Conference Venues
Sessions & Registration
The 29th Annual meeting will be held at the main building at Humboldt University (Unter den Linden 6). The registration desk is located in the main entryway. Coffee will be served in the main entryway and in the tent located right past the registration desk in the garden.
Lunches & Social Program
Tuesday, August 20 - 19:30-22:00
This event will be sponsored by Dresdner BankIf you plan to arrive already on Tuesday you are invited to join our 'Tutorial Dinner' on Tuesday evening, starting 19:30 at Dresdner Bank building (Pariser Platz 6), next to the Brandenburg gate. From top of the building you will have an exciting view to Berlin.
Wednesday, August 21 - 18:00-21:00
We are pleased to invite you to a Welcome Reception, starting at 18:00 at the Deutsche Staatsoper Unter den Linden, just across the street of Humboldt University.
Please feel free to join us with your partner and/or any accompanying persons at any time during the evening. Guided tours will start at 19:30, 20:30, and 21:00
Thursday, August 22 - Lunch
This event will be sponsored by NYSEThursday's lunch at the 'Hotel Adlon' (Unter den Linden 77) is sponsored by New York Stock Exchange.
The location is within a 10 minute walk from Humboldt University along Unter den Linden in the direction of the Brandenburg Gate. We will provide transportation for those persons who do not wish to walk. The Hotel Adlon can be also reached by bus 100, 200, or 348 (exit: 'S-Bahn Unter den Linden').
Thursday, August 22 - 19:30-22:00
This event will be sponsored by BertelsmannWe are invited by Bertelsmann AG to spend Thursday evening at the Jewish Museum (Berlin-Kreuzberg, Lindenstr. 9-14). We will enjoy an oriental buffet supper in the beautiful garden (weather permitting). Guided tours through the exhibitions of this newly opened museum and its exciting architecture will be offered. Please feel free to bring along your partner and/or any accompanying persons.
A bus transfer will be provided from Humboldt University and the conference hotels.
The Jewish Museum can also be reached by underground train U6, station Hallesches Tor (from Friedrichstraße: U6 direction Alt-Mariendorf, 4 stations). At Hallesches Tor follow the signs for 'Jüdisches Museum' (8 min. walk).
Friday, August 23 - Lunch
Lunch will be served in three different locations. Please find your assigned location on your lunch ticket.
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    		• 'Referee's lunch' in the Restaurant Käfer at the top of the Reichstag.
    Coach buses will shuttle people from Humboldt University, starting at 12:10. Please be on time because of a special security procedure at the Reichstag building.
    Don't forget to bring along you id card or passport!
    Buses will leave the Reichstag at 14:10 for the return trip.
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    		• Lunch at the Television Tower (Alexanderplatz)
    The Tower is within a 10 minute walk from Humboldt University. We will provide transportation for those persons who do not wish to walk.
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    		• Lunch at Restaurant XII Apostel (Georgenstr. 2)
    The 'XII Apostel' restaurant is located under the S-Bahn viaducts near Pergamon Museum, a two minute walk starting from the back side of Humboldt University.
    Friday, August 23 - 20:00-23:00
    This event will be sponsored by DaimlerChrysler ServicesThe gala dinner will take place on Friday, August 23 at the Atrium of DaimlerChrysler Services located at Potsdamer Platz. The dress code for the evening is recommended to be business attire. After the dinner the general assembly will take place, and the BGI prizes will be awarded.
    Bus shuttles will be provided starting at 19:15 from the official hotels.
    Please note that only those who have booked in advance will be allowed to attend.
    Saturday, August 24 - 12:00-15:00
    This event will be sponsored by Deutsche BankA farewell party with a light summer buffet in 'Berlin' style will finalize the 2002 conference at the atrium of the Deutsche Bank building/Guggenheim Museum (Unter den Linden 13-15), across the street of Humboldt University, right side. Please note that the entrance is around the corner (Charlottenstr. 37-38).
    Please feel free to bring along your partner and/or any accompanying persons.