Physics in Collision 2009: Proposal for holding in Japan Y. Yamazaki (Kobe-U) on behalf of (possible) LOC members: Y. Kuno (Osaka), Y. Sakai (KEK), T. Nakaya (Kyoto), K. Kawagoe (Kobe-U)

Organisation from universities of west Japan + KEK – K. Kawagoe (Kobe, Chair) – Y. Yamazaki (Kobe) – Y. Kuno (Osaka, IAC member) – Y. Sakai (KEK, IAC member) – T. Nakaya (Kyoto) Planning to have one or two more members

Site and Date We have a big proposal: hosting the conference in September. – (Tue-Thu) Sep 2009 at Rokko hall in the Kobe University

Where is Kobe? Last PIC in Japan: 1987 in Tsukuba This time: in the vicinity of Kobe – A main city in Kansai region, which is the centre of West Japan Tokyo Kyoto

Kansai region: closer look Main cities: Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe Direct flights available to Kansai Airport – From Europe, North America and Asia 65min Shuttle- bus to Kobe city centre About 50km

Why in September? More new results in PIC – Large collaborations show most of the results world-premiere in summer conferences → Interesting review talks in PIC September is still a holiday season for universities

If most of you don’t like … We also reserved a back-up site in June – 9-11 (Tue-Thu) June 2009 in Awaji Yumebutai Int’l Conference Centre (in Awaji island, 30km west of Kobe)

Proposed venue: Kobe Univ. Access: < 30min from Kobe city centre (5km) – … where hotels are located – By train+(bus or walk) Residential area, on the hill, nice harbour view Kobe Univ. City centre.

Meeting place: Rokko Hall >150 desk+chair config. Foyer surrounding the lecture hall for posters Hall Foyer

Alternative venue for June: Awaji Yumebutai ICC Access: coach (45min, once/hour) from Kobe – Through the Akashi Channel bridge, the longest suspension bridge (3991m, 1991m span) Located in a sea-side park, with a view of Osaka bay Stay: The Westin hotel on site ICC Westin Greenhouse

Conference room at Awaji ~100 people with chair+desk Foyer in front for poster session Buildings (incl. hotel and others) by Tadao Ando – The architect who build Pulitzer Museum of Arts in St. Louis

Rough cost estimation Conference fee: between $200 and €200 – Assuming recent exchange rate 1$ ~ \110, 1€ ~ \160 Price range for hotels – Kobe city centre: various accommodations $60 – luxury class – Awaji (Westin): $125 / 105 / 70 (or € 85 / 65 / 50 ) for single / double / triple occupancy

Weather – September: day/night 29/22  C, humid, may rain – Early June: day/night 26/20  C, humid, rainy Remember that you get used to hot weather in September. Very hot and humid in July and August

Conclusion Universities in Kansai region + KEK wish to host PIC2009 in Kobe, Japan. Proposed date in September. – Have happy discussion! Kobe