Travel to Breakpoint

Invitation Letters & Visas

If you need a letter of invitation only, you can submit your request HERE. Letters should arrive within 5 business days of your request, but may take longer.

Attendees are responsible for checking requirements and arranging their own visas.

If you need support obtaining your visa, Solana Foundation has engaged Nomadic to assist you in this process. Please note Solana does not cover the cost of visa support and it’s up to the individual to pay for these services. Visa services outlined below:

• Standard ($120 USD): includes detailed list of requirements, blank form or link to online form for applicant to complete, and instructions for how to schedule an appointment with the Consulate or Visa Application Centre
• Platinum ($750 USD): full end-to-end support including assisting with letters, setting appointments, and completing application forms

Click HERE to complete the form and a Nomadic Visa Consultant will reach out to you, within 3 business days, to assist with the assessment and application.

• On the form, please list Breakpoint 2023 in the Trip Activities/Comments/Service Requested section

Schengen Visa FAQ

• What is a Schengen Visa?

  The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Region. A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any member of the SCHENGEN AREA, including Netherlands and stay up to 90 days in a 180 day period for tourism or business purposes.

• Do I need a Visa for the Netherlands to attend Breakpoint?

  Click HERE to check if you need a Visa to travel to the Netherlands.

• Where do I go to apply for a Schengen visa?

  The issuance of a Schengen visa must be done at the consulate of the country considered to be its main destination, depending on the purpose of your trip and the length of stay, or in the first country of entry if it is the same length of stay in the different Schengen States.

  Solana Foundation has engaged the assistance of Nomadic to provide you with directions on how to obtain the Schengen visa. Click HERE to answer a few questions about your travel plans and Nomadic will contact you with more detailed instructions on the visa application process. On the form, please list Breakpoint 2023 in the Trip Activities/Comments/Service Requested section. Please note Solana does not cover the cost of visa support and it is up to the individual to pay for these services - see cost above.

• How long will it take to obtain a Schengen Visa for the Netherlands?

  Processing times vary depending on the location where you apply. In many cases an in-person appointment is required as part of the application process. Please note the appointments are limited and it’s recommended that you apply 3- 6 months in advance of travel to give yourself enough time.

Flights

The Solana Foundation has teamed up with SkyTeam and Delta to offer Breakpoint attendees flight discounts to/from Amsterdam. Discounts are automatically applied through the links below.

SkyTeam - click HERE to receive the SkyTeam discount and book your flights

• Receive discounts of up to 15% on a variety of airlines depending on class of service and departure point.

Delta - click HERE to receive the Delta discount and book your flights

• Receive a 3, 5 or 10% discount on Delta flights only depending on class of service and departure point.
• If you prefer to book over the phone, call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to event code NY2AU.

Hotels

We have partnered with multiple hotels across Amsterdam to offer hotel blocks from October 29 - November 4 to Breakpoint attendees. If you want to extend outside these dates (and still receive the negotiated rate), please contact the hotel directly to check availability and reference the Solana Breakpoint 2023 hotel block.

All room rates below include breakfast for 1 person.

DoubleTree - €255+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book (discount code automatically applied)

Eden Hotel Amsterdam - €219+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Complete THIS FORM and email to group.amsterdam@edenhotels.nl

Westcord Art Hotel- €195+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Complete THIS FORM and email to art@westcordhotels.nl OR call 0031- (0)20-4109670 to book

Innside Amsterdam - €185+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book (discount code automatically applied)

Postillion Hotel Amsterdam- €169+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book (discount code automatically applied)

Ruby Emma Hotel & Bar - €169+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book and enter code CD291023

Mercure Amsterdam City- €145+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book (discount code automatically applied)

Ozo Hotel Amsterdam- €125+ per night (includes breakfast for 1 person)

• Click HERE to book (discount code OZO0905 automatically applied)

Transportation

Free transportation will be provided between IJcatcher in central Amsterdam and TAETS Arts and Event Park for Breakpoint attendees. See the city in style with regular ferries, or take a short 15-minute shuttle bus ride to campus — both will pick up from IJcatcher.