1. Welcome to Vienna Markus Friedl (HEPHY Vienna)

2. 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

3. 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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5. 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

6.  Left to right:  City Hall  Palais Ferstel  Academy of Sciences  Conference venue 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna6 Location

7. 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

8. We Are Here to Assist You! Local Organizing Committee & Helping Hands 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna8 Local Organization

9. 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

10. 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

11. Timetable 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna11 Schedule

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 26 September 2011Markus Friedl: Welcome to Vienna23 Enjoy TWEPP-11!