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Address
EICC, The Exchange 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE

Accommodation
Laterooms.com and Booking.com list a number of hotels which are within easy walking distance of the EICC.  These websites give useful information about each hotel option, such as reviews, images, pricing and their distance from the EICC

ATM
There is a cash machine located at the EICC.  There are also a number of ATM’s within walking distance of the venue located on Lothian road

Badges
Delegate, Speaker and Exhibitor name badges (listing your name and organisation) can be collected from the appropriate registration desk in Strathblane hall from 08.30 on 27 & 28 March 2012 and must be worn at all times whilst on the premises. Badges will not be posted to you prior to the event

Cloakroom
There is a complimentary cloakroom available in the registration area (Strathblane Hall) on your left as you enter the building via the main doors

Contact
If you have any questions about this event please contact the appropriate team member:
Delegate & Exhibition Payments – Lorraine Wyllie | DD. 0141 353 4981
Exhibition & Event Management - Olivia Connolly | 0141 353 4986
Press/Media – Rachelle Money | DD. 0141 353 4983
Sponsorship - Jillian McKenna | DD. 0141 353 4005

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Delegate Registration
This is a paid event; simply register online.  Once you register an automated confirmation e-mail of your booking will be sent to you; a week before the event a “See you soon” mailing will be sent to you by our Events Manager.  You do not need to bring any confirmation e-mails with you on the day of the event; simply head to the registration desk and state your name and organisation and a member of registration staff will administer your badge and conference pack.  If for any reason your booking does not appear on the registration list, we will simply ask you to complete a ‘Late Registration’ form on the day. Please note, delegate badges will not be sent to you prior to the event

Dietary requirements
There will be a vegetarian option available at the conference buffet lunches.  If you have registered for the annual dinner, please e-mail Olivia with your specific dietary requirements (deadline 15 March)

Dinner
Scottish Renewables Annual Conference Dinner will take place on the evening of the 27 March 2012, in the Playfair Library, The University of Edinburgh (Address: Playfair Library Hall, Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL) – More info

Directions
The EICC is located in the financial district of Edinburgh.  For appropriate directions depending on your chosen method of transport please either see the ‘Travel’ section of this A-Z or visit www.multimap.com and input EH3 8EE for the destination postcode

Drinks reception
There will be a complimentary networking drinks reception in the Exhibition arena (Cromdale Hall) on Day 1 of the conference (27 March 2012) between 17.00 - 18.30.  Wines, beers and orange juice will be served

Exhibition
60+ companies actively engaged in the UK renewable energy industry will exhibit at the event. To see an up-to-date list of exhibitors or to find out more information about exhibiting opportunities, or to see the latest exhibition plan, please view the exhibition tab of this website

Exhibition Showcase
This fantastic new feature will offer our delegates the opportunity to hear about our exhibitors new products, recent project findings or services.  This will take place within the Exhibition arena (Cromdale Hall) and the timetable for this showcase series will be printed in your conference programme

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Helpdesk
There will be helpdesks located at the registration area (Strathblane Hall) and at the entrance of the Exhibition arena (Cromdale Hall) during the conference. If you have any queries or concerns, please report to your nearest facility where a member of staff will help you

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Late Registrations
You can register online for this event until the 27 March 2012, however, delegate lists are often printed 7 days prior to the event, therefore the names of late registrations may not appear on this list

If you register at the event itself, you will be asked to complete a ‘Late Registration’ form. This form will capture your information and confirm that you understand the associated attendance. We will then create a name badge for you and give you a conference pack

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Parking
There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC, however car parking in the area is expensive.  Public transport to the EICC is recommended

Payment
For any queries relating to delegate and exhibition payments please contact our Office Manager, Lorraine Wyllie | DD. 0141 353 4981

Press/Media
For any enquiries regarding the press and/or media of this event, please contact the Director of Communications, Rachelle Money | DD. 0141 353 4983 | M. 0750 090 6848

Refreshments
Each day teas, coffees and sweet snacks will be served during registration, mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks, and a two-course finger buffet lunch will be provided from within The Cromdale Hall (Exhibition arena).  These refreshments will be provided by the award winning catering company Leiths

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Sponsorship
There are a range of sponsorship opportunities for this event.  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jillian McKenna | DD. 0141 353 4005 who will be happy to discuss these packages in more detail

Travel

- Bus
Visit Traveline Scotland for all local and national public transport timetables and journey planning information.  Lothian Buses operates the majority of bus services in Edinburgh and also operates Night Bus routes giving 24-hour service provision to many parts of the city

- Car
There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC, however car parking in the area is expensive.  Public transport to the EICC is recommended

- Plane
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 6 miles from the EICC.  The Flybybus service from the airport operates a 24 hour service into the city or you can take a taxi for around £20.00

- Taxi
There are a number of taxi companies in Edinburgh, two of the largest are Central Radio Cabs - T. 0131 229 2468 or City Cabs - T. 0131 228 1211

- Train
The mainline rail network serves the centre of Edinburgh via two railway stations. The EICC is only a short taxi ride (5-10 mins) from Edinburgh Waverley (main station) and a 5 minute walk from Haymarket Station at the west end of the city. See National Rail | T. 0845 748 4950

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Venue
Edinburgh International Conference Centre -EICC

WiFi and Internet Access
There are fixed internet computer stations located in the 'Business & Media Centre' on level 1, alternatively you can purchase WiFi codes from the staff in this facility