Egmond Circle - Erinnern. Verstehen. Weiterdenken.
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Practical Information2026-10-08T15:30:09+02:00
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Practical Information

Every­thing you need to know for effec­tive plan­ning: infor­ma­tion on confer­ence regis­tra­tion, hotel reser­va­tions, meals, travel arrange­ments, and on-site trans­porta­tion, as well as details on the confer­ence language and acces­si­bil­ity at the “Egmond Circle.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration and Costs

Can I still sign up for “Egmond Circle”?2026–10-06T09:13:13+02:00

Yes, regis­tra­tion is still open. However, there are only a few spots left at the Hotel Zuider­duin, so you’ll need to book quickly. 

I’m not stay­ing at the Zuider­duin Hotel. Where can I regis­ter for the confer­ence?2026–10-06T09:13:13+02:00

You can regis­ter for the “Egmond Circle” confer­ence by email­ing Andrea Engel at the Inter­essen­ver­band Contergan­geschädigter NRW e.V. (Asso­ci­a­tion of Conter­gan Victims in North Rhine-Westphalia).

How much is the regis­tra­tion fee?2026–10-06T09:12:33+02:00

Chil­dren and teenagers up to and includ­ing age 14 pay 100 euros; adults pay 200 euros.

Where can I trans­fer the regis­tra­tion fee?2026–10-06T09:12:26+02:00

Over the next few days, partic­i­pants will receive an invoice contain­ing the bank details and the refer­ence required to trans­fer the partic­i­pa­tion fee of 200 euros.

Accommodation and Stay

Food and Drink

Getting There and Mobility

Event

“Egmond Circle” – Conter­gan | Thalidomide
Remem­ber. Create. Think Ahead.

Time period

Monday, Octo­ber 26 to
Monday, Novem­ber 2, 2026

Venue

Hotel Zuider­duin, Egmond aan Zee (NL)
Hotel Zuider­duin is located about 100 meters from the beach. It has a restau­rant, a brasserie, and a pub, among other things. The facil­i­ties are wheel­chair accessible.

Registration Fee

Chil­dren and teenagers up to and includ­ing 14 years old pay 100 euros, adults pay 200 euros.
The costs for travel and accom­mo­da­tion are not included.

Meals

Lunch and dinner are included in the regis­tra­tion fee. Break­fast is also included for guests stay­ing overnight at the hotel.

Assistance

On-site staff will assist you with check-in and check-out during the confer­ence and with getting around Egmond aan Zee.

Translation

The congress language is German; simul­ta­ne­ous inter­pre­ta­tion into English as well as speech-to-text and sign language inter­pret­ing will be provided. Simul­ta­ne­ous inter­pre­ta­tion into Portuguese is also planned.

Congress Registration

Regis­tra­tion for the “Egmond Circle” congress is done through the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims NRW e.V. with Andrea Engel.

Exterior view of a circular hotel lobby with a large glass facade and illuminated "Hotel Zuiderduin" signage at sunset.

Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for partic­i­pants at the Hotel Zuider­duin. Reser­va­tions and payment for accom­mo­da­tions are to be made directly through the hotel.

Rooms for Special Needs

Andrea Engel from the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (Inter­essen­ver­band Conter­gangeschädi­ger Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.) can help arrange accom­mo­da­tions for special needs. Please do not use the book­ing link in this case.

Getting There & Transportation

Barbara Wenzel-Heyberg from the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V. (Inter­essen­ver­band Conter­gangeschädi­ger Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.) will answer ques­tions about trav­el­ing to and around Egmond aan Zee.

Logo of the Interest Group

“Egmond Circle” is an event orga­nized by the Asso­ci­a­tion of Thalido­mide Victims North Rhine-Westphalia e.V.

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