2. Motivation Active DISC/PODC community Over 20 senior academic researchers; lots of DC activity over the years Major tourist destination Nature, history, nightlife, culture 100km

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4. Motivation Major tourist destination Nature, history, nightlife, culture

5. Around Israel Israel offers an almost limitless range of attractions for visitors from every country in the world and for people of every faith. Small in size, within a few hours you can go from the snowy heights of Mount Hermon to the Judean Desert and the saltiest sea on earth, the Dead Sea, while visiting ancient biblical cities, covered markets and a high-rise metropolis on the way. Bahai Shrine and garden – Haifa Roman water tunnel – Mt. Carmel Corals in Eilat

6. Around Israel There are many interesting attractions in Israel. Including: Tel-Aviv-Jaffa City Tour Jerusalem of Gold Massada and the Dead Sea Nazareth, Tiberias, Lower Galilee, Capernaum Old Jaffa Nazareth Massada

7. Tel-Aviv Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and its financial, cultural, gastronomic, and technological hub. Among Lonely Planet's top 10 cities for 2011 Among National Geographic’s top 10 beach cities

8. Travel By plane: Direct flights to/from Israel operate between many cities. Flights from other destinations require just a single stop. Transportation from/to the airport and Tel-Aviv is available by: Train – $4 Taxi service fare - $40 Distances are short: Israel is a small country. The major cities, Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and Haifa can easily be reached on leisure touring days without changing hotels. Distances: Ben- Gurion International Airport -Tel Aviv: 18km Ben-Gurion Airport -Jerusalem: 47km Tel-Aviv-Jerusalem: 63km Haifa -Tel Aviv: 95km Haifa - Jerusalem: 145km Climate: Israel enjoys typical Mediterranean weather, with long, sunny summers and mild winters. Average temperatures are: September: 22°C - 29°C. No rain.

10. Dates  Jewish Holidays in September 2013  End 27.9  Rates cheaper “after the holidays”  Weather also better

11. Conference Venue – Dan Panorama Hotel A 4+ star hotel 200m from the beach. Estimated accommodation costs: Hotel Single Double 3 guests 4 guests Dan Panorama 180 215 250 Gordon Hostel (Sep) 100 110 115 125 Gordon Hostel (Oct) 90 100 110 115

12. Reception: Dan Panorama Balcony Outstanding sea view Beautiful sunset

13. Excursion: Neve Tzedek Quarter First neighborhood in TLV --- Architecture, Culture, Atmosphere

14. Banquet Dinner: Hamam in Jaffa 3000 year old town

15. Budgetary Considerations Expected budget with 100 participants (3 day conf + 1 day tutorials) $56,000 Expected registration cost: $600