2. As practitioners, it is essential to share
knowledge and experience gained on projects.
In an increasingly global market, learning
Bridge Design & from the best international practice is key to
Construction Exchange success. Bridge Construction Europe promises
to offer excellent pan-European networking
opportunities and a wide range of topics
Learn. Network. Engage. Do Business. showcasing the best of European practice.
Head of Bridge Design and Technology, Atkins
As global economic conditions remain tight and budgets are finely scrutinised, to
win and deliver a successful bridge construction project it’s essential to have the
right experience, skills, contacts, technology, supplier partners and manpower at
every step of the journey.
Building relationships with bridge owners, authorities and using the latest
techniques to deliver truly cutting edge, sustainable and environmentally integrated
projects presents many challenges. Project identification, timely engagement and
demonstration of capabilities is a complex and time consuming process.
The Bridge Design & Construction Exchange is your opportunity to hear from, meet
and engage with the largest contractors in the world and the project directors
leading the most innovative bridge design and construction programmes.
Your expert speaker faculty includes:
Maximise your time and
Chris Hendy, Head of Bridge
Design & Technology, ATKINS Felix von Platen, Head of Technical see real return
Support, Hochtief
To ensure your time is best spent and that you see
real benefit, the Exchange format cuts out the risk of
traditional conferences. Here’s what participants can
David Mackenzie, Henning Schultz, Vice President & Director, expect in Amsterdam in May 2011:
CEO, Flint & Neill Steel Bridges, MT Højgaard
Cutting edge insight: The latest updates, challenges,
techniques and solutions deployed on the world’s most
innovative bridge design and construction projects
David Climie, Project Director, Martin Charter, Executive Director,
Forth Replacement Crossing
One To One Business Meetings: A platform to select
Centre for Sustainable Design
the companies you want to engage with, profile your
capabilities to, understand their priorities and align on
potential collaborations
Dr. Karl Kleinhanβ, Director,
DEGES A 100% expert practitioner audience: Fully profiled
Marcus Sanchez, Chief Bridge Engineer,
Roughan & O'Donovan attendees so you know who is there, who to network
with and where common interest, challenges and
opportunities lie
Edo Vonk, Senior Bridge Engineer,
A15 Botlek Bridge An itinerary customised to your current business
Steve Kite, Associate Director,
Arup objectives: Exchange participants customise their
agendas by selecting conference sessions, roundtables
and one-on-one meetings with solution providers that
Davood Liaghat, Technical Director, are most relevant to their specific business needs
Buro Happold Karl Humpf, Manager, Bridge Department,
Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner Exclusive attendance: Participation is strictly limited
to senior executives from leading corporations in Europe
to facilitate true peer-level networking for our delegation
and speakers.
Stephen Pottle, Structures Manager, Raymond Hawes, Bridge Team Leader
Transport for London Sava Bridge Project
Bratislav Stipanic, Design Review Manager
Sava Bridge Project
Professor Eilif Svensson, Cable-stayed
Stuart Withycombe, Global Technical Bridge Expert, Sava Bridge Project
Director, Bridges, Halcrow & Consultant Engineer, ES Consult Denmark
Good value, state of the art on design
and good to meet other bridges experts
and suppliers.
Henrik Christensen, Bridges Manager, Ioannis Koutras, Director of Development
Femern AS & International Projects, Egnatia Odos
Senior Bridges Manager, Arup Netherlands
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3. Who you will meet
Exchange Delegates
To ensure the Exchange offers the highest degree
of relevancy for attendees, only senior executives
responsible for delivering bridge and construction
projects are invited. This exclusive format allows you to
Bridge Design & connect with those peers whose insights you respect
Construction Exchange most – through exceptional networking, business
meetings and strategic information sharing sessions.
Executives in attendance will include:
More Value for your time out of the office
Directors/Heads/Chiefs/Leaders of:
The Bridge Design and Construction Exchange offers a variety of unique
learning styles and sessions, from which you can build a customised itinerary that • Bridge Engineering
reflects your current initiatives, priorities and future strategic objectives. • Bridge Design • Structures
• Bridge Construction • Infrastructure
• Civil & Structural • Maintenance
Conference Sessions • Procurement
Engineering
The highly crafted conference sessions reflect the strategic issues that senior • Construction Planning • Technical Solutions
executives have identified as priorities during our lengthy research process. • Planning
You will choose from a selection of plenary sessions covering a myriad of From:
issues that will create the foundation of your agenda. Session formats include:
Co-presented Case Studies, Panel Discussions, Case Reviews, Roundtable
Discussions and Interactive Debates.
BRIDGE OWNERS
One-to-One Business Meetings
An integral part of your agenda is the one-to-one business meetings with leading
solution providers. When you register for the Bridge Design and Construction
Exchange, you will be asked to identify the solutions and services you are
currently considering, so we can invite leading experts to the Exchange who will
fit your business needs.
CONTRACTORS CONSULTANTS
Prior to the Exchange, you will be able to assess the solution providers who will
be attending and select 6-8 who offer products and services that match your
initiatives and priorities.
Your selections are then incorporated into your customised agenda. These private
30 minute one-to-one meetings give you the opportunity to hear from leading
specialists, whose industry knowledge and experience enable them to make a
valuable contribution to the requirements of your business. They offer objective,
flexible and relevant strategies for success. Bridge Design & Construction
This unique aspect of the Bridge Design and Construction Exchange Exchange Solution Providers
serves to simplify the process for sourcing new solutions, enabling you to Solution Providers are invited based on the
discover strategies that are working for others and offering you early previews requirements of attending delegates.
of emerging technologies.
The solution providers at the Bride Design &
Construction Exchange specialise in the following areas:
Think Tank Discussions
• Access equipment • Management
Our signature Think Tank sessions encourage discussion, debate and learning • Architects Contracting
in an unscripted and informal setting. You can choose to participate in these • Bridge strengthening • Materials Testing
interactive roundtable style sessions on topics which are front of mind issues. • Bridge Design • Moveable bridges
You will be able to select from a range of Think Tank topics which will be • Bearings • Paints/Coatings
incorporated into your personal itinerary. These 30 minute discussions will be • Bridge Decking • Personal Safety
moderated to ensure that the discussions stay on-course and deliver maximum • Concrete structures Equipment
• Concrete services • Pedestrian bridges
benefit to you. Ask questions, share experiences, ideas and find the right
• Cranes • Prefabricated Bridges
answers to your immediate concerns.
• Cables • Rail bridges
• Civil Engineering • Road bridges
• Dampers • Software for Design
• Demolition & Analysis
• Drainage • Software for
• Engineering Consulting Bridge Management
• Field Testing • Repair & Refurbishment
• Formwork • Scaffolding
• GIS • Steel fabrication,
• Heavy Lifting casting & corrosion
Very valuable. It gives a good overview of major projects, • Inspection and • Stress & Load testing
great insight into current challenges and an opportunity assessment • Structural Engineering
to meet with potential partners. • Joints
• Lifting Equipment
• Temporary works
• Waterproofing
Project Director, Arcadis France • Load Testing • Wind Engineering
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4. What You Will Gain Access To At The 2011 Bridge Design & Construction Exchange
15th - 17th May 2011 Radisson Blu Amsterdam Airport, The Netherlands
Martin Charter, Executive Director Exchange Chairman
The Centre for Sustainable Design
EUROPEAN INSIGHT AND DELIVERY
David Climie, Project Director Keynote Address: The World’s First Cross-Stay Bridge:
Forth Replacement Crossing Update On The Forth Replacement Crossing
• Understanding how innovative, cost efficient use of a managed crossing strategy has
reduced the overall budget by £1.7 billion
• Adopting a system of crossing stays to limit deformation whilst allowing a slender structure
• Merging engineering and architecture to create a unique and modern structure
to suit the setting
• Engaging in ongoing consultation with appropriate regional bodies and
communities to educate and ensure the bridge meets economic, social and
financial objectives
• Moving forwards: Defining the construction roadmap to ensure flexibility,
testing and adjustment
Edo Vonk, Senior Bridge Engineer Designing The Biggest Lifting Bridge In The World: The A15
A15 Botlek Bridge, Netherlands • Background to the bridge project: Transport requirements and bridge specifications
for traffic flow
• Designing to deliver: Ensuring the bridge design meets all performance requirements and
has a workable construction roadmap to deliver
• Overcoming the specific challenges for the bridge design: Materials, environment and lifting
capabilities for sea traffic
• Lessons learnt from the front line: Keeping the design process agile to allow for
improvements and redesign to deliver a world class bridge
Martin Charter, Executive Director 30 Minute Think Tank Topic: Embedding Sustainability Into Design And
Centre for Sustainable Design Construction For The Next Generation
BRIDGE DESIGN: INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATED PLANNING
Sander den Blanken, Associate & Bridges Keynote Address:
Leader Europe, Bridge Design And Construction - Global Opportunity, Innovation And Delivery
ARUP Netherlands • Highlighting growth opportunities in global and European markets and assessing the level
and nature of investment in bridge infrastructure
• Growing the competency base of the construction firm to ensure maximum delivery
capability, best in class strategy and techniques for bridge design and construction
• Developing and deploying new, innovative techniques to bridge design to ensure
sustainability and world class project delivery
• Lessons learnt from bridge design and construction projects around the world:
best practice and inspirational design
Marcos Sanchez, Chief Bridge Engineer Examining Innovative Approaches For Bridge Design And Construction
Roughan & O’Donovan Projects To Give Fresh Momentum And Inspiration To Your Planning
• Does size matter? Looking at the use of innovative approaches in all sizes of bridge design
and construction across Europe
• Addressing the importance of increasing safety and quality through technology in bridge
design and construction
• Forging effective working partnerships with suppliers to ensure existing as well as cutting
edge materials are tested and evaluated for any project
• What does innovation look like for your project? Variations on a theme or revolutionary new
approaches: finding the balance and remaining focused on delivery
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5. 15th - 17th May 2011 Radisson Blu Amsterdam Airport, The Netherlands
SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGN
Chris Hendy, Head of Bridge Design Developing A Sustainability Index To Enable Performance Targets,
and Technology Better Decision Making And Improved Bridge Design
ATKINS • nderstanding project drivers and defining the required output from such an index
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• eveloping the index around key sustainability attributes: Economy, society, environment,
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climate change and resources
• pplying the sustainability index at key stages to deliver maximum benefit: Outline design
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stage, detailed design stage, during construction and at completion
• essons from the front line: Examining the use of the index on a live bridge project
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• uture roadmap for development and application of the sustainability index, for benchmarking,
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performance target setting and decision making in bridge design and construction
Steve Kite, Associate Director Examining The Latest Innovative Design Techniques For Building
ARUP Sustainable Bridges
• eveloping bridge concepts considering project requirements, site condition, available
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materials, constructability and maintenance
• aying close attention to aerodynamic stability and human induced vibration when unique
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structural systems are used
• reating better structural design with the help of 3-D modelling
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• eveloping lighting schemes to enhance night time appearance
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• esigning construction sequences with consideration of contractors’ capabilities
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GLOBAL PROJECT UPDATES, KNOW HOW & TECHNIQUES
Davood Liaghat, Technical Director Opportunities And Challenges For Designing And Delivering Bridge Projects
& Bridges Team Leader In The Middle East
Buro Happold • nderstanding recent trends in bridge design and construction projects in the region
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• dentifying the specific challenges for bridge design solutions to cope with the hostile climate
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• essons learnt from recent projects for design tools, techniques and approaches that
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enable the successful delivery of bridges in the Middle East
Henning Schultz, Vice President Case Study
& Director Hardanger Bridge: Designing And Constructing The Longest Bridge In Norway
Steel Bridges MT Højgaard • xamining key design considerations for the bridge: Materials, structure, suspension, wind dynamics
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• vercoming the challenges of a slim girder design for both temporary and permanent works to
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ensure schedules, safety and precision requirements are met
• refabricating and transporting deck units and using best in class methods to provide the safest
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and most efficient execution of the bridge structure
• oving from the design to the construction phase: Coordinating the project team, ensuring
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flexibility in the construction process and designing a construction roadmap to deliver on time
and on budget
Stephen Pottle, Structures Manager Ensuring Value For Money Through Best In Class Risk Based
Transport for London Inspection For Bridges
• ey drivers for bridges programme in the TFL structures network: safety, resource allocation,
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investment planning, demonstrating value for money
• nderstanding the evolution of bridge inspection strategies: from time based to condition
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based to risk based
• ssessing recent trials of the risk based inspection programme and the lessons learnt in terms
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of defending budgets, decision making and identifying future areas for bridge investment
• ext steps for the programme: integrating the inspection approach into the bridge
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management system, developing a recognised qualification and improving lifecycle planning
and bridge management
Dr. Karl Kleinhanß, Director Case Study
DEGES Innovation And Successful Project Planning & Delivery In German Bridges:
Tools, Techniques And Know-How
• ighlighting growth opportunities in German markets and assessing the level and nature of
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investment in bridge infrastructure
• sing power management techniques to enable rapid delivery of bridge projects with tight
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deadlines and critical infrastructure
• xamining the lessons learnt from recent projects in overcoming design, construction and
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delivery challenges: Case study examples
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6. 15th - 17th May 2011 Radisson Blu Amsterdam Airport, The Netherlands
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE
Stuart Withycombe, Global Technical Planning for the Design and Construction of a Major Fixed Link
Director • Ensuring structural safety in cable stayed bridges: key considerations and performance criteria
Bridges Halcrow • Utilising pre-cast heavy caisson foundations, and at select locations, piled foundations
to withstand seismic pressures
• Assessing the advantages of working under the privately financed BOT (Build, Operate,
Transfer) model
• Incorporating an intelligent traffic system into the design (ITS) including; information screens,
communications, automatic speed control, queue warning, smoke extraction system, lane
control system and vehicle detection system
David Mackenzie, CEO From Design To Delivery: Successful Bridge Construction To Deliver
Flint & Neill Projected Benefits And Meet Stakeholder Requirements
• mploying innovative construction solutions to deliver the project on budget and
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ahead of schedule
• vercoming local geographical and environmental challenges by designing for constructability
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• nsuring sustainability of bridge structures and managing future capacity requirements
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• inimising disruption to the wider community by developing construction techniques at the
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design stage
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND DELIVERY
Felix von Platen, Head of Technical Overcoming The Technical Challenges Of Delivering The Construction Project
Project Support On Time And On Budget
Hochtief • nderstanding the key considerations in planning the transition from design to construction:
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Technology, people, resource, partners, timelines and agility
• he importance of works preparation to enable a rapid start and ongoing meeting of deadlines
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on the project
• nsuring the delivery plan is workable within project guidelines and takes into account actual and
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forecasted technical challenges to be solved along the way
• essons from the front line: Using technical innovation in problem solving on the construction project
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Karl Humpf, Manager Bridge Department Case Study Session: The Contribution Of Latin America To The Development
Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner GmbH Of Long Span Bridges
• xamining the challenges of laying foundations in deep water
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• sing incremental launching for lower first cost and lower maintenance
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• nderstanding the advantages of double composite bridges
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• esigning and constructing cable stayed bridges for railway
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• nsuring appropriate protection for the bridge against ship impact
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• earning from the most recent applications of these techniques on the Third Orinoco Bridge
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INTEGRATED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION & TRANSPORT PLANNING
Raymond Hawes, Bridge Team Leader Case Study: The Sava Bridge - A Landmark Structure For The Next Generation
Sava Bridge Project • nderstanding the key components of the project: The bridge, north and south approach roads,
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Bratislav Stipanic, Design Review Manager rail route over the bridge
Sava Bridge Project • ealing with adverse conditions in the construction phase of the bridge including snow, rivers
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Professor Eilif Svensson, Cable-stayed and seismic activity
Bridge Expert • he importance of supplier selection: Using a mix of local and international sub contractors to
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Sava Bridge Project ensure best in class materials, techniques and successful delivery within budget
& Consultant Engineer, ES Consult Denmark • oving forwards with the delivery roadmap towards completion in 2011: Key milestones
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achieved and lessons learnt from the front line
Ioannis Koutras, Director of Development Using The Latest Construction Techniques To Plan For Successful Major Project
& International Projects Delivery In The Face Of Multiple Geotechnical Challenges
Egnatia Odos • nderstanding the geotechnical challenges faced when constructing the Egnatia Odos
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motorway and the Metsovo Bridge
• earning how to plan for construction in riverside areas characterised by soft soil: key challenges
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and solutions learned from the projects
• oving from design to workable construction roadmap and incorporating agility into the
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schedule to allow for new challenges to be addressed
• nalysing best in class tools and techniques used on both projects to enable the delivery of over
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177 major bridges as well as numerous overpasses, viaducts and related structures
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7. Your Itinerary
As part of the Exchange you will create your own three day
agenda to ensure it meets your current business needs, and it
will look something like this:
Sunday 15th May, 2011
Bridge Design &
14:00 Registration
15:00 Opening Keynote Address
Construction Exchange 15:45
16:30
Ice-Breaker Networking
Business Meeting
17:00 Business Meeting
17:30 Free Time
18:30 Cocktail Reception
What Your Participation Includes: 20:00 Gala Dinner
This exclusive event is strictly for senior executives from construction companies, Monday 16th May, 2011
bridge consulting firms and bridge owners. 09:00 Chairman’s Welcome
If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to know if you qualify 09:15 Session
to attend please call +44 (0) 207 368 9484, email exchangeteam@iqpc.com or fill 09:55 Session
in an invitation application online at www.BridgeConstructionExchange.com 10:40 Business Meeting
11:10 Session
Exchange Pricing 11:55 Business Meeting
12:25 Business Meeting
Early Booking Rate Standard 12:55 Lunch
(Book and Pay by Friday 11th March) Price 13:55 Business Meeting
€949 +VAT* €1149 +VAT* 14:25 Business Meeting
*Dutch VAT is charged at 19%. VAT Registration #: NL 8078 84 728 B01 15:00 Session
15:40 Business Meeting
To apply for an invitation, please contact the Exchange team: 16:15 Session
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7368 9484 16:55 Chairman’s Close
Online: www.BridgeConstructionExchange.com 17:10 Free Time
Email: exchangeteam@iqpc.com 19:00 Cocktail Reception
Tuesday 17th May, 2011
Participation for qualifying delegates includes: 09:00 Chairman’s Welcome
• 2 nights accommodation at the Exchange venue* 09:10 Session
• Access to the secure pre-event website to customise your schedule for the Exchange 09:50 Session
• Selection of interactive discussions, keynote presentations and conference sessions 10:35 Business Meeting
• Selection of one-on-one business meetings with solution providers 11:10 Session
• Breakfast, lunch and refreshments 11:50 Session
• Networking Dinner 12:35 Business Meeting
* Please note we have a limited amount of accommodation so please secure your place 13:05 Business Meeting
early to avoid disappointment. Once all free accommodation has been allocated, the 13:35 Lunch
standard rate of 1149EUR + VAT excluding accommodation will apply. 14:30 Business Meeting
15:00 Business Meeting
15:35 Session
16:15 Exchange Adjourns
The Venue
Radisson Blu Amsterdam Airport, the Netherlands
Boeing Avenue 2, Schiphol-Rijk
NL-1119 PB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 6553131
One of few luxury Amsterdam hotels near the airport, the Radisson Blu Hotel is
situated amongst the greenery of the Schiphol-Rijk business park and is just minutes
from Schiphol Airport. Centrally located close to Amsterdam, the hotel’s location
affords guests elite access to Schiphol-Rijk business park.Overlooking the lush trees
and canals of the business park from the 279 rooms and suites at the hotel. Luxury
amenities such as Free high-speed Internet, airport shuttle service, as well as 24-hour
room service are available to guests. Guests can also unwind in the hotel lobby lounge,
sample regional flavours and fine dining at the on-site restaurant and enjoy respite at
the wellness and health centre with sauna, steam bath and a variety of spa treatments.
All Exchange venues are very carefully selected. We believe that the backdrop and
ambience are crucial to the success of an Exchange. By tying in rich traditions, ease
of access, historic significance and unsurpassed quality at stunning locations across
Europe; these venues present the perfect setting to conduct business and meet a
peer group of senior experts. These venues provide a peaceful and productive retreat,
ensuring that you are able to focus on your priorities for participating in this Exchange.
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