About Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's combo of glamour and grit is bound to mesmerise all those keen
to explore its vibrant culture, cutting-edge architecture, fabulous
food, intense parties and tangible history.
High on History
Bismarck and Marx, Einstein and Hitler, JFK and Bowie, they’ve all
shaped – and been shaped by – Berlin, whose richly textured history
confronts you at every turn. This is a city that staged a revolution,
was headquartered by Nazis, bombed to bits, divided in two and finally
reunited – and that was just in the 20th century! Walk along remnants of
the Berlin Wall, marvel at the splendour of a Prussian palace, visit
Checkpoint Charlie or stand in the very room where the Holocaust was
planned. Berlin is like an endlessly fascinating 3D textbook where the
past is very much present wherever you go.
Party Paradise
Forget about New York – Berlin is the city that truly never sleeps.
Sometimes it seems as though Berliners are the lotus-eaters of Germany,
people who love nothing more than a good time. The city's vast party
spectrum caters for every taste, budget and age group. From tiny
basement clubs to industrial techno temples, chestnut-canopied beer
gardens to fancy cocktail caverns, saucy cabarets to ear-pleasing
symphonies – Berlin delivers hot-stepping odysseys, and not just after
dark and on weekends but pretty much 24/7. Pack your stamina!
Cultural Trendsetter
When it comes to creativity, the sky’s the limit in Berlin, which is one
of Europe's big start-up capitals. In the last 20 years, the city has
become a giant lab of cultural experimentation thanks to a spirit that
nurtures and encourages new ideas as well as to once abundant space and
cheap rent. Although the last two of these are definitely a thing of the
past. Top international performers still grace Berlin's theatre, concert
and opera stages; international art-world stars like Olafur Eliasson and
Jonathan Meese make their home here; and Clooney and Hanks shoot
blockbusters in the German capital. Highbrow, lowbrow and everything in
between – there’s plenty of room for the full gamut of cultural
expression.
Laid-back Lifestyle
Berlin is a big multicultural metropolis but deep down it maintains the
unpretentious charm of an international village. Locals and expats
follow the credo 'live and let live' and put greater emphasis on
personal freedom and a creative lifestyle than on material wealth and
status symbols. Cafes are jammed at all hours, drinking is a religious
rite and clubs keep going through the weekend into Monday. Size-wise,
Berlin is pretty big but its key areas are wonderfully compact and
easily navigated on foot, by bike or with public transport.
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Note: The
organizing committee will not provide accommodation for the delegates,
and we recommend you to book your accommodation as soon as possible.