Timeless modern architecture, spatial configuration and its central location make the “Berliner Congress Center am Alexanderplatz” (bcc) a unique event location in Berlin. From 1961 - 1964 Hermann Henselmann, renowned Bauhaus-influenced architect, created a visionary building complex with the House of Teachers and the Congress Hall Functionality and transparency are implemented in futuristic architecture. The buildings were put under monumental protection in the 1980s. In 2002 it was converted in a way that preserved the building‘s historic character and yet fundamentally modernizing the  facility. It now offers a significantly extended and more flexible 10,000 m2 gross floor area for events since September 2003. Located on Alexanderplatz, the bcc is within walking distance to excellent hotels, including the headquarter hotel. Alexanderplatz is also optimally linked with local public transportation, ensuring efficient connections to national and international transportation.
For ISPAD 2007, the bcc provides the right combination of short distances between meeting rooms, conference halls, poster presentation and discussion areas, and the exhibition area as well as the catering service areas. It is an ideal interactive meeting site for all delegates an  representatives.

bcc Berliner Congress Center
Alexanderstraße 11
10178 Berlin
www.bcc-berlin.de


In 1961-1964, the Haus des Lehrers ("House of Teachers") was built on Alexanderplatz together with the accompanying Kongresshalle ("Congress Hall"). Hermann Henselmann chose a box form for the 12-storey building, which was a typical solution for post-war modern sky-scraper architecture. Influenced by contemporary Mexican murals, the building was given a monumental, multicoloured frieze by Walter Womacka.


The Congress Hall (now known as the bcc) is striking for its transparency, clear forms and many interesting architectural details. The shiny aluminium dome can be seen from far away. A wide view of the cityscape opens out from the foyer. The combination of the bcc and the neighbouring House of Teachers form a tense architectural ensemble on Alexanderplatz.

More details about the congress venue can be found at the bcc"s website: www.bcc-berlin.de.


Plenary Halls, Session Rooms & Exhibition


Ground Floor


The bcc offers three levels, two of which will be used for ISPAD 2007. On the ground floor, delegates will find all services such as registration, wardrobe and Offices as well as the poster area and session rooms. Sponsors will also have the chance to use the ground floor for the industry exhibition.


First Floor


The first floor offers additional exhibition space and the main hall suitable for over 900 delegates.

Seating in theatre style of all event rooms results in 2,600 seats in total.
Flexible partition walls allow swift and optimised adaptation to individual requirements.

All session rooms can be  equipped with state-of-the-art technological equipment, from video projection, wireless microphones, plasma screens to air condition and multi-functional lightning.



Reaching the bcc



The bcc can be reached by car, cab, public transport, train and plane.

Airports
Berlin has three airports: Tegel, Tempelhof and Schönefeld. All airports have one-stop connections to Berlin Alexanderplatz.

Train
If you arrive in Berlin at the new Berlin Central Station, just use the metro train (S-Bahn) to Alxeanderplatz - it"s only three stations away.


Public Transport
Berlin Alexanderplatz (the nearest station to the bcc) can be reached via:
 - Underground: U2, U5, U8
 - S-Bahn: S3, S5, S7, S75, S9
 - Bus: TXL (Airport), 100, 148, 200, N5, N65, N8
 - Metro: M4, M5, M6, N92

Car
There are three car parks in close vicinity to the bcc:
 - P1 Alexa-Center (as from 2007)
 - P2 Rathauspassagen
 - P3 Hotel Park Inn


Adress
bcc Berliner Congress Center GmbH
Alexanderstrasse 11
10178 Berlin
Germany

Tel.: +49-30-23 806 750
Fax: +49-30-23 806 834
info@bcc-berlin.de
www.bcc-berlin.de


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