VENUE
Madrid, Spain
Event Location
Where are we?
CaixaForum Madrid, Auditorium
Address
Paseo del Prado, 36
28014 Madrid, Spain
Accommodation
Hotel reservation is the responsibility of each participant, and the accommodation cost will be borne by each participant. DSA received as part of travel entitlements accounts for lodging, meals, and other expenses.
Hotel suggestions:
Radisson RED Madrid
Calle Atocha, 123, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 912 98 48 00
3 minutes walking distance from the venue.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado
Calle Moratín, 52, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 915 24 26 26
3 minutes walking distance from the venue.
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Hotel NH Madrid Nacional
P.º del Prado, 48, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 914 29 66 29
2 minutes walking distance from the venue.
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Hotel Catalonia Atocha
Calle Atocha, 81, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 914 20 37 70
8 minutes walking distance from the venue.
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Mercure Madrid Centro Hotel
Calle Lope de Vega, 49, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Tel. +34 913 60 00 11
7 minutes walking distance from the venue.
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Please register and confirm your attendance at the Global Caregiver Forum by completing the form available on the official website by using the email address where you received the invitation letter: https://globalcaregiverforum.com/
On the same site, you will also find further details about the event, including additional information and the draft program.
Before Your Travel
Travel Checklist
- Valid Passport
- Visa and transit visa(s) if needed
- Printed copies of your itineraries, airline tickets & visa documents
- Power cords for laptop and mobile phone
- International power adapter
- Printed copy of this document
- Travel insurance (including medical coverage)
Visa & Transit Visas
Please ensure that visa requirements for your destination country, as well as transit visa requirements for any country in which you are transiting, are in order.
Citizens of the Schengen Area can enter Spain without a visa.
If an entry visa is required, it is strongly advised that participants obtain it prior to arrival in Spain. Once you have successfully registered for the event, an invitation letter for visa purposes will automatically be sent to you.
Please refer to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nationality-specific visa requirements or visit: schengenvisainfo.com
Important: Holders of valid United Nations Laissez-Passer (UNLP) can enter Spain without a visa for a stay not exceeding three months. Please ensure your UNLP is valid for at least six months beyond your return date to your duty station.
Electrical Sockets
Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency, similar to most of Europe. There are two plug types commonly used:
• Type C: Two round pins
• Type F: Two round pins with two earth clips on the side
Please bring your own outlet converter and chargers, as these will not be available on site.
A travel adapter allows you to plug your device into a foreign socket, but does not convert voltage or frequency. Ensure your personal appliances are compatible with 230V / 50Hz before use.
Currency
The currency in Spain is Euro; the most used and accepted credit cards are Visa and MasterCard. Citizens of non-EU countries are eligible for tax-free returns. Purchases must be made in shops displaying the Tax-Free sign.
Currency converter: https://www.oanda.com/currency-converter/en/?from=EUR&to=USD&amount=1Weather and Time Zone
In Madrid, Spain, in January, the average high temperature is 9.8 °C (49.6 °F), and the average low temperature is 2.7 °C (36.9 °F). There is a moderate chance of rain showers, so please check the three-day weather forecast for Madrid on AccuWeather before your travel.
Before the Forum
Registration at the Venue
Upon arrival at CaixaForum Madrid, participants will be able to register for the event at the venue and receive a name badge. More information on this will be available shortly.
Travel Authorization & Travel Advice
All UNICEF participants are responsible for ensuring the issuance of their Travel Authorization (TA) by their own office before commencing the travel.
Security Clearance
All staff members are required to obtain security clearance prior to commencing their travel. Please submit your travel through TRIP and ensure you receive approval/clearance from UNDSS.
https://trip.dss.un.org/dssweb/TRIP/TRIPMyTravelRequests.aspxDuring the Forum
Meals
- Meals will be provided during the forum to participants (coffee breaks, lunches)
- Dinner is not provided during the Forum.
Language
- The meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish (translation will be offered for: English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian)
- Local language is Spanish
- Hotel, venue and organization staff are English/Spanish speakers
Transportation
- Transportation will not be provided. CaixaForum Madrid is a 5-10 minute walk from the recommended hotels.
- At CaixaForum Madrid: Please note that there is no car parking facility available on site.
Attire
Attire for all meeting sessions is business casual.
Code of Conduct
Kindly check the code of conduct applicable at UN Systems Events:
https://www.un.org/management/sites/www.un.org.management/files/un-system-model-code-conduct.pdfInformation on CaixaForum Madrid
CaixaForum Madrid is a 21st century sociocultural center which opens its doors to ancient, modern and contemporary art, music and poetry festivals, multimedia art, debates on current affairs, social conferences and family and educational workshops.
Its spectacular premises, in Paseo del Prado, near the three major museums of the Art Walk, the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía, are one of the city's newest icons.
The renovation of the building that housed the old Mediodía electric power station was carried out by the Herzog & De Meuron architectural studio and it has two characteristics that make it easily recognizable: its vertical garden and its apparent state of "levitation".
CaixaForum has an area of over 2,000 square metres, encompassing exhibition halls, an auditorium with seating for 322 people and various multipurpose conference rooms. A café, a shop/bookstore and a restaurant round out the center's amenities.