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Welcome to 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 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna2 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) 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna3 Location
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26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna4 Location
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Neighborhood 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna5 Location Mensa We are here http://g.co/maps/re56e or http://twepp11.hephy.at http://twepp11.hephy.at Travel & Hotel Maps
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Left to right: City Hall Palais Ferstel Academy of Sciences Conference venue 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna6 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 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna7 Local Organization
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We Are Here to Assist You! Local Organizing Committee & Helping Hands 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna8 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) 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna9 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 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna10 Schedule
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Timetable 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna11 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) 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna12 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) 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna13 Schedule
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Name Tag Please always wear it visibly Including social events 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna14 ParticipantLocal 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 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna15 Practical Issues
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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 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna16 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 ticket at the entrance, otherwise admission may be refused 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna17 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 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna18 Practical Issues
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Austrian Products (2) 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna19 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‘s Cathedral (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 informationhttp://twepp11.hephy.at/travel-hotel/public- transportation Entering platform of underground requires punched ticket 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna20 Practical Issues
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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 Requiescat in pacem. 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna21 Obituary
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Weather Forecast 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna22 Finally… Indian summer – looks good Small chance of rain on Thursday Source: http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Vienna- AUXX0025http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Vienna- AUXX0025
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26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna23 Enjoy TWEPP-11!
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