1. Welcome to Vertex 2007 16 th International Workshop on Vertex Detectors Local Organizers: Marina Artuso, Steve Blusk, Gwen Lefeuvre, Ray Mountain, Sheldon Stone, Jianchun Wang

2. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 2 Introduction We are here to exchange information & improve our knowledge on detectors suitable to use for measuring small distances very precisely ~ few microns Under our umbrella is everything from decays of elementary particles such as B mesons, to medical imaging to telescopes

3. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 3 Structure Talks are 20 min – Don’t run over your time. There are an additional 10 min for questions & discussion There will be a Poster Session today before dinner. Please feel free to speak with the presenters, who should be present. (The posters will stay up through Tuesday)

4. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 4 Breaks We expect people also to get together at breakfast, coffee breaks & dinner, that are all provided At lunch we encourage you to engage in more in depth discussions, if possible, with a smaller group at one of many restaurants in town or at the hotel –or pick up a sandwich and enjoy a walk –or reserve a tennis court at the hotel desk –or use the pool & gym

5. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 5 Hotel Area Map Tennis

6. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 6 Dinners Monday – Here Grandview B after Poster Session Tuesday - Choose one of three restaurants: Mackenzie's, Veranda or Boat House. They are open from 6 pm to 9 pm. Make reservation at main desk Wednesday – Camp Majano Barbeque, after the excursion. Please be near the Hotel entrance at 4:30 - 5 pm for the trolley shuttle to the boat Thursday - Gala final dinner at the Golf House restaurant. Reception starts after the last session with dinner following. Remember to dress warmly when going out in the evening, or up in the mountains

7. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 7 Some Details You should have received breakfast tickets from the hotel You should have received dinner tickets from the hotel for tonight & Tuesday night Meal selection tickets for tonight & Thursdays Gala dinner were provided by us. If you didn’t choose already….well its too late Please sign up for an excursion (at the registration table) if you haven’t done so already. People going to Mt. Joe (closed) or Cobble hill will get a lunch box & the end of the morning session

8. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 8 Meeting of International Organizing Committee Tomorrow at breakfast at 8:00 AM Now do we find this Vertex?

9. Sept. 23, 200716 th Int. Vertex WorkshopPage 9 Enjoy!