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- Apply early! Apply at least three to four months before your planned departure date.
- Complete your application fully and accurately.
- Provide evidence that you intend to return to your country of residence, and/or binding or sufficient ties to your home country or permanent residence abroad.
- Provide proof of professional scientific and/or educational status, ECS membership, and meeting registration.
- If the application center requires an in-person interview, dress professionally, and prepare ahead for your interview so you can describe your reasons for visiting the United States clearly and concisely.
The Brewery Conference Centre/ Münchenbryggeriet
Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is a modern hub for tech, fashion, music, film, design, gaming, and food. A city offering exciting flavors and unique experiences, Stockholm is Sweden’s capital and most populous city, as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries. It encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. Gamla Stan (the old town)’s cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings are home to jewels of 13th-century architecture. Adventure is never far away, with wide open spaces and magical archipelago islands waiting to be explored—as well as an exciting cultural and gastronomic scene.
It is never too early to start planning where to eat and what to do. Learn how to get around like a local; discover what apps to download; and review practical information to make your visit stress free.
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The following transportation options are available from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
- Arlanda Express Train: With a travel time of about 18 minutes, this is the fastest option to get to City Terminal (T-Centralen). Express trains depart from Arlanda Airport every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes at other times. Tickets, which cost SEK 340 (single) or SEK 460 (two people), can be purchased on the official website or onsite at special machines bearing Arlanda Express signs.
- Airport bus (Flygbussarna): The airport bus runs every 20–30 minutes and takes about 40 minutes to reach City Terminal (T-Centralen). Tickets cost SEK 129 per person (single) or SEK 219 (round trip). More information is on their website.
- Public commuter trains operated by Stockholm Lokaltrafik (SL): Commuter trains to Stockholm depart twice an hour from Arlanda Central Station, located directly below SkyCity in Stockholm Arlanda Airport between Terminals 4 and 5. Travel time between the airport and Stockholm Central Station is 43 minutes. Single journey adult SL tickets (including a passage supplement fee) are SEK 190. Tickets can be purchased through the SL website or using the official SL app.
Getting to the Hilton Stockholm Slussen:
From City Terminal (T-Centralen), take the subway for two stops to Slussen Station, which is a three-minute walk from the hotel. Tickets can be purchased through the SL website or using the official SL app. Use these subway lines to reach Slussen Station:
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- Subway red line: Number 13 toward Norsborg or number 14 towards Fruängen,
- Subway green line: Number 17 towards Skarpnäck, number 18 towards Färsta Strand, or number 19 towards Hagsätra.
- Car transportation: If you require/prefer car transportation, consider the following options. In either case, reservations can be made in advance. The estimated travel time by car between the airport and The Brewery Conference Centre is just under an hour.
- Welcome Pickups: Reserve your ride at their booking website.
- Taxi Stockholm: Telephone +46.8.15.0000 or visit their booking website to reserve your ride.
The mission of The Electrochemical Society is to advance theory and practice at the forefront of electrochemical and solid state science and technology and allied subjects. To do this, ECS encourages international participation in our meetings and assists with questions about international travel. Contact meetings@electrochem.org today.