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Floriforum 2019

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Below you will find the answers to some questions you might have that will help you organize your participation in Floriforum.
If there’s anything missing, don’t hesitate to drop us an email at contact@floriforum.com or use the contact form.

When and where is Floriforum 2019?
  • Floriforum 2019 will take place on Tuesday 5 November 2019 from 14h to 17h at the IFTF Auditorium in Expo Haarlemmermeer, Stelling 1, 2151 SB Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands.
  • The check-in desk will open from 13H. It will be located at the entrance to the Auditorium
  • Please make sure to arrive at least 30 mn before the start of Floriforum to ensure a smooth access to the Auditorium.
Who can attend Floriforum 2019?
  • Floriforum is addressed to decision-makers and managers of companies and organisations who are active in the international Floriculture supply-chain.
Do I have to pay to attend Floriforum 2019?
  • Yes, there is an entrance fee of 99 € (excl. VAT) per person.
  • If you register before 1st September, you can benefit from our Early-Bird discounted fee at 89 € (excl. VAT).
Are there special prices for journalists?
  • If you are a journalist and would like to cover the event, we would be pleased to offer you a free entrance. There is a limited number of seats for the press, so please make sure to contact us at contact@floriforum.com to secure one.
  • This must be arranged ahead of the event.
How can I book my ticket?
  • Please purchase your entry ticket online and in advance via our Registration page.
  • You can pay online with credit card (MasterCard; Visa; American Express), bank card (Bancontact), Sofort and Ideal.
  • Once you have finalised your purchase, you will receive an email with  your ticket in PDF and the corresponding tax invoice.
  • Keep it safe in your emails as you will need to show your ticket to enter the Auditorium on 5 Nov. We accept printed or mobile phone tickets.
  • If you are not able to pay with any of the online payment methods offered, please contact us at contact@floriforum.com.
Will I get an invoice for my ticket?
  • Yes, you will receive a tax invoice by email together with your ticket. Make sure to fill out all the information correctly when you register.
  • A VAT rate of 21% is applied and added on the tickets’ price as per Belgian requirements.
  • If your company is VAT registered in another EU country than Belgium: the reverse charge mechanism applies . It means that the ticket price is exempt from Belgian VAT but you are required to complete VAT formalities in your country.
  • In this case, please make sure to specify the VAT registration number of your company on the registration form  where required.
Do I have to bring my ticket to enter the site?
  • Yes, you will need to show your ticket to enter the Auditorium. We accept printed or mobile phone tickets.
  • Please make sure to have your ID with you.
  • All participants will receive at the check-in desk a personalised badge which they are kindly requested to wear at all times during the event.
Can I cancel my ticket?
  • You can cancel your ticket and get a refund of your ticket until 30 days prior to the event (6 October 2019). We will not accept any refund after that date.
  • If you wish to cancel your ticket and request a refund, please contact us at contact@floriforum.com.
Will it be possible to purchase tickets on site?
  • We will not accept on-site payments by any way.
  • All tickets need to be booked prior to the event.
  • Make sure to book your ticket well in advance as there is a limited number of seats.
Is there a parking on-site?
  • Free parking will be available for all participants on the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
Will it be possible to have lunch on the spot before it starts?
  • Check-in will open at 13h and there will be a welcome coffee for those arriving early but no lunch.
  • Please come early enough to enjoy a cup of coffee and some networking time before the start of the event!
How can I get there?

By Public Transport:

    • From Schiphol Plaza: Bus Line 300 Towards: Haarlem Station. Leaves as of 8:00 am until 8:00 pm every 10 minutes. Stop at “Expo Haarlemmermeer”. Duration approx. 20min.

By Car:

    • Google Maps
    • From Amsterdam/Zaandam (A10)
      1. Head southwest on A10 toward Exits s101-Westpoort 2000-3000.
      2. Take the exit on the left onto A4.
      3. Take exit Badhoevedorp to merge onto A9 toward Haarlem.
      4. Take the N205 exit.
      5. Follow signs for Vijfhuizen/Hoofddorp/Heemstede/Lisse and merge onto Drie Merenweg/N205.
      6. Turn right at Stelling.
      7. Take the 1st left onto G.J.M.Brakslaar.
      8. You arrived at the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
    • From The Hague/Rotterdam (A4)
      1. Head northeast on A4 toward A44.
      2. Slight right at A5 (signs for Haarlem).
      3. Take the exit toward A9.
      4. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Haarlem/Alkmaar/A9 and merge onto A9.
      5. Take the N205 exit.
      6. Follow signs for Vijfhuizen/Hoofddorp/Heemstede/Lisse and merge onto Drie Merenweg/N205.
      7. Turn right at Stelling.
      8. Take the 1st left onto G.J.M.Brakslaar.
      9. You arrived at the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
    • From Haarlem City Center (A9)
      1. Head southeast on Hoogstraat toward Spaarne.
      2. Turn right at Spaarne.
      3. Turn left at Gedempte Oude Gracht.
      4. Take the 1st right onto Turfmarkt.
      5. Slight left at Lieve Vrouwe Gracht.
      6. Continue onto Schalkwijkerstraat.
      7. Turn left at N205/Schipholweg Continue to follow N205.
      8. Take the exit toward Hoofddorp/Lisse.
      9. Merge onto Drie Merenweg/N205.
      10. Turn right at Stelling.
      11. Take the 1st left onto G.J.M.Brakslaar.
      12. You arrived at the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
    • From Amersfoort (A1)/Almere (A6)
      1. Head west on A1/A6.
      2. Take the exit onto A10/E35 toward Ring Amsterdam (oost)/Den Haag
      3. Continue to follow A10.
      4. Continue onto A4/E19 (signs for E19/Haarlem/Den Haag/A4).
      5. Take exit Badhoevedorp to merge onto A9 toward Haarlem.
      6. Take the N205 exit.
      7. Follow signs for Vijfhuizen/Hoofddorp/Heemstede/Lisse and merge onto Drie Merenweg/N205.
      8. Turn right at Stelling.
      9. Take the 1st left onto G.J.M.Brakslaan.
      10. You arrived at the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
    • From Utrecht/Den Bosch (A2)
      1. Head north on A2.
      2. Take exit 2 to merge onto A9 toward Amstelveen/Haarlem.
      3. Take the N205 exit.
      4. Follow signs for Vijfhuizen/Hoofddorp/Heemstede/Lisse and merge onto Drie Merenweg/N205.
      5. Turn right at Stelling.
      6. Take the 1st left onto G.J.M.Brakslaar.
      7. You arrived at the parking lot of Expo Haarlemmermeer.
What if I am late?
  • For security reasons, the doors of the Auditorium will close at 14h when Floriforum starts. No entry will be authorized after that time.
Will there be opportunity for networking during the event?
  • A welcome coffee will be offered from 13h to 14h.
  • A networking coffee break will take place in the afternoon during the event.
  • We will close the event with drinks & networking.
Is there a cloak room? Can I leave my belongings somewhere?
  • A cloak room will be available free of charge at the entrance of the venue Expo Haarlemmermeer. You are welcome to leave your travel bag and/or suitcase there if you are traveling that day.
Is there a dress code?
  • Floriforum is a well-attended high-level business meeting. Kindly come dressed appropriately.
Are there any on-site security instructions?
  • As Expo Haarlemmermeer is the venue where the International Floriculture trade fair “IFTF” will open its doors the next day on Wednesday 6 November, please note that the fairground will still be under building process during the afternoon of 5 November.
  • We thank you for respecting all security instructions displayed on-site and for not entering any of the restricted areas.

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