2017/
2018
AERC
The Annual European Rheology Conference
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Table of Contents
Letters of Support
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Organisation of the AERC in Copenhagen
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Local Organizing Committee, Scientific program,
Conference schedule, Budget, PCO
Copenhagen in Brief
12
Accessibility and Getting Around
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Venue - Scandic Copenhagen
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Accommodation
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Copenhagen Highlights
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Copenhagen Convention Bureau
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Letters of Support
Wonderful Copenhagen and partners are pleased to express our support for the bid for
the Annual European Rheology Conference. We hope that the letters combined with the
bid leave no doubt of our strong commitment to making the AERC a success should
Copenhagen be chosen as host. On the following pages you will find letters of support
from the following organisations:
The Lord Mayor of Copenhagen
Wonderful Copenhagen CVB
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Organisation of the AERC in Copenhagen
In the following we have prepared a short outline of the Local Organizing Committee, the
scientific program, conference schedule and the budget.
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Local Organizing Committee
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Stefania Baldursdottir, University of Copenhagen
Ole Hassager, Technical University of Denmark.
Kristoffer Almdal, Technical University of Denmark
Kell Mortensen, University of Copenhagen
Johanna Maaria Aho, University of Copenhagen
Henrik Koblitz Rasmussen, Technical University of Denmark
Peter Szabo, Technical University of Denmark
Scientific Program
Symposia
The scientific program of the AERC 2017 will be divided into 10-12 symposia
each coordinated by two chairpersons.
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Symposium
Organizers
Colloids and suspensions
Computational Rheology
Polymer Solutions and Melts
Self-assembled systems
Biological Macromolecules
Solids glasses and composites
Food rheology
Interfacial rheology
Micro- and nano fluidics
Advances in Rheometry
Viscoplasticity and granular media
Peter Szabo and NN
Henrik Koblitz Rasmussen and NN
Ole Hassager and NN
Kell Mortensem and NN
Lise Arleth and NN
Kristoffer Almdal and NN
Johanna Aho and NN
Stefania Baldursdottir and NN
Henrik Bruus and NN
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Plenary lectures
Three invited speakers are planned.
Poster session
Evening of the 1st day: A poster session committee will choose the best poster
and the award will be handed out at the conference dinner.
Preliminary daily schedule
8:30 – 9:30
Welcome/Plenary lecture
9:30 – 10:00
Coffee break
10:00 – 12:00 Symposia
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Symposia
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00 Symposia
Evening/ social program
Day 1: Poster session
Day 2: Conference dinner
Short courses
Up to three short courses can be organized one day before the meeting start.
The precise theme and content of the courses will be announced later.
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Professional Congress Organiser
The local committee will be supported in the conference management by a
professional congress organizer, DIS Congress Service. For 60 years DIS
Congress Service has been managing successful events for Danish and
international organisations, associations and companies and has been involved
in more than 2,400 events throughout the years.
The portfolio of successful, international conferences managed by DIS ranges
from Conventions with more than 15,000 participants, via scientific congresses
with more than 8.000 participants to confidential, international/national
meetings with just a handful of participants.
Through the membership of IAPCO (International Association of Professional
Congress Organizers) ICCA (International Congress & Convention Association)
and MPI (Meeting Professionals International) DIS ensures an ongoing update
of their knowledge in order to provide the best professional solution for their
clients.
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Copenhagen in Brief
No other city blends tradition with modernity, technology with beauty and efficiency with
friendliness as seamlessly as Copenhagen. The home of the fairy tale is also one of the most
e-connected nations in the world; its monarchy dates back over a1000 years, yet its people
pride themselves on their functional and quality solutions to everyday living.
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World’s Most Liveable City – (Monocle 2014)
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Extensive experience in hosting major international congresses
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Europe’s most punctual and efficient international airport (ATRS), with direct
connections from more than 150 destinations worldwide
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Cosy, walkable city centre with the majority of hotels and attractions within
walking distance of each other – Most Walkable City 2013 – (WALK21)
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Very quick and efficient infrastructure
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One of the least corrupt countries in the world – (Transparency International)
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Multilingual: best non-native English speakers in Europe
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Gourmet Capital: Copenhagen boats 17 Michelin stars, and is home to Noma, the
‘Best restaurant in the World’ 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014
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European Green Capital 2014 - (European Environment Commission)
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Denmark is the second most peaceful country in the world - (Global Peace Index
2014)
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Number 1 on OECD’s list of happiest countries in the world - (Better Life Index)
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Copenhagen in the top ten of ‘The perfect 100 World Cities’ – (Newsweek)
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Forth in the list of ‘Cities with the best reputation’ - (The Reputation Institute)
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Copenhagen is located in an area with 10 universities, 165.000 students and
16.000 scientists and researchers
Photo credit: CPH.
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Accessibility & Getting Around
Copenhagen is an easily accessible and compact city in which most of the hotels,
restaurants, venues, and sights are within walking distance of each other. Alternatively,
the city's efficient public transport makes covering longer distances effortless.
Getting to Copenhagen
With non-stop flights from around 160 international destinations and more
than 4,000 weekly departures, Copenhagen is easy to access from all
continents. Copenhagen Airport is the largest airport in Scandinavia and has
been named the Best Airport in Northern Europe (SkyTrax 2014) with the
World’s Best Security Processing (SkyTrax 2013 & 2014). All European
mainland airports can be reached within 3.5 hours, while Europe's major cities
are less than 2 hours away.
24.5% of the airlines operating in Copenhagen Airport are low cost airlines;
making Copenhagen Airport the largest low cost carrier airport in Scandinavia.
To provide an even better service, the airport opened a terminal in 2010
exclusively for low cost carriers.
Copenhagen Airport also has its own public Metro and train station, and the
journey to the city centre is only 13 minutes. This is the shortest travel time
from an airport to any capital city centre in Europe. It is one of the most
affordable too, as a full fare ticket only cost between €3.50 - €5.
Getting Around
Copenhagen’s Metro runs 24/7. During the day and in the evenings, trains run
every 2-3 minutes and every 20 minutes after midnight. The Metro is currently
expanding with ‘City Circle Line’, which includes 17 new stations in central
Copenhagen. The new line is expected to open after 2018.
Copenhagen also offers a well-functioning infrastructure. With 400 kilometres
of bicycle lanes and an extensive local train system that connects the city
centre to the suburbs. This together with the Metro, multiple bus lines and the
harbour busses (that serve the inner harbour and its adjacent city districts),
makes the city’s public transportation convenient and efficient.
If you opt for a taxi, most accept all major credit cards. All taxis are clearly
licensed and operate at fixed mileage rates. Free Wi-Fi is available and
complimentary in taxis from the company ‘TAXA 4x35’.
If you prefer to experience the city the Copenhagen way, it is easy to get hold of
a bike. Most bike shops and hotels offer bikes for rent, some hotels even lend
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bikes to their guests free of charge. Thanks to its compact scale and extensive
pavements, street crossings and pedestrian zones, Copenhagen is also easy to
explore on foot. You can safely walk around day and night.
Travel Passes for Delegates
For international congresses and events in Copenhagen, you can choose
discounted Travel Passes for the delegates. These can be used as often as
necessary within the valid period and travel zones, day and night in busses,
trains and the Metro. A common ticket system for all public transport also
makes it easy to travel on these different forms of transport on the same ticket.
You can read more about the Travel Pass option here:
www.copenhagencvb.com/copenhagen/travel-pass
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Venue - Scandic Copenhagen
From above: Looking for a fully modernised, eco-certified combined hotel and conference
venue with capacity for 1,100 delegates? Then the city centre venue Scandic Copenhagen
might be just the place.
Scandic Copenhagen is a 4-star hotel located beside ‘Søerne’, the three lakes
which provide Copenhageners and guests with a recreational area close to the
city’s prime attractions, its Central Station and its main shopping district.
The hotel has 486 well-equipped rooms offering Scandinavian comfort,
magnificent views of Copenhagen, a top floor created for guests who expect that
little extra, and 1,500m2 of flexible conference and meeting facilities.
As well as the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 1,100 delegates, there are 16
meeting rooms - 11 of them seating over 60 people - all with free wireless
internet access and the latest AV-equipment. The Grand Ball Complex can
easily be divided into smaller breakouts because of folding sound-proof doors so
making adjustments to a varying size of delegates is very easy and hassle free.
Down to the green
Scandic Copenhagen has a comprehensive environmental policy and is certified
with the Nordic eco-label, the Swan. As with every other Scandic hotel, it works
on sustainability issues from both a global and a local perspective.
The hotel even has a dedicated team member with responsibility for the
environment and, in 2011, Scandic was awarded the Nordic Council Nature
and Environmental prize for its efforts in promoting sustainable tourism.
The hotel’s restaurant also takes environmental issues into consideration by
offering a great selection of organic food. Enjoy the healthy and delicious
meeting food concept created in collaboration with the British star chef Jamie
Oliver.
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Meeting room capacity
No / name
Daylight
m2
Board Room
U-shape
Class
Room
Round
tables
Theatre
1 / Christian
Yes
70
28
26
40
48
60
2 / Frederik
Yes
70
28
26
40
48
60
3 / Margrethe 1
Yes
35
10
10
12
20
4 / Margrethe 2
Yes
35
14
12
12
30
Margrethe 1+2
Yes
70
28
26
40
48
60
5 / Hamlet
Yes
22
12
12
7 / Kastellet
No
11
6
8 / Grand Ball
No
223
52
140
144
210
9 / Amalienborg
No
193
50
126
108
180
10 / Christiansborg
No
100
34
70
72
88
11 / Fredensborg
No
100
34
70
72
88
12 / Kronborg
No
100
34
70
72
88
13 / Schackenborg
No
100
34
70
72
88
14 / Rosenborg
No
100
34
70
72
88
15 / Marselisborg
No
100
30
70
72
88
16 / Børsen
No
72
30
34
48
30
70
17 / Topfloor
Yes
40
15
Grand ball complex
No
1.064
840
1.100
782
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Accommodation
There are types of accommodation to fit all these categories in the Danish capital…
Copenhagen's hotel capacity has expanded by more than 50% in the last 10
years which means the city now has around 21,000 rooms to meet every
imaginable demand, pocket and taste.
Copenhagen also offers a wide range of international hotel chains, such as
Hilton, Marriot and Rezidor as well as a number of Danish, family-owned
chains, featuring hotels in all categories.
If you opt to stay at another hotel than the conference hotel Scandic
Copenhagen, you can find hotels that are 3, 4 and 5 star within short walking
distance.
Something old
Copenhagen is a thousand year old city and so, naturally, a great number of its
hotels are housed in buildings dating back several centuries.
You can experience this history in restored warehouses with rustic wooden
furniture; in a four poster bed in neo-classical 19th century surroundings; or a
charming, renovated town house dating from the 18th century.
Something New
Within the last decade Copenhagen has experienced a major hotel boom and,
these days, you can find new hotels in all categories and in all parts of the city.
Many of the city's new hotels have been designed by renowned architects, such
as Kim Utzon, from Denmark, or Daniel Liebeskind (US), which will be of
particular interest for design fans.
Inside, a number of new hotels in Copenhagen are designed in a contemporary
Scandinavian style, typified by clean surfaces and simplicity, combined with
functionality and clever use of daylight.
Something borrowed
If you want to have an authentic encounter with the locals, Try ‘Couch Surfing’
or ‘GlobalFreeloaders’, where you stay for free in a private apartment or house,
often together with the family, or individual, who lives there. Or try ‘AirBnB’
for apartment rentals.
If you have a tight budget but prefer to pay for your stay, Copenhagen also
offers a wide range of low cost accommodation, including B&Bs, hostels and
low budget hotels.
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Copenhagen Highlights
Copenhagen and surroundings offer a great concentration of sights and attractions ranging
from museums, world class architecture to green oasis and harbour swim baths. Please find
below a selection of major attractions in Copenhagen, all located in the city centre.
Gastronomic Copenhagen
Copenhagen and surroundings have a large variety of exciting restaurants,
cafes and eateries.
In the last few years a mouthwatering array of inventive, modern and stylish
new restaurants has opened in the city, transforming Copenhagen into a major
gourmet destination. The highly respected Michelin Guide has rewarded
Copenhagen with a total of 15 stars.
Tivoli
Tivoli opened in 1843 and is still today Denmark’s, and maybe the World’s,
greatest amusement park. The minute you pass through the turnstiles, you
step into an enchanted world; the pantomime theatre being one of the first
things to meet the eye. Thousands of flowers (each and every one of them real)
and coloured lights provide a backdrop for restaurants, amusement rides,
music and entertainment. But Tivoli is also a garden of gastronomically
delights. There are more than 30 superb restaurants and cafés to choose from.
www.tivoli.dk
The Little Mermaid
The little Mermaid sitting at Langelinie in Copenhagen since 1913, is one of
Denmark's biggest tourist attractions and the symbol of Copenhagen. Not very
large, but hugely popular, she measures just 1.25 meter (approx 4 feet) high.
The Little Mermaid symbolizes the fairytale by Danish poet Hans Christian
Andersen, which tells the story of a mermaid who fell in love with a prince from
land, and often came up to the edge of the water to look for her love.
Amalienborg Palace and Garden
Copenhagen is the seat of Europe’s oldest monarchy and probably the most
popular, too. Queen Margrethe II and her husband, Prince Henrik, conduct
their royal affairs at Amalienborg Palace, next to Amaliehaven Park at the
harbour’s edge. When Her Majesty is in residence, the guard is changed at
noon and the band of the Royal Life Guards marches through the city centre.
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Right by the Palace you will see the stunning Marble Church (Frederiks
Church). The building was commenced in 1749 but not completed until 1894.
Round Tower
Rundetaarn (The Round Tower) was built on the initiative of King Christian IV
(1588-1648) with Hans Steenwinkel the Younger as the architect. The tower
was to have 3 important facilities: an astronomical observatory, a student
church and a university library. The spiral walk is unique in European
architecture. The 209 m long spiral ramp winds itself 7 ½ times round the
hollow core of the tower, forming the only connection between the individual
parts of the building complex. From the platform, 34.8 m above the street, the
visitor has a magnificent view of the old part of Copenhagen.
Statens Museum for Kunst
Statens Museum for Kunst is the Danish National Gallery. It is Denmark’s
principal art museum and covers a wide aspect of art history. The collections
date back to the 16th century when the Danish kings, like other European
princes, established their own art collections. The highlights include the Dutch
inspired 17th century, Danish 19th century, emphasizing the Danish golden
age, as well as international and Danish art from the breakthrough of modern
art to contemporary art. www.smk.dk
Danish Museum of Art & Design
It is a contemporary museum for Danish and international crafts and design
and is among the premier exhibition venues in Scandinavia. The museum is a
centre of knowledge whose collections, archives, and library combine to make
up the leading institution for research on design history in Denmark.
www.kunstindustrimuseum.dk
The National Museum
Denmark’s primary museum of cultural history is housed in a beautiful 18th
century in the centre of Copenhagen. The extensively renovated and extended
museum is a vibrant cultural centre offering a broad spectrum of exhibitions
and activities. The permanent collection portrays more than 10,000 years of
history, providing insights to the world of the past and foreign cultures
worldwide. www.natmus.dk
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Harbour Swim Baths
Regular control has proven the water to be so clean that it is safe to use for
bathing and include in the leisure programs for outdoor activities in the
capital.
There are three open-air swim baths located on the waterfront of Copenhagen.
They feature several pools and diving boards. The season runs from June to
September.
Rosenborg Palace
Queen Margrethe II’s crown jewels – and the treasures amassed by her
ancestors through 500 years – are on display in the palace vaults. Rosenborg
Castle is a beautiful renaissance castle, first built as King Christian 4th’s
country house in 1607, and nowadays a museum in the middle of the
Renaissance park called Kongens Have – The King’s Garden – just a few
streets away from Kongens Nytorv, the King’s New Square.
Nyhavn
Running from Kongens Nytorv, a picturesque canal filled with moored sailing
boats, runs down to the main harbour, dividing the two sides of Nyhavn. It's a
popular meeting place, and perfect for enjoying a drink in one of the many
open-air cafes, restaurants and bars. As soon as the sun is out in early spring,
the Danes move the chairs and tables outside and from the first summer day
the quay is crowded with people the wonderful atmosphere of the seaside
location.
Opera, Theatre or Ballet
The brand new Play House and the magnificent Opera as well as the two
largest historical theatres in Copenhagen are available for receptions and
special events as well as theatregoers. The Copenhagen Opera, one of the most
modern opera buildings in the world, along with the famous Royal Theatre and
Play House host an impressive international repertoire. www.kgl-teater.dk
Christiania
The Freetown of Christiania offers a unique atmosphere and green
surroundings. The atmosphere is very laid back and informal. The cafés and
restaurants go for organic food and the service is very relaxed.
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The village of Christiania covers an area of more than 85 acres and houses
almost one thousand inhabitants. It is a well-known "brand" for the progressive
and liberated Danish lifestyle and offers something Danish that cannot be
found anywhere else in the world.
Hippies founded Christiania in 1971 as a part of the Danish counter-culture
movement. A motley crew of hippies, artists, political activists and social
misfits moved in and settled down - thus creating a controversial point of
conflict, which to this day can still cause quite a stir among especially law-andorder-minded politicians. www.christiania.org
For further attractions, ideas and inspiration in and around the city, please
see: www.visitcopenhagen.com
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Copenhagen Convention Bureau
Wonderful Copenhagen is the official Convention Bureau of the Greater Copenhagen area.
We are a non-profit organization and all our services offered to international associations
and corporate meeting planners are free of charge.
Wonderful Copenhagen Convention Bureau was established more than 20
years ago as an independent public-private partnership between the City of
Copenhagen, the Capital Region of Greater Copenhagen and the local meeting
industry in Copenhagen.
The 18 full-time employees of the Convention Bureau are experienced experts
in planning international meetings and events in Copenhagen. We act as a
neutral liaison between you and the meeting industry in Copenhagen and offer
professional guidance and advice in planning your international conference,
meeting or event in Copenhagen.
In order to confirm our commitment to ESR, we have composed a package of
special activities and incentives that Wonderful Copenhagen Convention
Bureau is prepared to offer if Copenhagen is chosen to host the AERC. As such,
we are pleased to present to you the following complimentary city offers:
Convention planning
• Recommendations and gathering of proposals from relevant venues
and hotels, including pre-booking of required venue space and hotel rooms.
• Ideas and contacts for social activities during the AERC in
Copenhagen, including pre- and post-tours, dinners, receptions and
parties.
• Complimentary welcome reception at Copenhagen City Hall during
the Annual European Rheology Conference which covers rental of the
historic assembly hall, “town hall pancakes” and wine/beer/soft drinks for
up to 250 delegates. A formal application is required and conditions apply.
Pre-reservations have been made for the AERC on 3rd of April 2017 and
the 16th of April 2018.
• Complimentary site inspection including local transportation,
accommodation and meals for representatives of the AERC. The site
inspection will be planned and carried out by a representative from
Wonderful Copenhagen Convention Bureau.
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• Introduction to the Star Alliance Official Convention Agreement; a
service designed to help make the organising and attending of
international conferences more convenient and efficient.
• Access to discounted electronic Travel Passes giving the delegates
unlimited transportation on Metro, bus and train in all of Copenhagen and
the northern part of Zealand.
• Assistance in obtaining support from or participation of a member of
the Royal Family, a relevant Minister or the Lord Mayor at the
AERC.
Building attendance
• Access to promotion materials, including complimentary use of photos,
films and texts from Copenhagen on: www.copenhagenmediacenter.com
• Tailor made PR-kit presenting the Danish media landscape including
contact information to relevant main media, recommendations on how to
get started on social media and general suggestions on how to get publicity
and drive delegate numbers and legacy.
• Free publishing of the AERC Conference at our online Copenhagen
Convention Calendar with a direct link to your congress webpage.
Onsite event services
• Free usage of the mobile application iSpot Copenhagen allowing AERC
delegates to obtain comprehensive information about Copenhagen.
• Complimentary city maps and information brochures for delegates
to enhance the experience of attending the AERC in Copenhagen. Both
printed and electronic versions are available.
We hope you find our offers relevant and attractive, and we look forward to
continuing working closely with the ESR and local organisers in bringing the
AERC to Copenhagen.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.copenhagencvb.com
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Wonderful Copenhagen prepared this bid on behalf of the University
of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Copenhagen. Photos
are courtesy of Wonderful Copenhagen and Copenhagen Media
Center, www.copenhagenmediacenter.com.