The IPI World Congress in Helsinki will bring together leading politicians, experts, academics and members of the world’s media community to discuss topics dealing not only with press freedom and the communications industry, but also issues related to the enormous challenges facing the world – from the international financial crisis to the resurgence of Russia and an emerging multi-polar world, from global warming and climate change to the global war on terrorism.

To see the evolving congress programme, biographies of confirmed speakers and panelists, and other information about the programme, visit the official Congress website: http://www.ipihelsinki.fi

Crowne Plaza Helsinki
Crowne Plaza Helsinki, the official congress hotel, offers first-class facilities and personalised service to the discerning business and leisure traveller. Its 349 state-of-the-art guest rooms are equipped with all the amenities expected in an upscale establishment. The hotel is 0.4 km from the conference venue and a few minutes walk from the city centre. 


Scandic Continental
Scandic Continental is located beside a beautiful park with an inlet from the sea. It is 0.4 km from the conference venue and a few minutes away from the city’s top entertainment and shopping areas.

Hotel Kämp
Hotel Kämp is a luxury hotel located opposite Esplanade Park in Helsinki’s finest shopping area and pedestrian zone. The hotel is close to the South Harbour and all major cultural sights and just 1.5 km from the conference venue.

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS' TOURS

Saturday, 6 June 2009  – Helsinki City Tour and Suomenlinna Fortress

Sunday, 7 June 2009 – Visit to Marimekko

Monday, 8 June 2009 – Old Wooden Town of Porvoo

Tuesday, 9 June 2009 – Tuusula Lake Road 



POST-CONGRESS TOURS

Lapland Adventure (Tour A)

St. Petersburg Tour by train (Tour B)