In 2011, IFIP EGOV and ePart conferences are hosted by Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. The local hosts are from the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM). The conferences will take place in the Aula Conference Centre, Mekelweg 5, Delft, The Netherlands. See further details below.

Delft University of Technology

Established 1842 by King Willem II, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has a rich tradition reaching back more than 160 years. Initially, the university focused predominantly on civil engineering but today there are eight faculties offering fifteen BSc and twenty-nine MSc programmes. With approximately 17,000 students and an academic staff of 3,000 (including 250 professors), TU Delft is the largest and most comprehensive university of engineering sciences in the Netherlands.

Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM)

As part of a foremost Delft University of Technology, the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) wishes to make a significant contribution to sustainable solutions for social problems in which technology plays an important role, through internationally oriented education and research.
Address: Jaffalaan 5, 2628 BX Delft, The Netherlands

Conference Venue - Aula Conference Centre

The Aula Conference Centre of the Delft University of Technology is located relatively close to the old city (10 to 15 minutes walking distance). The Aula Conference Centre is a modern building although it is approximately 45 years old. It has 7 rooms varying in size from 12 to 1100 seats as well as open spaces suitable for a technical exhibitions, posters, but also coffee and tea breaks and lunches. In addition there are 4 lecture halls for parallel sessions. All technical- and catering facilities are available at the Aula Conference Centre.

All conference sessions will be held at Aula Conference Centre which is easily accessible by foot, cab, or by public transportation.

Should you plan your trip by public transportation, please use the provided link and choose the address of the Central Station Delft: Stationsplein, Delft, and consequently Mekelweg 5, Delft for the Aula Conference Centre.
Address: Aula Conference Centre, Mekelweg 5, Delft, The Netherlands

Official Language at IFIP EGOV 2011

English is the official Language for the conference. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Climate

The weather in The Netherlands in August is usually warm. The average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius. For actual weather conditions visit: http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/Netherlands.htm

Currency & Banking

The currency in The Netherlands is Euro (€). Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops. Electricity Standard power supply in The Netherlands is 220V/50Hz (two-pin power outlet).