ICDS 2024 - The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society
May 26, 2024 - May 30, 2024
ICDS 2024: Hotels and Travel
Onsite and Online Options: In order to accommodate a large number of situations, we are offering the option for either physical presence or virtual participation (pdf slides or pre-recorded videos).
Conference Venue Location:
NOVOTEL BARCELONA CORNELLĂ€
Avenida Maresme 78
08940, CORNELLA DE LLOBREGAT
BARCELONA
+34 934 74 70 00
H3667@accor.com
For a group registration rate at the conference hotel, you can use this form. The booking is done directly to the hotel by the attendee; hotel contact information is on the form. If this is not a suitable option, you can book any hotel you decide.
Reaching the conference hotel
(i) From the airport, the easiest way is by Taxi (~ 15 euros)
10 minutes taxi ride from the airport
A 5–10-minute walk to the Almeda Metro station from which you can readily access the majority of the city. 10 journey Metro pass at around €12.50.
(ii) Transportation map (Metro/Tram)
Please see https://www.mapametrobarcelona.com/en-index.php
Also and metro and tram map is available.
Travel information
Direct to Barcelona:
Barcelona International Airport (BCN)
El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto or
Aeroport de Barcelona
http://www.barcelona-airport.com/eng/information_eng.htm
Transfer for the airport /terminals, taxis, buses/:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport.html#transfer
Two terminals (T1, T2A, T2B, T2C)
Airport - Conference Hotel: about 6-7Km
Via Madrid:
Flights:
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
http://www.airwise.com/airports/europe/MAD/
MAD à BCN
Trains:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-madrid-train.html
RENFE [Sants Station] (high speed)
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/estacio-sants/00-estacio-sants-station.html
Barcelona
Transports in Barcelona:
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/transport-in-barcelona.html
Metro system
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-metro.html
Metro map
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/maps/barcelona-metro-map.html
Airport trasport
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport-transport.html
Barcelona Bus transfer
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/bus-transfers-barcelona.html
Barcelona Tram service
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/tram-guide-barcelona.html
Tram maps and schedules
http://www.trambcn.com/admin/fotos/13GUI/Guia_TRAM_3-09.pdf
What are the entry visa requirements?
IARIA Legal and Logistics Departments can issue, upon request, entry visa support letters for those registered to the conference.
Money
The currency is the Euro. Most banks and bank machines accept most international credit cards.
Weather
The temperatures are pleasant averaging 23°C/17°C (73°F/62°F) during this period
Electricity
Electricity supply is 220 volts throughout Spain with 2 pin wall sockets. For any European countries that utilize 240 volts, e.g., UK and Ireland most electrical equipment will function adequately.
If you intend to use the UK electrical plugs, then you will need an electricity plug adapter that will convert the standard 3 pin socket into a two-pin socket. In the US where the electricity supply is 110 volts a transformer would be required to step down the voltage to 110 volts. Damage to the electrical appliance can occur if you attempt to use a 110-volt rated electrical appliance with a 220-volt supply.
Water Supply
Barcelona drinking water is very unpalatable and it is highly recommended to drink bottled water whilst you are here. Although you can drink tap water safely it is much preferred to have bottled water.
Personal Identification
It is required by Spanish law that photographic identification be carried with you at all times. This may be a passport, driving license or national identity card. With a tightening of security in the city it is highly recommended that you carry with you at least a photocopy of your passport should you be asked for this.
Telephone calls
To call Barcelona from a country outside Spain you need to dial
0034 for Spain and then 93 for the dialing code for landlines in Barcelona.
Internet and sessions
Free wireless Internet access will be provided during all the conferences in the conference area.