LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
VenueThe CUG 2010 conference will be held in the heart of Edinburgh at the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Apex Waterloo Place Hotel |
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On-Site FacilitiesWireless Access, E-mail, and Personal ComputersWireless access will be available throughout the conference hotel. A limited number of ethernet (hard wired) connections will also be available in the e-mail room, which will also be equipped with some personal computers. |
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Speaker PreparationWe invite speakers to use the personal computer in the e-mail room for last minute changes. Video projectors will be provided in all session rooms. Please find time before sessions and during breaks to test your laptop connection to the video projectors. Should you require any assistance please come to the conference office. FaxesIncoming fax messages may be sent to the CUG Conference Office at (1-971) 285-9052. They will arrive as PDF's via e-mail to the CUG Office computer. Notices of incoming fax messages will be posted on the conference message board. MessagesDuring the conference, telephone messages will be taken at the on-site CUG Conference Office. Smoking PolicyThere is no smoking allowed at the Conference. Special AssistanceAny requests for special assistance during the conference should be noted on the "Special Requirements" area of the registration form. You may also contact the Local Arrangements Committee |
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Passports and VisasUS visitors do not normally require a visa in addition to their passport to enter the UK. Please check the UK Border Agency website for immigration details relevant to your nationality. Arriving by PlaneEdinburgh is served by an international airport with daily scheduled flights to all of Europe’s main airports as well some US destinations. For more information, please visit the Edinburgh Airport website. Travelling to the Conference VenueFrom the airport, there are two options for travelling to the conference venue:
Public TransportationEdinburgh has excellent integrated transport – the city’s bus services are operated by two companies: Lothian Buses and First. Lothian Buses provide the main service in the city centre. A single journey costs £1.20 and an unlimited travel day pass costs £3. Please note that you need to have the exact fare as bus drivers are not able to give change! | |
AttractionsEdinburgh is famous for its spectacular city landscape and world-class attractions:
The Edinburgh Pass gives free entry to top attractions, including the Camera Obscura, Our Dynamic Earth or Edinburgh Zoo. For spectacular 360° views over Edinburgh climb to the top of Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano in Holyrood Park in the heart of the city! | |
Dining ServicesThe conference registration fee includes morning and afternoon refreshments as well as lunch for the duration of the conference. Breakfast is included in the conference hotel room prices. Special dietary requirements should be noted on the conference registration form. |
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Social EventsCray Inc SocialCray Inc. will host a social on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM at the The National Archives of Scotland, Adam Dome and Adam Dome Gallery, 2 Princes Street, Edinburgh. All conference participants and their guests are invited to attend. | |
CUG Night OutThe 2010 CUG Night Out will be a dinner at The Hub on the Royal Mile, close to Edinburgh Castle. The Hub was built in the middle of the 19th century as the Assembly Hall for the Church of Scotland. In 1995 the building was acquired by the Edinburgh International Festival and has since then been used for events such as weddings, banquets and conferences. A 1 hour open-top bus tour with a live guide will take the conference attendees from the Apex hotel to The Hub, providing an entertaining introduction to Edinburgh's famous sights. |
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