1. VLDB 2005 Opening Session, Trondheim, August 30, 2005 Mads Nygård Organizing Committee Chair VLDB 2005 - OC Welcome

2. VLDB 2005 Opening Session, Trondheim, August 30, 20052 The Results The Place Norway: The Cradle of Skiing & Object Oriented Programming Trondheim: Technological Capital of Norway & Starting Point for Eirik the Red The Conference > 600 Participants close to the Artic Circle 11 Co-Located Work Shops The Technical Program Papers & Slides directly available CD Proceedings included – Printed Proceedings for sale The Social Events Banquet in the Hotel Concert in the Cathedral The Hotel Luncheon: Prins Olav Grill, Cicignon Restaurant, Bakkus Food & Wine Coffee: Upstairs & Downstairs

3. VLDB 2005 Opening Session, Trondheim, August 30, 20053 The Details Information Bag Content, Daily Newsletter & Active Web-Service Computer Access Free Wireless Network & Free Internet Café Banquet (Wednesday) 1900 - … (Not 1800 - 2100) Boat trip (Thursday) 1745 -> (Not 1800 ->) Luncheon (Friday) Included for free (1230-1400) Printing Errors Participants List, Paper Author, Session Chair

4. VLDB 2005 Opening Session, Trondheim, August 30, 20054 The Process The Facilities Compact Games The Weather Limited Budget Co-Workers Thanks a lot to you all Conference & Work Shop Participants Enjoy the full week