Newsletter 11/09

Bigger and better in 2009 - ISC’09 hangs tough

A new location, a new pricing system, a stronger conference program and a bigger exhibition: It wasn’t always easy to tackle all challenges simultaneously, but in the end ISC organizers were astounded by the great response of attendees and exhibitors.
As of June 8, advance registration for ISC’09 was still 20 percent ahead of last year’s record-setting figure. And with its 116 exhibitors, it has far exceeded all expectations.

If you want a short overview here is a kit of essential links:

• Program overview with keynote talks, indepth sessions etc.
• Social events
• Exhibitor list including profiles
• Floorplan (100.66 kB)

Still time to save: Register online vs. on site and save 100 Euros

If you are planning to attend ISC, but missed the early bird registration, you still have the possibility to save some money by registering online. You save up to 100 Euros for a full conference registration if you sign up now, as opposed to waiting until you arrive at the Congress Center Hamburg to register in person.
Save time and money by registering today.
Registration website

Starter service - Hamburg Tip

If you are visting Hamburg for the first time, here are some handy tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Getting around Hamburg
If you flying into the Hamburg airport you have the choice between a taxi (about 30 min. and 25 € to Congress Center Hamburg) or the subway line (S-Bahn) line S1 (every 10 min., 2.70 € to main station in 20 min.).
At the main station (Hauptbahnhof), change to the S3 line (direction “Pinneberg”) and get off one stop later at “Dammtor”. CCH is just a few steps away. And don’t worry, most stops are clearly announced in both English and German.

Hamburg has an excellent public transportation system called HVV (www.hvv.de). Buses and trains (both U-Bahn and S-Bahn) run frequently until 1 a.m., afterwards night buses can get you to most parts of the city, but on a less-frequent schedule.
Public transportation: schedules, rail plans and HVV timetable via SMS on the website
http://www.hvv.de/en/index.php
Taxis are always available on both sides of the “Dammtor” station. On the north side cross at the traffic light and walk in direction of the gas station. Taxis are on the lot.
On the south side taxis are waiting in front of the station entrance.
If you want to call a taxi ring: 0049 (0)40 441011

Free tourist information is available at the tourism office in the main station near the “Kirchenallee” exit. They have maps and catalogs with tips for Hamburg visitors for free.
Website :http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/en/service-center/

Local weather forecast (in German): http://english.hamburg.de/nofl/298976/wetterspiegel.html

Media Sponsors for ISC’09

Scientific Computing Magazine has published a feature of the exhibitors and their program on ISC’09 on their website.
Scientific Computing website
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our media sponsors for their continuous support. They have been invaluable in helping us get the word out about our conference and provide you with the latest news from the world of HPC. If you don’t know their publications already, please take a look.