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27th APAN Conference(Mar 2-6), 2009
Kaohsiung , Taiwan
Li-Chi Ku
2008 / 08 / 7
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Hosting Organization
National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC)
• Our focuses:• High-performance Computing• GRID technology and its applications• Advanced Networking
We operates the TaiWan Advanced Research and Education Network (TWAREN)
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HPC Asia + APANA joint meeting of APAN 27 and
HPC Asia 2009!
Time: Mar/2-6Place: HiLai Hotel
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What is HPC AsiaAn conference held every 18 months
in Asia-Pacific region.for HPC researchers, developers and
users throughout the world to exchange ideas, case studies and research results. HPC Asia 2009 accepted paper submissions.
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What is HPC AsiaFocus on:High Performance ComputingScientific & Engineering
ApplicationsGrid Computing & e-ScienceNetwork & Network Applications
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What is HPC Asia
2001 Australia2002 India2004 Japan2005 China2007 Korea2009 Taiwan
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AdvantagesGreat opportunity for network
people to find applications and collaborations!
Both HPC and network topic sessions running at the same time.
Reduce the cost (by sharing indirect costs).
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HPC Asia + APAN
Number of participants:HPC Asia: 300APAN: 250
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About Kaohsiung Second largest city in Taiwan (population:1.5 m) The harbor is at the south-western coast of
Taiwan. It is the sixth largest port in the world Kaohsiung Metro Rapid Transit to be completed
in 2008 90 min away from Taipei by High-Speed Rail Scenic attractions: museums, cultural centers,
beaches, lakes, the Love River, shopping. The hotel selected is 20 min away from the
Kaohsiung International Airport; 10 min from the Kaohsiung Train Station by car.
Site of the 2009 World Games (July 16-26)
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About Kaohsiung (Cont'd)
The weather in March
Usually sunny
Temperature:
(Day) 20-25oC (70-80oF)
(Night) 15-20oC (60-70oF)
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Harbor
Love
River
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Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung
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About Kaohsiung (Cont'd)
The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) and the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will be ready.
The KRT is scheduled to be completed in 2008.
The THSR has been operational in January 2007.
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About Kaohsiung (Cont'd)
The KRT connects the airport and the THSR to the venue.
Venue
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About Kaohsiung (Cont'd)
The THSR serves as the backbone of the west Taiwan traffic.
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Grand Hi-Lai Hotel
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Grand Hi-Lai Hotel
Guest Room ---
--- Banquet Room
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Neoclassical architecture; at a height of 186 meters
Located in Kaohsiung's bustling commercial center. Nearby is the largest department store in southern Taiwan.
Conference center – an assortment of meeting rooms in various capacity. More than enough for APAN’s needs.
550 comfortable guest rooms. Modern amenities
Good food -- 17 eastern and western restaurants
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel
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Room Layout and Capacity
180
300
---- 96
---- 72
---- 72
---- 72
9F Banquet Rooms
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Room Layout and Capacity
30
15F Meeting Rooms
42 30 72
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Uplinks:
1 or 2 GE connection to TWAREN (with 10Gbps backbone, totally 5 Gbps to Internet2 and 500 Mbps to commodity Internet).
IPv6 enabled
Lightpath may be possible (not confirmed).
Wireless Networks:
Covers all meeting rooms in 9F and 15F.
Laptop Bar will be provided.
Network Environment
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Venue Location
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Nearby Hotels
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Nearby Hotels (Con't)
HotelRoom Rate (with
breakfast)
Single Bed Twin Bed Family
漢來Hi-Lai Hotel
NTD 3960USD 132
NTD 4290USD 143
NTD 5022USD 167
金典Jin-Dian Hotel
NTD 3960USD 132
NTD 4345USD 144
NTD 5500USD 183
中信Chung-Hsin Hotel
NTD 2800USD 93
NTD 3120USD 104
NTD 3600USD 120
華王Hwa-Wang Hotel
NTD 1800USD 60
NTD 2400USD 80
NTD 3200USD 107
崧泰Song-Tai Hotel
NTD 800USD 27
NTD 1100USD 37
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Governmental Origins:
Proposals have been submitted to multiple Taiwan governmental authorities. We have got a grant from the National Science Council. Others are to be confirmed.
Donations:
The donation from commercial vendors will be confirmed before the end of 2008.
Fundings and Fees
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Registration fees:
Fundings and Fees (Con't)
Before Dec 31, 2008
After Jan 1, 2009
Regular Participants 300 350
Students 150 175
Domestic Participants 150*
Domestic Students 83*
* Partially funded by the government
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Fellowship BudgetCosts for each fellow (in USD)
Registration Fee: 300
Accommodation: Double bed room 70 / 2 persons x 4 nights = 140
Dinner: 5 x 2 nights = 10
Transportation: 5 x 2 (Round Trip) = 10
Total 460 (each) x 30 fellows = 13800
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Fellowship Budget (Con't)The budget we share: USD 200 (registration fee,
for 30 fellows).
The budget on APAN: 460 – 200 = 260 (each)
Total budget on APAN: 260 x 30 fellows = 7800
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Fellowship Accommodation4-star hotel within 5-10 minutes walking distance to the venue, or
5-star hotel with a shuttle bus service
Breakfast included.
Internet access provided.
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Fellowship DinnersUSD 5 is enough for a regular meal in Macdonald, which is usually the most expensive option for a dinner in the local life.
Many choices around USD 2-4.
Buffet takes USD 8-16.
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Fellowship TransportationThe transportation from the Kaohsiung
international airport to the venue or fellows' hotel:
Take the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) from the airport to the Central Park station. USD 1
Take a taxi from the Central Park station to the venue or hotel, at the starting price of the meter, about USD 3
Or by walking about 15-20 minutes from the Central Park station to the hotel.
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More information can be found:
Hi-Lai Hotel: http://www.grand-hilai.com.tw/english/index.htm
Taiwan High-Speed Railhttp://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm
Full story of THSR (wiki)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_High_Speed_Rail
References
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Thank you for your attention
Kaohsiung welcomes you
Contact: Mr. Li-Chi Ku [email protected]
