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Welcome to Vienna. Markus Friedl (HEPHY Vienna). Location. TU Vienna – University of Technology. Founded in 1815 Large university: 26,000 students, 4,000 staff 8 faculties, including Electrical Engineering (where we are now) 70 different study courses offered. Location. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcometo Vienna
Markus Friedl(HEPHY Vienna)
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TU Vienna – University of Technology
Founded in 1815 Large university: 26,000
students, 4,000 staff 8 faculties, including
Electrical Engineering (where we are now)
70 different study courses offered
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Location
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Address: Gusshausstraße “Gusshausstraße” means “street of the casting
house” 1750-1850: canons were produced at
Gusshausstraße 25 1850-1900: casting workshop for artists Since 1903: Institute of Electrical Engineering
(old building)
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Location
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Location
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Neighborhood
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Location
Mensa
We are here
http://g.co/maps/re56e or
http://twepp11.hephy.at Travel & Hotel Maps
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Left to right: City Hall Palais
Ferstel Academy
of Sciences
Conference venue
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Location
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Local Organizer: HEPHY Vienna Large institute of
the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Located at Nikolsdorfer Gasse 18, 1050 Vienna
Staff & students: ~70
More information later today
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Local Organization
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We Are Here to Assist You!
Local Organizing Committee
& Helping Hands
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Local Organization
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Registration Desk Open every day from 8:30 until end of scientific
program First address for all kind of organizational issues You can also book sightseeing tours there (with
the Austropa company)
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Local Organization
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Presentations and Posters Please upload your talk to Indico well before
your session starts If that fails, you may bring it on a USB stick to the
reception
Please attach your poster as soon as possible Posters are grouped in tracks (see venue map) Each poster wall is labelled with name and title Tape is available at the registration desk Poster session is on Thursday afternoon
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Schedule
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Timetable
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Schedule
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Lunch Break Comfortable break from 12:40 – 14:00 Lunch is not included You may try one of the numerous restaurants in
the neighborhood (see map at the registration desk)
TU Mensa (canteen) is a cheap and fast option Alternatively, sandwiches and snacks are
provided in the coffee break area (while supplies last)
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Schedule
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Social Events Monday 26 September, 20:00:
Welcome Reception (City Hall)
Tuesday 27 September, 20:00: Classical Concert (Academy
of Sciences) Thursday 29 September, 19:30:
Conference Dinner (Palais Ferstel)
You may go there individually or together – we meet here (at the registration desk) one hour before the event
Bring your tickets! (in your bag)
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Schedule
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Name Tag Please always wear it visibly Including social events
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Participant Local Organizer(the ones who assist you)
Practical Issues
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Internet Access WLAN
Use „tunet“ (open) Open any website in browser and enter
personalized access codes according to the sheet in your bag
Then you have full internet access (Web, SSH, Mail,…)
Eduroam is also available PCs in the lobby
Username: twepp Password: vienna2011 Note that all user data is erased when you log out –
save it on your USB stick (in your bag)26 September 2011
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What is in Your Bag? Vademecum (detailed program booklet with
abstracts) Program overview sheet List of participants Memo pad & pen 4GB USB stick City map, calendar of events, shopping & dining guide Tickets for each social event CAEN leaflet Manner wafers Swarovski crystal pendant & leaflet
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Practical Issues
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Social Event Tickets Tickets are provided for social events in the
evenings: City Hall (Monday) Concert (Tuesday) Dinner (Thursday)
Every person MUST present his/her ticketat the entrance, otherwise admissionmay be refused
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Practical Issues
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Austrian Products (1) Manner
Viennese company since 1890
Sweets & chocolate Manner Wafers
Most famous product Can be found in every
supermarket
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Practical Issues
Austrian Products (2)
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Swarovski Founded 1895 in Wattens (close to Innsbruck,
Tyrol) Originally only technical
glass Nowadays more famous
for jewelry & figurines Gift: Crystal Pendant
Flagship store between Opera and St. Stephen‘sCathedral (see leaflet for a map)
Practical Issues
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Public Transportation Sorry, but we do not provide tickets at the
registration desk Tickets are available from
Tobacconists Vending machines in underground stations
Ticket types: Single trip (including changes) € 1.80 4 strips (each valid for a single trip) € 7.20 Various tickets valid for one or more days
Please consult http://twepp11.hephy.at/travel-hotel/public-transportation for additional information
Entering platform of underground requires punched ticket
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Practical Issues
Manfred Pernicka (1941–2011) Manfred passed away on
3 August 2011 after long illness, aged 69
He had worked at HEPHY as an electrical engineer since 1970, even after retirement
UA1, NA48, DELPHI, CMS, Belle, …
LECC/TWEPP regular
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Obituary
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Weather Forecast
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Finally…
Indian summer – looks good
Small chance of rain on Thursday Source: http://
uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Vienna-AUXX0025
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Enjoy TWEPP-11!
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