General Information

Young businesses are crucial for creating jobs and boosting the growth and competitiveness of Europe´s economy in the next years.
One of the EU´s top priorities is to encourage entrepreneurship, to support sustainable growth and to stimulate a business environment friendlier to SMEs.
SME-TraiNet is an international stakeholder network that is aimed at fostering the dialogue between European young businesses/ SMEs, European Chambers of Commerce, European associations and European guidance and training providers. It is particularly dedicated to the improvement of current training and guidance support for young businesses by sharing best practices on international level and adjusting existing offers.


Warsaw conference objectives

The main objectives of the SME-Trainet international conference in Warsaw is dissemination of the project results between all potential interested stakeholders and transfer of the project results to target groups.
Moreover the participants of the conference will define a strategy - how to support vocational training offer and other needs of young entrepreneurs from craft and SME's sector.
A conference handbook/compendium of good practice summarising the results will be publishes as an outcome of the conference.


Important dates
  • 25 March 2011: Deadline for submitting abstracts
  • 8 April 2011: Notification of Acceptance / Rejection
  • 13 May 2011: Deadline for registration
  • 18 - 19 May 2011: Dates of the conference



Target group

The main target groups of the conference are firstly political decision-makers - representatives of ministries of governments from EU countries, who are responsible for education and economy and representatives of European Commission. Secondly representatives of institutions and organizations, who are involved in vocational training - craft chamber and guilds, industry chambers, chambers of commerce, branch associations, vocational schools, vocational training centres, foundations.


Organisational Information

The participation in the conference is free of charge. The conference will be held in the seat of the Polish Craft Association in the very centre of Warsaw and located near to the old town. Conference venue Polish Craft Association
Miodowa 14 Street
PL-00-246 Warsaw
Poland
www.zrp.pl (POLISH)
http://zrp.pl/tabid/314/language/pl/Default.aspx (ENGLISH)

Distance to Polish Craft Association, Miodowa 14 Street, Warsaw:
  • From Warsaw Chopin Airport:
    16 km - about 30 min. by taxi, 45 min. by bus (175 bus line)
    taxi or bus from airport to the city easily from airport

  • From Warsaw railway station
    4 km, about 10 min. by taxi, 20 min. by bus (175 bus line)
    taxi or bus from railway station to the city easily from airport

Recommended hotels (closed to the conference venue):

1) Hotel IBIS Warsaw Old Town
Muranowska 2
00-209 - WARSAW, POLAND
Tel. : +48 22 3101000
Fax. : +48 22 3101010
http://www.ibishotel.com/gb/booking/hotels-list.shtml
The Ibis Warszawa Stare Miasto Hotel is located next to the picturesque gateway to Warsaw's Old Town, 1.9 miles (3 km) from the Main Station and 7.5 miles (12 km) from Warsaw Chopin Airport. The hotel has 333 comfortable rooms with wireless Internet access. Six fully-equipped conference rooms and a covered car park make the hotel the perfect place for organizing conferences and seminars. The hotel also offers the cozy L'estaminet bistro and the Rendez-Vous bar.

2) Hotel Sofitel Warsaw Victoria
Krolewska str 11, 00-065 WARSAW, POLAND
Tel/Fax +48 22 6578011, +48 22 6578057
e-mail: H3378@sofitel.com
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3378-sofitel-warsaw-victoria/index.shtml
The Hotel Sofitel Warsaw Victoria combines Polish tradition with French finesse. Located in the very heart of Warsaw, just a few steps away from the Old Town and the bustling business district. The hotel has 290 luxury rooms, 52 apartments and a Presidential Suite, as well as over 16,146 sq. ft. (1500 m2) of conference space.



Information about the Warsaw City

Link to the official page of the Warsaw city:
www.warsawtour.pl/en


Brochure about the city:

>> Warsaw in short (english) pdf
>> Warschau in kurze (german) pdf