|
|
(13 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) |
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
− | [[File:Info.png|left|120px]]
| |
− | ===The Venue===
| |
− | The conference FRET & B will be held on the main campus of the University of Warsaw, Krakowskie Przedmiescie 26/28, in the Old Library building (Collegium Novum). After entering the main gate[https://www.google.pl/maps/@52.2397429,21.0169312,3a,60y,72.79h,93.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szrt4fomUpeZkPrefbZPywg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656] to the campus you will see the building in front of you.[https://www.google.pl/maps/place/Auditorium+Minus/@52.2404234,21.0195105,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOaFL-kFN6QkcWa9BG3bjlh6Sk9BNl-9ZdxOMMK!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOaFL-kFN6QkcWa9BG3bjlh6Sk9BNl-9ZdxOMMK%3Dw86-h129-k-no!7i997!8i1500!4m16!1m10!4m9!1m3!2m2!1d21.0191397!2d52.2403334!1m3!2m2!1d21.0191456!2d52.2403249!3e2!3m4!1s0x0:0x1817161971a4a772!8m2!3d52.240423!4d21.019511]
| |
| | | |
− | After your registration and after selecting your accommodation we will provide a map how to get to the meeting room. The GPS coordinates of the Old Library building are '''52.240311, 21.019156'''.
| |
− |
| |
− | ===Registration/Conference Office===
| |
− | [[File:UW.png|right|400px]]
| |
− | Early registration will be possible on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Old Library. After 8 PM we will go leisurely for dinner to the Old Town of Warsaw. All are welcome to join us. The Registration Desk/Conference Office will be located in the main (ground floor) lobby on Wednesday and Saturday. It will be open 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday and 8:00 AM – 7 PM on the other conference days. Please do not hesitate to approach the Organizers or the Conference Office in case of any questions/problems you may have.
| |
− |
| |
− | ===Coffee Breaks and Lunches===
| |
− | Coffee, tea and pastries will be available during the conference days. The lunch break is always between 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Lunches will be served in the Old Library building on the same level as talks in rooms 111/112 and 115/116, and their costs are covered by the registration fee.
| |
− |
| |
− | * ''Trattoira Rucola'' Italian Restaurant [http://www.trattoriarucola.pl/] GPS 52.246018, 21.013076 | 15 minutes walk.
| |
− | *
| |
− |
| |
− | ===Internet Access===
| |
− | The conference venue has a wireless access to the internet. In order to connect, choose the network named '''uw-konf''' and type the password '''fret&b'''.
| |
− |
| |
− | In addition, stationary computers with internet connections for conference participants are located on the second floor in the Old Library; room 209 (the entrance through room 206). No username/password are required.
| |
− |
| |
− | ===Information for Speakers===
| |
− | The lectures will be in Room 16 (Audytorium) with the entrance from the main lobby, and in Rooms 111/112, 115/116 located on the first floor. All of them are equipped with computer projectors, overhead (foil) projectors and (usually small) white- or blackboards. It is strongly recommended to use computer projectors for your talks as the main medium.
| |
− |
| |
− | ===Transport Information===
| |
− |
| |
− | <span style="color:crimson;">'''Upon your arrival look for conference assistant at the AirPort exit with the sign FRET. He/she will direct you to an already paid Taxi service to drive you to the hotel according to your booking. So no worries, just enjoy the ride.'''</span>
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Public====
| |
− |
| |
− | Warsaw has an extensive bus and tram system criss-crossing the city as well as a good metro system running from north to south and a second line that opened in March 2015 running east to west. Over 1,500 buses operate in and around the city, and most run from between 05:00 and 23:00. After that night buses run on most routes twice every hour. All night buses display the letter N, followed by a two-digit number.
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Tickets====
| |
− |
| |
− | (all valid for use on metro, bus, and tram) can be bought from some kiosks bearing the green and yellow RUCH logo, or anywhere with a sign reading Bilety. There are now also a series of ticket machines with instructions in English dotted around the city, and English translations are printed on tickets.
| |
− | A standard public transport single ticket costs 4.40zł., about €1 or $1.25.
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Taxi====
| |
− |
| |
− | Just hire a taxi in the usual way.
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Rent a Car====
| |
− |
| |
− | Rent a Car offices, are located in the public arrival hall and mezzanine level of Terminal of the Warsaw Airport.
| |
− | [https://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/en/rent-a-car.html]
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Accomodation====
| |
− |
| |
− | Suggested Hotels (to be added)
| |
− |
| |
− | Booking on your Own (to be added)
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Health====
| |
− |
| |
− | No, special issues are present. All medical services in Poland are free. For no-EU citizens, extra health insurance will do. However, no worries, if needed you will receive all services before one will ask you for papers. For emergencies dial pan-European number 112.
| |
− |
| |
− | ====Weather====
| |
− |
| |
− | May in Poland is generally regarded sunny and quite hot, but be prepared for varying weather. The average temperature in May is about 20°C/68°F.
| |
− |
| |
− | Check the local weather forecast for the next couple of days.[http://www.meteo.pl/um/php/meteorogram_map_um.php?ntype=0u&fdate=2017110500&row=409&col=248&lang=en]
| |