Logistics
Venue
The workshop will take place in the building D of the VUB (Etterbeek campus). The closest public transport stops are Gare D'Etterbeek (trams 7 and 25, and bus 95) and VUB (trams 7 and 25). There is also a public bike station is Gare D'Etterbeek.
We will have a main room (Promotiezaal D.2.01) and some auxiliary rooms around (D.2.10, D.2.13, D.1.05, D.1.08). The main room will be open from 9:00 to 19:00 and the auxiliary rooms from 9:00 to 18:00.
The restaurant of the university is very close; bring your student card to get discounts on it.
Wifi connection is available in the whole campus through Eduroam and VUBnet. You will receive an username and password to connect to VUBnet; it is possible that you need to download a security certificate in advance: http://vubnet.vub.ac.be/en/wireless.html
Some useful links for transportation:
- Network maps: http://www.stib-mivb.be/netplan-plan-reseau.html?l=en
- Real-time app for smartphones: https://www.stib-mivb.be/realtime_gsm.html?l=en
- Public bike service: http://en.villo.be/
Getting to Brussels
Brussels is pretty well connected with the rest of Europe by plane and train:
- Zaventem airport: the most convenient airport. Take bus 12 or 21, or the train (more expensive) to get downtown.
- Charleroi airport: one hour far from Brussels. Reserve in advantage the bus that takes you directly to Midi train station.
- Midi train station: trains, metro, trams and buses.
Accomodation
The most convenient hotels in the center of Brussels are those that are not far from a bus 95 stop. This bus takes around 25 min to get to Gare D'Etterbeek from the center and its frequency is quite good.
Public transport in Belgium
The best way to travel within Belgium is the train. You can check routes and fares (the weekend ticket is really advisable) in: http://www.belgianrail.be/en