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2008 FDI ANNUAL WORLD DENTAL CONGRESS
24-27 SEPTEMBER
STOCKHOLM: THE CITY OF ALL SENSES
Image courtesy of
Stockholm
Visitors Bureau
The FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC) plays an important role in the advancement of dentistry. This internationally recognised event, consisting of a world class scientific programme, World Dental Exhibition and World Dental Parliament, will be held in Stockholm, Sweden this year.
Stockholm is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. This is not news. What is news is that in recent years Stockholm has been identified as one of the world’s most creative and exciting urban scenes. These days, Stockholm attracts an intercontinental set of visitors who come to sample its selection of contemporary cosmopolitan culture - for the same reasons they might otherwise travel to London, Paris, New York, Milan or Tokyo.
Whether your passion is art, music, fashion, design, food, shopping, nightlife or big-city trends, Stockholm has plenty to offer even the most discerning globetrotter. It’s convenient in size and enjoys all the advantages of the international metropolis – but suffers few of its usual problems. Stockholm is an open, clean and welcoming city where you can walk between the various sights and destinations, enjoying pleasant “bonus” experiences along the way.
If you’re interested in urban trends, Stockholm has two main districts to visit. The first is the area comprising the vibrant city centre, the entertainment hub of Stureplan, and the exclusive Östermalm district. Here you find most of the large department stores, international brands, luxury shops, museums, galleries, nightclubs and gourmet restaurants. The second is the Södermalm neighbourhood and the area around Götgatan and “SoFo” (South of Folkungagatan), with its diverse blend of youthful, trendy, creative and often more bohemian fashion and design stores, plus a wealth of restaurants, bars, cafés, markets and galleries.
Two other areas with their own distinctive style that will appeal to cosmopolitan visitors are Vasastan and Kungsholmen. In Vasastan, the streets Roslagsgatan and Rörstrandsgatan are two of many exciting locations for shopping, eating and nightlife. One of the very best galleries in the country is the spacious, recently opened Brändström & Stene, located in an old industrial district that is evolving into a centre for art and fashion. On Kungsholmen, the area around Fridhemsplan has gained new energy from the Västermalmsgallerian shopping centre and several interesting new restaurants and shops.
Source: Stockholm Visitors Board
NOTE: Information regarding the FDI AWDC in Stockholm is being updated regularly on the FDI site at: http://www.fdiworldental.org/2008_Stockholm.html.
Online registration and congress hotel information is now available. For more information about the 2008 FDI AWDC, please contact congress@fdiworldental.org.