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2008 / 08 / 7. N C H C. 27 th APAN Conference (Mar 2-6), 2009 Kaohsiung , Taiwan Li-Chi Ku. Hosting Organization. National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) Our focuses: High-performance Computing GRID technology and its applications Advanced Networking
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2008 / 08 / 7 N C H C 27thAPAN Conference (Mar 2-6), 2009 Kaohsiung , Taiwan Li-Chi Ku
Hosting Organization • National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) • Our focuses: • High-performance Computing • GRID technology and its applications • Advanced Networking We operates the TaiWan Advanced Research and Education Network (TWAREN)
HPC Asia + APAN • A joint meeting of APAN 27 and HPC Asia 2009! Time: Mar/2-6 Place: HiLai Hotel
What is HPC Asia • An conference held every 18 months in Asia-Pacific region. • for HPC researchers, developers and users throughout the world to exchange ideas, case studies and research results. HPC Asia 2009 accepted paper submissions.
What is HPC Asia • Focus on: • High Performance Computing • Scientific & Engineering Applications • Grid Computing & e-Science • Network & Network Applications
What is HPC Asia • 2001 Australia • 2002 India • 2004 Japan • 2005 China • 2007 Korea • 2009 Taiwan
Advantages • Great opportunity for network people to find applications and collaborations! • Both HPC and network topic sessions running at the same time. • Reduce the cost (by sharing indirect costs).
HPC Asia + APAN • Number of participants: • HPC Asia: 300 • APAN: 250
About Kaohsiung • Second largest city in Taiwan (population:1.5 m) • The harbor is at the south-western coast of Taiwan. It is the sixth largest port in the world • Kaohsiung Metro Rapid Transit to be completed in 2008 • 90 min away from Taipei by High-Speed Rail • Scenic attractions: museums, cultural centers, beaches, lakes, the Love River, shopping. • The hotel selected is 20 min away from the Kaohsiung International Airport; 10 min from the Kaohsiung Train Station by car. • Site of the 2009 World Games (July 16-26)
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) • The weather in March • Usually sunny • Temperature: • (Day) 20-25oC (70-80oF) • (Night) 15-20oC (60-70oF)
Harbor Love River
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) • The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) and the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will be ready. • The KRT is scheduled to be completed in 2008. • The THSR has been operational in January 2007.
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) • The KRT connects the airport and the THSR to the venue. Venue
About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) • The THSR serves as the backbone of the west Taiwan traffic.
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Guest Room --- --- Banquet Room
Grand Hi-Lai Hotel • Neoclassical architecture; at a height of 186 meters • Located in Kaohsiung's bustling commercial center. Nearby is the largest department store in southern Taiwan. • Conference center – an assortment of meeting rooms in various capacity. More than enough for APAN’s needs. • 550 comfortable guest rooms. Modern amenities • Good food -- 17 eastern and western restaurants
Room Layout and Capacity 9F Banquet Rooms ---- 96 180 ---- 72 ---- 72 ---- 72 300
Room Layout and Capacity 15F Meeting Rooms 42 30 30 72
Network Environment • Uplinks: • 1 or 2 GE connection to TWAREN (with 10Gbps backbone, totally 5 Gbps to Internet2 and 500 Mbps to commodity Internet). • IPv6 enabled • Lightpath may be possible (not confirmed). Wireless Networks: Covers all meeting rooms in 9F and 15F. Laptop Bar will be provided.
Fundings and Fees • Governmental Origins: • Proposals have been submitted to multiple Taiwan governmental authorities. We have got a grant from the National Science Council. Others are to be confirmed. • Donations: • The donation from commercial vendors will be confirmed before the end of 2008.
Fundings and Fees (Con't) Registration fees: * Partially funded by the government
Fellowship Budget • Costs for each fellow (in USD) • Registration Fee: 300 • Accommodation: Double bed room 70 / 2 persons x 4 nights = 140 • Dinner: 5 x 2 nights = 10 • Transportation: 5 x 2 (Round Trip) = 10 • Total 460 (each) x 30 fellows = 13800
Fellowship Budget (Con't) • The budget we share: USD 200 (registration fee, for 30 fellows). • The budget on APAN: 460 – 200 = 260 (each) • Total budget on APAN: 260 x 30 fellows = 7800
Fellowship Accommodation • 4-star hotel within 5-10 minutes walking distance to the venue, or • 5-star hotel with a shuttle bus service • Breakfast included. • Internet access provided.
Fellowship Dinners • USD 5 is enough for a regular meal in Macdonald, which is usually the most expensive option for a dinner in the local life. • Many choices around USD 2-4. • Buffet takes USD 8-16.
Fellowship Transportation • The transportation from the Kaohsiung international airport to the venue or fellows' hotel: • Take the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) from the airport to the Central Park station. USD 1 • Take a taxi from the Central Park station to the venue or hotel, at the starting price of the meter, about USD 3 • Or by walking about 15-20 minutes from the Central Park station to the hotel.
References • More information can be found: • Hi-Lai Hotel: http://www.grand-hilai.com.tw/english/index.htm • Taiwan High-Speed Rail • http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm • Full story of THSR (wiki) • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_High_Speed_Rail
Thank you for your attention • Kaohsiung welcomes you Contact: Mr. Li-Chi Ku lku@nchc.org.tw