Practical information
Welcome to Gothenburg in June! You'll find world-class art museums, a lively dining scene and exciting craft breweries, and some of Sweden's best shopping. Gothenburg is also a gateway to some of Sweden's most beautiful islands. It's a city, in short, that rewards travelers who stay for an extended visit. (https://www.afar.com)
Booking travel and accommodation in Gothenburg
Please book your travel to and accommodation in Gothenburg as early as possible! Early June is a peak tourist season in Gothenburg and Sweden, often hosting large-scale events, including concerts. Please choose sustainable travel options if possible.
Hotels
While we don’t have specific hotels to recommended with special prices, we do have helpful suggestions. We suggest that your hotel is close to the tram lines or buses if you plan to take public transportation to the Wallenberg conference centre. See below for details on how to get to the conference centre.
The following hotels are large hotels, centrally located and near public transportation:
Public transportation
The public transportation in Gothenburg is either bus or tram and is operated by Västtrafik. On their website you can find information about tickets, prices and time tables. Link to Västtrafik.
Conference venues
ISS2024 will take place at two environmentally certified venues.
Wallenberg conference center
Address: Medicinaregatan 20A
Map: Medicinaregatan 20A
How to get here: You can get here by car, bus, tram. Tram/bus stop: Medicinaregatan.
Please note that there is a 5 minute walk up a hill from the tram stop to the conference centre.
Viktoriagatan 13: School of Business, Economics and Law
Address: Viktoriagatan 13
Map: Viktoriagatan 13
How to get here: You can get here by car or tram. Tram/bus stop: Vasa Viktoriagatan.
The Schumpeter Prize Dinner - 10th June
The Schumpeter Prize Dinner, aligned with the conference theme "Transformation: Creative Accumulation and Creative Destruction in the Economy," will take place at Lindholmen, a historic shipyard turned vibrant venue in Gothenburg. This dynamic setting reflects the city's rich industrial heritage while embracing its contemporary spirit. As delegates of ISS2024, you are invited to enjoy an evening of diverse street food options and socializing amidst the lively atmosphere of Lindholmen. See more at: https://www.kooperativet.se/ (only in Swedish)
Location
The dinner venue, Kooperativet is located in Lindholmen, address: Anders Carlssons gata 2. Link to map.
Getting there (and back)
We will arrange buses from the Wallenberg conference centre at Medicinaregatan 20 A, to the dinner venue at Lindholmen. Buses will leave the conference center at 18:00. There will be no stops on the way to pick up or drop off people.
The dinner venue is located across the river and to get back we recommend taking the public transportation ferry to Stenpiren for an additional view of Gothenburg. However, buses generally run more frequently during the evenings and depending on where you are staying it might get you back to your hotel faster.
For public transportation alternatives and planning your trip please look at: https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/travel-planning/travel-planner/
For public transportation tickets we recommend downloading the application, ToGo on your smartphone:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vaesttrafik.vaesttrafik&hl=sv
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/vasttrafik-to-go/id424903083?mt=8
More info: https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/Tickets/more-about-tickets/vasttrafik-to-go/
Note! If the ferry has a green flag, the ride is free. If the ferry has an orange flag you need to get a ticket.
During the dinner
During the dinner, the winner of the Schumpeter Prize will be announced!
For ISS2024 the International Joseph A Schumpeter Society will award one PhD Student a new prize: The Schumpeter Young Scholar Award. All PhD Students involved in the workshop on Sunday will be considered for the award.
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Food
There will be a variety of food options to choose from during the dinner and we are confident everyone will find something to their liking. The food is served for approximately two hours and during this time you can go as many times as you want to get a plate of the food of your choice. The plates are small to medium sized, and you are encouraged to move around and take a seat at different tables as you try out the different food options.
Drinks
When you arrive at Kooperativet you will get one glass of sparkling wine and two drink tickets. The drink tickets can be used for wine, beer, and soft drinks in any of the staffed bars. If you want something more to drink you can purchase what you wish in the bars and pay by card.
