Discover the conference venue
The conference will take place at the Pullman Shanghai Central (上海中港汇铂尔曼大酒店)
Address: No. 15 Dapu Road, Huangpu District, Shang Hai, China 200023
地址：上海市黄浦区打浦路15号
Location, accommodation & travel information
Accommodation
Accommodation has been reserved for conference attendees at the Pullman Shanghai Central Hotel (上海中港汇铂尔曼大酒店) 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く, a 52 story landmark building located in the downtown of Shanghai. This business hotel is near XinTianDi, TianZiFang and the main shopping and sightseeing areas. Crossing the street there is access to metro line 9. A brand-new dining space Gingembre 15, is located at garden level and it has a terrace surrounded by a pond.
Hotel address: Pullman Shanghai Central 15 Dapu Road, Huangpu District 200023 SHANGHAI CHINA Telephone: +86 21 3318 9988 Email: [email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く & [email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く
Room Rate
(These rates are available until 30 June 2025, after which the rates will fluctuate based on the market price)
Superior King/Twin Room : CNY900/ 1ABF
Superior King/Twin Room : CNY900/ 2ABF
Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM
To reserve your room please email the booking form directly to the hotel at the given email address.
Chinese VISA Information
Please be aware that you may require a travel visa to enter China. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China website or the Chinese Visa Application Service Center website or with the Chinese Embassy in your country for information on travel requirements to China.
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» Visit the Chinese Visa Application Service Center here 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く
While the conference team CANNOT arrange visas on your behalf, we are glad to help to issue an invitation letter for your visa application once you have completed your registration successfully.
To automatically generate your conference invitation letter click here.
It is recommended that you apply for a Chinese visa as early as possible with at least 1 month in advance of travel.
We look forward seeing you in China and wish you have a pleasant journey ahead.
China’s VISA-Free Policies–Updated November 2024
From November 30, 2024, citizens of the following 38 countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:
Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Brunei Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan | Latvia Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Monaco Montenegro Netherlands New Zealand North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Switzerland |
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Things to know travelling to China
We understand the challenges you are facing when travelling to China, hopefully this will help you prepare your trip and make you feel less stressful.
Visa
Apply for the visa at least one month before your travel.
You may be eligible for 144 hours visa free entry, please find more information via link below:
Policy Interpretation_National Immigration Administration (nia.gov.cn) 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く
Apps
Due to “The Great Firewall”, Google products (including Google app store), YouTube, Twitter, Vimeo, Facebook products, Instagram, etc. are blocked in China. Unless you have a VPN, these apps are not accessible in China. You can download a VPN on your device before travelling or explore a few Chinese apps instead.
Below are some of the popular apps that may help you plan your trip.
Flights, trains, accommodation — Trip.com
Taxi service — DiDi Rider
Subway system — MetroMan
Payment—Cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay
As credit cards are not available in most places, it is highly recommended to carry cash or download one of above apps and register before you travel.
Map—Apple map, LingoMap
Translator—Microsoft Translator
Communication—WeChat
Accessibility
Elsevier Conferences Accessibility Policy
Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here
How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements
Please contact us at [email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.
Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 16 May 2025
Conference Venue
Is there disabled parking? Yes
Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms? Yes
Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?) Yes
Meeting rooms
Accessibility floor plan of the venue.
Room Name | Room Usage | Points to note | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Grand Ballroom (F1) | Main ballroom Poster Display and Exhibition | No | 1 minute walk (50 meters) from the main conference room. 2-minute walk (100 meters) from the main entrance of the banquet hall. There is a vending machine 100 meters away from the conference room. There is a bus stop 500 meters away from the exhibition hall. |
Taste Garden (B1) | Lunch | No | The lunch will be served at the Golden Ginger Restaurant on the first basement floor (the elevator is available). It is a 1-minute walk (30 meters) from the main conference room. |
Oasis Hall (F3) | Dinner | No | The dinner party will be held in the Oasis Hall on the F3 (the elevator is available). It is a 1-minute walk (30 meters) from the main conference room. |
Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く
Please contact us at[email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 18TH July 2025
Conference Dinner Venue (if applicable)
Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space? Yes
Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space (same floor/near accessible lifts?) Yes
How far apart are the different spaces being used? The Grand Ballroom is in F1 and dinner is in Oasis Hall (F3). The elevator is available.
Please contact us at[email protected] 新しいタブ／ウィンドウで開く if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.
How to reach the venue and hotel
Provide details on accessible public transport (where possible provide a web link)
In the city
Take or transfer to Metro Line 9 and get out from Exit 2 of Dapuqiao Station. (The exit is 360 meters away from the hotel, and it takes 6 minutes to walk there.)
between the airport and venue
1.Take Metro Line 2 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and transfer to Metro Line 9 at Century Avenue Station, then get out from Exit 2 of Dapuqiao Station.
2.Take Metro Line 10 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, transfer to Metro Line 11 at Jiaotong University Station, then transfer to Metro Line 9 at Xujiahui Station and get out from Exit 2 of Dapuqiao Station. (The exit is 360 meters away from the hotel and it takes 6 minutes to walk there.)
between hotel and venue
The Grand Ballroom is in F1. The elevator is available.
between hotel and dinner venue
The dinner is in F3. The elevator is available.
For assistance in booking transfers/taxis that can meet accessibility requirements, please contact Pullman Shanghai Central
Tel：+86-21-33189988
Email：[email protected]