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Julia, have you looked into this option or is it only limited to Dresden and Hannover?

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In Germany, far-reaching regulations have been passed in order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, we unfortunately are not allowed to accommodate leisure guests in the Maritim Hotel Köln until 18th April 2021. Currently, trips are only permitted for demonstrably necessary purposes.

Please also note that due to official requirements concerning the corona pandemic, there may be restrictions on the hotel's services. This applies in particular to the wellness and gastronomic facilities. It is possible, for example, that the pool, sauna or fitness room may not be made available, the bar may not be open or breakfast may not be offered in buffet form. Therefore, the general usability of the mentioned facilities does not become part of the contract. However, we will of course provide all facilities where there is no prohibition. Restrictions are also possible with regard to the obligation to wear masks, hand disinfection, distance rules to be observed or even the restriction of contact with other guests.

We look forward to welcoming our guests again soon and, above all, wish you health.

Check-in from 3 p.m.
Check-out until 12 midday

Subject to availability:
Early Check-in
Late Check-out
Maps & Transportation

On the banks of the Rhine near Cologne Cathedral, we look forward to welcoming you to the Maritim Hotel Köln. In the lively atrium, you will be received by our attentive team.

The view from your cosy hotel room has a great deal to offer: from your window you can take a look in the animated lobby, the historic Cathedral, or the Rhine and its promenade. Our free Wi-Fi allows you to enjoy the best Internet entertainment in your room.

With its diverse event rooms, our city hotel is a popular event location. Professional meetings, seminars and conferences are our strengths.

Here in the event metropolis of Cologne, a wealth of offerings keep you perfectly entertained. In our e vent highlights, we provide you with an overview of the most important events in the hotel and environs.

Experience the hustle and bustle on the Rhine promenade, visit the city's landmarks and stroll through the historic Old Town - in our hotel in the heart of Cologne, you'll be right at the centre of things.

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Exclusive boutiques in the hotel hall

Drinks kiosk 24/7

Fitness area (for a fee) Unfortunately closed at the moment

Ticket service for musicals and theatre performances

Room service from 4 to 10 p.m.

Evening turndown service

Massage Unfortunately not available at the moment

Hair dressing salon

Dry cleaning and laundry

Public underground parking for 600 vehicles and valet service

SIXT car rental station in the hotel

Babysitting service (upon request)

City Tax: City Art and Culture Tax amounting to 5 % of the Gross-Accommodation-Rate, self-attestation and employer- attestation

For your payment at the hotel we accept: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Diners Club, Japanese Credit Bureau, CUP UnionPay, EC-Card;
For your payments when booking through the Maritim website we accept: Visa, MasterCard, American Express

Price information

Overnight stay in parents' room including breakfast (max. 2 children)

Children up to 7 years old

Early Check-in (subject to availability)

MyMaritim Members (gold, platinum) enjoy early check-in from 12 noon

Late Check-out (subject to availability)

MyMaritim Members (gold, platinum) enjoy late check-out until 4 p.m.

City Tax: 5 % of the Gross-Accommodation-Rate

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Please choose from the following languages: In Germany, far-reaching regulations have been passed in order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, we unfortunately are not allowed to accommodate leisure guests in the Maritim Hotel Köln until 18th April 2021. Currently, trips are only permitted for demonstrably necessary purposes.

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Organized, ongoing working groups will probably make smaller (job-alike, subject-specific) conferences easier to organize, many of which could probably be online, if necessary or desired.

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Difficulties this year with hosts not having ownership of their session; it was difficult to see the participants when screen sharing, which felt like you were presenting to the ether.

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How can we engage in a fun way our colleagues online and off?

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How can we engage in a fun way our colleagues online and off?

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Virtual quiz
Live Concert
Videos

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Playing games, doing quizes (Kahoot) and earning small prizes or gift certificates.

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Perhaps a little more of a gap between sessions would make things easier for participants (and presenters) to move between sessions.... eg session 1-2pm, then session 2.15-3.15pm... etc

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Participants have to get different items from their home or outside, take photos and explain sth funny about why these are needed at AGIS - Sharing via Padlet...
Could be done in groups - first group to finish all required items wins a prize...

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Have opportunities to join coffee break chat groups online - share cookie recipes in advance

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Comedian
Clown
singer
Cabaret

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The AGIS conference will be 20 years old in January. How amazing!  Any ideas about how we can honour that throughout the conference? 

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The AGIS conference will be 20 years old in January. How amazing!  Any ideas about how we can honour that throughout the conference? 

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Hannover has always worked well when I've been there. I have nothing against having the conference there in the future too, but I also like the idea of meeting somewhere else. Kind of fair that the people from south don't always need to travel to Hannover ;). Even if the new location is smaller than Hannover it is probably not a problem, we'll probably end up organizing a hybrid conference. Many will prefer an online conference in the near future, also cheaper for schools.

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If there is a desire to move locations, then wherever we start, stay there for two years. If it works, then choose two other destinations (same hotel group). Then introduce the idea that the conference rotates between three locations in Germany, moving each year. This is a model that the ECIS conference has been using. Keep in mind that moving the venue will add significantly to organisation and planning, and this needs to be taken into account. 

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If there is a desire to move locations, then wherever we start, stay there for two years. If it works, then choose two other destinations (same hotel group). Then introduce the idea that the conference rotates between three locations in Germany, moving each year. This is a model that the ECIS conference has been using. Keep in mind that moving the venue will add significantly to organisation and planning, and this needs to be taken into account. 

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Online real-time jamming, rehearsing, performing

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Online real-time jamming, rehearsing, performing

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does anyone have any experience with any of the sites or software for this? (Jamulus, Sound Jack, Jam Link, etc.)

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This would be fun for everyone to join!

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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I would be happy to go to Dresden and take some photos and videos for everyone to see. Vinu, maybe I could meet you there? (from Annie)

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I would be happy to go to Dresden and take some photos and videos for everyone to see. Vinu, maybe I could meet you there? (from Annie)

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See in this TEAMs file section for all of our Google folders and documentation

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See in this TEAMs file section for all of our Google folders and documentation

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December - Januar split was not ideal. December seemed a bit off schedule and with less participation (Presenters told me their participants did have to teach inbetween - so they left the workshop quite often.
Maybe only ONE long weekend - or specific working groups meeting outside of the "usual" AGIS weekend.

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Maybe we could have a list of advantages of each hotel to help us decide
Wow - just found out how to add some colour!

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For the in person sessions, could we have this with an online option, so others can join from home if they need to? Have a laptop/webcam open during the session.

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The test sessions for presenters were very helpful. So having that again for technical support a few days before would be great. 

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The test sessions for presenters were very helpful. So having that again for technical support a few days before would be great. 

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I liked the option of rotating 2-3 years to new locations to see different cities and schools

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I liked the option of rotating 2-3 years to new locations to see different cities and schools

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I think the list of advantages and disadvantages of each hotel is a good idea

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I think the list of advantages and disadvantages of each hotel is a good idea

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But if we are looking at rotating the conference venue then that may be a good idea. Are there other locations we are looking at?

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Could we make it possible to access online presentations for a period of a week, perhaps? Timing could be often tricky under the given circumstances...

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This concept is based on Maritim Hannover:

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This concept is based on Maritim Hannover:

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One hour sessions and one parallel other-organisation day workshop on ground floor. Longer several-hour, half-day or full day sessions in the 10 board/conference rooms on the upper floors. This solves the problem of people moving around in the Hannover hotel.

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Having a live show or comedian. then moving to a 'socialization' opportunity.  

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Having a live show or comedian. then moving to a 'socialization' opportunity.  

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Having the conference IRL for as many as we can given what the restrictions might be then, and also allow for online participation allows for more people to join. Could add to the 20 yr atmosphere.

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It was difficult for some colleagues to attend the keynote speaker if they were not participating in the one hour sessions but had booked the full day sessions on other dates. Maybe it would be possible to record the presentation next time and give the participants the link to view at a more convenient time.

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some sessions done completely online, some presentations in the hotel being broadcast? If numbers are restricted in January, it might be nice to at least have all presenters on site if they wish?

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September Meeting, Dresden.  Points to be considered concerning Help Desk.

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September Meeting, Dresden.  Points to be considered concerning Help Desk.

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1. Floor plans and signposting.
2. Secure room for storage.
3. Exhibitors: how many?, where?
4. Location of HD: natural focal point, elec. power points.
5. Who else will be on the HD (if anyone)?
6. Information board: w'shops, schedule.
7. IT people need to be easily identified.
8. Feedback forms... developments?
9.  How to display required information outside each conference room.  Liaise with Hotel to find out what is allowed.
10. Watch this space...

Derek