Event location
The Workshop will take place at the following address: Google Zurich, Brandschenkestrasse 110, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Enge train station is a short walk from the Google Zurich office.
Travel
You will need to complete the registration form. If you require us to arrange and fund your travel, you will have to let us know in the Registration form. Our event partner, Cogs & Marvel (algorithms@cogsandmarvel.com), will contact you directly to arrange your travel to the event.
Airport/train station transfers
Please arrange your own transport to your airport/station of departure and when in Zurich.
How to get to the Google office
1. From Zurich Airport - Getting to the trains. Beneath Zurich Airport, you will find a fairly large train station providing connections to many destinations. The airport train station (Zurich Flughafen) is across the street from the Arrivals Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Follow the signs for rail/regional transport. Once you arrive at the airport train station, you should purchase a ticket for the Zurich public transport system for the duration of your stay. Take the urban train S2 in the direction of Ziegelbrücke, which goes directly to Bahnhof Enge. You should get off at Bahnhof Enge and from there, walk to Brandeschenkenstrasse (Approx. 10 minute walk).
2. Ordering a Taxi. The airport taxis are located in front of Arrivals 1 and 2. You can reserve your taxi in advance by calling +41 84 885 08 52
Information on the hotel if Google is organising this for you:
Our event hotel is the Four Points Sheraton, located walking distance from the office, and a short train journey away from Zurich airport at Kalandergasse 1, Zurich 8045, Switzerland, tel: (41)(44) 554 0000.
We will reserve rooms for attendees that have requested this. Breakfast each morning is provided at the hotel. Check in is from 15.00. Please contact algorithms@cogsandmarvel.com with any questions relating to the hotel.
How to get from Zurich airport to the Four Points Sheraton Hotel
Once in Zurich, we recommend you use the excellent public transport system as this is the easiest way to get around. The airport is 25 minutes away from the hotel. Take the train (S-Bahn) from the airport to Zurich HB or Zurich Enge. Change at Zurich HB for Tram 13 towards Albisgütli, or at Zurich Enge for Tram 5 towards Laubegg, or Tram 13 & 17 towards Albisgütli. Your stop is Sihlcity Nord. You can purchase a 2 day All Zurich travelcard from the train station. Find detailed information at ZVV.
Insurance
Important: participants traveling to the workshop are not covered by Google's corporate travel insurance, nor can we guarantee you'll be covered under any government health care schemes. We advise you to take out your own policy for medical coverage and repatriation before you travel.
Expenses
If requested, Google will cover the costs of air/rail travel and hotel accommodation. All meals during the workshop will be paid for by Google. Please note, we won't cover non-essential expenses, such as mini bar, phone calls, bar bills, etc! If in doubt, please email ur-events@google.com.
Visas
If you require a visa to enter Switzerland, please complete the necessary details on the registration form and we will contact you to prepare your visa support letter.
Dress code
The dress code for the event is loosely defined as 'casual'. Please simply wear what you are comfortable in!
Visitor Policy
We kindly ask that you do not take any photos or videos inside the Google office. Please don’t share or discuss any confidential information you see or hear during your visit.
Smoking
Please note that Google Zurich is a strictly non-smoking office.
Laptops & Internet access
At the Four Points Sheraton, there will be the option to connect to a wireless network in the lobby of the hotel. Internet will not be provided in the rooms.
Wireless broadband is available for guests at the Google office. Feel free to bring your laptops to the office to check emails during breaks. You won't require them during sessions, however.
Badges
For security reasons, please wear these at all times while onsite at the Google office. Please ensure you do not walk around the building without an official Google host.
Emergency Contact Details
For travel and hotel enquiries, please contact Cogs & Marvel on +353 87 2233 313 and for all other emergencies, contact Michelle Finnegan +44 7887 626 484.
If you have any further questions please email: ur-events@google.com