Adolfs Torg market square and the famous Hansa shopping mall. With its 283 rooms it s the largest hotel in Malmö.Tone your muscles in the gym and relax in the sauna. Start you day with over 100 breakfast items, relax in our Lobby bar or sample international cuisine in our restaurant. Free high speed internet in all room and public areas. Sponsor: Ericsson Contact person: Panagiotis Saltsidis (panagiotis.saltsidis@ericsson.com) The historic 19th-century Scandic Kramer hotel with 113 rooms is among the most magnificent buildings in Malmö and is situated in the heart of the city near shopping and business districts. All Scandic Kramer hotel rooms offer free wireless internet access and elegant decor. At the hotel you can enjoy a nice warm sauna or a moment s rest in the relax area or at the tea verandah. If you want to work out you can head for the Forum gym. For those interested in playing golf, a range of nearby golf courses is offered.