3GPP RAN4#75-OTA-TRP-TRS –AH MEETING

JULY 1-3, 2015Telecom Italia Future Centre

Venezia

Welcome to Venezia• Officially founded in 421 AD, Venezia was built step by step by

people seeking refuge from barbarian invasions in the islands of

the lagoon then linked by bridges

• Around 1000 AD, Venezia progressively increased its military and

commercial importance, becoming a dominating power in the

Mediterranean sea and controlling trade and commercial routes

between Europe and Middle and Far East. The journey of the

Venetian merchant Marco Polo from Venezia to China is one of the

most fascinating true stories of Middle Ages, being the first

European merchant to open the Silk Road

• After Renaissance Venezia started its political decline, as main

trade routes moved to Atlantic and Indian oceans, while

remaining one of the most culturally influent capitals of Europe

• Venezia was organized from its foundation as a Republic

(Serenissima Repubblica), whose elective leader was the Doge and

remained as such until Napoleon’s occupation (1797). Soon after it

became part of Austrian Empire. Venezia joined Italy in 1866

Welcome to Venezia• Symbol of the city is the winged Lion of Saint Mark the Evangelist

• Saint Mark square (Piazza San Marco), includes, among others, Saint Mark’s Cathedral (Basilica di San Marco), Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), St Mark's bell tower (Campanile di San Marco), the columns of San Marco and San Tòdaro, the Marciana National Library (holding one of the greatest classical texts world collection)

• Saint Mark’s Cathedral, consecrated in 1094, was inspired to the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople and is built in a romanic, byzantine and gothic unique mixed style. It was built starting in 1063 and enriched with new decorations up to 1617 (www.basilicasanmarco.it)

• Doge’s Palace, a museum today, was built and successively developed between IX and XVII centuries. Built in Venetian Gothic style, its famous institutional chambers (Council chamber on the left) are decorated with work of arts of major renaissance artists (http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/)

• Notable people (considering only arts) are the architect Andrea Palladio, the musician Antonio Vivaldi (left picture), the play writer Carlo Goldoni, the painters Tintoretto and Tiepolo. Many others were active in Venezia (Canova, Tiziano, Monteverdi) thanks to the brilliant cultural activity that accompanied this city along all its life

• Today Venezia is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, thanks to its history, location, art and architecture

• It is also an important cultural Centre thanks to Venice Biennale, for over a century one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world

• It is known world-wide for the International Film Festival (the oldest international film festival in the world), the International Art Exhibition and the International Architecture Exhibition, and continues the great tradition of the Festival of Contemporary Music and the Festival of Contemporary Dance

• The Carnival (officially started in 1296), became internationally famous during the Renaissance and up to XVIII century (when it was outlawed by Austrian government) and was characterized by public celebration and private masked parties, with costumes made with precious tissues coming from all over the world. In this scenario Giacomo Casanova became the symbol of the seducer and libertine life. Carnival was promoted again as a public celebration in 1979

Welcome to Venezia

Welcome to the Telecom Italia Future

Centre

• The Telecom Italia Future Centre is located in the former convent of San Salvador.

• It was originally founded in the XI-XII century, but it was rebuilt several times, evolving from Roman and Gothic to Renaissance architectural forms in the last rebuilding in the XVI century.

• “In the monastery the Refectory and the two cloisters surrounded by columns stand out for their wealth of architecture and decoration”, the words used by Francesco Sansovino in 1581. The Refectory is a beautiful space, richly decorated by a mixture of stuccos and frescos, attributed to Fermo Ghisoni, the main assistant of Giulio Romano. In the late XVIII century, in the same period that saw the decline and end of the Venetian Republic, the San Salvador Convent was transformed into a barracks for the Napoleonic army

You are here

• After the First World War it was acquired by the local telecommunications company and was used as the main telephone exchange for Venice. In the mid-1980s an extensive restoration was begun, aimed at bringing to light and safeguarding the artistic treasures of the building, and, at the same time, to make a centre for advanced research in the field of Information and Communication Technologies

• Italian regulations require that delegates are provided with individual credentials for Wi-Fi access and each person has legal responsibility for her\his Internet usage.

1. The Wi-Fi SSID is “WIFIAREA”. After selecting this, open your browser to authenticate with the details provided to you. If the re-direct doesn’t work, try: https://home.alicezone.it

2. Before closing your browser it is recommended to logout using the appropriate popup (see on the left). If the logout screen doesn’t appear, try: https://home.alicezone.it/exit

• Please bring and wear your badge when accessing and staying in the Future Centre. Access to the meeting rooms is allowed from 08:30 to 17:30, (unless agreed otherwise)

• For security and safety, please sign-in at the building reception every day.

• For offline discussions you are welcome to use the cloisters (which should bring some inspiration ) as well as the areas near this meeting room.

Meeting logistics (1/2)

• Meeting time:– Wednesday: 14:00-17:00– Thursday: 09:00-17:00– Friday: 09:00-13:00

• Coffee breaks are at 10:30 and 15:30 and will be served close to the room.

• Please no eating or drinking except in the area of coffee breaks.

• No smoking inside the Future Centre – please go out into the street.

• On Friday please leave your luggage in the luggage room close to the entrance – do not bring into the main meeting room.

Meeting logistics (2/2)

• Information about ferry routes, timetable and prices (including 7 days card) can be found at http://www.actv.it/en and at http://www.actv.it/en/movinginvenice/movinginvenice

• For lunch, many restaurants, coffee bars and cafes are easily accessible in the neighbouring area and many offer tourist menus at fixed price. However it is suggested you check the prices before entering as they can be very expensive!– Restaurants may be called “Osteria” or “Trattoria” (family cuisine)

or “Cicchetteria” (local cuisine similar to tapas) and offer mostly fish-based dishes.

• For our recommendation of the 11 best things to do in Venice, please see document that will be circulated right after this short presentation.

Additional information

Ostaria a la CampanaCalle dei fabbri 4720, S. Marco, Tel. 041 5285170 (€)Cantina Do Spadehttp://cantinadospade.com/San Polo, 859, Rialto Pescheria (€)Cantina Do MoriSan Polo 429, Rialto Pescheria (€)Ristorante Corte Dell’Orso Bacarando http://bacarando.com/200 m. Corte dell’Orso – S. Marco (€€)Antico Calicehttp://anticocalice.it/Calle dei Stagneri, 5228 (€€)Ostaria Antico Dolohttp://www.anticodolo.it/ Ruga Rialto, 778 Tel. +39.041.5226546, Rialto Pescheria (€€€)NaranzariaPonte di Rialto, Rialto S. Giacometto (€€)Osteria Anice Stellatohttp://www.osterianicestellato.com/ Fondamenta de la Sensa | Cannaregio 3272, Tel. +39 041 720744 (€€)Ristorante La Bitta (no fish)Calle Lunga San Barnaba | Dorsoduro 2753a, Tel. 041-5230531 (€€)Ostaria Da Riobahttp://www.darioba.com/ Fondamenta della Miseriacordia 2553, Tel. 041 5244379 (€€€)Bancogirohttp://www.osteriabancogiro.it/ Rialto S. Giacometto (€€€)Osteria Ca' D'Oro Alla Vedova3912, Sestiere Cannaregio, Tel. 041-5285324 (€€)Osteria ai 4 Feri2754, Sestiere Dorsoduro, Calle Lunga S. Barnaba, Tel. 041 5206978 Da GianniDorsoduro 918, Zattere, Tel. 041-5237210 (€€) (wondeful view - service 12% to add to the total – not to beconfused with the same name restaurant in Cannareggio)

Some recommended restaurants for dinner

Have a great meeting!