IVOA Interoperability 2003

12-16 May 2003: IoA, Cambridge, UK

These pages are rapidly evolving so please re-check them for updated agendas etc

*Please register now; Registration closes Mon 5 May 2003 at 13.00 GMT*

Overview

During the 5 days it is anticipated that the attendees will discuss and generate draft standard proposals in the areas of:

• Registry
• Data Models
• UCDs
• VOQL
• DAL/SIA
• VOTable

Work groups will address the above in meetings 12-14 May. Full plenary sessions will be held 15+16 May for closure and steps forward.

The meeting will take place in and around the IoA, Cambridge, utilising meeting rooms in the Hoyle and Observatory buildings.

Work Group Meeting Activities: 12-14 May 2003

Plenary Meeting 15+16 May 2003

I believe that there may be room for some more formal presentations during these two days if there is demand.

Registration

So that we can keep track of numbers could you please register at http://astrogrid.ast.cam.ac.uk/ivoa-ws-may-2003/regform.html

Registration will close Monday 5th May 2003 at 13.00 GMT

(Note: we ask if you'd like to give a presentation at some point during the week - demand will dictate how many talks we fit into the working group and plenary session agendas).

There will be no registration charge as such. Lunch will be provided on each day as will tea and coffee at the morning/afternoon breaks.

List of Registered Attendees - gives curent list of people signed up to come.

Meeting Equipment

Full details will be provided here. But it is anticipated that wireless netoworking will be available in most or all of the meeting rooms. Digital projectors and OHPs will be provided, together with items such as flip charts.

Travel

Information as to how to get to the IoA can be found on the AstroGrid wiki at Astrogrid:TravelToIoA

Accommodation

Hotels

It would be good if you could arrange your own accomodation if needed for this meeting. The Cambridge tourist office has an extensive accommodation page. Cambridge hotels are also listed - the Cambridge Lodge Hotel is the closest to the IoA - a 10 minute walk.

The University of Cambridge have preferential rates at The Arundel, The Cambridge Lodge, De Vere University Arms, and the Royal Cambridge Hotel. When booking please mention that you are visiting the University of Cambridge. The discounts offered seem to vary depending on how busy the hotel in question is at the time.

University Accommodation

We have reserved a small number of rooms at New Hall College (a short walk from the IoA). These are at UKP 60/night with breakfast and are ensuite. If you wish to reserve one please could you do this by emailing Judith Moss (mailto:jm@ast.cam.ac.uk), giving your arrival/departure dates and any special requirements/dietray considerations.

17 Apr 2003: The University accommodation has now all been reserved

Acommodation queries.

If you have problems with booking accommodation for this meeting or obtaining the preferential rates, please could you let Judith Moss know (mailto:jm@ast.cam.ac.uk), she maybe able to help.

Organisation

The organisers for the meeting and the contents of each of the working group activities are listed below.