Common Europe, in collaboration with Common Sweden, is delighted to be holding its annual flagship event, Common Europe Congress, in the friendly city of Gothenburg offering extensive education, networking and relaxation opportunities. It’s also a great opportunity for exploring the city… so why not take a family mini-break as well.
Congress education areas targeted are IBM Power hardware, Application Development, Advanced RPG, Open Source tools and Languages, System Management, Db2 and SQL, IBM Storage, IBM i services and microservices, Security and Compliance and much more.
There will be two AIX / Linux tracks, to emphasize the Power Systems character of Common Europe.
Top IBM Business Architects and industry experts have already agreed to share their knowledge on the latest announcements, customer cases as well as practical subjects.
The congress content includes:
We have negotiated special room rates in the Congress hotel itself,
The Common Europe Organization Team looks forward to seeing you in picturesque Gothenburg.
Gothia Towers features 1200 tastefully decorated rooms, most of which offer magnificent views of the city. Gothia Towers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre Group, here you have everything under one roof, you can quickly and easily make your way between the hotel, restaurants, meeting rooms, conference facilities and the exhibition. 
We have negotiated a special room block in the Congress hotel itself. Room options and rates (incl. VAT):
Standard room (double for single use) – 1690 SEK (* €147) per night.
Premium room (double for single use) – 2090 SEK (*€182) per night.
Prices include full buffet breakfast and wi-fi.
For further options (double occupancy, family rooms…), contact Gothia Towers Booking department for information.
*exchange rates are approximate.
Please fill in the online form, selecting your preferred Expo allocation from the floor plan.
Membership Form – Members obtain special discount. Download application form, fill it in and mail it office@comeur.org”
24 Mässans Gata/Korsvägen,
Gothenburg
Sweden
Getting here by tram or by bus:
The closest tram stop is called “Korsvägen”.
From the train station you will find a tram stop just outside at Drottningtorget. Take tram No. 2 or 13 to tram stop “Korsvägen”.
For travel information and travel planner download the Västtrafik app “To Go” or visit the website: www.vasttrafik.se
You can by tickets in most convenience stores such as Pressbyrån, 7-eleven etc. or pay with credit card on the trams (not on the bus).
Please note that no cash are accepted on buses, boats or trams.
By car: There is an extensive European Road Network, including a bridge connection between Sweden and Denmark, accessible within 300 metres from the conference venue. Low traffic density and many parking options nearby will guarantee you a pleasant journey even by car.
Arriving in Gothenburg by train: Main train station: Göteborg Central (bus/tram stop: Centralstationen or Nordstan)
Gothenburg is well-connected by fast trains to Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm (about 3,5 hours). The main train station is located only 15 minutes away from the conference location, easy to reach by taxi or public transport (buses: Grön Express, Röd Express | trams: 2, 13).
SJ Swedish railways: www.sj.se/en
Airport
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is conveniently located close to the center. For more travel information visit www.goteborg.com
Arriving to Gothenburg by air: Airport bus from Landvetter Airport to the Nils Ericsson terminal in the centre of Gothenburg. Take bus 16, destination Högsbohöjd, from the stop Nordstan, just outside the terminal. From Drottningstorget, also just outside the central station, you can take tram 13, heading “Sahlgrenska”, to Chalmers.
From Brunnsparken, approximately 500 meters from the central station there are additional tram lines that will take you to Chalmers. Please visit Västtrafik for details.
Landvetter international airport
Costs approximately SEK 420 to/from Landvetter Airport. Ask for a fixed price.
The driver should have a taxi ID card clearly displayed in the vehicle. Service is included in the taximeter price. Avoid unlicensed taxis.
We recommend:
Taxi Göteborg: +46 (0)31 650 00,
VIP Taxi: +46(0)31 27 16 11
Taxi Kurir: +46 (0)31 27 27 27
