Practical information

Locations

Conference venue

  • De Grote Post, H. Serruyslaan 18a, 8400 Oostende, website

Social programme

  • Icebreaker reception: Ostend City Hall, Vindictivelaan 1, 8400 Oostende
  • Conference dinner: Brassi Rooftop, Albert I-promenade, Kursaal-Westhelling, 8400 Oostende, website
  • Closing reception: Conference venue: De Grote Post, H. Serruyslaan 18a, 8400 Oostende, website

Excursions

  • Local excursions all start at the conference venue
  • Excursions before/after the conference
    • Ship visit RV André Malraux & RV Simon Stevin: Hendrik Baelskaai, 8400 Oostende, wiki RV André Malraux, info RV Simon Stevin
    • Marine Robotics Meet & Greet (for Researchers): VLIZ Marine Robotics Centre, Slipwaykaai 4, Oostende.
    • Visit the Navigo museum and Atlantikwall Raversyde to explore coastal life and wartime heritage on the Belgian coast: Vrijheidstraat 6, 8670 Koksijde-Oostduinkerke & Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 636, 8400 Oostende.
    • From Neolithic houses to Roman boats, discover life in ancient Belgium at the Espace Gallo-Romain and the Archéosite of Aubechies: Rue de Nazareth 2, 7800 Ath & Rue de l'Abbaye 1y, 7972 Beloeil.
    • Uncover the submerged world of Doggerland and explore Muzeeum: Graaf Léon Lippensdreef 8, 8300 Knokke-Heist & Nieuwendijk 11, 4381 BV Vlissingen.
    • Explore Antwerp’s rich seafaring history through museums (The Red Star Line Museum & MAS), ship collections and panoramic views of the Scheldt port: Montevideostraat 3, 2000 Antwerp & Hanzestedenplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen.
    • Trace the maritime and landscape evolution of Bruges and the lost outports along the medieval Zwin estuary: Bruges & Graaf Léon Lippensdreef 8, 8300 Knokke-Heist.

 

Accessibility 

By air

Public transport

  • The Coastal Tram (De Kusttram) runs along the entire Belgian coast, see the website for further details.
  • Public transport by bus is operated by De Lijn, see the website for routes and schedules.
  • Train services are provided by NMBS/SNCB, consult the website for timetables and tickets. 

Parking

Taxi


Accommodation

C-Hotels

Hi-Flanders