The event is taking place at the SHAPE Club (Formerly SHAPE Officers' Club, building 903).

SHAPE is located near the town of Casteau about 70 km southwest of Brussels. 

From Brussels Airport (Zaventem), take the motorway Gand/Ghent to Charleroi (E19), follow signs to Bergen/Mons (E19-E42). Get off at exit No. 23 “SHAPE/MAISIERES”, turn right.  SHAPE is at about 4 km. 

Once you have arrived at SHAPE:

The SHAPE Security Office has allocated an entry lane for AFCEA's exclusive use on the day of the event.  Persons can enter the SHAPE Berlin Gate from either direction from the N6 and then should follow the AFCEA signs directly to Lane 6 (on the extreme right side) in the Security Check Area.  There is no requirement to enter the Pass Office. 

Once you have entered Lane 6, you will be met by one of the Sector Mons Security Staff who, once your identity has been confirmed, will issue a pre made pass for you and your vehicle if you have one.  Please then follow the AFCEA signs inside SHAPE indicating the route to the SHAPE Club.

At the end of the Conference, please depart through the Luxembourg Gate and put your pass in the box as you exit the gate.

People with rental cars that are unable to provide advance information on the car registration will also have to go to Lane 6 to collect a car pass to drive to the SHAPE Club.

For those arriving at Mons train station, the no. 15 Bus Mons - Soignies (operated by "TEC") will take you to SHAPE (get off at stop "Le Maisieres" or "Zoe").  There is a bus every 40 minutes past the hour and the journey will take 20 to 25 minutes. TEC tel: +32-65-38.88.15, www.infotec.be

A shuttle bus service provided by NCSA Sector Mons is available at the Berlin Gate from 0800 to 1000 and 1600 to 1700.

HOTELS  IN  MONS  -  SHAPE area

The following hotels are listed for information.  These have not been checked by AFCEA nor are there any special rates.

Best Western Casteau Resort Hotel
The Casteau Resort Hotel is just down the street from the SHAPE facility. It is possible to walk to SHAPE from the Casteau.

Chausee de Bruxelles, 38, 7061 Casteau
Tel: 00.32.65.32.0400                 Fax: 00.32.65.72.8744

 
Hotel Monte Cristo
The Hotel Monte Cristo is on the Rue D'Ath out the back gate of SHAPE. Although it is best to have transportation to get to SHAPE, the hotel has a restaurant on site.

Route d'Ath, 119,   7020 Nimy
Tel: 00.32.65.36.4299                 Fax: 00.32.65.40.3717

Hotel Mercure Mons

Rue des Fusillés 12,   7020 Nimy
Tel: 00.32.65.72.3685                 Fax: 00.32.65.72.4144

Hotel Maisieres
The Hotel Maisieres is located directly across from the SHAPE facility. This is a good choice if you do not have personal transportation during your visit. This facility is US ONLY.