Attending in person

Venue

The conference will take place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre. 

Address: Nils Ericsons Plan 4, 111 64, Stockholm, Sweden 

How to access the venue

The venue is located in central Stockholm. Directions for accessing the entrance of the venue can be found on the venue website. 

The venue is easily accessible by public transport:

  • Bus: multiple bus lines stop at the Stockholm City terminal, which is next to the venue.
  • Metro (tunnelbanan): stop T-Centralen, on the red, green and blue lines.
  • Train: Stockholm Central Station (also called Stockholm C). The venue can be reached from the central hall of the station, following signs for ‘Stockholm Waterfront Kongress’.
  • Commuter train (pendeltåg): all commuter train lines go through central Stockholm (Stockholm City), which is connected to the metro stop (T-Centralen) and train station (Stockholm C).
  • Airport bus and train: both the Arlanda Express and airport coaches (Flygbussarna and Flixbus) connect Stockholm Central and Arlanda airport.

Good to know

  • The venue has a cloakroom, Wi-Fi access for participants and is wheelchair accessible. 
  • Coffee breaks and vegetarian lunches will be provided onsite, with vegan options available. 
  • Tap water (which is of excellent quality in Stockholm) will be available throughout the venue. Make sure to bring your own re-usable water bottle, as we will not be providing any single use plastic water bottles. 
  • All in-person participants will have access to the conference app (on Android and iPhone), which they can use to browse the conference programme, connect with other participants and ask questions during sessions. 
  • Upon arrival at the venue, participants will receive a conference badge, which will be scanned at the entrance of the venue in order to monitor attendance. 

Where to stay in Stockholm 

Central Stockholm offers many accommodation options for different budgets. Conference participants can book the following hotels at preferential rates (including breakfast, in some cases), using the links and codes below: 

Please note the codes will remain valid until 30 days before arrival, but may expire earlier depending on availability

Getting to Stockholm 

By train  

There are direct or convenient train connections between Stockholm and several other European and Scandinavian cities, including Copenhagen, Oslo, and Gothenburg, as well as domestic high-speed connections across Sweden. To help minimise the environmental impact, we strongly recommend opting for green travel when possible. To buy train tickets to and from Stockholm, go to the official SJ website. 

By plane  

The main international airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), located about 40 km north of the city centre. There is also Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA), closer to the city and used mainly for domestic and some European flights, and Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) and Västerås (VST), both about 100 km away and served mainly by budget carriers. 

From Arlanda, you can reach the city centre by the Arlanda Express train (about 20 minutes), the slower SL commuter train (pendeltåg), Flygbussarna or Flixbus airport coaches, or by taxi/ride-sharing services such as Uber, Bolt, or Taxi Stockholm. 

From Skavsta and Västerås, the city centre is reachable by Flygbussarna coaches. 

From other Swedish cities  

Sweden has other airports in cities such as Gothenburg, Malmö, and Umeå. If you arrive at any of these, you can reach Stockholm by domestic flight or train via the SJ website.  

Getting around the city  

Public transport  

The city's public transport, run by SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik), is a well-connected network of buses, trams, three metro lines (tunnelbana), and commuter trains (pendeltåg). 

A single ticket costs 42 SEK and is valid for 75 minutes with free transfers across all SL services. 

Tickets can be bought through the SL app, at ticket machines, or by tapping a contactless bank card directly at metro gates and on buses. It is not possible to pay cash on board. 

Walking  

Stockholm is a walkable city, so if you stay in the centre, you can get by with just walking.  

Useful information  

Sweden is a member of the EU and participates in the Schengen area.  

Currency and payments: The currency of Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK/kr; 1 SEK ≈ 0,087 EUR). Sweden is one of the most cashless societies in the world, so card and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Swish) are the norm, and many places do not accept cash at all. Transactions abroad may be subject to special rates and fees, so check with your bank to avoid additional charges.  

Language: The official language of Sweden is Swedish; however English is very widely spoken.   

Internet: Free Wi-Fi is commonly available in many public spaces, including museums, restaurants, cafes, and some trains. The venue will have free Wi-Fi available for conference participants. 

Safety: Stockholm is a safe city. While pickpocketing and theft are rare, always make sure to keep your belongings secure.   

Weather: The weather in November is quite cold and usually ranges between -2 and 5 degrees Celsius. Days are short, rain is common, and snow is possible. 

Power plugs and sockets: Sweden uses power plugs and sockets of Type C and Type F, with a standard voltage of 230 V and a frequency of 50 Hz. 

Tap water is safe to drink. 

Emergency number 112: Universal emergency number for all services (police, ambulance, fire brigade) 

What to see in Stockholm 

  • Gamla Stan (Old Town): The historic heart of the city, known for its narrow medieval streets, colourful buildings, and the Royal Palace.  
  • Royal Palace: The official residence of the Swedish monarch, with state apartments, the Royal Armoury, and museum collections open to visitors.  
  • Vasa Museum: Home to the almost fully intact 17th-century warship Vasa, salvaged from Stockholm harbour — one of the city's most visited museums.  
  • ABBA Museum: An interactive museum dedicated to the history and music of the Swedish pop group ABBA. 

Visit the official guide to Stockholm