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Visit 2007 Fall Meeting!
The E-MRS 2005 Fall Meeting will consist of the plenary session, 9 symposia, and satellite events.
Satelitte events:
The 2005 Fall Meeting registration will begin on Sunday,
September 4th. Meeting will include 9 symposia, a plenary session,
and some training activities for young researchers or scientists
wishing to extend their expertise to new fields. The conference will
be augmented by an exhibition of products and services of interest to
those participating in the event. The conference is in part supported
by the Polish Ministry for Science and Information Technology.
The E-MRS Fall Meeting will be held in Warsaw University of Technology, the biggest technical university in Poland.
The conference chairpersons are:
The European Materials Research Society ( E-MRS) a non profit scientific association founded in 1983 focuses on creating the synergy between interdisciplinary, innovative technologies, spreading and exchanging information and promoting technology transfer from public institutions to industry. The primary objective of E-MRS is to promote and enhance the efficiency of research in Europe in the field of Advanced Materials. E-MRS seeks to quickly inform researchers of the scientific and technological developments in their field of interest from the rest of the world through the society's links with other MRS societies belonging to the International Union (IUMRS).
In 2002 E-MRS decided to launch in parallel to the well established spring meetings in Strasburg also the fall meetings in Warsaw. Already 3 fall meetings have taken place, in 2002, 2003 and 2004, with a steadily increasing number of symposia and participants.
In order to contact organisers please follow this link.
Abstracts must be submitted using on-line abstract editor (registration is closed now). The following rules of the abstract composition apply:
Please consult abstract composition manual for more details. You can correct abstract on-line at any time until abstract submission deadline.
The abstracts submission dealine is over. However, you can submit late abstracts, which can be accepted by the symposia chairpersons under special conditions, see section Deadlines
Duration of oral presentation, including discussion, is planned to be: 45 minutes for plenary talks, 30 minutes for invited talks, 15 minutes for contributed talks.
For the oral presentations - the following equipment will be present:
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2.4m |
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The maximum size for a poster is: vertical 2.4 m and horizontal 1.0 m. The poster board will be full white board.
It is mandatory that one of the authors is present at the poster session, to ensure that discussions about the presentation can be held with other participants.
The submitted papers will be subjected to a peer review procedure. Instructions to Authors will be dispatched together with the notification of acceptance of the abstract.
The decision of which journals shall publish the symposia proceedings will be made by the organizers of each symposium. An announcement of these journals will be published on-line.
The exhibition will be located close to the technical session rooms and scheduled to coincide with the technical program. For exhibitors that will mean an excellent opportunity to meet just the right customers and disseminate information effectively. For meeting attendees, it will offer the convenience of visiting with multiple vendors all under one roof. So, plan to pick up some literature, enjoy a hands-on product demonstration, or meet face to face with company representatives.
We cordially invite you and your company to take part in this event. For more detailed information please consult PDF or DOC forms and please contact:
The conference is supported by the Ministry for Science and Information Technology, Poland. In addition, each symposium has own support sources
(fees for Laser Ceramic Symposium & Nanomaterials for Fuel Cells see below)
Early registration fees (before July 31):
Late registration fees (after July 31):
The registration fee for Regular Participant includes:
(Each additional copy of the proceedings (and of the other symposia) can be ordered at a price of 50 Euro)
The registration fee for a Student includes the items listed above, except 8 th* - Students have to present evidence of their status
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Fee for the Laser Ceramics Symposium (2 day event, 5 th and 6 th of September):
Late registration fees (after July 31):
The registartion fee for Laser Ceramic Symposium includes the items listed above on 5 th and 6 th of September
The registration fee for students at Laser Ceramic Symposium includes items listed above, except 8 th
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Fee for the Workshop Nanomaterials for Fuel Cells:
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Foreign particpants: Payments must be made in Euro.
Partipants form Poland: Payments must be made in Polish Złotys (PLN) - the equivalent in at the day of payment according to the NBP mid- rate of exchange)
Payments of
pay to the bank account of:
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering,
Warsaw University of Technology
Woloska 141
02-507 Warsaw, Poland
Phone: (+48 22) 660 87 94
Fax: (+48 22) 742 02 83
e-mail:
[email protected]
| Account name: | Warsaw University of Technology - EMRS |
| Bank name: | PEKAO S.A. |
| Branch name: | IV O/Warszawa |
| Account no: | PL 81124010531111000005005664 |
| SWIFT: PKOPPLPWWA4 |
- ensure that the bank charges are borne by the participant
- make sure that your name appears on the payment
- send the copy of bank transfer receipt to "Scientific Secretariat" either by fax or regular mail (fax no. +48 22 660 87 84)
Master Card, Visa, Euro Card
Payments of
pay to the bank account of:
"CONGRESS-OR"
Congress & Tourism Bureau
47 Żurawia Street Apt. 30
00-680 Warsaw, Poland
Phone/Fax: (+48 22 ) 621 31 16 ; (+48 22) 628 45 48
E-mail:
d.korpaczewska
@congressor.com.pl
When paying by bank transfer please indicate:
CONGRESS-OR Conference code:
88-402
/EMRS
and your
name and address
| Account name: | "CONGRESS-OR" Congress & Tourism Bureau (88-402/EMRS) |
| Bank name: | Bank Przemysłowo-Handlowy BPH S.A. |
| Branch name: | IX O/Warszawa |
| Account no: | PL14106000760000401040242223 |
| SWIFT: BPHKPLPK |
Please
- ensure that the bank charges are borne by the participant
- make sure that your name appears on the payment
- send the copy of bank transfer receipt to "CONGRESS-OR" either by fax or regular mail
The Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is approximately 11 km from the City center (15-20 minutes by car, but during the rush hours it can take even 1 hour). You can go with the bus No.175 from the airport to the City center (to hotels Premiere Classe, Metropol, Polonia Palace, Novotel Centrum, Grand, Europejski).
Taxi service is also available. Follow TAXI signs outside the building. You can also call for a taxi by dialing e.g: (+48 22) 9622 (Super Taxi), (+48 22) 9191 (MPT Taxi), (+48 22) 644 4444 (Sawa Taxi) or (+48 22) 677 7777 (Taxi Merc). Use +48 22 when calling from your mobile. From a Warsaw local stationary phone - the remaining part of the number is enough. Do not take a taxi offered by a stranger (you can be seriously overcharged)! Taxis mut have on their window the price they charge per kilometer clearly indicated.
All international trains to Warsaw arrive at the Central Railway Station - Warszawa Centralna (in front of Marriott Hotel and Palace of Culture and Science).
Taxi service is also available. We reccomend to exit in the direction towards the street (not towards new constructions site) and take taxi 9191 (MPT Taxi, 2 zl/kilometer). You can also call for a taxi by dialing e.g: (+48 22) 9622 (Super Taxi, 1.40 /km), (+48 22) 644 4444 (Sawa Taxi) or (+48 22) 677 7777 (Taxi Merc). Use +48 22 when calling from your mobile. From a Warsaw local stationary phone - the remaining part of the number is enough. Taxis mut have on their window the price they charge per kilometer clearly indicated.
Those participants who are planning to drive should take into account that there is no a freeway system in Poland so the driving needs more time. Congress venue is located in the very center of the City and it is surrounded by a paid parking.
All foreign visitors must have passports valid for at least 6 months. Some participants may require visas in order to enter Poland. Please check with your local Polish Consulate or Embassy for details regarding visa and entry requirements.
Upon request, the Scientific Secretariate will send a personal invitation to participate. This invitation is meant only to help visitors raise funds or to obtain a visa, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.
The Conference will be held at the Central Campus of the Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, 1 Politechnika Place - the very center of Warsaw, in the main building. Many places of interest are within an easy walking distance from there. Good public transport connections are available to and from anywhere in the city.
Many hotels are located within walking distance of the Conference venue, which is also very close to "Metro Politechnika" underground station (one stop from "Centrum" station). You can also take buses No.117, 131, 515, 522, 524, 525 or trams No. 2, 15, 19, 36.
Delegates are kindly requested to register at the Central Reception located in the Conference venue (main building of the Warsaw University of Technology), at the beginning of the Conference. Participants will be able to collect their badge and Conference documentation.
The official language of the meeting is English.
Every participant is kindly requested to wear the official Conference badge due to security and organizational regulations.
Central Reception will be open on the following times:
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Sunday, September 4th |
12:00 - 21:00 |
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Monday, September 5th |
08:00 - 18:30 |
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Tuesday, September 6th |
08:00 - 18:30 |
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Wednesday, September 7th |
08:00 - 18:30 |
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Thursday, September 8th |
08:00 - 18:00 |
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Friday, Septmber 9th |
08:00 - 17:30 |
WUT Reception will be open on the following times:
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Sunday, September 4th |
12:00 - 21:00 |
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Monday, September 5th |
09:00 - 18:00 |
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Tuesday, September 6th |
08:00 - 17:30 |
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Wednesday, September 7th |
08:00 - 17:30 |
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Thursday, September 8th |
08:00 - 17:30 |
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Friday, Septmber 9th |
08:00 - 17:00 |
All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. However, the Organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to Conference, for any reasons beyond their reasonable control.
The Local Arrangements and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, loss of belongings or damage to private property of participants, students and accompanying persons, either during or directly arising from the EMRS 2005 meeting. Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health, travel and property insurance before they depart from their country.
Hotel reservation and participation in tourist programme can be arranged through this web site (registration is closed now).
"CONGRESS-OR" Congres & Tourism Bureau would like to offer you
accommodation in Warsaw hotels in various categories.
There will be NO shuttle bus services provided by the
Organisers between the Conference hotels and Conference venue.
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Hotel |
Single room |
Double room |
Walking/Travel distance from the Conference Venue |
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Polonia
Palace
****
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111 Euro |
118 Euro |
5 min - by underground or
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Novotel Centrum***
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86 Euro |
92 Euro |
5 min - by underground or 15 min - walking |
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Grand***
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68 Euro |
78 Euro |
10 min - by tram 15 min - walking |
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MDM***
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66 Euro |
80 Euro |
5 min - walking |
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Premiere Classe*
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46 Euro |
54 Euro |
20 min - by tram |
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Student Dormitory Riwiera
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23 Euro |
27 Euro |
10 min - walking |
If you wish to check your hotel location - please consult the
city map.
* IF YOU WISH TO BOOK RIWIERA STUDENT DORMITORY PAY ATTENTION THAT THE DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE TO WARSAW UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The above rates include one overnight stay and breakfast ( no breakfast in Riwiera Student Dormitory). The number of rooms in each hotel is limited. Please indicate your first and second choice in the on-line Registration & Acommodation Form.
A deposit is required for each hotel booking. The deposit is the cost of the first night. The sum will be subtracted from the total amount at the final settlement of account. In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation and the payment will be non-refundable. Official check-in time for the hotels is 14:00 hours and check-out is noon.
"CONGRESS-OR" Congres & Toursim Bureau, upon receipt of the Registration and Accommodation Form we will issue a booking Confirmation, with the name and address of your hotel.
Accommodation deadline and hotel deposit payment: July 31,
2005.
Attention: Lack of the hotel deposit payment will be taken
as resignation of hotel reservation.
Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to the "CONGRESS-OR" Congres & Toursim Bureau. Cancellation before July 31, 2005 - a refund of 70% will be made. Cancellation after July 31, 2005 - no refund. The refund will be made after the Conference.
For further information please see:
The sightseeing tour with an English speaking guide will introduce you to the most interesting attractions of Warsaw. You will hear about its history and see a lot of monuments especially in the Old Town.
Price: 34 Euro per person
We introduce you to the beautiful Ostrogski Castle where you will listen Fryderick Chopin piano recital. Following a concert you will be able to see the Castle. The permanent display entitled Chopin in His Homeland and Abroad encompasses personal belongings, documents, manuscripts of music works and of non-musical materials, objects of art from the field of painting, sculpture and graphics - all those items connected with the composer and with the persons closest to him.
In the evening you will be able to dine at Old Polish Inn which is famous for traditional Polish folk cuisine.
Price: 58 Euro per person
Coach will depart on
September 10 at 7:00 a.m. and return on
September 11 in the evening.
On September 10, participants will be picked up from their hotels
in the morning.
Maximum journey duration from Warsaw to Cracow - 5 hours
(including breaks).
Total cost per person in a double room:
294 Euro
Extra charge for a single room: 48 Euro
Saturday, September 10
07:00 a.m. Departure for Cracow.
Arrival in Cracow - Poland's medieval capital. Cracow has a unique atmosphere. Artists have flocked here for centuries, and today it has become one of Poland's most popular tourist destination.
Lunch at the restaurant in the Old Town, where you will have a
great opportunity of tasting some of the most delicious dishes of
traditional Polish cuisine. Visit the Royal Castle located atop Wawel
Hill which commands a view of the whole town. The origins of this
magnificent structure date back to the year 1000. Wawel Royal Cathedral
is a most unique place rich with the memory of Polish history. It is
here that Polish Kings were crowned and buried.
Beneath the hill is the Dragon's cave, home of the legendary -
Wawel Dragon.
Later walk to the heart of Cracow - the Main Market Square which
is the largest medieval urban centre in Europe and is alive with
visitors from around the world. The centrally positioned Cloth Hall
(Sukiennice) is a large trading centre for craft and souvenirs.
Overlooking the square from the east is St. Mary's Church with its
magnificent high altar, carved by Wit Stwosz and acclaimed as the
greatest masterpiece of Gothic art in Poland. Every hour, the hejnał
(bugle - call) is played from the church tower to commemorate the
destruction of the city during the 13
th century Tatar raids.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner - In the afternoon you will discover Cracow Jews' wonderful world - Kazimierz district. It is a historical center of their religious and social life. It includes many historic examples of Jewish culture and architecture as well as galleries and restaurants. In one of those restaurants you will taste a delicious dishes.
Overnight at the hotel in Cracow (breakfast included).
Sunday, September 11
Departure for the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Tour of the Salt Mine with a local English speaking guide. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most ancient mines in the world. The tourist route open for visitors connects three levels, and reaches 135 meters under the surface. Besides the Tourists Route, the underground passages and chamber house the Cracow Salt - Works Museum. Like the Old Town of Cracow, Wieliczka has been honored by being included on UNESCO'S World Heritage List.
Lunch in an underground restaurant will be an additional attraction. Here you can find the world's only restaurant situated 125 meters under the ground.
Travel to Warsaw .
Dinner in Warsaw .
Overnight at the hotel in Warsaw (breakfast next day included).
Tour will end on Monday, September 12.
Price includes:
Saturday, Septembet 10
07:00 a.m. Departure for Cracow.Arrival in Cracow - Poland's medieval capital. Cracow has a unique atmosphere. Artists have flocked here for centuries, and today it has become one of Poland's most popular tourist destination.
Lunch at the restaurant in the Old Town, where you will have a great opportunity of tasting some of the most delicious dishes of traditional Polish cuisine. Visit the Royal Castle located atop Wawel Hill which commands a view of the whole town. The origins of this magnificent structure date back to the year 1000. Wawel Royal Cathedral is a most unique place rich with the memory of Polish history. It is here that Polish Kings were crowned and buried. Beneath the hill is the Dragon's cave, home of the legendary - Wawel Dragon.Later walk to the heart of Cracow - the Main Market Square which is the largest medieval urban centre in Europe and is alive with visitors from around the world. The centrally positioned Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) is a large trading centre for craft and souvenirs. Overlooking the square from the east is St. Mary's Church with its magnificent high altar, carved by Wit Stwosz and acclaimed as the greatest masterpiece of Gothic art in Poland. Every hour, the hejnał (bugle - call) is played from the church tower to commemorate the destruction of the city during the 13 th century Tatar raids.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner - In the afternoon you will discover Cracow Jews' wonderful world - Kazimierz district. It is a historical center of their religious and social life. It includes many historic examples of Jewish culture and architecture as well as galleries and restaurants. In one of those restaurants You will taste a delicious dishes.
Overnight at the hotel in Cracow (breakfast included).
Sunday, September 11
Departure for the Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Tour of the Salt Mine with a local English speaking guide. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most ancient mines in the world. The tourist route open for visitors connects three levels, and reaches 135 meters under the surface. Besides the Tourists Route, the underground passages and chamber house the Cracow Salt - Works Museum. Like the Old Town of Cracow, Wieliczka has been honored by being included on UNESCO'S World Heritage List. Lunch in an underground restaurant will be an additional attraction. Here you can find the world's only restaurant situated 125 meters under the ground.Travel to Zakopane - the winter capital of Poland located at the foot of Tatra Mountains.Check-in at the hotel in Zakopane.
Walk along the Krupówki Street - the most famous shopping street in Zakopane.
Dinner at the restaurant which serves the Polish Highlanders cuisine.
Zakopane is a large centre of specific highlander's culture and picturesque wooden architecture. Zakopane should be visited obligatorily by every tourist who wants to learn something about Poland. Numberless tourist trails lead hikers to mountain lakes, waterfalls and caves as well as through scenic mountain valleys. The Tatras are willingly toured by mountain climbers, speleologists and hikers all year round.
Overnight at the hotel in Zakopane (breakfast included).Monday , September 12
Tour of the Tatra National Park - enjoy the beautiful view and nature of the Polish mountains. Tatra Mountains known as Polish Alps is registered on Unesco's list of Biosphere Reserves. The Tatra National Park both Polish and Slovakian part is the largest alpine type massif in central Europe with Mt Rysy (2499m) the highest peak on the Polish side. Ride on Gubałówka by funicular railway or Kasprowy Wierch by ropeway where you can admire the panorama of the Tatra Mountains.Lunch at the restaurant.
Travel to Warsaw .
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Warsaw (breakfast next day included).
Tour will end on Tuesday, September 13.
Price includes:
Coach will depart on
September 10 at 7:00 a.m. and will return on
September 11 in the evening.
On September 10, participants will be picked up from their hotels
in the morning.
Maximum travel duration from Warsaw to Gdańsk - 6 hours
(including breaks).
Total cost per person in a double room:
292 Euro
Extra charge for a single room: 50 Euro
Saturday, September 10
07:00 a.m. Departure for Gdańsk
Arrival in Gdańsk - On the Gdańsk Bay there is the largest Polish harbour city, a capital of the present Pomerania region- the city of Gdańsk. Currently, Gdańsk is one of three cities of so called- Tri-City, to which belong also Sopot and Gdynia. Undoubtedly, Gdańsk is the most interesting. Gdańsk is a beautiful, thousand -year -old city - a remarkable melting pot of cultures. Its unique charm stems from its architecture created for the needs of the burghers, the atmosphere of a port and academic center. For Poles Gdańsk carries a considerable historic significance. This is where World War II began in September 1939. This is where the strikes of 1980 gave rise to the democratic transformation of the Central and Eastern Europe.
Lunch at the restaurant, which is situated in the historic Old Town.
City sightseeing tour includes the most important historical monuments and places in Gdańsk : the Old Town: Długa Street and Długi Targ with the Neptune Fountain, symbol of the city, Romantic Mariacka Lane, the medieval St. Mary's Church, late-Gothic Artus Court, Town Hall which attract tourists all year round. Oliwa (district of Gdańsk) which is home to fourteenth-century Cathedral and the famous Organ of Oliwa, built from 1763 to 1788. Today it is still played during concerts.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel (breakfast next day included).
Sunday, September 11
Sopot- since the 19th century resort and spa. Short walk along Sopot Molo - one of the longest wooden piers in Europe.
Departure for Malbork.Arrival in Malbork.
Tour of the Teutonic Castlein Malbork. This town was established by the Teutonic Knights and served as the capital of their mini-state in the years 1309-1457, with the giant Gothic castle being the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Today the castle represents one of the fine examples of medieval defensive architecture. The castle is the biggest gothic fortress in Europe.Lunch at the restaurant in Malbork.
Drive back to Warsaw . Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Warsaw (breakfast next day included).
Tour will end on Monday, September 12.
Price includes:
Attention: The excursions will take place depending on the number of applicants.
Programme for accompanying person, excursions in Warsaw and Post-conference tours can be ordered through on-line form (registration is closed now).
The time in Poland is the same as in Germany and Spain, but 1 hour ahead of Portugal and UK.
You can use public telephones with phone cards which can be obtained at the post offices, airport, railway stations, kiosks and in some hotels.
All polish GSM operators use GSM 900/1800 network type. When calling from your mobile to a stationary phone in Warsaw use the prefix "+4822".
There are several access numbers you can use, for instance 0202122, 0202422 (Telekomunikacja Polska) 0209568 (Aster City Cable). The login name is ppp and the password is ppp. The cost is the same as that of a local phone call.
The currency unit in Poland is the Polish złoty (zł) which is subdivided into 100 grosze (gr). The current exchange rate to Euro and US dollar can be checked at http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic (choose PLN as the Polish currency code). In February 2005 it is about 3,97 PLN for Euro and 3,05 PLN for USD. Delegates may change foreign currency and travellers cheques at several banks located in the centre of the city as well as in many exchange bureaus, at the railway station, at the airport or in many others places. International credit cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, and cash machines.
Electricity supply is 230V.
The weather in September in Warsaw is usually warm and pleasant, however the evenings might be sometimes quite cold. The daytime temperature varies from 15 degrees to 18 degress of Celsius. There is the possibility of rain, so an umbrella and light coat are advisable. The weather forecast can be checked at http://weather.icm.edu.pl/knowmaps/wwweng/mgram1208.html.
Most shops (except for food stores) are open from 11:00 until 19:00. Some department stores may open earlier or close later on weekdays as well as on Saturdays and Sundays.
Shops with regional souvenirs, local handicrafts, contemporary and antique art are found especially in the Old Town. Polish craftwork is fascinating: wood craving and hand-woven rugs come mostly from the Zakopane region. Other souvenirs include glass, hand-woven baskets, paper cut-outs, articles made of natural color leather, crystal and graphic art. One of the most popular souvenirs is amber from the Baltic Sea. Most highly prized is amber with a prehistoric insect preserved inside, though it is a rare find. Poland is also known for its silver jewellery, which is sometimes combined with amber to create uniquely Polish pieces.
Poles are known for their hospitality and love of food. Polish meals offer a wide selection ranging from fresh game in season to Baltic herring. Red beet soup or borsch, is well-known, as are Polish sausage (kiełbasa) and stuffed cabbage (gołąbki). Dumplings (pierogi) come stuffed with meat, potatoes, blueberries, or sauerkraut and mushrooms. Bigos is a stew of meat and sauerkraut, while roast duck comes stuffed with apples. For dessert, try pastries with poppy seeds, or perhaps a Polish donut filled with preserved fruit (pączek).
The conference website is http://www.e-mrs.org/meetings/fall2005.
Conference Secretariat
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
141 Wołoska Street
02-507 Warsaw, Poland
Phone: (+48 22) 660 87 94
Fax: (+48 22) 742 02 83
Conference Secretary: Małgorzata Ryszkowska
Contact e-mail address:
[email protected]
"CONGRESS-OR"
Congress & Tourism Bureau
47 Żurawia Street Apt. 304
00-680 Warsaw, Poland
Phone/Fax: (+48 22) 621 31 16; (+48 22) 628 45 48
Contact person: Dorota Korpaczewska
Contact e-mail address:
[email protected]
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Social Programme
Events:
BANQUET. This will be the great occasion to talk in a nice atmosphere of how much has been discussed and learned. Cold and hot dishes, drinks and entertainment will be provided. Price: 44 Euro per person. Please indicate your choice in the on-line Registration & Accommodation Form (registration is closed now).
Programme for accompanying person:
Monday, September 5th, 2005 - Visit to Wilanów
9:00-14.00 Visit to the Wilanów Palace- Baroque residence of Polish King John III Sobieski. King John III Sobieski built it in the late 17 th century as a present for his French wife Marysieńka. The palace houses magnificent collection of old paintings. It is surrounded by a beautiful park with Romantic buildings and trees regarded as monuments of nature.
After sightseeing, lunch in Wilanów.
Coach with professional guide departure from the Conference site at 9:00.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2005 - Excursion to Żelazowa Wola, Nieborów, Arkadia
9:00-17:00Żelazowa Wola is located 53 km from Warsaw. On this bus tour (with guide assistance) you will visit the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin, the famous Polish composer. Mementos of the great composer and his family, among them a death mask of Chopin, an 18 th century Dresden piano and family portraits are exhibited in his home there.
Half an hour's drive from Żelazowa Wola is Nieborów, primarily noted for its magnificent Baroque palace from the late 17 th century, surrounded by the English-style informal landscaped park. In the vicinity of Nieborów spreads the romantic park of Arkadia laid out by Princess Helena Radziwiłł. In the words of its creator, the park was to be an "idyllic land of peace and happiness".
After walk you will taste a delicious dishes of Mazovian Region cuisine in typical countryside restaurant in Żelazowa Wola or in Palace in Nieborów.
Coach with professional guide departure from the Conference site at 9:00
Wednesday, September 7th, 2005 - Sightseeing of Warsaw
9:30The sightseeing tour with an English speaking guide will introduce you to the most interesting attractions of Warsaw. You will hear about its history and see a lot of monuments, especially on the Old Town.
Coach departure from the Conference site at 9:30
15:00Shopping in the city centre
Coach with professional guide departure from the Conference site at 15:00