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School of Information Theory 2012, Turkey

The European School of Information Theory 2012 in Turkey aims to meet the increasing demand for IT research in Europe. It offers lectures, student talks, and social activities in a historical and attractive location. The estimated cost for attendees is €250-€300.

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School of Information Theory 2012, Turkey

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  1. School of Information Theory 2012, Turkey

  2. Organization • General Chairs: • DenizGunduz (CTTC, Spain) • Gerhard Kramer (TUM, Germany) • Local Organization • AlkanSoysal (Bahcesehir University, Turkey) • Dates: End March- Beginning of April • Would like to use the ITSOC website as a platform (like the North American School)

  3. Why sooner than usual ?(School was biannual) • Great demand for the Barcelona school in 2011! • Many applicants had to be turned down(students, postdocs, faculty) • Positive feedback, students interested in attending again • Volume of IT research increasing in Europe.Many young faculty and researchers. • Interest from Middle East, North Africa

  4. Location: Turkey • Good climate • Reasonable prices • Well-connected to almost all European cities • Close 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

  5. Two Alternatives: KUSADASI or ANTALYA KUSADASI • Both close to international airports • Most cities connected through Istanbul • Both surrounded with historical and natural attractions

  6. Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi

  7. Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi • €40 pp (doubleroom) • €60 (single room) • Pricesincludetax and fixedonTurkish Lira • Lectureroomfor 100 • Extra chargeforprojector, soundsystem (~€5K) • All inclusive (unlimitedfood and local drinks)

  8. HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya

  9. HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya • €50 pp (doubleroom) • €75 (single room) • Plus tax (~25%) • Lectureroomfor 100 • All inclusive (unlimitedfood and local drinks) • Extra chargeforprojector, soundsystem (~€5K) • Viaprofessionaleventorganizer(~5K extra charges)

  10. Program • 4 hour morning lectures for 5 days (Monday-Friday) • Student talks (or posters) in the afternoon • Wednesday afternoon for sightseeing or activities Important dates Applications : January 6, 2012 Decisions: January 16, 2012 Registration: February 17, 2012

  11. Estimated Cost (80 students) • Lodging + Food: €20K • Lecturers: €7K (lodging + flight) • Projector + soundsystem: €5K • Administration: €5K (will try to reduce) • Wednesday social activity: €4K • TOTAL: €41K (€20k lodging+€21k other) • Studentcost (lodging+meals+socialactivity)€250 - €300 pp (€20K - €24K total, will try to reduce) • Note: Barcelona had €190 ppbutwithoutfood

  12. Potential Financial Support • Turkish Scientific Research Council (for local students) • Local universities and companies • EU 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

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