The Program
SOLWorld conferences are known for their unique sharing and learning atmosphere. As well as making lasting friendships, you will leave with tools, ideas and leads that you can use the very next week.
The 2.5 days conference program contains a great variety of carefully prepared interactive workshops on hot topics about working with change in organizations. There will be three plenary sessions providing high level conceptual information about SF with real examples of its use. A cultivated specialty of SOLWorld conferences is an ‘open space’ phase where prepared mini-workshops and spontaneous discussion allow high quality emergent learning.
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Draft overview of the planned program download
Workshop schedule download
Workshop descriptions
Pre- and Post Conference Workshops
Continuing the tradition of earlier conferences we offer one-day learning opportunity around an important topic which you also can book separately.
- Pre Conference, 18th of May, Balatonfüred
- Post Conference, 23rd of May, Budapest
Budapest Weekend Special Offer
For our international guests who might want to enjoy Hungary for an additional weekend, there’s the chance to visit in the exciting city of Budapest. You can discover day and night life of the cultural heart of the country staying at the Hotel President.
We negotiated a group rate which you can book directly at the hotel. After your registration to the conference we will send you the details.
Costs: EUR 45 per person per night in a double room. And this in the very middle of Budapest in an excellent five star hotel!
Here are some hints as you plan your trip
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Travellers’ guide
Travelling
Most people will arrive by air at the Hungarian Airport: Budapest Ferihegy. However, those coming from neighbouring countries may find it worth checking the possibility of taking the train or travelling by car. There are plenty of parking places of the hotel without additional costs.
Arrival on May 18th 2011
If you arrive in Budapest by train or plane, make sure you get there by 4 p.m. so that you can join the welcome reception starting at 7 pm in Balatonfüred, 165 km away from the airport. If you opt for sailing on the Balaton (additional costs), starting at 5 p.m. in Balatonfüred, you should land earlier then 2 p.m. in Budapest.
There will be help to get to Balatonfüred from Budapest city AND from the airport. If you arrive early - before 2 pm – you might consider taking a taxi (at your expense: ca. EUR 20) to the city and spending some time there. You can join the SOLworld bus at 4 p.m. from the city (arriving to the welcome reception, not for the sailing option).
We will let you know more detailed travel details after your registration and when you have told us your arrival time.
Conference timing
The conference starts with a welcome reception and mingling at 7 p.m. at the main conference venue, Anna Grand Hotel, Balatonfüred.
The conference ends on Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by a lunch. If you are flying home on Saturday, make sure your flight leaves after 5pm.
Weekend
There will be transport back to Budapest city or to the airport after the conference. For those who can spend some more time in Budapest we negotiated a great hotel rate so you can stay till Sunday or to the post conference workshop on Monday. The 5* hotel President is also the venue of the post conference workshop with Ben Furman.
Pre conference
You have the choice of two excellent learning opportunities both for experienced SF practitioners and beginners. In this case a night’s accommodation from May 17th at the main conference venue is included in the fee. We are happy to assist you with travelling to the conference venue in Balatonfüred.
Post conference
If you opt for the workshop with Ben Furman on Monday, May 23rd, we suggest spending the weekend in Budapest. However, the accommodation is not included in the fee.
Double/single room options
The conference prices are based on accommodation in double room. During registration process you will have the option to book a single room.
Guests
Both venues have beautiful wellness facilities and you might decide to take someone with you who’s not attending the conference program. We offer a package price for guests (accommodation and food).