Conference Venue and Events


Conference Venue
Workshops Venue
Accommodation
Transportation
Social Events

Conference Venue

The venue for the conference is the Anhembi Convention Center in São Paulo.

Anhembi Convention Center
Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209
São Paulo – SP

How to reach the convention center

From Guarulhos Airport
  • By taxi
    In Guarulhos Airport, the “Guarucoop” kioski is located outside the airport in the exit gates of Terminal I and II. You can pre-pay (at the Kioski) for the service with credit cards (AMEX, VISA and MASTERCARD) or cash (money) and the price is tabulated. The price to go to Anhembi Convention Center by taxi is approximately US$ 50.00 (R$ 110.00).
  • By car
    The GRU airport is located in Guarulhos, a city near to São Paulo and in the north side of the Metropolitan area. If you intend to rent a car in Guarulhos Airport, we encourage you to rent a car with GPS. The following car rental companies are available:
    • Avis (Terminal II) +55 11 2445-4294 / 2445-4345
    • Hertz (Terminal I) +55 11 2445-2107
    • Localiza (Terminal I and II) +55 11 2445-2133 / 2445-2097
    • Unidas (Terminal I) +55 11 2445-4771
From Hotels

Transportation will be provided by the Conference Organization to Anhembi Convention Center. The schedule and route of the provided transportation is given in the Transportation section of this book.

Anhembi Convention Center Layout




Workshops Venue

The venue for the workshops is the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo.

Polytechnic School
Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, Travessa 3, No. 380
São Paulo - SP

Transportation will be provided by the Conference Organization to University of São Paulo. The schedule and route of the provided transportation is given in the Transportation section of this book.



Accommodation

São Paulo offers a wide range of accommodation possibilities, from cheap rooms to luxury hotels. The Organizing Committee has selected some hotels conveniently located to reach the conference venue.

We have selected three hotels for the BioRob2014 conference:

HotelDistance to Conference Venue
Tryp Higienopolis5 km
Higienópolis Hotel & Suítes4 km
Travel Inn Conde Luciano4 km

Reservations with special discounted rates can be made through the official tourism agency:

Arte em Viagens
Rafael Rodrigues
Phone: +55 11 2367-8051 / 2367-8053
E-mail : rafael@arteviagens.com.br
Site: www.arteviagens.com.br
Skype: rrpg2001


Additional Hotels


HotelDistance to Conference Venue
Holiday Inn Parque Anhembi
Rua Prof. Milton Rodrigues,100, Parque Anhembi
www.holidayanhembi.com.br
100 m
Novotel Center Norte
Av. Zaki Narchi 500, Vila Guilherme
www.novotel.com		2.5 km
Brasilia Santana Gold Flat
Rua Olavo Egidio, 170, Santana
www.santanagold.com.br		3.2 km
Mercure São Paulo Nortel
Av. Luiz Dumont Villares, 400, Santana
www.mercure.com.br		4.0 km
Hotel Panamby São Paulo
Avenida Ordem e Progresso, 115, Barra Funda
www.hotelpanambySãopaulo.com.br		4.0 km
São Paulo Nacional Inn
Largo Santa Efigênia, 40, Centro
www.nacionalinn.com.br		4.4 km
Holiday Inn Express
?Rua Doutor Homem de Melo, 1206 - Perdizes
www.ihg.com/HolidayInnExpress		5.2 km
Plaza Inn American Loft
Rua Turiassu, 1863, Perdizes
www.alliahotels.com.br		5.3 km
Excelsior São Paulo
Av Ipiranga, 770, Centro
www.hotelexcelsiorsp.com.br		5.4 km
Ville Hotel
Dona Veridiana, 643, Higienópolis
www.hotelville.com.br		5.5 km
Tryp Higienopolis
Rua Maranhao,371, Higienópolis
www.solmelia.com		5.6 km
Transamerica Classic Higienopolis
R. Alagoas 974, Higienópolis
www.transamericagroup.com.br		6.0 km


Transportation

Transportation will be provided by the Conference Organization between Tryp Higienópolis Hotel, Polytechnic School/USP and Anhembi Convention Center on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, August 12Starting Hour
From Tryp Higienopolis Hotel to Polytechnic School/USP8:00 hs
From Polytechnic School/USP to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel18:00 hs
  
Wednesday, August 13Starting Hour
From Tryp Higienopolis Hotel to Anhembi Convention Center7:30 hs
From Anhembi Convention Center to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel20:00 hs
  
Thursday, August 14Starting Hour
From Tryp Higienopolis Hotel to Anhembi Convention Center7:30 hs
From Anhembi Convention Center to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel18:30 hs
From Anhembi Convention Center to Fogo de Chão Steakhouse18:30 hs
From Fogo de Chão Steakhouse to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel22:30 hs
  
Friday, August 15Starting Hour
From Tryp Higienopolis Hotel to Anhembi Convention Center7:30 hs
From Anhembi Convention Center to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel18:30 hs
  



Social Events

Open Ceremony:Wednesday August, 13 – 8:30-8:45
Auditorium Elis Regina
Conference Banquet: Thursday August, 14 – 19:00-22:00
Shopping Center Norte
Trav. Casalbuono, 120, Vila Guilherme - (011) 2089-1736
Transportation:
  • From Anhembi to Fogo de Chão: 18:30 hs
  • From Fogo de Chão to Tryp Higienopolis Hotel: 22:30 hs
    • Awards and Closing Ceremony:Friday, August, 15 – 17:15-18:00
    Auditorium Elis Regina