ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22/WG 14 N 1788

Meeting Logistics for April 2014

The University of Parma (Italy) is delighted to host the April 2014 meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22/WG 14. The meeting space is generously provided by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, located in the university campus.

Specifics:

Dates:

7^th April 2014, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
8^th April 2014, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
9^th April 2014, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
10^th April 2014, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
11^th April 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location:

Parco Area delle Scienze 53/A
I-43124 Parma
Italy

A map of the local area can be viewed here.

Hosts:

Meeting organizer:

Roberto Bagnara (bagnara@cs.unipr.it)
Phone: +39 0521 906917
Mobile: +39 339 8593517

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science:

Phone: +39 0521 906900
Fax: +39 0521 906950

Local Transportation:

In order to reach the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science from the city center, take Bus 7, or 14, or 21, “Campus Express” to the terminus, called “Campus - Università Sud”. It takes around 20 minutes (via Bus 14, 21, Campus Express) or 30 minutes (via Bus 7).

Bus timetables are available here (click on "Linee e Orari" and then on "Linee Urbane").

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a pale pink building located 50 meters south from the bus terminus.

Meeting arrangements:

Wireless internet will be available. Clerical support, copying, and printing are available on request, but the meeting is intended to be paperless.

A bar and a restaurant just in front of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provide (cheap) snacks, drinks and lunches. Further businesses are within walking distance on campus.

Vending machines providing snacks and drinks are in the department's basement.

Web/Telecon

There are plans to furnish teleconference capabilities: details will be provided later.

Airports:

Parma can be reached by train/bus (and, of course, car) from the following airports:

• Parma (PMF) is a tiny airport with a few flights, most Italian; travel time: about 20min.
• Bologna (BLQ) is located 94 kms from Parma; travel time: about 1h30min.
• Milano Linate (LIN) is located 123 kms from Parma; travel time: 2-3h.
• Milano Malpensa (MLP) is located 178 kms from Parma; travel time: 2h30min - 3h30min.
• Bergamo Orio al Serio (ORS is located 164 kms from Parma; travel time: about 3h30min (1h30min by car).
• Venice (VCE) is located 251 kms from Parma; travel time: about 3h.
• Florence (FLR) is located 181 kms from Parma; travel time: about 3h.

Hotels and Restaurants:

There are plenty of hotels in Parma. The following hotels and residences have special prices thanks to an agreement with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. These agreements expire on December 31st every year: at the time of writing, nothing suggests they will not be renewed for 2014. Please reserve your room by contacting the hotel directly. If you tell the hotel that you will be attending the “WG14 Meeting” organized by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, you should be billed the reduced price. In case the hotel requires a confirmation by us, just send a message to bagnara@cs.unipr.it

Note: The Ibis Hotel will stop offering a reduced price, starting Jan. 2014

• Ibis Style Parma Toscanini ****
  Viale Toscanini, 4
  I-43121 Parma
  phone: +39 0521 289141
  fax: +39 0521 283143
  email: h9153 (at) accor (dot) com
• Hotel Torino ***
  Via Mazza, 7
  I-43121 Parma
  phone: +39 0521 281046
  fax: +39 0521 230725
  email: info (at) hotel-torino (dot) it
• Hotel Button ***
  Borgo della Salina, 7
  I-43100 Parma
  phone: +39 0521 208039
  fax: +39 0521 238783
  email: info (at) hotelbutton (dot) it
• Foresteria Sant'Ilario
  Borgo Bosazza, 13
  I-43100 Parma
  phone: +39 0521 1814520
  fax: +39 0521 1814524
  email: santilario (at) campluscityheart (dot) it
• Casa Riccio da Parma
  Via Borgo Riccio, 43
  I-43100 Parma
  phone: +39 0521 373382 / 386792
  fax: +39 0521 5880725
  email: info (at) borgoriccio (dot) it

Restaurants:

There are many restaurants in and near Parma. A list of recommendations will be distributed at the meeting. At the time of writing, no formal social events are planned.

Weather:

The average temperatures for the month of April is 18°C/64°F as a high and 8°C/46°F as lows. Rain is likely.

Currency:

EUR: currently valued at approximately 1 EUR = 1.32 USD. Coins are used for values less than 5 euros. Currency is printed in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. You may find it difficult to make small purchases with bills larger than EUR 20. Credit and debit cards are commonly used, but not for small purchases. ATM machines are also common; there is one on campus.