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Overcoming Inequalities in a Fractured World: Between Elite Power and Social Mobilization

• Date: 8 - 9 Nov 2018
• Location: Rooms XVIII and XXIII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland

Practical Information—UNRISD International Conference 2018

Location

The UNRISD conference Overcoming Inequalities in a Fractured World: Between Elite Power and Social Mobilization will take place in Geneva from Thursday 8 November to Friday 9 November.

► Conference Location

Palais des Nations
Rooms XVIII and XXIII
8-14, Avenue de la Paix
1211 Geneva

The conference kick-off event, Engines of Inequality? Elites, Power and Politics, a high-level roundtable co-hosted by the University of Geneva, will take place at UniMail at 18:30 on November 7.

▄ Roundtable Location

UniMail
Room 280, W. Yung (MR 280)
40, Pont d'Arve
1205 Geneva

Registration and Badge Collection

All participants must register in advance of the Conference with the United Nations Online Accreditation and Registration system (“Indico”) and will be issued identity badges upon arrival.



→ Please note that registration is possible until 9 November.

On arrival at the Pregny Visitors’ Entrance Gate pass through security and go to the desk to announce yourself, presenting your passport or ID, as well as the QR code provided in the original approval of the registration email and collect your badge. Given that these procedures may take time, please plan your arrival accordingly. We suggest arriving at the Palais at least 30 to 40 minutes in advance, and more if you arrive at busy times, such as 08.00 – 09.00.

For security reasons, the identification badge must be worn and visible to UNOG Security staff at all times during the conference.

Consult the UNOG map here to locate the Pregny Gate.

Visa Requirements

Depending on nationality, participants attending the Conference may require a visa to enter Switzerland. Visa requirements must be met before arrival in Switzerland. UNRISD is not able to provide participants with an invitation letter for visa purposes.

Travel and Transportation

░ Traveling to Geneva
The Geneva Cointrin International Airport serves more than 50 European and international airlines. From the airport it only takes 6 minutes to reach the city center, a free public transportation pass for use within central Geneva can be obtained in the baggage claim area, which is valid for 80 minutes. Additionally, when you stay in a Geneva hotel you will receive a “Geneva Transport Card” free of charge. With this card, public transport in Geneva is free for the full duration of your stay.

→ Note that if you are staying in France, there is public transport to some locations, but different pricings apply. Please check www.tpg.ch/en/web/site-international for more information.

• From the airport by train
  The airport railway station has direct access to the airport check-in and arrivals areas. All trains departing from the airport stop at the Cornavin Train Station (city center). Trains depart every 12 minutes in peak hours and the journey duration is 6 minutes.

• From the airport by bus
  The following urban bus lines below will take you from the airport to the city centre. They stop every 8-15 minutes at rush hours at the airport (bus stops at the check-in level, in front of or beside the train station).

Bus 5: Aéroport - Aréna/Palexpo - Nations - Cornavin - Rive - Malagnou - Thônex-Vallard
Bus 10: Aéroport - Balexert - Cornavin - Bel-Air - Rive
For further information on transportation in Geneva, please visit: tpg.ch.

░ To the Palais des Nations (UNOG map)

• By tram or bus
  Trams number 13 and 15, as well as buses 5, 8, 11, 14, 28, V, F, and Z serve the Place des Nations, where the Palais des Nations is located. Buses 8, 28, F, V and Z will take you directly to the Visitors’ Entry Pregny Gate (Appia stop), where you must go when you first arrive at the conference to collect your badge. Subsequently you can enter via the Nations gate.

░ To the University of Geneva (UniMail map)

• By tram or bus
  Arriving from the airport:
  Bus 5, direction Thônex-Vallard; stop at Cornavin; take then tram 15, direction Palettes; stop at Uni Mail.

Arriving from the main station Cornavin:
Tram 15, direction Palettes; stop at Uni Mail.

• By taxi
  Taxis are easily identifiable at taxi stands all over town, or can be called on the following numbers:
  Taxi-phone SA Geneva: +41 22 33 141 33
  AA Genève Central Taxi: +41 22 3 202 202

Accommodation

Participants at the Conference are free to make their own lodging arrangements. Accommodation options are available on the Geneva Tourism Office website. Below are some suggestions of hotels that are relatively close to the Palais des Nations. We would advise that you make your hotel booking directly and as early as possible since hotels in Geneva can be very busy during this period.

→ Please note that all participants should settle their bill directly with the hotel.

Hotel	Rating	Room Rate (double bed, approx.)	Address and contact	Distance to Palais des Nations
Intercontinental Hotel Geneva	5 *****	Standard: CHF 260 Double Bed: CHF 315 Suite: CHF 380	7-9, Chemin Du Petit-Saconnex Geneva, 1211 Tel.: +41-22-9193939	850 m
Hotel Eden	3 ***	CHF 239	135, Rue de Lausanne Geneva, 1202 Tel. : +41-22-716 37 00	1.5 km
Ibis Geneva Centre Nations	3 ***	CHF 180	33-35, Rue du Grand Pré Geneva, 1209 Tel. : +41-22-9192030	1.8 km
Les Nations	3 ***	CHF 186	62, Rue Du Grand Pre Geneva, 1201 Tel.: +41-22-748 08 08	2.2 km
Cristal Design	3 ***	CHF 209	4, Rue Pradier Geneva, 1201 Tel. : +41-22 716 12 21	3.5 km
Suisse Hotel	3 ***	CHF 195	10, Place Cornavin Geneva, 1201 Tel.: +41-22-732 66 30	3.5 km

Restaurants and Cafeterias at the Palais des Nations

The Palais de Nations is served by numerous restaurants and cafeterias. Conference participants are responsible for their own food and drink throughout the conference.

Main cafeteria
Opening hours: 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Location: Floor 0, Doors A13|A15

Serpent Bar
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 5:15 pm
Location: Floor 1, Door E40

Bar / Snack Palette
Opening hours: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Floor 6, Door E40

Press Bar
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Floor 0, Door C6|23

Delegates Lounge (coffee bar)
Opening hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Floor 3, Door A13

Other Services and Facilities

For a full list of other services and facilities, including medical and banking, please consult the UNOG map here.

Accessibility Support for Persons with Disabilities

The 3rd floor and the ground floor allow you to cross the entire length of the Palais des Nations.

Parking
Priority parking for persons with disabilities is available at the following accessible doors:
A13 | A18 | B20 | C6 | D9 | E

Accessible doors
C6 | D9 | A18 | B20 | E40

Accessible elevators
S2 | A12 | A13 | A15 | A16 | C5 | C7 | A29 | E46

Accessible restrooms
Door A13 | Ground floor near the Cafeteria
Door A13 | 3rd floor
Door C6 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th floor
Door E40 | 1st, 3rd, 6th floor


For further questions, please contact conference.unrisd@un.org