{"id":347,"date":"2026-02-27T07:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/win2026.nl\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:48:40","slug":"practical-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/win2026.nl\/index.php\/practical-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- WIN2026 \u00b7 Practical information (SINGLE WordPress HTML BLOCK) -->\n\n<style>\n  .winpi-wrap{max-width:980px;margin:3rem auto;padding:0 16px;}\n  .winpi-wrap h2{margin:0 0 .75rem 0;}\n  .winpi-wrap h3{margin:1.4rem 0 .6rem 0;}\n  .winpi-wrap p{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7;color:#222;margin:.6rem 0;}\n  .winpi-muted{color:#666;font-size:.98rem;}\n  .winpi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:1rem 0 1.25rem;}\n  .winpi-card{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.06);padding:1rem 1.1rem;}\n  .winpi-card h4{margin:0 0 .35rem 0;font-size:1.05rem;color:#111;}\n  .winpi-card .winpi-addr{margin:.25rem 0 .6rem 0;color:#333;line-height:1.55;}\n  .winpi-bullets{margin:.4rem 0 0 1.1rem;line-height:1.75;color:#222;}\n  .winpi-bullets li{margin:.15rem 0;}\n  .winpi-badge{display:inline-block;font-size:.9rem;background:#f3f4f6;color:#333;padding:.35rem .6rem;border-radius:999px;margin:.25rem .4rem 0 0;}\n  .winpi-note{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#f6f7f9;border-radius:14px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;margin:1rem 0;line-height:1.7;}\n  .winpi-note strong{display:block;margin-bottom:.25rem;}\n  .winpi-link{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}\n  .winpi-link:hover{opacity:.85;}\n  .winpi-hr{border:none;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);margin:1.6rem 0;}\n  @media (max-width: 820px){\n    .winpi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"winpi-wrap\">\n\n  <h2>Practical information<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"winpi-muted\">Information below is subject to minor updates. All venues are in Delft, Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"winpi-hr\">\n\n  <h3>Conference venues<\/h3>\n  <p>\n    The WIN 2026 Conference will take place in the city of Delft at two central locations:\n    <span class=\"winpi-badge\">Royal HaskoningDHV<\/span>\n    <span class=\"winpi-badge\">TU Delft \u2013 Aula<\/span>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"winpi-card\">\n      <h4>Royal HaskoningDHV<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"winpi-addr\">\n        Mijnbouwstraat 120<br>\n        2628 RX Delft<br>\n        The Netherlands\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"winpi-muted\" style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0;\">\n        Royal HaskoningDHV will host part of the conference programme. The building is located near the TU Delft campus and can be reached in approximately <strong>15 minutes on foot<\/strong> from Delft Central Station.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"winpi-card\">\n      <h4>Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) \u2013 Aula<\/h4>\n      <div class=\"winpi-addr\">\n        Herman Bolswardstraat 9<br>\n        2628 CD Delft<br>\n        The Netherlands\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"winpi-muted\" style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0;\">\n        The Aula Conference Centre will host plenary sessions and keynotes. It is centrally located on campus and within <strong>10\u201315 minutes walking distance<\/strong> from Delft Central Station.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"winpi-muted\">Both venues are within short walking distance of each other.<\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"winpi-hr\">\n\n  <h3>Getting to the conference venues<\/h3>\n  <p>\n    Delft is centrally located in the Netherlands and easily accessible by train, car, and public transport.\n    All conference locations are within walking distance of Delft Central Station and the historic city centre.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>By train (recommended)<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      We strongly recommend travelling by train. Delft has direct and frequent connections to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), direct intercity trains run to Delft every 10\u201315 minutes.\n      Travel time is approximately <strong>45\u201355 minutes<\/strong>.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:.7rem 0 .3rem 0;\"><strong>From Delft Central Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul class=\"winpi-bullets\">\n      <li>Royal HaskoningDHV \u2013 ~15 minutes on foot<\/li>\n      <li>TU Delft Aula \u2013 ~10\u201315 minutes on foot<\/li>\n      <li>Nieuwe Kerk (Gala Dinner) \u2013 ~10 minutes on foot<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"winpi-muted\" style=\"margin:.6rem 0 0;\">\n      Tickets can be purchased online, at station ticket machines, or via the NS (Dutch Railways) app.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>By car<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      Delft is accessible via the A4 and A13 motorways. Parking is available near the TU Delft campus and in designated areas around the city.\n      Please note that parking in Delft is paid and spaces in the historic centre are limited.\n      Public transport is recommended whenever possible.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>Local transport<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      Delft is compact and easy to navigate on foot. Local buses connect the station and TU Delft campus.\n      Bicycle rental is available at the station, and cycling is a convenient way to travel between venues.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"winpi-hr\">\n\n  <h3>International travel &amp; arrival in the Netherlands<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      One of Europe\u2019s major hubs, with direct flights to\/from destinations worldwide.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:.6rem 0 .3rem 0;\"><strong>From Schiphol to Delft:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul class=\"winpi-bullets\">\n      <li><strong>Train:<\/strong> Frequent direct trains to Delft Central Station (\u2248 45\u201355 minutes). Trains depart every 10\u201315 minutes.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Taxi \/ ride service:<\/strong> \u2248 40\u201350 minutes, depending on traffic.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-note\">\n    <strong>Alternative airports<\/strong>\n    <ul class=\"winpi-bullets\" style=\"margin-top:.35rem;\">\n      <li><strong>Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)<\/strong> \u2013 closer to Delft but with a smaller selection of flights.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Eindhoven Airport (EIN)<\/strong> \u2013 often served by low-cost carriers, with onward train connections via Eindhoven Centraal.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"winpi-muted\">\n    The Dutch rail network is fast, reliable, and international-friendly. Delft Central Station is served by direct intercity trains from major cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr class=\"winpi-hr\">\n\n  <h3>Invitation letters for visa purposes<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      If you require an official invitation letter to support your visa application, the conference Secretariat can provide one upon request.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:.7rem 0 .3rem 0;\"><strong>To request an invitation letter:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ol class=\"winpi-bullets\" style=\"margin-left:1.2rem;\">\n      <li>Ensure you are registered for WIN 2026.<\/li>\n      <li>Email <a class=\"winpi-link\" href=\"mailto:info@win2026.nl\">info@win2026.nl<\/a> with:<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n\n    <ul class=\"winpi-bullets\">\n      <li>Your full name (as in passport)<\/li>\n      <li>Nationality<\/li>\n      <li>Passport number<\/li>\n      <li>Institution \/ affiliation<\/li>\n      <li>Postal address<\/li>\n      <li>Conference registration number (if available)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"winpi-muted\" style=\"margin:.6rem 0 0;\">\n      We will issue a formal letter including the conference name, dates, venue details, and confirmation of your participation.\n      Please allow <strong>5\u201310 business days<\/strong> for processing.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-note\">\n    <strong>Note<\/strong>\n    Invitation letters are provided for visa support only. They do not provide funding and do not guarantee a visa.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"winpi-hr\">\n\n  <h3>Practical travel tips<\/h3>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>Public transport in Delft<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      Delft is compact and highly walkable. Buses serve local neighbourhoods, and cycling is a common way to travel \u2014\n      bike rentals are available at the station.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      We recommend booking hotels early, especially near Delft Central Station or the historic centre.\n      Shuttle services will not be provided between venues.\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      You can book a hotel room via our official housing agent, preferably via this link:\n      <a class=\"winpi-link\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel booking (official housing agent)<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"winpi-card\" style=\"margin:1rem 0;\">\n    <h4>Accessibility<\/h4>\n    <p style=\"margin:.5rem 0;\">\n      All main venues are accessible for attendees with mobility needs. If you require assistance, contact the Conference Secretariat in advance via\n      <a class=\"winpi-link\" href=\"mailto:info@win2026.nl\">info@win2026.nl<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practical information Information below is subject to minor updates. All venues are in Delft, Netherlands. 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