Bergen
Norway
The ELIXIR RDM Community meeting will take place from 12:00 CET on 4 December, to 14:00 CET on 6 December 2023. It will include the kick-off for the ELIXIR RDM Community Implementation Study, on the afternoon of 5 December and the morning of 6 December. This meeting is planned as a hybrid meeting, with the F2F component in Bergen, Norway.
Meeting content
The meeting will include presentations, workshops and participant engagement. An agenda will be shared closer to the event.
After having finalised the RDM Community white paper and Implementation Study proposal, this meeting is an opportunity to come together in-person and start the joint work and community exchange.
Participation
This meeting has a limit of in-person attendees, with no-limit on virtual participant numbers. A number of selected invited participants will receive funding for F2F attendance of the meeting. Additionally, parts will need to be covered via (to be allocated) Implementation Study travel budget. Details regarding funding and reimbursement will be shared after registration. Please do not book any travel until after you have been notified.
Travel and venue
Once notified of your F2F attendance you will be expected to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements to the venue. Reimbursement information will be shared with invited attendees after their successful registration.
The closest airport is BERGEN (BGO), while travel by plane is the fastest option, there is also the possibility to reach Bergen by train (optional overnight) from Oslo or by ferry from Denmark.
The venue is centrally located in Bergen and easy to reach by tram (~45min, ~4€), bus (~30min, ~20€) and taxi (~25min, 80€) from Bergen airport. You can find the connection details on the page of the public transport provider.
Recommended accommodation (please consider shared reimbursement rules)
After registration, we will supply you with a booking code for Scandic Ornen, which is also the venue.
Other hotels in 5-10 min walking distance from venue:
- Zander K Hotel
- Grand Hotel Terminus
- Citybox Bergen City (often most budget friendly hotel option)
- Hotel Park
- Various other options
Registration deadline: 6 November 2023 (F2F), 3 December 2023 (virtual)
Contacts
Clare Garrard (clare.garrard@elixir-europe.org), event related questions and logistics
Katharina Heil (katharina.heil@elixir-europe.org), any other questions