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  • ICEF ChinaAgent Information Pack

    October 14 - 16, 2024 Beijing, China

    Hotel Accommodation

    If you are based outside of Beijing, your accommodation at ICEF China 2024 will be sponsored by ICEF for three nights from Monday, October 14, 2024 until Thursday morning, October 17, 2024 at the Grand Millennium Beijing. Please note that your presence will be expected from 09:00 – 19:00 hours on October 15.

    A formal hotel booking confirmation will be sent to you approximately three weeks prior to the event. ICEF will sponsor one room per agency unless otherwise stated.

    Terms and Conditions

    Event cancellation: If for some reason you will be unable to attend, please let us know by September 14 or you will be subject to a cancellation fee of 300 EUR.
    Event no-show: If you do not arrive for your reservation or fail to attend without contacting us, you will be charged for your accommodations for the entire period of the event, plus the cancellation fee.
    Additional person(s): If you require an extra person to be accommodated in your room, kindly inform us without delay. An additional charge of 150 EUR per person, per room will apply and must be paid in advance of the event.
    Early Departure: Should you need to leave the event earlier than October 16 at 19:00, please inform us of this well in advance. In accordance with the Agent Terms & Conditions, please note that clients leaving the event early, without prior notification to ICEF will be subject to an Early Departure Fee equivalent to one night’s accommodation at the hotel’s prevailing rate.
    Hotel extra charges: All extra costs (i.e. mini-bar, room service, telephone, early/late check-in/out) will not be sponsored by ICEF and are at your own expense. The hotel will therefore ask you for your credit card details upon check-in.

    Booking additional nights is optional and at your own expense. We will send you a booking form together with your hotel confirmation should you wish to extend your stay in Beijing.

     

    Partner Hotels

    Grand Millennium Beijing
    No.7 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100020
    reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com
    +86-10-85876888

    Check-in – 14:00
    Check-out – 12:00 (noon)

    Visa Requirements

    Visas are required for all foreigners entering mainland China except for those holding passports from Brunei, Japan and Singapore, who enjoy visa-free access to China (restricted to a maximum stay of 15 days).

    Please note that the airport authorities do not issue visas and that you will have to apply for a visa in advance. The best time to apply for a China visa is one or two months before your departure date. Usually, a China visa is valid for only three months from the date of issue, which indicates that the earliest time you can apply is three months before your departure.
    Please contact the Chinese consulate/embassy closest to you and enquire about the visa regulations for your specific country.
    Further information and guidance on how to apply for the Chinese visa can be found here.

    If you would like to apply for a business visa, you will need an invitation letter. To receive one please fill in this support form, and send it to visasupport@icef.com. Please note that the application for a business visa is time-consuming and can take up to four weeks.

    Arrival in Beijing
    Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is situated approximately 25 km from the event venue, which can be reached in 45 minutes. You can find more information about the airport here.

    DiDi Taxi App/Alipay
    The approximate taxi fare ranges from CNY 75-105. Since most taxi drivers do not speak English, it’s recommended to show your driver the address of your hotel in Chinese. Please use this document if you’re travelling to and from the Grand Millennium Hotel Beijing.
    We highly recommend downloading the Alipay App, which includes a built-in DiDi Taxi App in English. Alipay is widely used in mainland China for making payments, booking taxis, and purchasing other transportation options. Make sure to install the Alipay App and add a valid payment method before travelling.

    Airport Express Train
    The journey from the airport to the Grand Millennium Beijing by Airport Express Train takes approximately 40 minutes. Take the Airport Express train to Sanyuanqiao station and then transfer to Subway line 10 and take a train to Jintai Xizhao station. A 5-minute walk from the station will lead you to the hotel. The Airport Express train costs CNY 35, and payment can be made using the Alipay app. For more detailed information, please refer to the website.

    Airport Shuttle Bus
    The duration of the journey from the airport to the Grand Millennium Beijing by shuttle bus is approx. 60 minutes. Take shuttle bus Line 1 to Guomao station from where it will take approximately 15 minutes by walk to get to the hotel. The airport shuttle costs from CNY20 to CNY30, depending on the destination.  For detailed information please refer to the website.

    Share on Social Media

    Download Social Media Visuals

    Share the event badges on your social media networks to spread the word and let everyone know you’re attending. Don’t forget to use the #ICEF hashtag and tag us @icefglobal! And if you’re a speaker or sponsor, please ask your account manager for your personalised social media badge.

    Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

    If you’re looking to increase your brand visibility and heighten your networking potential at ICEF China 2024, why not consider agent enhanced participation or sponsorship opportunities?

    Advertising at ICEF China 2024 and other ICEF events helps build your brand, grow your business and provide significant international exposure. Please contact your account manager to build a customised package.

    Scheduling Meetings

    Scheduling meetings prior to the event

    To make the most of your participation, you can still schedule meetings with other participants once the event has started. Last minute meetings can be scheduled up to one hour before the requested meeting time.

    We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event to keep an eye on any new meeting invitations that may come through. Please regularly refresh your eSchedule PRO page to make sure that it’s always up to date with the latest requests.

    Please note that you will not be provided with a printed paper copy of your schedule at the event.

    If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend that you review the following information: Getting Started |  Scheduling Meetings – Useful Hints & Tips | Video tutorials.

    Scheduling meetings during the event

    To make the most of your participation, you can still schedule meetings with other participants once the event has started. Last minute meetings can be scheduled up to one hour before the requested meeting time.

    We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event to keep an eye on any new meeting invitations that may come through. Please regularly refresh your eSchedule PRO page to make sure that it’s always up to date with the latest requests.

    Please note that you will not be provided with a printed paper copy of your schedule at the event.

    Seminars

    You can build your own personalised programme of optional seminars and provider presentations held on the first day of ICEF China.

    Programme details can be found under the seminar tab on your schedule and on the event website.
    The presentations will be also available on-demand through our online platform for up to four weeks after.

    On-site Check-in

    You will be able to collect your badge and welcome bag from the ICEF registration desk located in the Fortune Foyer on the third floor on Monday, October 14, from 13:00 to 19:00. Participants arriving after the above stated period can register in the Ballroom foyer on the second floor on Tuesday, October 15, from 08:00 onwards.

    As this is an invitation only event, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted into the event area. Please also understand that for the same reason we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall.

    T&Cs on parallel events

    To ensure that we are able to provide the best experience for all attendees, we would like to remind you that agents are hosted at ICEF events on the condition that they remain with the event for the duration of the programme (specifically, from day 1 registration to end of meetings on day 3).
    Please see our full event terms and conditions.

    Refreshments and Lunches

    Snacks and refreshments will be served in the Ballroom Foyer on October 15th and 16th at 08:00, 11:00 as well as 16:00 hours.
    Lunch will be provided from 13:00 to 14:00 in the CBD restaurant.

    Please contact us should you have any special dietary requirements.

    Evening Networking Receptions

    Welcome Reception
    Monday, October 14th, 19:00 to 21:00 in the Ballroom Foyer.

    Dinner Reception
    Tuesday, October 15, 20:00 to 23:00 in the CBD restaurant.

    The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their event badge will not be admitted. Please register your attendance by clicking the green “Yes, I will attend” button on your MySchedule page.

    Beijing – General Information

    Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and with over 21 million inhabitants, it’s one of the most important cities in the world. Beijing has been China’s political, cultural and educational centre for almost 800 years.

    Quick facts:

    • Time zone: Beijing is 8 hours ahead of GMT.
    • Climate: Beijing has a continental monsoonal climate.
    • Currency: The official currency is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY). For current exchange rates please see x-rates. Credit cards are widely accepted.
    • Electricity: 220 volts.
    • Plug type: The outlet can accept the Type A, Type I and Type C plugs. Please bring your own adaptors if necessary as we cannot provide them onsite.

    More information about Beijing can be found here.

    If you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact Serhii Myroshnykov by email smiroshnikov@icef.com.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing!