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IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Status ReportStatus Report
ICRA′072007 IEEE International Conference
on Robotics and Automation
10−14 April 2007Roma, Italy
www.icra07.org
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
RomeRome
First time ICRA takes place in European capital World-wide known city of arts, culture and history
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
ScheduleSchedule
Dates: 10−14 April 2007 Tuesday to Saturday (Easter Sunday: April 8) Tutorials and Workshops: Tue 10 + Sat 14 (morning) Conference: Wed 11 through Fri 13 RAS Meetings: Throughout RAS AdCom: Sat 14 (or Sun 15)
Deadlines Submission of contributions: 15 September 2006 Notification of acceptance: 20 December 2006 Final contributions due: 20 January 2007
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Conference ThemeConference Theme
UBIQUITOUS ROBOTICS
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
The “Task Force”The “Task Force”
General Chair: Paolo Dario <dario@sssup.it>Program Chair: Bruno Siciliano <siciliano@unina.it>
Organization Chair: Alessandro De Luca <deluca@dis.uniroma1.it>Organization Co-Chair: Giuseppe Oriolo <oriolo@dis.uniroma1.it>
Finance Chair: Paolo Fiorini <paolo.fiorini@univr.it> Conference Secretariat: Fabrizia Rossetti <icra07@fasiweb.com>
General Chair Secretariat: Federica Radici <federica@mail.crim.sssup.it>
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Other Chairs and Co-ChairsOther Chairs and Co-Chairs
Honorary Chair: Georges GiraltHonorary Co-Chairs: G. Hirzinger, H. Inoue, B. Roth
Program Co-Chairs: H. Christensen, K. Kosuge, D. MeldrumTutorials and Workshops Chair: Frank Park
Videos Chair: Peter Corke Publication Chair: Ian Walker
Awards Chair: Oussama KhatibPublicity Chair: Stefano StramigioliE-media Chair: Claudio Melchiorri
Exhibits Chair: Eugenio GuglielmelliFinance Co-Chair: Xiaoping Yun
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
The LogoThe Logo
Designer: Costanzo Manes (author of former RAS logo)
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
VenueVenue
Conference, RAS Meetings University “Angelicum”
(contract signed)
Workshops, Tutorials, RAS Meetings University “La Sapienza”
School of Engineering
Features Conference centre with
large auditorium (1100 seats) and up to 14 session rooms
University facilities with free meeting rooms
Close to each other (8 min walk) in the heart of Rome
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Conference Site (Angelicum)Conference Site (Angelicum)
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
WS/Tut/Mtg Site (“La WS/Tut/Mtg Site (“La Sapienza”)Sapienza”)
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Conference SecretariatConference Secretariat
Draft of contract with Conference Agency FASI www.fasiweb.com
Secretariat Local arrangements Social program Catering Rental and installation of technical equipments Setup of offices and stands Exhibitions
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
FinancesFinances
Budget approved
Bank account opened First payment to Conference Centre Negotiation around card commission fees
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
LogisticsLogistics
Rome has excellent capabilities for hosting huge numbers of visitors
Hotels of all categories conveniently located in historical and shopping districts, at walking distance from conference site
On-going negotiation with nearby hotels to block rooms at favorable rates
Inexpensive and comfortable accommodation for students in B&B’s and hostels (from 35€/night)
Strategic location in the centre of ancient Rome Planning social events in historical places Organizing sightseeing tours and visits at tourist sites
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Map w/ RAS Officers 4* HotelsMap w/ RAS Officers 4* Hotels
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Hotel Palatino
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IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Hotel ForumHotel Forum
250 m from conference site
Rooms (tax & breakfast included) Single: 135−200 €/night Double: 160−300 €/night
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Hotel Pace HelveziaHotel Pace Helvezia
100 m from conference site
Rooms (tax & breakfast included) Single: 160 €/night Double: 220 €/night
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Hotel PalatinoHotel Palatino
350 m from conference site
Rooms (tax & breakfast included) Single: 130−200 €/night Double: 160−290 €/night
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
Advise for low-cost hotels and rooms … but accommodation may be left to free negotiation on web sites
3* Hotels w/in Walking 3* Hotels w/in Walking DistanceDistance
Single room Double Room Breakfast
Trevi 110 € 130 € Yes
Colosseum 121 € 161 € Yes
Apollo 95 € 165 € Yes
Repubblica 95 € 140 € Yes
Jumbo 90 € 120 € No
Nuovo 4 Fontane
140 € 175 € No
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
ActionsActions
Recent First Announcement distributed @ ICRA′05 Web site live: www.icra07.org
Immediate (MOTION) Pay further anticipation to Conference Centre: 16.5 K€ required
Next Possible innovations in Program after ICRA′06 experience Identification of Keynote Speakers Evaluation of different options for Software System
Submissions Publication Registration
Recommendation from new Technical Programs Steering Committee
Search for sponsors
IEEE RAS Conference Board Meeting San Francisco, CA ● 2 October 2005
SummarySummary
Organization proceeding smoothly
Budget and dates approved
Operative “Task Force”
All Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs confirmed
Contract signed with Conference Centre
Contract to be signed with Conference Agency
Contacts with hotels
WELCOME TO ROME “CAPUT MUNDI”
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