The U21 HSG 2024 Annual Meeting will take place from Monday 26 August until Thursday 29 August 2024 at Amsterdam UMC, location AMC in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Address

Amsterdam UMC, location AMC 
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)20 5669111

Travel Directions

Flying into Amsterdam: The nearest airport is Schiphol. Further information can be found at: https://www.schiphol.nl/en/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Please note that during the summer holidays, schools are closed and many people are on holiday. The number of passengers on public transport will therefore be considerably lower. Public transportation will operate a special summer timetable from Sunday 21 July to Sunday 1 September. More details: https://www.gvb.nl/en/summer

See this website for up-to-date bus & train connections and departure times (in English!). Or consult google maps (for public transport/car/bike/walking) in order to get your route directions.

From Amsterdam Schiphol airport to Amsterdam Central Station
Upon arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, you can travel by train to Amsterdam Central Station (20 minutes, see further instructions below) or by taxi.

By Metro: Disembark at metro terminal "Holendrecht":

  • metro # 54 when taking the metro from Amsterdam Central Station (via terminals Amstel and Bijlmer Arena) bound for Gein;

  • metro #50 when taking the metro from Isolatorweg (via terminals Sloterdijk, Zuid, RAI and Bijlmer Arena) bound for Gein.

From the metro terminal “Holendrecht” it is a 5-minute walk to the main entrance of the Amsterdam UMC, location AMC

By Train: Disembark at NS train station Holendrecht. From the train station it is a 5-minute walk to the main entrance of the Amsterdam UMC, location AMC

By Car: Navigate to the address: Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ Amsterdam Zuidoost

Parking: The parking areas around Amsterdam UMC, location AMC are numbered. Parking areas P1 and P2 are paid parking areas. Parking on P3 to P6 is free of charge. On P1 and P2 parking is charged at a basic rate of €3 for the first three hours. The parking rate after that is €0.50 per half hour. Please take your parking ticket with you as you leave your car. Ticket machines are situated at the various exits.

 By Taxi: From Amsterdam Schiphol airport to Amsterdam UMC, location AMC. Duration around 25 minutes (if not during rush hours) and costs probably € 65.

Visa Information

General Visa Information for The Netherlands

It is the attendee’s responsibility to investigate the visa requirements for the Netherlands and apply for a visa, if necessary.

You may need a short-stay Schengen visa if you want to visit the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days. This depends on your nationality. Visas must be applied for from the relevant Dutch embassy, consulate or representing consular Schengen office in the delegate’s country of residence.

The nationality of the participants and delegates will determine whether or not they are required to apply for a visa. Delegates are requested to visit this website for more information. 

Customs Requirements

Do not forget that certain goods are illegal to bring into the Netherlands and others require a duty payment. For Dutch customs regulations, please visit this website. For more information on travelling with medication, please consult this webpage on which medicines fall under the Opium Act for Schengen countries. If the medicine you will be taking to the Netherlands is listed in the Opium Act, you will need to apply for a Schengen certificate. For more information on medicines and customs, please visit this website, or contact the Dutch Public Information Service.

Invitation Letters

If you require a visa, you need to obtain and submit an official letter of invitation from the conference organizers to help facilitate the visa process. Please note that letters of invitation are only issued to registered attendees.

Follow these steps precisely to receive your letter.

  • Send an e-mail to u21@amsterdamumc.nl with the subject line: Invitation Letter – Your Name

  • Provide these details, with a corresponding number:

    1. Full Name

    2. Name of Organization, and Credentials (Job Title)

    3. Postal Address at Organization (Work)

Your invitation letter will be sent via e-mail. We are not able to provide letters via postal mail.

Public Transportation in Amsterdam (and Netherlands)

Link for more info: visit-amsterdam-tourist-guide-en | GVB

What are the advantages of OVpay, checking in and out with your debit card, when visiting Amsterdam?

Throughout Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands you can check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. You can pay for your trip as easily and securely as you do your shopping in the store. Very handy.

How does OVpay works when visting Amsterdam?

You check in with your contactless debit card, credit card or your payment app on your mobile. And you also check out with the same pass. It is not necessary to register in advance or download an app. You can pay on public transport with a contactless debit card or credit card from Maestro, V PAY, Mastercard or Visa. The price of your trip consists of the basic rate and a price per kilometer (full rate).

Other Information

The official language of the U21 Health Sciences Group Annual Meeting is English. Translation services will not be provided. Participants are kindly requested to turn off or switch their mobile phones to silent mode in the meeting rooms when scientific sessions take place.