Travel: If you arrive via Schiphol airport, there is a direct train to Groningen every hour on the hour (usually platform 1 or 2). Tickets can be bought in the main concourse above the platforms. You do not need time/seat reservations. see https://ns.nl for details
Local Travel: Your conference badge will have a logo that provides free travel to and from the train station/city center to Zernike Science Park (Nijenborgh bus stop, https://maps.app.goo.gl/ozx118KsenDbcfwn6)
Of course Groningen is the bicycle capital of Europe so if you want to move about with élan then join the locals and rent a bicycle (more information later).
Food: After the opening on Sunday we will have a light buffet (with substantial food) and there will be a packed lunch provided each day of the conference. If you have indicated allergies etc then I will contact you later with instructions. Note that the Netherlands has a dinner at 6 culture so most restaurants stop serving at 8.30 pm.
Coffee/tea: we will have coffee/tea available all through the day but you need to bring your own cup (more on this later).
Weather: Groningen is a coastal climate so in July the weather will be mostly too warm (36 C), dry and sunny with periods of too cold (16 C), cloudy and heavy downpours and sometimes just drizzle and sometimes everything on the same day. best download the local weather app https://www.buienradar.nl/
Hotels: We hope you have already booked accommodation. Most of the discount codes are no longer valid so contact hotels directly to ask for the discount. If you need assistance please use the website contact form.
Parking: if you are here by car let us know so we can arrange parking