1. The European Friends of 3GPP Apple, BlackBerry, BT, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, InterDigital, KPN, Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Qualcomm, SIM Alliance, Sony, TIM, Telefonica, Telenor, TeliaSonera, Thales, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone have the pleasure of welcoming you to 3GPP SA6#19 from Monday 9 to Friday 13 October at the Excelsior Hotel in Dubrovnik

2. Welcome to Dubrovnik EF3 extends a warm welcome to Dubrovnik
Lord Byron, a well-known British poet, deservingly referred to it as “The pearl of the Adriatic”, as in its owns incredible way provides an excellent view for the travellers streaming on the Adriatic seashore coastline.

3. Dubrovnik History
The city of Dubrovnik (Latin: Ragusa) was built on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages it became the only city-state in the Adriatic to rival Venice. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a remarkable level of development during the 15th and 16th centuries. Furthermore, Dubrovnik was one of the centres of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars.
Today Dubrovnik is the proudest feather in Croatia's tourist cap, an elite destination and one of the most beautiful towns in the Mediterranean. Dubrovnik used to be an independent republic, surviving mostly on trade. It managed to survive many centuries, with constant threats to its territory, particularly from the mighty Ottoman Empire and Venice. As early as 19th century, it was discovered by celebrities as a place to be seen. George Bernard Shaw once said that "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and find it". Royalty, presidents and diplomats have all favoured the city. The late Pope John Paul II was a fan of Dubrovnik and was even made an honorary citizen. Out of the 23 top luxury hotels in Croatia in 2010, 12 were located in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains. A multitude of typical towns and excursions include: The Elaphiti Islands, the attractive town of Cavtat,the Konavle valley, Mljet Island, Korčula Island, Ston and Peljesac Peninsula. The neighbouring towns of Kotor and Perast in Montenegro or Mostar and Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina also make for intriguing day trips.

4. Republic of Ragusa / Dubrovnik – selected dates (source Wikipedia)
City under Venetian suzerainty (1205–1358)
Independence from Venice and establishment of the Republic (1358)
Vassal of the Kingdom of Hungary (1358–1458), the Ottoman Empire (1458–1804), the Habsburg Monarchy (1684–1804), and the First French Empire (1806–1807)
Part of Napoleonic Illyrian provinces ( )
End of the Republic: 1815 (part of Austria-Hungary until 1918; then part of Yugoslavia until the breakup in 1992)
The territory indicated as “Habsburg monarchy” on the map was part of The Republic of Venice until its fall (1797)

5. Dubrovnik – Top picks of places to see
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Opened in July 2010, the cable car is a surprise ultra-modern amusement for medieval Dubrovnik. Departing from a lower station just outside the old town, it has two light and airy carriages, each carrying up to 30 people, which make regular 3-minute runs to the top of Mount Srdj (405m).
From up here you get fantastic views down onto the old town, the sea and islands, plus amazing sunsets. There’s also a restaurant, cafe and souvenir shop. If you enjoy hiking, you might take the cable car up then walk back down. Kid-friendly suggestion.
City Walls
The definitive ‘must’ on any visit to Dubrovnik, the medieval city walls are best explored with a full-circuit, two-kilometre walk along the battlements. Affording ever-changing views out to sea and over the old town, they offer excellent photo opportunities. On average 24m high and up to 6m thick, the walls date back to the 13th century. Further reinforcements, including a series of imposing towers intended to protect the city against the Turks, were added in the 15th century.
Maritime Museum
Ragusa’s enormous wealth was based upon merchant shipping – in the 16th century it had one of the world’s largest fleets, with over 180 ships and 4000 sailors. Here in St John’s Fortress, which guards the entrance to the old harbour, you can trace the development of the republic’s naval power. Exhibits include model ships, sailors’ uniforms, navigational equipment, flags and maps.

6. Meeting Information Coffee breaks: 10:30 & 15:30 (except on Friday PM)
SA6 Meeting rooms (floor 0):
LAVANDULA 1 –  main session (all week)
LAVENDULA 2+3 – break out room (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Your room rate includes fitness centre, breakfast, internet and VAT.
Shopping mall underneath the hotel will offer you a good choice of restaurants.
Subway just in front of the hotel to reach downtown.
As always, a satisfaction survey will be sent by EF3 after the meeting to collect your impressions on this venue.

7. Support the hosts
Friends-Organizations like CF3, EF3, NAF3 or JAF3 are helping to host 3GPP meetings
Growing interest in 5G standardization also means more delegates and more&bigger meetingrooms to organize, thus it is getting also a financial issue to host meetings
If you are sitting in this room and your company is not named as member of one of the friends-organizations:
You shall consider joining CF3, EF3, NAF3, JAF3 or host a meeting to contribute to the success of 3GPP!!

8. Have a great time in Dubrovnik. https://www. youtube. com/watch
Have a great time in Dubrovnik! Search for WIDs at and (See excel sheet)