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Programme Committee
Elisabeth Giacobino
Rolf Pfeifer
As Co-Chairs of the Programme Committee, we are very pleased to invite you to attend ƒet
11
,
the
European forum dedicated to frontier research in future and emerging information technologies, which will take place on 4-6 May 2011 in Budapest, the pearl of the Danube.
ƒet
11
is co-organised by the European Commission’s Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) scheme, ERCIM (the European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics) and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, under the auspices of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union.
The ƒet
11
conference and exhibition will follow the very successful
ƒet
09
which premiered in April 2009 in Prague. This unique event will give you the opportunity to take an early look at what are likely to become tomorrow’s science successes and groundbreaking technologies based on ICT-led research. With “Science beyond Fiction” as the overall theme, ƒet
11
will demonstrate how science can help to make possible what fiction could conceive -and even more!
The original concept of the event calls for multi-disciplinarity in a synergistic spirit and on an international basis. Diverse communities will meet to discuss visionary, high-risk research in a broad range of scientific fields and debate on technologies which will emerge at their crossroads - and on their societal impact. So be prepared to attend not only a pure scientific event but also to get a refreshing intellectual stimulus about new paths leading to truly disruptive innovations!
An impressive set of keynote speakers, scientific sessions and futuristic exhibition booths is being organised, with special emphasis on providing networking opportunities between all ƒet
11
participants - prominent scientists, policy makers, European researchers, industry representatives, journalists…
Join us at ƒet
11
in Budapest to build frontier research with no frontiers!
Elisabeth Giacobino
, Professor of Physics, Research Director at CNRS
Rolf Pfeifer
, Professor of Computer Science, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the University of Zurich.
See the Programme Committee Members
Organising Committee
Name
Affiliation
Position
Jean-Marie Auger
European Commission
Co-chair
Jessica Michel
ERCIM
Co-chair
Prabhat Agarwal
European Commission
Organiser
Lea Belloulou
ERCIM
Logistic Manager
Ralph Dum
European Commission
Organiser
Wide Hogenhout
European Commission
Organiser
Aymard de Touzalin
European Commission
Organiser
Peter Grosschmid
TP ImageWorks
Press contacts
Gusztav Hencsey
SZTAKI
Venue Manager
Peter Kunz
ERCIM
Communication Manager
Loris Penserini
European Commission
Organiser
Viktor Richter
SZTAKI
Venue Manager
Ralph Stübner
European Commission
Organiser
Walter van de Velde
European Commission
Organiser
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Venue
The FET11 will take place at the
Budapest Congress and World Trade Center (BCWTC)
(H-1123 Budapest, Jagelló út 1-3.; phone: +361-372-5400, +361-372-5700)
. The BCWTC is situated at a charming chestnut park and provides an ideal atmosphere for the FET11 participants. With its 20 meeting rooms, it is the biggest and most modern conference centre in Hungary.
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Accommodation
Block reservations for ƒet
11
participants and accompanying guests have been made at special rates at several hotels of different categories.
Please, note that the number of rooms is limited at some hotels, therefore, you are kindly asked to make your reservation at your earliest convenience but no later than 31 March, 2011.
Reservation should be made directly to the hotel by using the reservation form of the preferred hotel.
Hotel name and category
Prices with breakfast including VAT
Reservation form
Distance from the ƒet
11
venue
single
double
Novotel Budapest Congress
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EUR 117
EUR 134
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Conference venue
Charles Hotel
***
deluxe: EUR 88
standard: EUR 73
deluxe: EUR 96
standard: EUR 81
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10 minutes walk
Hotel Bara
***
EUR 65
EUR 80
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10 minutes walk
Hotel Bara Junior
**
EUR 45
EUR 54
How to get to Budapest
- Arrival in Budapest by air – transfer from the airport:
Most participants will arrive at Budapest Ferihegy Airport.
Airport Minibus Service
is reasonably priced (HUF 2990/person for one way, approx. EUR 11), comfortable and reliable. Another way of getting to the city is by taxi. The airport taxi has flat prices.
- Arrival in Budapest by train:
More than fifty trains a day provide direct links between Budapest and 25 other capital cities. Trains to Vienna run in every three hours. International trains operate from the three largest stations:
Keleti pályaudvar (railway station): Budapest VIII. district, Baross tér; phone: +361-413-4610.
Nyugati pályaudvar: Budapest VI. district, Nyugati tér; phone: +361-349-8503
Déli pályaudvar: Budapest I. district, Krisztina krt. 37.; phone: +361-375-6593
For further information on schedules see the
timetable of the Hungarian railway: MÁV-START Co.
- Arrival in Budapest by car:
All motorways and most of the main roads in Hungary start from the capital. M1, M3, M5 and M7 are toll highways. Road signs conform to continental standards. 24-hour assistance is provided by the Magyar Autóklub (phone: +361-345-1755), emergency roadside assistance is available by dialing 188.
- Arrival in Budapest by boat:
Boat services operate during the summer months (from April to October) linking the heart of Budapest with Vienna and Bratislava. International boat landings are situated on the Danube between the Chain Bridge
(
Lánchíd)
and the Liberty Bridge
(
Szabadság híd).
Information about Mahart PassNave Ltd. services on +361-318-6042 or
on the web site of the MAHART PassNave
.
Visa requirements / visa free entry
Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) member states and the following countries may travel to Hungary without a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Vatican, Honduras, Hong Kong (the exemption applies only to holders of a "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"), Iceland, Israel, Japan, Macao (the exemption applies only to holders of a "Regio  Administrativa Especial de Macau" passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, The United States of America, Uruguay.
- Schengen States visas
Hungary is a member of the Schengen States. Visas and residence permits issued by one of the Schengen States are valid also for Hungary.
On the other hand, visas issued by Hungarian representations abroad and residence permits issued by Hungarian national authorities are also valid for the entire Schengen Area.
- Types of Schengen visas:
Airport transit visa (A): authorises the bearer to enter the international zone of the airport and to remain there until the time of the departure of the flight to the destination country. Only residents of the following states are liable to apply for an airport transit visa
Transit visa (B): authorises the bearer to a single, double or multiple transits, not exceeding 5 days at a time.
Short stay visa (C): authorises the bearer to a single, double or multiple entries and, in case of an uninterrupted stay, to a stay of maximum 90 days, while in case of an interrupted stay, to a stay of altogether maximum 90 days within the 6 months counted from the date of the first entry.
For further details, please, visit the web site of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
.
Insurance
The Organisers of the Conference do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the Conference or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the participants to check their coverage with their insurance provider.
Bank, currency, credit cards
The unit of currency is
Hungarian Forint
(HUF), denoted as "Ft" by the Hungarians. International credit cards (AmEx, EC/MC, Visa) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport and all over the city.
Public transportation
Public transportation
(BKV) is extensive and reliable. Tickets - valid for one ride only - should be purchased in advance (e.g. at metro stations, hotels, news-stands, tobacco shops), since drivers do not sell any. The tickets should be validated (on board or at the entrance gates), and kept, since one must show them if requested by inspectors on board or at the exit gates.
The junction of all the three metro lines is Deák tér. Service time is between 4:30 a.m. and  11.00 p.m. Most bus and tramlines operate until 11pm.
You may consider buying a carnet of 10 tickets or a pass (for 1/7/14 days or for a month), or a
Budapest Card
, instead of single tickets. For current fares, see
"types of tickets offered for tourists"
.
Weather
Hungary is in the temperate zone, the weather in early May is is usually nice and warm. Daily temperature ranges from 20°C to 25°C (68F to 77F).
Useful telephone numbers
(can be dialed from any phone without a coin or a card)
Ambulance: 104
Police:   105
Fire Brigade:  107
Overall Emergency: 112
Voltage
The electricity supply in Hungary is 230 V AC (50 Hz). In Hungary the most commonly used plug is the
"schuko plug" (Type F)
.
About Budapest
Budapest, one of the most beautiful historical capitals in Europe, is situated on the banks of the Danube. The city actually consists of three parts: Óbuda, the oldest section, with Celtic and Roman ruins, Buda in the hills on the western bank, famous for its historic Castle Hill and beautiful residential area, and bustling Pest with its shopping, governmental and commercial districts on the flat plain of the eastern bank.
Citadel on Gellért Hill
View of Buda with the Castle
Only Budapest can say of itself that it has Europe's largest Parliament, largest functioning synagogue and the continent's first underground railway.
Parliament
Synagogue
The architectural beauty with its monuments from neo-classic through baroque to eclectic art nouveau is prevalent in the city. Budapest is also world famous for its artistic abundance of concerts, operas, recitals, galas and exhibitions.
The city is also well known for its one of Europe`s largest bath complexes, in fact there is no other capital city in the world with almost 100 thermal springs and 12 medicinal baths within its boundaries, where 19 million gallons of thermal water rise to the surface each day. The atmosphere of Roman bathing culture may be felt in its light, spacious pool halls, while Greek bathing culture is reflected in the tub baths, but traces of Nordic traditions may also be found in the heat chambers, saunas and dipping pools.
Gellért Spa
Széchenyi Spa
The warm hospitality of people, excellent food and wine, reliable and frequent public transportation, vivid cultural life, rich museums attract millions of visitors every year.
Last but not least, one may unwind over strong coffee and sweet cake in an old, cozy café. There were more than 400 coffeehouses in Budapest at the turn of the 20th century, attracting everyone, and some of the best are still in business today.
Hungary
Hungary is undoubtedly one of the world most favourite tourist destinations. The Hungarian culture, music, art, architecture, spas, unique flora and fauna, national parks, cuisine and wine attract millions of visitors every year.
Despite its small size, Hungary has an abundance of natural attributes. In the 10 national parks there are wild river areas, rolling hills, expansive lakeside areas, mountain ridges covered with thick forests, endless plains and the unrivalled treasures of the limestone region.
Aggtelek karst with
Central Europe's largest
cave system
Pannonhalma
the one thousand-year-old
functioning monastery
The country boasts 8 sites, which the UNESCO has recognised as being worthy of protection and conservation as part of the World Heritage. Four of them, the national parks of the Aggtelek karst with Central Europe's largest cave system, Lake Fertő, the wine region of Tokaj and the grass plain of the Hortobágy, are natural treasures. Other parts of our cultural heritage include the ancient Christian cemetery in Pécs, the one thousand-year-old functioning monastery in Pannonhalma, the view of Buda with the Castle and the Citadel on Gellért Hill and Andrássy Street with its surrounding historical area, and the little village of Hollókő, which has preserved its medieval layout, folk architecture and traditions.
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