This year’s conference is taking place at the Clarion Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden.

SAS

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines has been appointed as the Official Airline for the GE Energy European Users Conference

SAS offers delegates and accompanying persons special conference fares to Sweden and is offering a 10% discount on all published business and economy class fares (excluding senior, youth and special web-fares). Rules and restrictions are according to chosen fare.

To obtain SAS conference fares kindly contact your nearest SAS office, which you can locate here www.scandinavian.net/delegates and quote the reference number: SE0509

If you travel to Scandinavia with SAS and want to see more of Scandinavia, SAS is furthermore offering SAS Visit Scandinavia Air Pass for travel within and between Scandinavia/Finland. Also Air Passes valid for travel to the Baltic region and Europe are available; see more information and conditions on www.scandinavian.net/airpass

For further information about SAS Official Airline and your nearest SAS office kindly visit www.scandinavian.net/delegates

Hotel

The Clarion Hotel Stockholm is located in Södermalm in the heart of Stockholm, close to the city centre and less than 10 minutes from the central station and easily reached by underground, bus or taxi. Offering a modern and international atmosphere with gardens, à la carte restaurant, live music lobby café, bars, contemporary art, relaxation and a neighbourhood worth exploring.

Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Ringvagen 98
P.O Box 20025
SE 104 60 Stockholm
Sweden

Reservations
GE has negotiated a special conference rate at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm and is holding a block booking of rooms. To make your hotel reservations through us, please complete the hotel section when registering for the conference.

Deadline for Reservations
Please make your reservations by the 23rd March 2005. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed past these dates.

Hotel Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of reservations may be cancelled without penalty by 23rd March 2005. We regret that cancellations made after 23rd March 3005 cannot be refunded.

In case of earlier or later arrivals and departures, luggage may be put in storage at the hotel.

Conference Dinner

This year’s conference dinner will be held at the Vasa Museum, Scandinavia's most visited museum.

The warship Vasa is the only remaining, intact 17th century ship in the world. The lower rig has been rebuilt, complete with masts, stays and shrouds.

For further information on the museum, please visit www.vasamuseet.se

Stockholm

Stockholm, home of the Nobel Prize is the Royal Capital of Sweden - A city built on 14 islands, where you are never far from the water. Well-preserved medieval buildings stand alongside modern architecture.

Stockholm is steeped in tradition and history, with its charming narrow passageways, cobbled streets and splendid palaces. With an inner city population of approximately 850,000 inhabitants, it retains a small town, yet has a sophisticated atmosphere.

Further information on Stockholm can be found on:
www.stockholmtown.com

General Information

Transportation
To / From Arlanda airport, Stockholm: The Clarion hotel is 45 km from Arlanda airport and taxis are available outside the arrivals area. The approximate price for a taxi is SEK 450.

There is also a direct train from Arlanda airport to Stockholm city centre. The cost of a return ticket is SEK 340. Further information can be found at: www.arlandaexpress.com

Conference Attire
Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference events. The Monday evening event will be casual.

Weather
The climate in Stockholm is extremely varied and every season has its own particular charm. At the beginning of April, spring begins to make a long-awaited appearance and temperatures in Stockholm will be between +5 and 15C (41 to 59F).

Guests
You are welcome to bring your families to Stockholm to enjoy the city. However, children (under 21) will not be permitted to attend the conference activities or meals. You may purchase a guest ticket for the conference dinner when registering for the conference.

Exchange Rates

Listed below are the rates of exchange for the Swedish Kronor - These rates are as a guide only (rates as of September 2004).

• £1.00 = 13.63 SEK
• €1.00 = 9.18 SEK
• $1.00 = 7.50 SEK