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TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD 03

CONFERENCE PROGRAM OUTLINE 04

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 05

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE 06

FINANCES 07

AMSTERDAM RAI: 08congress venue / accessibility / floorplan

AMSTERDAM: CAPITAL OF INSPIRATION 13why Amsterdam / visiting sites / other facts / hotels

SIDE EVENT UTRECHT: 21CITY FOR ONE HEALTH

HOST COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS 22why the Netherlands / tours and excursions

CONGRESS SECRETARIAT: PCO 24 LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT 25

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03FOREWORD

With great pleasure, we wish to invite you to the

Netherlands for the 3rd International One Health

Congress to be held 15-18 March 2015. The

conference venue will be the Amsterdam RAI

Convention Centre. The provisional organizing

committee represents the stakeholders in the

Netherlands i.e. national government, academic

scientific community, knowledge institutions for

public and animal health and organizations at the

public private interface, all centered around the One

Health theme. This broad coverage and support

underlines the importance and value for our society

of having the 3rd International One Health Congress

(IOHC2015) in the Netherlands. Since the closing

of the first International One Health Congress in

Melbourne 2011, the One Health vision has been

embraced by more and more institutions all around

the world. The end terms of that meeting provided

clear guidance towards the further organization of

the global One Health community. Now the 2nd

International One Health Congress is about to start,

indicating that the messages of Melbourne have

been taken and have formed the basis for global

action.

The One Health concept is based on the recognition

that human and animal health are inextricably

linked. Humans and animals have socio-economic

interactions through direct physical contact,

the food chain and the environment. Therefore,

the health and well-being of all species can only

be safeguarded by enhancing cooperation and

collaboration between physicians, veterinarians,

and other scientific health professionals. This will

be achieved by effectively coupling the know-

how and infrastructure available in the human and

veterinary/agricultural domain.

Therefore, we underline the vision that the One

Health approach:

• recognizes the interdependence of, and seeks

to improve human, animal and environmental

health;

• has a broad vision and includes other disciplines

such as economics and social behavior that are

essential to success;

• recognizes that understanding ecosystems is an

essential part of One Health;

• recognizes that One Health is a major component

of food security and safety.

The Netherlands has an active One Health

community with a proven track record in facing new

scientific challenges that lie ahead. To date, almost

forty scientific institutions, SMEs and companies

are gathered in Immuno Valley, an independent

consortium connecting human and animal health

and stimulating cross-disciplinary research through

collaborative partnerships, having One Health as

leading motive. Herewith, momentum has been

created for this theme and relationships have been

built with national and international counterparts.

This has motivated Immuno Valley to take the

initiative to bring the global scientific One Health

community to the Netherlands for the upcoming

3rd International One Health Congress, 2015. Upon

consultation, international health organizations and

several other stakeholders have expressed their

support for this initiative and letters of endorsement

have been added at the end of this booklet.

In our vision, the 3rd International One Health

Congress will act as a landmark, integrating

scientific solutions into new innovative and

effective applications that control emerging

diseases in the years to come. In addition, a

Science Policy Interface (SPI) will be implemented,

offering both policymakers and other stakeholders

the possibility to benefit from the most recent

scientific advancements. With a side event in

Utrecht, situated in close proximity to Amsterdam,

conference delegates are offered a glance of the

growing hotspot of One Health research and

healthcare in the Netherlands.

The conference will be open to all those interested

in One Health. In order to stimulate participation of

delegates from as many countries as possible a

bursary system will be developed.

We look forward to welcoming the international

community of scientists, policymakers and industry

to the 3rd International One Health Congress in

2015 in the Netherlands.

Anton Pijpers, Utrecht University

Chairman

Arno Vermeulen, Immuno Valley

Secretary

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

The scientific program of the `3rd International

One Health Congress`, to be organized in The

Netherlands in 2015, will cover all aspects of

the `One Health concept` by bringing together

established and young scientists working in this

rapidly expanding and highly multidisciplinary

field. Invited key note lectures by top scientists,

addressing cutting edge developments in their

respective fields of expertise, will precede

the workshops that form the backbone of the

scientific program. These workshops will consist

of invited lectures and presentations selected from

submitted abstracts. Poster sessions, that will

also build on selected abstracts, will accompany

these workshops, collectively creating ample

opportunities for discussion. The workshops

and poster sessions will be largely structured

around different aspects of One Health such as

the interlinked chain of events in the emergence

from animal colonizing micro-organism to human

pathogen or pandemic agent. This sequence of

events, which is determined by the crossing of

various consecutive and interdependent barriers,

will be addressed in separate sections of the

program, dealing with interspecies barriers,

intra-human barriers and inter-human barriers,

respectively. Special attention will be given to the

involvement of young scientists from the fields of

human and veterinary medicine as well as other

relevant research areas. These will be involved

in the shaping of the scientific program, and the

selection of lectures and poster presentations.

In addition, young scientists will co-chair the

workshops and sessions and special awards

will be granted for best young scientist oral and

poster presentations.

SCIENCE-POLICY-INTERFACE

In addition to the scientific program, a real time

`Science-Policy-Interface`(SPI) program track will

be implemented, that will bring together on the

one hand established key scientists working in

the respective ̀ One Health` areas and on the other

hand policymakers and other representatives

of non-scientific stakeholder groups. This tailor

made SPI track will create a unique opportunity

for policymakers and other stakeholders alike,

to directly benefit from a close interaction and

exchange of knowledge with the key scientists

at a level that is adapted to a non-specialist

audience.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM OUTLINE

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CONGRESS RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES

One Health reflects the interrelationships between

the health of humans, the health of animals and

the environment, and extends to natural resource

management, food & agriculture and the broader

sustainable development agenda. Health threats

arise from different economical drivers and global

changes of the environment.

Multidisciplinary collaboration involving medical,

veterinary and eco-health disciplines and other life

sciences, social sciences, and informatics allows

an overall risk assessment of these threats and is

needed to ensure an improved and sustainable

human and animal health. This is also key, to

improve monitoring and analysis of novel global

threats posed by infectious diseases, including

pandemic risks, food safety hazards, as well as

the burden of existing diseases.

The rich programs of the 1st and 2nd International

One Health Congress show that the role of science

in One Health is gaining in importance. Moreover,

the biannual rhythm of these congresses

underlines the urgency of immediately applying

scientific advancements into global action. By

organizing the 3rd edition of this conference in

2015 in Europe, and more specifically in The

Netherlands, we are convinced that a strong

involvement of top level scientists from all over

the world can be achieved. The program will

address broad disciplines of science when dealing

with emerging and endemic diseases, in humans

and animals, including zoonotic diseases, food

safety threats and the overlap of food and health

insecurity.

A Science-Policy Interface (SPI track) program

will be created to cover the policy and institutional

realms and add practical value to the scientific

outcomes. The WHO, OIE and FAO have already

joined forces in this regard to develop novel health

protection approaches (Tripartite 2010).

Objectives for the 3rd International One Health

Congress

• Top-level science to assist in tackling global

issues to animal, human and environmental

health; ‘One Health’

• Established sustainable cross-disciplinary

partnerships in pandemic risk assessment

• Defined scientific research priorities for One

Health

• Improved data management and information

flows in One Health, from local to global

• Provided an overview of training activities

identified as a priority

• Formulated how the outcomes of the

conference may serve the different streams

of work undertaken by the global One Health

alliance for the period 2015-2017

Key features

• Internationally renowned plenary speakers

• Abstract driven scientific contributions

• Broad coverage of One Health topics with

emphasis on integration of knowledge

• Low level entrance for (young) scientists to allow

global representation

• Parallel Science-Policy Interface program

(SPI track)

• High level involvement in organizing and scientific

committees

• Amsterdam-Utrecht operating in tandem

• 1.000 – 1.200 attendants and focus on a full

3 day lectures program.

PROVISIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The Congress is hosted by a high-level committee

broadly representing One Health oriented

institutes and organizations of the Netherlands.

Dr Christianne Bruschke:

Chief Veterinary Officer of

The Netherlands

Dr Marianne Donker:

Deputy Director General of Ministry of

Public Health, Welfare and Sports

Prof Dr Roel Coutinho:

Director of Center for Infectious

Disease Control of the National Institute

for Public Health and Environment

Prof Dr Anton Pijpers:

Dean of Veterinary Faculty of Utrecht

University

Prof Dr Joep Lange:

Executive Scientific Director of the

Amsterdam Institute for Global Health

and Development (AIGHD)

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

(NOMINATIONS IN PROGRESS)

The scientific committee will comprise

internationally renowned scientists from all over

the world.

Prof Dr Albert Osterhaus:

Director of Viroscience Dept. at

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam (chair)

Dr Jan Slingenbergh:

Former Senior Officer in Animal Health

services of FAO Rome, Italy

Dr Andre Bianchi:

Director Central Veterinary Institute of

Wageningen UR, Lelystad

Prof Dr Albert Osterhaus:

Director of Department of Viroscience

at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam

Dr Arno Vermeulen:

Managing Director Immuno Valley

Foundation

Dr Liana Steeghs:

Deputy Director Immuno Valley

Foundation

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

If the Netherlands is granted to host the 3rd

International One Health Congress, the Local

Organizing Committee will apply for the Pre-

fincancing and Guarantee Fund (VGF). This is

an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs,

the Association of the Dutch Convention Industry

(VNC) and the Netherlands Board of Tourism &

Conventions (NBTC) and offers organisers of an

international congress in the Netherlands pre-

financing as well as a guarantee.

Prefinancing

Interest-free loans are based on a provisional

budget and liquidity forecast drawn up or

approved by a Professional Congress Organiser

(PCO), and must be backed by a redemption

guarantee.

Guarantee fund

A guarantee is based on a balanced budget,

formulated or approved by a PCO, its level being

determined by the VGF, PCO and the venue.

AMSTERDAM YOUNG SCIENTIST

AWARD

The City of Amsterdam is increasingly

developing as a center of knowledge.

The many centers of knowledge provide

an excellent example of the wide range of

disciplines that are represented within the city.

Amsterdam is a main destination for international

scientific conventions. These are meetings

that focus on the exchange of knowledge.

The combination of stimulating scientific talent

and first-rate convention facilities can yield

remarkable results. In order to stimulate these

results, the City of Amsterdam and its destination

partners have set up the Amsterdam Young

Scientist Award. Its aim is to stimulate and

develop new talent within a scientific discipline in

the broadest sense of the word.

Should Amsterdam be granted the hosting of the

3rd International One Health Congress in 2015,

it will be possible – subject to certain conditions

- for the scientific committee to designate one

of the most promising, participating scientists

as winner of this EUR 5,000 award. The money

has to be spent on research, or on attending

other conventions on the same or directly

related disciplines. This is Amsterdam’s way to

emphasize the city’s pivotal role as a destination

for international scientific conventions.

REGISTRATION FEE

It is our aim to attract delegates from as many

countries as possible to share new knowledge

and ideas on the important topics of the 3rd

International One Health Congress.

We realize that it may be difficult for certain

potential delegates to find the necessary

resources to pay the registration fee for a 3-day

conference and accommodation. Therefore we

will develop a bursary system including criteria to

become eligible for this award.

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With more than two million visitors yearly,

Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre is one of

Europe’s most important international exhibition

and conference venues. Each year some 1,000

national and international events are held in

the Congress Centre, which is flanked by the

RAI’s three exhibition complexes. International

congresses have been hosted with many

thousands of delegates. The auditorium can

accommodate up to approximately 1,800

delegates.

• Easy connection between exhibition halls and

auditoriums

• Many multi-functional meeting rooms for

break-out and parallel sessions

• State-of-the art IT infrastructure and audio-

visual facilities

• Very good catering facilities

• Multilingual staff

• Excellent public transport; the international

airport, hotels and downtown Amsterdam are

very nearby.

AMSTERDAM RAICongress Venue

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With more than two million visitors yearly,

Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre is one of

Europe’s most important international exhibition

and conference venues. Each year some 1,000

national and international events are held in the

Congress Centre, which is flanked by the RAI’s

three exhibition complexes. International con-

gresses have been hosted with many thousands

of delegates. The auditorium can accommodate

up to approximately 1,800 delegates.

• Easy connection between exhibition halls and

auditoriums

• Many multi-functional meeting rooms for

break-out and parallel sessions

• State-of-the art IT infrastructure and audio-

visual facilities

• Very good catering facilities

• Multilingual staff

• Excellent public transport; the international

airport, hotels and downtown Amsterdam are

very nearby.

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANISED BY AMSTERDAM RAI

2001 Congress of the International Society of Chemotherapy 3,000

2003 Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine 4,000

2004 European Congress of the European Society of General Practice and Family Medicine 2,100

2004 European Congress of the Society for Therapeutic Radiology 1,500

2007 World Congress on Emergency and Disaster Medicine 900

2008 European Conference of the International Council of Shopping Centers 1,000

2009 International Congress of Dento- Maxillo-Facial Radiology 450

2009 Annual Congress of the European Society of Paediatric Urology 750

2009 European Congress on Obesity 2,500

2010 World Congress on IT 3,000

AMSTERDAM RAICongress Venue

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EXCELLENT ACCESSIBILITY BY AIR,

BY RAIL AND BY ROAD

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a very modern,

uncontested airport. Direct scheduled services

fly non-stop to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from

destinations all over the world. These scheduled

services fly from at least 129 destinations within

Europe and from 108 non-European destinations

to Schiphol. In addition there are charter flights to

and from Schiphol Airport. As many as 90 airlines

fly to Schiphol, conveniently located in the heart

of western Europe. Moreover, Amsterdam Airport

Schiphol enjoys a very special status among its

users, ranking first among the world’s airports in

virtually every poll conducted among frequent in-

ternational travellers.

Upon arrival in the Netherlands, travellers imme-

diately experience the first sign of Dutch hospi-

tality i.e.: the uncomplicated customs procedure

conducted by the friendly and courteous people

of the Dutch Customs Service staff. After leav-

ing the baggage reclaim area, you can board a

train carrying you directly to Amsterdam RAI

Station within 7 minutes (10 kilometres), or choose

to go to the city centre (10 minutes by train).

Approximately 15-20 trains a day depart for des-

tinations such as Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt. It

is possible to arrange for a designated congress

hospitality desk for delegates at Schiphol Airport.

At this desk, delegates can obtain information on

transport to their hotel and/or congress venue.

COMPACT LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The compactness of the city minimises the need

for taxis and public transport, as almost every-

thing is within walking distance. Nevertheless,

public transport on Amsterdam’s buses, trams

and metro - is most efficient, very modern, reli-

able and inexpensive. Optionally public trans-

port tickets can be included in the entrance fee,

enabling delegates to travel freely on the Am-

sterdam’s municipal transport system during the

congress. Naturally, bus shuttle services can be

provided, as well as a door-to-door service by

boat between Amsterdam RAI and many hotels.

AMSTERDAM RAIAccessibility

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AMSTERDAM:CAPITAL OF INSPIRATION

WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM

Let us welcome you in Amsterdam, Capital of

Inspiration. An amazing city, with many facets

that will delight you.

From the historic heart of the city to the high-

tech buildings on the city’s new Zuidas,

Amsterdam is a lively city, and it invites you to

come over and enjoy its pleasures.

CREATIVE AND INFORMAL

ATMOSPHERE

It is a place with a creative and informal

atmosphere, a metropolis at the size of a village.

Amsterdam has a lot to offer, including: some

of the greatest works of art in the world, more

canals than Venice, more bridges than Paris and

7,000 monumental buildings.

UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE LIST

No wonder Amsterdam’s ancient centre was

nominated for UNESCO’s world heritage list.

Amsterdam has many other surprises as well.

From world-famous diamond factories, to

excellent shopping centres and many bars and

clubs. 24 hours a day, Amsterdam will surprise

you with its endless possibilities and its free,

open spirit, 24 hours a day.

Welcome in Amsterdam!

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ACCESSIBLE & COMPACT

It would be an understatement to call Amsterdam

an accessible city. The internationally awarded

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is only fifteen

minutes from the city centre. And accessibility in

Amsterdam does not stop at the city limits.

International trains bring you right to the heart of

the city. Within Amsterdam you can travel on the

excellent public transport system, by water taxi,

or on foot. No other city in the world has so many

places to see, eat in or stay at within such short

distances.

HISTORIC HEART

Amsterdam may be a place of importance, but

it is also a city of human dimensions. It was

founded in the Middle Ages near a dam in the

river Amstel. Its true blossoming period was

at the beginning of the 17th century, when it

became the world’s largest centre of trade and

art. Today, the old part of the city, known as

the ’Grachtengordel’ (canal ring), is still amazingly

intact. But it is by no means an open-air museum.

Instead, it is the vibrant heart of the city, only with

a decidedly more friendly atmosphere than you

might have expected.

STABLE ECONOMIC CLIMATE

In general, the Amsterdam congress and

conference market is steady and the price/quality

ratio passes the international comparison test

with flying colours.

OUTSTANDING CULTURE

Amsterdam’s unique character is well represented

in its cultural life. Where else in the world do you

find an outstanding collection of 17th century

masterpieces of painting, works by Van Gogh, a

major museum of contemporary art and a world-

famous concert hall all around the square? The

city of Rembrandt has always been a significant

centre of the art world. But the city does not dwell

on its past, it also welcomes new forms of culture,

architecture and music. Along the picturesque

banks of the river Amstel, great musicals and

impressive operas are performed side by side

in the famous Carré theatre and the city hall’s

Muziektheater (opera and ballet).

TWO UNIVERSITIES

AND MANY LABORATORIES

During the 17th century Amsterdam was a busy

trading centre, but these days knowledge is also

one of the city’s core businesses. With two highly

developed universities, Amsterdam is now firmly

established as a centre of knowledge for important

scientists, and is an attractive meeting place for

anyone involved in science and research.

WHY AMSTERDAM?

Ten good reasons to come to Amsterdam!

• Accessible & compact

• Historic heart

• Stable economic climate

• Outstanding culture

• Two universities and many laboratories

• Exciting nightlife

• Marvellous events

• Superb surroundings

• Colourful people

• Business and pleasure

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EXCITING NIGHTLIFE

Amsterdam has many lively cafes. Authentic

19th century pubs and ‘brown cafés’ can be

found all over the city, alongside their more

contemporary counterparts, like Grand Cafés

and hip and happening lounge bars. The most

popular bar areas are around the Leidseplein and

Rembrandtplein. Do not leave without having

explored the entertaining Amsterdam nightlife.

There is more than the world-famous Red Light

District. The city also hosts a great number of

jazz cafés, a large casino and late night bars.

Prominent DJ’s play the best new dance music

in the trendy clubs and discotheques. All nightlife

venues are located within less than a few square

miles of each other, so you can easily hop from

one venue to another.

COLOURFUL PEOPLE

People make Amsterdam the unique city it is.

In the ‘Golden Age’ of the 17th century it was a

metropolis of trade and art, in the sixties it was

Europe’s ‘magical centre’. Amsterdam has always

set itself aside from other European capitals. It still

is the place of choice for many young and creative

companies and associations, all attracted by the

city’s possibilities. A cosmopolitan way of life has

always come natural to the people of Amsterdam,

as something illustrated by the fact that everyone

speaks more than one language. Amsterdam truly

is a melting pot full of people from all over the

world.

AMSTERDAM, HISTORICAL AND

CULTURAL CITY

Amsterdam, with its 800,000 inhabitants, is a city

with a highly individual atmosphere, generated

largely by its beautiful canals, its sense of

energy and purpose, its cultural treasures and its

opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

Amsterdam is a lively city, young at heart. The

inhabitants are traditionally friendly, tolerant and

cosmopolitan by nature. No other European city

can rival Amsterdam’s 7,000 historic buildings

dating from as far back as the 14th century. The

well-known symmetrical rings of canals with over

1,000 bridges summon up visions of the country’s

Golden Age. Come and explore the narrow old

streets.

On the cultural front, Amsterdam has 42

museums, including the Rijksmuseum, the Van

Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk (Municipal) Museum

and the National Maritime Museum. It is also the

home to the world famous Royal Concertgebouw

Orchestra, the Dutch National Ballet and the

Dutch Opera.

The city of Amsterdam ranks among the top 10

of the world’s most preferred conference cities.

Amsterdam offers all you want in entertainment

and recreation. It has numerous theatres and

cinemas, cosy bars and inviting pubs, a casino

and a wide variety of superb restaurants and

cuisines, where one “can eat in every language”

at prices and levels of comfort to suit everyone.

AMSTERDAM IN 2015

Amsterdam has been one of the leading cultural

centres of Europe for many centuries. One of

the major attractions of this cosmopolitan city is

its stimulating, varied and high quality choice of

around 60 theatres and concert halls, 40 museums

and over 140 galleries. The Rijksmuseum and

Vincent van Gogh Museum are high on the priority

list of many visitors to Amsterdam.

In recent years, the city has been actively looking

for ways to further enhance its appeal to art

lovers. Many of the most renowned museums

have been extensively renovated, and have

reopend their doors to the public again.

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An extensive and varied evening and social programme can be organized for delegates and accompanying persons.

VAN GOGH MUSEUM

Some 200 paintings and 500 drawings by Vincent

van Gogh, from sunflowers to significant self-

portraits. Van Gogh’s development is shown

from the early, sombre canvasses to the bright,

luminous works of his final years. The museum

also houses works by other 19th-century

painters such as Gauguin and Toulouse Lautrec;

lithographs and preliminary sketches by Van

Gogh and his important personal collection of

Japanese prints.

RIJKSMUSEUM

This is the largest museum of the Netherlands.

It is home to a splendid collection of Dutch

paintings from the Golden Age. The-se include

20 works by Rembrandt, four by Vermeer and

numerous other paintings by famous masters

such as Frans Hals and Jan Steen. Pride of place

is occupied by Rembrandt’s huge and fascinating

canvas known as ‘The Nightwatch’. Other

treasures well worth admiring include: medieval

pictures, the Asian collection, the collection of

16th century ceramics and impressive portraits.

Currently, the museum is being extensively

renovated and will open its doors in April 2013.

The ‘new’ Rijksmuseum will present a

representative and chronological overview of

Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the

late 20th century, as well as displaying many key

works of European and Asiatic works of art.

STEDELIJK MUSEUM

(MUNICIPAL MUSEUM)

Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum is a modern art

mecca, with international collections from Matisse

to Jeff Coons, as well as contemporary Dutch

artists. These Dutch artists include: Mondriaan,

Jan Toorop, Breitner, Sluyters and, more recently,

the COBRA (Copenhagen, Brussels, Amsterdam)

group of the 1950’s whose main Dutch exponents

are Karel Appel and Corneille.

Amsterdam, visiting sites

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SCHEEPVAART MUSEUM

(THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

AMSTERDAM)

In 1990, a replica of a 17th century trading-vessel

was reconstructed as a permanent exhibition.

The original ship, called The Amsterdam, was

launched here in 1736. It was owned by the Dutch

East Indies Company. The ship is a part of the

National Maritime Museum Amsterdam, which

was built in 1656 as the naval arsenal of the

Admiralty of Amsterdam.

MUZIEKTHEATER

The Amsterdam home of the National Ballet,

Netherlands Dance Theatre and the Nether-

lands Opera Foundation. A beautiful theatre with

possibilities for an evening programme and party.

NETHERLANDS DANCE THEATRE

The ‘daring genius of the Netherlands dance

theatres’, is what the theatre calls itself abroad,

and the critics (‘one of the most inventive and

physically exciting companies around’) seem to

agree.

CONCERTGEBOUW

Home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Principal Conductor: Mariss Jansons.

The gracious old concert hall is a favourite

among the world’s leading soloists because of its

excellent acoustics. Orchestras and artists of

international standing can be heard almost every

evening. The Concertgebouw building can also be

used as a combined music and party venue.

STADSSCHOUWBURG

(MUNICIPAL THEATRE)

The Municipal Theatre is now home to the

Amsterdam Theatre Group, which gives perform-

ances in Dutch. However, also contemporary

dance groups perform here, as does the English

Speaking Theatre Amsterdam (ESTA).

CARRÉ THEATRE

Carré presents mostly short seasons by Dutch

entertainers and artists. It is the place par

excellence for visiting celebrity entertainers to

perform. Many musicals, sometimes from abroad,

are staged here.

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LANGUAGE

English is widely spoken in Amsterdam, and

many people have a command of several other

languages.

CLIMATE

Amsterdam’s climate is quite temperate, with mild

summers and cold winters.

Rain is spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Spring is sunny and pleasant, while hot and humid

weather can occur from June to September.

October and November are usually quite wet, while

December to February are cold, but often sunny.

DRESS CODE

Amsterdam is a casual city, with many city workers

dressed informally. Restaurants at some smarter

hotels may require men to wear a suit and a tie.

Dark suits for men and neat attire for women are

common in business and banking circles.

Generally, however, the dress code is relaxed, with

T-shirts and jeans as common as black ties at the

opera.

TIME

Amsterdam is one hour ahead of GMT.

ACCESSIBILITY

AIRPORT

• 10 km distance from the city centre

• 7 minutes travel by train to the Amsterdam RAI

Convention Centre

• 90 international airlines

• 237 direct international destinations

(129 European and 108 intercontinental)

INTERNATIONAL TRAINS

• Thalys (Paris)

• ICE International (Frankfurt)

• Benelux (Brussels)

• IC (Berlin)

• CityNightLine (Basel)

MISCELLANEOUS

• 10,334 shops

(including 165 antique shops)

• 24 diamond polishing factories

• 14,600 concerts and theatre performances

• 45 cinemas

• 1,402 café’s and bars

• 36 clubs

• 755 restaurants

• 42 museums

• 141 art galleries

• 22 paintings by Rembrandt

• 206 paintings by Van Gogh

• 165 canals

• 1,281 bridges

• 110 canal boat

• 6,800 monuments

AMSTERDAM: OTHER FACTS

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Hotels

Double Tree by Hilton Amsterdam Central

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Amsterdam has more than 300 hotels with almost

20,000 rooms in all categories. Accommodation

ranges from the well-known international

hotel chains to low-budget accommodation.

Over 2,500 of these hotel rooms are near the

Amsterdam RAI, within 5 to 10 minutes walking

distance.

RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE

Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel Service is part

of Amsterdam RAI and is highly experienced in

arranging travel and accommodation for you

and your delegates. This service will save you

considerable time, money and effort. Amsterdam

RAI Hotel & Travel Service offers hotels in various

categories (2 to 5 star hotels), as well as Stayokay

hostels and bed & breakfast facilities. In addition,

this services ensures that you will get the best deals

and top service for flights, transfers, excursions,

etc. Should Amsterdam be granted the hosting of

the One Health Congress in 2015, these services

can be booked online via the congress website.

WEBSITE INFORMATION AND WEBSITE

LINK

RAI Hotel & Travel Service will easily provide

information that will be integrated in the congress

website, together with all possible hotel links,

and all in the look and feel of One Health 2015.

With the link you will enter the advanced internet

reservations system of RAI Hotel & Travel Service

with detailed information about the various hotels.

Delegates can book their hotel reservation, and,

if they wish: flights, rental cars, transfers, through

this website.

REDUCED FARE TICKETS FOR 3RD

INTERNATIONAL ONE HEALTH CONGRESS

VIA AIR FRANCE – KLM GLOBAL MEETINGS

AND MORE..

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the national airline of

the Netherlands and is part of Air France-KLM.

Air France-KLM is part of the SkyTeam alliance

offering a network of 926 destinations in more

than 173 countries. Other SkyTeam member are

Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico, Korean Air, Czech

Airlines, Alitalia, Aeroflot, China Southern Airlines

and more. Together they fly to more than 850

destinations in 169 countries.

AIR FRANCE-KLM GLOBAL MEETINGS

A preferred carrier agreement includes a special

‘Global Meetings fare’ discount of 5% to 10%

on the published fare (subject to conditions)

for the participants travelling to the event.

Discounted fares can be booked by participants

via the online booking tool www.airfranceklm-

globalmeetings.com. A free ticket for the Local

Organizing Committee will be offered for every 50th

ticket booked via the online booking tool. Offline

possibilities via a dedicated travel agent are

also possible. The online booking tool offers the

organizer insight in booked tickets via the online

tool.

ADVANTAGES OF AIR FRANCE – KLM

GLOBAL MEETINGS AT A GLANCE

• Easy to use online booking tool

• Delegates can book all KLM and AIR FRANCE

flights, as well as KLM and AIR FRANCE code

share flights of all SkyTeam partners (such as

Alitalia, CityJet, Delta Airlines, etc)

• The discount on the ticket is also available for

flights departing 5 days prior to the congress

and leaving 5 days after the congress

• Delegates will receive FlyingBlue miles

• The organizer is entitled to free additional

tickets, e.g. for board members or speakers

(unless ticketing is done through a travel agent).

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The prices listed below are exclusive to RAI Hotel & Travel Service. No rights may be derived from the

prices indicated.

City tax is excluded.

Rates based on 2013 price levels

This is the approximate number of hotel rooms available in Amsterdam and in the Amsterdam Airport

Schiphol region.

For students and delegates with a limited budget, Amsterdam offers different kinds of accomodation.

Low cost hotels, (youth) hostels, botels and also the campus and other university-related locations of

the University of Amsterdam can be obtained for low budget accommodation possibilities

During the next five years, a further 1,000 to 2,000 hotels rooms have been planned for Amsterdam

and surroundings.

AMSTERDAM APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE INDICATION RATE IN € NO. OF ROOMS NO. OF ROOMS BASED ON SINGLE USE EXCLUDING BREAKFAST Category Amsterdam Schiphol 5 star deluxe 661 0 300 and up

5 star 2441 0 185 - 225 4-star 8887 3260 155 - 185 3-star 7061 795 115 - 150 0-1-2 star 4757 517 80 - 120 Total 23807 4572

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Thanks to its central location, the Utrecht

Science Park (USP) is the beating heart

of the Netherlands. It is home to a close,

successful cooperation between Utrecht

University, the University Medical Centre (UMC),

Hubrecht Institute, the University of Applied

Sciences, the City and the Province. And it’s not

just limited to the Netherlands, as the Utrecht

region and the research it produces are known

around the world. Utrecht University is one of the

top 60 universities in the world, and the European

Commission in 2010 proclaimed the Utrecht area

to be the most competitive in Europe. Its Life

Sciences research, which ranges from

fundamental to translational and clinical research,

is top 10 in the world. The emphasis is on three

main themes, each of which has a significant

social importance: One Health- Public Health,

Cancer, and Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells.

Based on the excellent research at the University

Medical Centre Utrecht, the Wilhelmina

Children’s Hospital, the Faculty of Science and

the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the only one

in the Netherlands, an attractive nucleus has

been shaped for scientists to collaborate and

students to be educated and to participate in top

level science. The life sciences cluster further

benefits from the presence of several companies

in pharmaceutical, food- and technological

applications such as Genmab, Danone Innovation

Centre, Merus Biopharmaceuticals, Crossbeta

Biosciences, Pharma

Plexus Holland, Artemis,

and the independent

research institute TNO

and GlaxoSmithKline

both in the immediate

vicinity. Especially in

the area of One Health-

Public Health a hotspot

of research, healthcare

and translational science is growing. Plans are

in advanced state to initiate an Open Innovation

Center for One Health with a collaborative effort

of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University

Medical Center Utrecht, Central Veterinary

Institute Lelystad, Center for Infectious Diseases

Control of the National Institute for Public Health

and the Environment (RIVM) and Artemis with

support from Immuno Valley. Emphasis lies on

all aspects of infectious diseases for animals (incl

wildlife), man and environment, with a strong

focus on epidemiology, virus discovery and

vaccine related research. The involvement of

Immuno Valley catalyzes translational science

and connects to the entire One Health oriented

life sciences industry as investor and client.

A large, well-trained and dynamic student

population is a crucial factor and forms an

attractive future workforce for Life Sciences

companies, research institutes and knowledge

institutions.

SIDE EVENT UTRECHT: CITY FOR ONE HEALTH

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THE NETHERLANDS

The Netherlands: a great small country

WHY SHOULD THE NETHERLANDS BE YOUR NEXT DESTINATION?

There are many reasons. For instance:

• The Dutch economy is stable;

• The Netherlands is an internationally orientated country;

• Today the Netherlands is a commercial and industrial hub of the European Union;

• Excellent accessibility, above all supported by the efficient and award winning

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol;

• The price/quality ratio is excellent;

• Visitors from abroad like the fact that English is spoken practically everywhere;

• Transport and communications networks are models of efficiency.

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

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Of course, the

Netherlands, which

is also known as

Holland, has much

more to offer. After

the country gained

its independence

from Spain in the

17th century, it be-

came the leading

commercial nation

and maritime power in the world. The delightful

historic streets of Amsterdam and many other cit-

ies are reminders of that glorious period, called the

Golden Age. Increasing prosperity in the 17th century

resulted in a cultural and intellectual boom, the fruits

of which are still enjoyed today. Every year, tourists

from around the world flock to the Dutch muse-

ums to admire paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer,

Frans Hals and many other old Dutch masters.

GOVERNMENT

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a constitutional

monarchy with a parliamentary form of govern-

ment. Prince William of Orange, who founded the

House of Orange, played a pivotal role in the coun-

try’s struggle for independence. The present-day

monarch, Queen Beatrix, is well-loved and

respected by the sixteen million Dutch citizens.

STRONG ECONOMY

Despite its small size, the Netherlands has

developed into an economic powerhouse over the

past decades. The country ranks among the top

exporters of agricultural produce. As you would

expect, it is even the world’s biggest exporter of

flowers and bulbs. The chemical industry, financial

services, manufacturing, tourism, transportation

(Rotterdam is one of the world’s biggest ports) and

trade are also strong pillars of the economy.

HOSPITALITY

The Netherlands’ open and tolerant character is

very much evidenced by its hospitality towards

foreigners. Throughout the centuries, refugees from

other countries have found a new and safe home-

land here. Although Dutch is the official language,

most people also speak English, German or French.

As any visitor to this charming land can attest, the

Dutch truly enjoy contact with people from abroad

and will make you feel at home in no time at all.

FREE FLOW OF SCIENTISTS

Entry to the country is guaranteed to all foreign

individuals participating in an congress organized

in the Netherlands, regardless of their nationality.

Delegates must, of course, meet the normal require-

ments. They must carry travel documents valid for

an adequate period of time, have sufficient means

of support, and may not considered to be a threat

to the public peace, public order or national safety.

STRUGGLE AGAINST THE SEA

Foreigners immediately associate the Netherlands

with its age-old struggle against the sea. They

simply cannot get over the fact that almost half

of the country lies below sea level. Much of this

low-lying land has been wrested from the sea by a

process of land reclamation dating back to the 12th

century. The Dutch are generally acknowledged

as Masters of Water Management. A visit to the

Low Countries offers a unique opportunity to see

for yourself how the Dutch have actually pulled it

off: from the age-old windmills to the ultramodern

sea-defences.

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CONGRESS SECRETARIAT:PAUWELS CONGRESS ORGANISERS

If Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is granted the

opportunity to host the 3rd International One Health

Congress (IOHC), Pauwels Congress Organisers

has been selected as professional congress

organiser.

Pauwels Congress Organisers (PCO) is an

experienced full-service congress organisation

located in the heart of Maastricht. Our team has

a great deal of experience in the organisation and

coordination of all kinds of congresses. Large,

small, one day, multi-day, national or international.

Based in Maastricht, we organise events across

Europe.

Our knowhow and experience, proactive

attitude, understanding and accurate methods are

our distinguishing features. A unique feature of

PCO is that we take a multidisciplinary approach.

Our knowledge and experience is far-reaching;

from communication and financing to registration,

secretarial work and on-site management.

PCO makes every congress an inspiring event.

As well as organising congresses and events, we

can also be of service to you with your participant

registration, membership administration, hotel

reservations, abstract handling or exhibition

handling. With passion and drive we deal

with all services down to the finest detail.

Because that is what we are good at.

From 31 August 2012 Pauwels Congress Organisers

is a Certified Professional Congress Organiser.

PCO is checked for professionalism, sensitivity,

experience and quality.

Pauwels Congress Organisers

Alexander Battalaan 7

NL - 6221 CA MAASTRICHT

T. +31 (0)43 – 321 81 80

F. +31 (0)43 – 321 43 70

E. info@pauwelspco.nl

I. www.pauwelspco.nl

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANISED BY

PAUWELS CONGRESS ORGANISERS

Congress

IMUKA Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Pathology

Maastricht 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

10th International Conference of the World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous

Disorders (WASOG BAL)

Maastricht 2011

International Symposium of the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD)

Amsterdam 2011

Annual Congress of the European Society and College of Veterinary Dermatology (ESVD-ECVD)

Bled 2009, Brussels 2011, Valencia 2013, Salzburg 2014

Annual Congress of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine for Companion

Animals (ECVIM-CA)

Porto 2009, Toulouse 2010, Seville 2011, Maastricht 2012, Liverpool 2013, Wiesbaden 2014

International Conference on Vaccinium and other Super Fruits

Maastricht 2012

13th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE XIII)

Maastricht 2012

21st International Research Society for Children’s Literature

Maastricht 2013

LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT

Endorsement of (inter-)national organizations to the 3rd International One Health Congress,

scheduled 15-18 March 2015, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS KEY PERSON

OECD Ken Ash

CSIRO- 1st International One Health Congress Martyn Jeggo

ECDC Marc Sprenger

European Commission Health & Consumers Directorate-General Francisco Reviriego-Gordejo

OIE Bernard Vallat

SACIDS Mark Rweyemamu

FAO Juan Lubroth

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Amsterdam Inst. Global Health and Development AIGHD Joep Lange

National Institute for Public Health & Environment (RIVM) Andre van der Zande

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions Jos Vranken

Mayor of City of Utrecht Aleid Wolfsen

Mayor of City of Amsterdam Eberhard van der Laan

Amsterdam RAI A.J. Bakker

Dear Dr. Vermeulen,

It is with great interest that the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions has taken notice of the intention of Immuno Valley and partners to organize the 3rd International One Health Congress 2015 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In our view this congress would fit here perfectly. The Dutch government has acknowledged the importance of this scientific discipline by identifying it as one of nine ‘top sectors’. These are the sectors in which the Netherlands excels globally and are a government priority. One Health encompasses indeed a growing international agenda, which justifies broad scientific interaction and socio-political involvement in order to meet upcoming challenges. The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions, both through its staff of professionals and its supporting organisations, stands ready to help make your congress the most memorable to date. We are confident that the ‘Destination Holland’ and the beautiful city of Amsterdam will measure up to your most demanding expectations as a congress site and we wish you and the organizing committee all success in achieving your goals. Yours sincerely,

Jos Vranken Managing Director

Dr. A.N. Vermeulen Immuno Valley Foundation Yalelaan 42 3584 CM UTRECHT The Netherlands

S U B J E C T International One Health Congress 2015 DATE

10 January 2013

TELEPHONE

+31 70 3705 340

E-MAIL

ebakermans@holland.com

Colophon

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

Postbus 63470

2502 JL Den Haag

The Netherlands

www.holland.com

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Pauwels Congress Organisers

Alexander Battalaan 7

NL - 6221 CA MAASTRICHT