Venue and Other Useful Information

Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions approximately two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, information useful.

Conference location

IE Business School
Aula Magna IE
Maria de Molina 11
28006 Madrid, Spain

See the Googlemap here or by typing ECRM 2010, Madrid into Google Maps.

IE Business School



The Royal Palace



Puerta de Europa



Mayor’s office



Puerta de Alcala

University information

IE Business School is a Top international institution dedicated to educating business leaders through programs based on core values of global focus, entrepreneurial spirit and a humanistic approach.

The 500-strong, international faculty teaches a student body composed of more than 80 nationalities on the Undergraduate (IE University), Master, and Doctorate degrees, and Executive Education programs. The alumni, now numbering over 37,000, hold management positions in some 100 countries worldwide.

IE Business School champions applied research coupled with multidisciplinary, integrative education programs. Designed to address market demands, IE’s innovative learning processes comprises a blend of online and onsite formats, making IE Business school a pioneer in international education.

You can find more information on the University website.

Conference accommodation

The conference hotel is the NH Zurbano Hotel. To book accommodation at the conference rates, you must book via the registration page.

Conference dinner venue

Preparations for the conference dinner are underway. Details will be announced as soon as possible. To book additional places, see the Registration options page.

General information

Madrid is located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the centre of the Castillian plain, 646 meters above sea level. Due to its great geographical location, the city became Spain’s capital in 1561. In fact, all roads in Spain lead to Madrid so you can find the best products that the country has to offer. A cosmopolitan city, a business centre, headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal Family, Madrid plays a major role in the banking and industrial sectors.

It is a city rich in history and culture and its people are known for being friendly and open towards visitors. Art and culture are central to Madrid life. The city has 73 museums that cover all fields of human knowledge. Of these, the most important are the Prado Museum, one of the world's greatest art galleries, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Reina Sofía National Art Centre. You can choose among a great variety of tourist attractions, great shopping streets such as Calle de Serrano or lose yourself in the tangled streets of the historic city, or in the vibrant neighborhoods of Chueca and Huertas.

From traditional Castilian fare to delicious Galician seafood, Madrid will most certainly entertain your taste buds. Indeed, Madrid is a meat-lover's paradise, so you can try local favorites such as cocido and roasted meats. And of course there are always plenty of options when it comes to tapas bars. Indeed, Madrid's happening nightlife is another major attraction. Its pubs, bars, discos and flamenco clubs have a tremendous atmosphere, while by day there are traditional verbenas (open-air dances), popular festivals or the San Isidro bullfighting festival - rated as the world's most important. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the sun, go for walks, go rowing or feed the squirrels in Madrid's large, impeccable parks and gardens. The Retiro Park, once playground of Spanish Monarchs, the Casa de Campo and the Juan Carlos I Park among others make Madrid one of Europe's greenest capitals.

Madrid is also one of Europe's most attractive business centers. Its international airport receives more than one thousand flights weekly from all over the world and it has two main conference centers, as well as the modern Campo de las Naciones exhibition centre and a capacity to hold more than 80,000 people in other varied conference and meeting facilities.

Getting to

To get to Madrid fly into Barajas International Airport (MAD).  For information about the airport, worldwide connections, transport, weather and hotels visit the MAD website..

Taxi Costs

We advise participants to only use taxis that are Madrid registered taxis. These taxis are white with a red diagonal stripe on the side of the tax and shows the Madrid logo. Alternatively you can use public transport by taking the metro or the bus from the airport to the conference and to your hotel.

Climate in conference month

During June, the climate is generally warm to hot. Temperatures vary from lows of 16 degrees Celsius at night to highs of about 36 degrees Celsius. Light clothing is essential for the outdoors. For up to date information, please visit weather.com

Currency and exchange rates

The Euro is the currency in Spain. Click here for up to date currency exchange rates

Time zone

GMT/UTC +1

Dialling codes

Click here to find the International Dialling Code

Other useful links
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Visit Madrid – the official tourism site

About Madrid -  Travel Guide website
Madrid Guide

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