The 33rd International GRSG Annual Conference & AGM called "Orbit to Outcrop” will be held at the ITC Faculty at the University of Twente between 11 - 14 December 2022 in the city of Enschede. ITC is known worldwide for achievements in education, research and capacity development in the field of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation. ITC exists for over 70 years. In 2010, ITC became a faculty of the University of Twente. On this page you can find everything related to the conference including information about hotels, travelling and getting around in Enschede.
Programme
EVENT PROGRAMME
The event programme and abstracts will be available to view and read online before or during the event. More information will be up on the GRSG website.
SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER, ICEBREAKER RECEPTION
Brewpub Stanislaus (Stadsgravenstraat 59, 7511 ER Enschede) will host the icebreaker reception. This bar/brewery is in the city centre of Enschede in an old church. There will be a cash bar for you to purchase a selection of craft beer, wine, and soft drinks with a finger buffet provided by GRSG. Join us from 6 pm.
MONDAY 12 DECEMBER, WINE RECEPTION
Following Day 1 of the GRSG conference, which culminates with our AGM (open to all delegates), we will adjourn to the annexe bar area hosting the exhibitors and sponsors for our wine reception. The reception will run from approximately 5-7 pm, leaving plenty of time for dinner at your leisure.
TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER, CONFERENCE DINNER
The conference dinner will be held at De Grolsch Veste (Colosseum 65, 7521 PP Enschede), home of Dutch professional football club FC Twente. Transfers will be provided to the conference. We will enter thru the main entrance (entrance A), where staff will direct us to the venue on the second floor. A welcome drink will be served upon arrival, with dinner served from 19:30. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available throughout the meal. The dinner is open to all delegates and their partners/guests. This is an additional charge that you can pay upon registration.
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER, AFTERGLOW
As is the tradition, at the end of the conference we will retire to local brewpub Stanislaus for a drink. Drinks will be on your account. No need to inform us in advance; this is always a very informal event.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
For any general enquiries about the event please get in touch with our GRSG's Chairman, Charlotte (chairman@grsg.org.uk) who would be pleased to help and/or direct your request accordingly.
Conference locations
Location of ITC Faculty
The conference venue is situated at the University of Twente’s ITC Faculty (Hengelosestraat 99, 7514 AE Enschede) close to the city centre of Enschede. Please note that this is not on the University of Twente Campus. ITC is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from the Enschede Train Station. Lunch and coffee will be served at the auditorium adjacent to the exhibition hall, which is reserved for the Spectral Workshop (Sunday 11th December) as well as for the conference duration between 12 and 14 December.
Location of the University of Twente campus
In case you want to visit the beautiful campus of the University of Twente (Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede), you can take bus line 1 and hop off at the exit called 'Hallenweg'. There you can witness the construction of our new home on campus called Langezijds where our faculty will relocate in 2023. Online you can check the campus map for the University of Twente. Our campus is home to a dynamic community where more than 12,000 students and 3,700 staff members, representing a hundred nationalities, use the latest knowledge and technology for a better future.
Hotels and restaurants
Hotels
Several options are available at a range of prices. Some suggestions below.
Hotel | Distance to ITC | Cost (€) (indication) | Website | Capacity, Rating |
InterCity Hotel | 590 m | 100-130 | 72 Rooms, 3-Star Hotel | |
Hotel van der Valk | 2,5 km | 120-220 | 150 Rooms, 4-Star Hotel | |
Fletcher Hotel de Broeierd | 3,4 km | 100-150 | 61 Rooms, 4-Star Hotel | |
U Park Hotel (on University of Twente campus) | 3,4 km | 100-120 | 72 Rooms |
Since the InterCity Hotel is the most conveniently located, we have a number of rooms reserved in a group block for those that are attending the conference. Below you will find information about the hotel rooms at the InterCity Hotel. If you want to book a room (from this reserved group block) at this hotel, you need to fill in the form and send it back to the InterCity Hotel. The rooms will be available until 11 November 2022, after this date, there is no longer a guarantee for the rooms. As a participant, you need to enter your arrival/dept. date on the form when you make a reservation.
RESTAURANTS in Enschede
There are a lot of restaurants in Enschede, with several clustered around the town centre. A special mention would be De Beiaard (Oude Markt 24, 7511 GB Enschede ), as it adheres closest to Geologist standards for a bite and drink. However, if you find yourself on a pub crawl/hop and need a quick bite on the go, please do consider a very Dutch traditional kroket at “de Muur” (Oude Markt 9-A, 7511 GA Enschede), a very popular Dutch food-in-wall “restaurant”. As a side note, remember there is a distinct difference between a coffee-shop and café in the Netherlands. If you are looking for a good cup of coffee, you’d go to a café and not a coffee-shop.
Getting there and around
TIMEZONE
The Netherlands is on CET (Central European Time), which is the same as GMT+1 in December.
Travelling from the airport (Schiphol) to Enschede
The train station at the airport is located underneath Schiphol Airport and is indicated on signage throughout the airport lobby.
Train tickets may be bought online (ns.nl) or at the NS information desk. It might also be handy to download the NS app (Android/iOS) to plan routes, schedules and buy tickets. Finally, remember to check in and out at the yellow NS gates or stands. Failure to do so may result in a hefty fine.
Typically there are two trains every hour in-between Schiphol and Enschede. The closest to the hour (xx:08) tends to have a stopover in Amersfoort, whereas the train scheduled closest to the half hour (xx:38) is a direct train with its end destination at Enschede central. Trains normally run between 5 am and midnight. However, please use the NS app or website (https://www.ns.nl/en/journeyplanner/) to plan your journey, as schedules are subject to change.
Getting around
Travelling by bus in Enschede is a quick and reliable way to get around. During rush hours, buses run up to six times per hour. You can buy single tickets on the bus or use a Public Transport card, called OV-chipkaart (very convenient if you’ll be using the public transport system more regularly). Buy yours at the ticket office in Enschede central railway station. Bus transport is handled by Twents and Arriva.
Another convenient way to get around is to rent a bicycle. Most hotels and guesthouses may have several choices available. Alternatively, there are several affordable bicycle/e-scooter share services around that are easily accessible with an app. Some options: GO Sharing, Bolt, Dott.
Unfortunately, Uber has not yet made its way to Enschede; however, there is an affordable metered-taxi service in town. DiTaxi (ditaxi.nl) are reliable and promises a pickup within 15 min, 24/7; you may call for a taxi at (+31 53 461 5060). Online bookings are also available and offer an additional discount (DiTaxi Booking).