school of information theory 2012, turkey
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School of Information Theory 2012, Turkey. Organization. General Chairs: Deniz Gunduz (CTTC, Spain) Gerhard Kramer (TUM, Germany) Local Organization Alkan Soysal ( Bahcesehir University, Turkey) Dates: End March- Beginning of April - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
School of Information Theory
2012, Turkey
General Chairs:Deniz Gunduz (CTTC, Spain)Gerhard Kramer (TUM, Germany)
Local Organization Alkan Soysal (Bahcesehir University, Turkey)
Dates: End March- Beginning of AprilWould like to use the ITSOC website as a
platform (like the North American School)
Organization
Great demand for the Barcelona school in 2011!Many applicants had to be turned down
(students, postdocs, faculty)Positive feedback, students interested in
attending againVolume of IT research increasing in
Europe.Many young faculty and researchers.
Interest from Middle East, North Africa
Why sooner than usual ?(School was biannual)
Good climateReasonable pricesWell-connected to almost all European
citiesClose to Iran, Israel, Egypt, Gulf countries,
where many students work on info theory, and might have visa issues for other European countries
Expect to receive many local students
Location: Turkey
KUSADASI
• Both close to international airports• Most cities connected through Istanbul• Both surrounded with historical and natural attractions
Two Alternatives: KUSADASI or ANTALYA
Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi
€40 pp (double room)€60 (single room)Prices include tax and fixed on Turkish LiraLecture room for 100Extra charge for projector, sound system
(~€5K)All inclusive (unlimited food and local drinks)
Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi
HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya
€50 pp (double room)€75 (single room)Plus tax (~25%)Lecture room for 100All inclusive (unlimited food and local drinks)Extra charge for projector, sound system
(~€5K)Via professional event organizer(~5K extra
charges)
HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya
Program
Applications : January 6, 2012Decisions: January 16, 2012Registration: February 17, 2012
4 hour morning lectures for 5 days (Monday-Friday)
Student talks (or posters) in the afternoon Wednesday afternoon for sightseeing or
activitiesImportant dates
Lodging + Food: €20KLecturers: €7K (lodging + flight)Projector + sound system: €5K Administration: €5K (will try to reduce)Wednesday social activity: €4KTOTAL: €41K (€20k lodging+€21k other)
Student cost (lodging+meals+social activity)€250 - €300 pp (€20K - €24K total, will try to reduce)
Note: Barcelona had €190 pp but without food
Estimated Cost (80 students)
Turkish Scientific Research Council (for local students)
Local universities and companiesEU support (no previous example)
Motion: that the ITSoc support the2012 European School of Information Theorywith a grant of $20K (or €14k on July 29)
Last year the grant was $10K
Potential Financial Support