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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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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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 –

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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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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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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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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)

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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!