IVOA Interoperability September 2007

27-28 Sept 2007: IoA, Cambridge, UK

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

Overview

This meeting is aimed at making significant progress in generating new standards powering the development of the world wide Virtual Observatory initiatives.

The meeting will take place in and around the IoA, Cambridge, utilising meeting rooms in the Hoyle and Observatory buildings. The meeting directly follows the ADASS meeting being held in London 23-26 Sep 2007 - see the ADASS page at http://www.adass.org:8080/Conferences/2007/Venue/

Please note: leads of the Work Groups are responsible for organizing the presentations and discussions in their sessions. Each WG lead should appoint someone as secretary to take notes during their session.

Programme

Here is the current draft programme. Th emeeting will begin at 10.00 on the Thurs and close at 16.00 on the Friday.

Organization

Coffee is available 11.00-11.30 outside the Lecture Theatre

Lunch is available 13.00-14.00 outside the Lecture Theatre

Tea is available 15.30-16.00 outside the Lecture Theatre

Registration

So that we can keep track of numbers could you please register at http://astrogrid.ast.cam.ac.uk/ivoa-ws-sep-2007/regform.html

Registration closes Thursday 6 September 2007

There will be no registration charge.

Lunch will be provided on each day as will tea and coffee at the morning/afternoon breaks.

List of Registered Attendees

InterOpSep2007Attendees gives current list of people signed up to come.

Meeting Equipment

Full details will be provided here. But it is anticipated that wireless networking 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.

Workshop Dinner

Details will be provided soon.

Travel and Weather

Information as to how to get to the IoA can be found at http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/contact/map/ and http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/contact/map/gettinghere.html

The latest weather forecast for Cambridge from the BBC Weather Office

Tourist Information and What's On in Cambridge

• The tourist office pages are at: http://www.visitcambridge.org/
• The Cambridge Evening News is a good source of info, see the main pages and the tourism section

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.

Further information and a booking facility can be found at http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/cambridge.html

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 64.50/night/ single room with breakfast and are ensuite. (Twin rooms are en suite and UKP 97.50/night). If you wish to reserve one please could you do this by emailing Judith Moss (jm@ast.cam.ac.uk), giving your arrival/departure dates and any special requirements/dietary considerations.

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.