Global Child Forum
2024
FAQ & important information for delegates
Global Child Forum 2024
What you need to know before attending Forum 2024
The Global Child Forum is held in The Royal Palace in Stockholm, in the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden. The palace is the official residence of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the setting for the majority of the monarchy’s official receptions.
Here we answer the questions most frequently asked by delegates, and break down what you need to know when planning to attend the event.
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- Do I require a Visa for entry into Sweden?
- Do you recommend accommodation in Stockholm?
- How can I travel into Stockholm from Arlanda Airport?
- How do I get to the Royal Palace?
- What time does the Global Child Forum 2024 start?
- Where do I enter the Royal Palace?
- What should I bring to the Global Child Forum?
- Can I take bags or luggage into the event?
- What is the event dress code?
- What is an ActionLab?
- Will media be attending the Forum?
- Will I be able to network during the event?
- What is the call to action for Forum 2024?
- Will the Global Child Forum offset our travel to the conference to address carbon emissions?
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Do I require a Visa for entry into Sweden?
Useful information regarding Visa requirements for Sweden can be found on the websites of:
Please note that Global Child Forum cannot support with the Visa application process, and it is the responsibility of delegates to make all necessary arrangements.
Do you recommend accommodation in Stockholm?
Global Child Forum 2024 delegates can receive a discounted rate from the following Collector’s Hotels located close to the Royal Palace:
See availability with discounted rate here.
See availability with discounted rate here.
See availability with discounted rate here.
Please note that discounts may vary according to the options selected. Please direct all inquiries regarding pricing, discounts, and availability to the hotel, via the links provided above.
How can I travel into Stockholm from Arlanda Airport?
- If travelling bay car, Arlanda Airport is located approximately 40 minutes from Stockholm Central Station (T-Centralen).
- Transport from the airport is available by express train (Arlanda Express), which takes approximately 20 minutes.
- You can also travel by bus (Flygbussarna) or taxi directly from Arlanda.
- Global Child Forum encourages environmentally friendly travel by public transportation.
How do I get to the Royal Palace?
- If travelling by Metro (Tunnelbana), Gamla Stan station is located 5 minutes from the palace by foot. Walk through the Old Town via Stortorget street or Västerlånggatan street, towards the city.
- Metro Station Kungsträdgården is also close by, and takes approximately 10-minutes by foot, over the Strömbron bridge.
- If travelling by bus, the closest stations are Slottsbacken or Riddarhustorget, which are a 5-minute walk from the palace, via Storkyrkobrinken street.
Click below for further information and the latest public transportation schedules.
What time does the Global Child Forum 2024 start?
- Delegates should register their arrival from 08:15.
- Please note that no entrance will be admitted after 08.45. We recommend arriving in good time, in order to avoid queues.
- Seats are to be taken in the Plenary Hall by 08.50, for the morning plenary session.
- You can find the full agenda for the event here.
Global Child Forum 2024
Where do I enter the Royal Palace?
Entry to the Palace is through the West Gate, across the outer courtyard.
The entrance is pictured here, and also at the top of this page.
What should I bring to the Global Child Forum?
- Please note that identification (ID) must be provided to enter the Royal Palace:
For Swedish nationals: A valid driving license, national ID card, or passport will be accepted.
For international visitors: Driving licenses and national ID cards will not be accepted; please make sure to bring your passport.
- You don’t need to do any pre-reading or bring any preparatory material when attending the Forum or participating in our ActionLabs.
Can I take bags or luggage into the event?
- It will not be possible to bring luggage, large bags or backpacks into the Royal Palace, and these should remain in your accommodation.
- Smaller bags only, such as handbags and purses, may be taken in.
What is the event dress code?
- Business attire or cultural dress are suitable when attending the Global Child Forum.
ActionLabs 2024
What is an ActionLab?
The ActionLabs are interactive workshops for delegates. They facilitate practical discussion and the sharing of knowledge, with the goal of tackling critical issues impacting children’s rights.
Click below to learn more about this year’s sessions.
Will media be attending the Forum?
- Media will be present during the day.
- For media requests, press accreditation and other inquiries, please contact:
Linda Ravin Lodding
Linda.lodding@globalchildforum.org
+46 72 387 0248
Jenny Harler
+46 73 904 85 85
- Please note the following regarding photography, video and media capture during the event:
By attending Forum 2024, guests and speakers acknowledge and consent that images – which may include their likeness – can be captured during the event using photography, video, or other media, and used by Global Child Forum in its efforts to promote children’s rights and business.
Will I be able to network during the event?
- The Global Child Forum is a multi-stakeholder platform for dialogue, learning and sharing good practice. To succeed with our mission an informal atmosphere is required, and interaction and discussion are encouraged.
- With a view to this, there will be several opportunities for networking, during breaks, lunch, and after the Forum, when the exclusive evening reception takes place.
- You can find the full agenda for the event here.
Global Child Forum call to action
What is the call to action for Forum 2024?
At this year’s event we’re issuing a powerful call to action:
Listen Up! Engage Children as Stakeholders
Click below to learn about this initiative and what it means for your business.
Forum 2024
Get in touch
Our team looks forward to assisting with any other questions you might have.
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Will the Global Child Forum offset our travel to the conference to address carbon emissions?
Yes, the Global Child Forum is committed to sustainability and addressing climate change. To minimise our carbon footprint, we will offset the carbon emissions from air travel to the conference. We achieve this by investing in UNFCCC-certified projects (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) that focus on reducing, avoiding, or removing greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.
This initiative is part of our broader effort to make the Forum more environmentally friendly and responsible.