Venue
ISBI 2010 will be held in Concert and Congress Center "De Doelen" in the city center of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This venue is by far the largest center of its kind in the Netherlands. Its appeal lies in its dual function as international concert hall and conference center. With around 700,000 visitors per year, De Doelen attracts more people for concerts than any venue in the Netherlands, with the exception of Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and is the best visited music venue in the city of Rotterdam. More than 600 concerts are held here every year. As a conference center, de Doelen welcomes many thousands of visitors for congresses and other events.
De Doelen comprises three groups of halls or complexes, each having its own entrance, hall, foyer, and a number of smaller meeting spaces. ISBI 2010 will be held in the Willem Burger Complex, which was opened less than ten years ago and specially designed for conferences and corporate events. It is characterized by its transparent, spacious and business-like design, and consists of a central hall, an exhibition lobby, a beautifully-lit foyer with a roof garden, and ten smaller meeting rooms. At its heart is the exceptional Willem Burger Zaal, seating a maximum of 700 delegates in a fixed-rake, amphitheater arrangement.
Thanks to its central location, within 200 meters from the main railway station, De Doelen is easily accessible. The venue is surrounded by a broad range of restaurants and shops, ranging from simple to the most exclusive tastes and pockets. In addition to the 5-star Westin, there are several 4-star hotels within comfortable walking distance of the venue.
A photo-gallery with more information about the meeting spaces can be found HERE