The workshop will be held from February 24th to 26th, 2003 in the Sala Napoleonica of Palazzo Greppi in Milan, Italy:

Via S. Antonio, 10
20100 Milan

The registration desk will open on Monday, February 24, from 08.00 hrs and then during program hours.

Staff will be available throughout the workshop at the registration desk.

 

Registration

Advance registration is highly recommended in order to be able to expedite admission at the workshop site and to help the organization of tours and social events. Please fill in the form and return to DGMP by mail or by fax.

Keep a copy of your registration form to record the items/events you order.

 

The full fee includes:

a. participation in the technical program

b. two working lunches on February 24 and 25

c. coffee breaks during sessions

d. proceedings

e. workshop banquet on February 25th

 

 

  Before January 31st  

  After January 31st 

Full (includes: a,b,c,d,e) 

  EUR 500,00

  EUR 625,00

 

Cancellations

Cancellations received by written application prior to January 15th will be entitled to a full refund minus 30% plus bank charges.

Refund will take approximately eight to ten weeks.

 

Confirmation of registration and accommodation

Acknowledgments confirming registration in the workshop sessions and hotel reservation, will be sent to participants by fax or by e-mail until February 15th

 

Facilities

Video equipment, necklace microphone and laser pointer will be available for all speakers.
 

Climate and clothing

End of February is winter in Italy. The weather in Milan is expected to be rather cold and humid. The average maximum temperature is around 8?, the minimum one around 0?. Bring warm clothes and an umbrella.

Currency

The official currency in Italy is the Euro

Banks and Exchange

Banks are open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm. Money can also be changed at the airport, in exchange desks across the city and at the main railway station on Saturdays and Sundays. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept foreign currency and credit cards.


Electricity

The electricity supply is 220 volts, 50 Hz. Foreign appliances may require adapter.



Tips

Prices include service in bars and restaurants, but tips are always welcome.



Visas

Visas are not required for visitors from most of Europe, the US, Japan and America. For all other countries, visas are issued on reciprocal basis. It is advisable to contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate. On request, a letter of invitation can be issued by the organizing secretariat.



Health

Free first aid and hospital services are available to all citizens of the Europe who have a special form (E111) issued by the health authority of the relative country. Visitors from other countries are advised to take out special insurance for the duration of the trip, to avoid the cost of possible medical treatment. American visitors may find that reimbursement of medical expenses incurred abroad is covered by their private insurance. Medicines can only be obtained in the pharmacies (farmacia, marked by a green or red cross) which are usually open from 8:30 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 20:00. At night and on public holidays pharmacies are open; however, you can find a list of those open on said days.
 

Telephone

Public phones are available on almost every street corner. Some accept coins but most only accept telephone cards or some new-type credit cards. Call charges depend on the time of day and provider. Usually, peak time is 9:00 to 18:00 working days.
The prefix for Milan is 02. The international code for Italy is 39. To make an international call from Italy start with 00 and add the complete international number.

 

Italian Time and Date

Milan is located in the Middle European Time Zone, GMT +1.

In Italy all dates are written: day, month, year (thus 24/2/03 means 24 February 2003).

 

SOCIAL PROGRAM
 
  • Tuesday, February 25th       
    • 20.30 Gala Dinner at the Sito di Brera, a period mansion house which has been recently restored located in in the heart of Milan, close to the Scala Opera House and the "Accademia di Brera", just a short pleasant walk from the historical centre, the business district and the fashion shopping streets.
     
  • Wednesday, February 26th    
    • 14.30 visit of one of the world's most celebrated paintings, "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Refectory of the Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, an exceptional artistic masterpiece of Renaissance Milan, built in the mid-15th century.
    • 15.30 visit of one web farm, alternatively Fastweb or I.NET