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= CETAF Information Science & Technology Commission - Spring 2026 Meeting = | = CETAF Information Science & Technology Commission - Spring 2026 Meeting = | ||
'''Meise, May 21- | '''Meise, May 21-22 2026''' | ||
== Venue == | == Venue == | ||
Meise Botanic Garden<br> | Meise Botanic Garden<br> | ||
Nieuwelaan 38<br> | Nieuwelaan 38<br> | ||
1860 Meise, Belgium | 1860 Meise, Belgium | ||
The meeting will take place in the Bouchout Castle, room Musa. '''Please register your attendance in the form below.''' A couple of days in advance of the event, you will receive an entrance ticket that allows you to enter the botanic garden. | |||
== Registration Form == | |||
https://forms.gle/gc2W8DiezxDGfWpB6 | |||
== Participants == | == Participants == | ||
* Anton Güntsch (FUB-BGBM, DE) | * Anton Güntsch (FUB-BGBM, DE) | ||
* Dominik Röpert (FUB-BGBM, DE) | * Dominik Röpert (FUB-BGBM, DE) | ||
* | * Maarten Trekels (MeiseBG, BE) | ||
== Agenda == | == Agenda == | ||
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| 13:00 - 13:30 || Welcome, introduction of participants, agenda, logistics | | 13:00 - 13:30 || Welcome, introduction of participants, agenda, logistics | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 13:30 - 15:00 || Subgroup AI | | 13:30 - 15:00 || Subgroup "Natural Science Collections & AI" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''15:00 - 15:30''' || '''Coffee break''' | | '''15:00 - 15:30''' || '''Coffee break''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 15:30 - 17:00 || Subgroup Collection Management Systems | | 15:30 - 17:00 || Subgroup "Collection Management Systems (CMS)" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 17:00 - | | 17:00 - 18:30 || Guided tour | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''' | | '''18:30''' || '''End of day one''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''19: | | ''19:30 -'' || ''Dinner at '''To Be Announced''' (self paid)'' | ||
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!colspan="2" | ------------------------------------------------------------ Day 2 - May 22 ------------------------------------------------------------ | !colspan="2" | ------------------------------------------------------------ Day 2 - May 22 ------------------------------------------------------------ | ||
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| 9:00 - 10:00 || | | 9:00 - 10:00 || Type specimen initiative | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 10:00 - 11:00 || | | 10:00 - 11:00 || placeholder | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''11:00 - 11: | | '''11:00 - 11:30''' || '''Coffee break''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 11: | | 11:30 - 12:30 || Presentations of ISTC-relevant projects and initiatives | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''13:00''' || '''End of meeting''' | | 12:30 - 13:00 || Funding opportunities | ||
|- | |||
| '''13:00''' || '''End of meeting and opportunity for a light lunch''' | |||
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== Logistics == | == Logistics == | ||
=== Directions === | === Directions === | ||
'''Arriving by bus''' | |||
You can easily reach us by De Lijn buses. Line '''R50''' (Brussels-North - Meise - Londerzeel) stops right in front of the main entrance (stop Plantentuin Meise). | |||
There is a bus service every 15 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays. Plan your route here. | |||
Payments can be made contactless on the bus, or you can download the De Lijn app and purchase your ticket(s) in advance. The app also offers (most of the time) live tracking of the bus, in case you are afraid of missing the bus stop. | |||
For more information go to https://www.delijn.be. | |||
'''Arriving by train''' | |||
Take the train to Brussels-North or Londerzeel station. | |||
Go to the NMBS website (https://www.belgiantrain.be/en) for the most recent travel information or use the NMBS app. | |||
At the station, take bus R50, which will take you to the main entrance of the Botanic Garden. | |||
'''Arriving by car''' | |||
Meise Botanic Garden is situated along the A12 (Brussels-Antwerp). Take exit 3 Meise. Parking is available at the Empress Charlotte entrance. | |||
The parking fee is €7. Exit tickets can be purchased at the following locations: | |||
* at the ticketmachine in the parking lot | |||
* at the ticketmachine on the Welcome Square | |||
* at the ticket counter | |||
* via contactless payment at the barrier upon exiting | |||
Upon presentation of your parking ticket, you will receive a 3.5 euro discount in the Garden Shop (with a minimum purchase of 5 euros). | |||
Short-term parking of up to 45 minutes is free. License plate recognition will automatically open the barrier when exiting within this time. | |||
Our parking area offers 18 charging stations for electric vehicles, allowing you to conveniently recharge your car during your visit. | |||
'''International visitors''' | |||
From Brussels Airport we can be reached by a direct De Lijn bus connection (Zaventem-Merchtem line 21). | |||
If you arrive by international train into Brussels-Midi, first take the train to Brussels-North where you will then take a direct bus connection (Line R50) to the main entrance of the Botanic Garden. | |||
=== Hotels === | === Hotels === | ||
Some suggestions of Hotels and BnBs are given here (will be updated later on). Using the bus to reach the botanic garden, you can also look for a hotel closer to the city center of Brussels (e.g. close to the 'Tour&Taxis' area). | |||
'''Hotels''' | |||
Thermae Hotel (**), Wolvertemsesteenweg 92, 1850 Grimbergen | |||
Hotel Ibis Brussels Expo (**), Romeinse Steenweg 572, 1853 Strombeek-Bever | |||
Holliday Inn Garden Court Brussels Expo (***), Keizerin Charlottelaan 6, 1020 Laken | |||
Alfa Rijckendael Hotel (***), Luitberg 1, 1853 Strombeek-Bever | |||
https://www.booking.com | |||
'''Bed & Breakfasts''' | |||
Sterckxhof, Kardinaal Sterckxlaan 17, 1860 Meise | |||
Time to Escape, Humbeekstraat 29A, 1860 Meise | |||
Het Lavershuis, Zavelberg 32, 1780 Wemmel | |||
Green Cottage, Smidsestraat 14, 1785 Brussegem | |||
't Verreveld, Heerbaan 132, 1840 Londerzeel | |||
Latest revision as of 08:19, 24 February 2026
CETAF Information Science & Technology Commission - Spring 2026 Meeting
Meise, May 21-22 2026
Venue
Meise Botanic Garden
Nieuwelaan 38
1860 Meise, Belgium
The meeting will take place in the Bouchout Castle, room Musa. Please register your attendance in the form below. A couple of days in advance of the event, you will receive an entrance ticket that allows you to enter the botanic garden.
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/gc2W8DiezxDGfWpB6
Participants
- Anton Güntsch (FUB-BGBM, DE)
- Dominik Röpert (FUB-BGBM, DE)
- Maarten Trekels (MeiseBG, BE)
Agenda
| ------------------------------------------------------------ Day 1 - May 21 ------------------------------------------------------------ | |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Arrival and lunch |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Welcome, introduction of participants, agenda, logistics |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Subgroup "Natural Science Collections & AI" |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 - 17:00 | Subgroup "Collection Management Systems (CMS)" |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Guided tour |
| 18:30 | End of day one |
| 19:30 - | Dinner at To Be Announced (self paid) |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ Day 2 - May 22 ------------------------------------------------------------ | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Type specimen initiative |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | placeholder |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Presentations of ISTC-relevant projects and initiatives |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Funding opportunities |
| 13:00 | End of meeting and opportunity for a light lunch |
Minutes
Day 1
Day 2
Logistics
Directions
Arriving by bus
You can easily reach us by De Lijn buses. Line R50 (Brussels-North - Meise - Londerzeel) stops right in front of the main entrance (stop Plantentuin Meise).
There is a bus service every 15 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays. Plan your route here.
Payments can be made contactless on the bus, or you can download the De Lijn app and purchase your ticket(s) in advance. The app also offers (most of the time) live tracking of the bus, in case you are afraid of missing the bus stop.
For more information go to https://www.delijn.be.
Arriving by train
Take the train to Brussels-North or Londerzeel station.
Go to the NMBS website (https://www.belgiantrain.be/en) for the most recent travel information or use the NMBS app.
At the station, take bus R50, which will take you to the main entrance of the Botanic Garden.
Arriving by car
Meise Botanic Garden is situated along the A12 (Brussels-Antwerp). Take exit 3 Meise. Parking is available at the Empress Charlotte entrance.
The parking fee is €7. Exit tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
- at the ticketmachine in the parking lot
- at the ticketmachine on the Welcome Square
- at the ticket counter
- via contactless payment at the barrier upon exiting
Upon presentation of your parking ticket, you will receive a 3.5 euro discount in the Garden Shop (with a minimum purchase of 5 euros).
Short-term parking of up to 45 minutes is free. License plate recognition will automatically open the barrier when exiting within this time.
Our parking area offers 18 charging stations for electric vehicles, allowing you to conveniently recharge your car during your visit.
International visitors
From Brussels Airport we can be reached by a direct De Lijn bus connection (Zaventem-Merchtem line 21).
If you arrive by international train into Brussels-Midi, first take the train to Brussels-North where you will then take a direct bus connection (Line R50) to the main entrance of the Botanic Garden.
Hotels
Some suggestions of Hotels and BnBs are given here (will be updated later on). Using the bus to reach the botanic garden, you can also look for a hotel closer to the city center of Brussels (e.g. close to the 'Tour&Taxis' area).
Hotels
Thermae Hotel (**), Wolvertemsesteenweg 92, 1850 Grimbergen
Hotel Ibis Brussels Expo (**), Romeinse Steenweg 572, 1853 Strombeek-Bever
Holliday Inn Garden Court Brussels Expo (***), Keizerin Charlottelaan 6, 1020 Laken
Alfa Rijckendael Hotel (***), Luitberg 1, 1853 Strombeek-Bever
Bed & Breakfasts
Sterckxhof, Kardinaal Sterckxlaan 17, 1860 Meise
Time to Escape, Humbeekstraat 29A, 1860 Meise
Het Lavershuis, Zavelberg 32, 1780 Wemmel
Green Cottage, Smidsestraat 14, 1785 Brussegem
't Verreveld, Heerbaan 132, 1840 Londerzeel
