First annual conference of the EU network "Phenomena in High Dimensions"

Conference on Convex Geometry and High Dimensional Phenomena
July 20-27, 2005



Social Events
Preliminary Schedule

July 20, 2005

Welcome reception: The rector of the Vienna University of Technology welcomes the participants of the Conference on Convex Geometry and High Dimensional Phenomena.
Time:
Location:
July 20, 18.30
Festsaal, TU main building

July 23, 2005

Excursion: (25 Euro. Not included in the conference fee. Lunch/dinner are not included)
The excursion will lead by bus along the river Danube through the Wachau, one of the most beautiful wine regions in Austria which has been included in the UNESCO world cultural heritage list in 2000.
The first stop on the way will be a guided tour through the famous monastery in Melk.
In the romantic little town Dürnstein will be time for lunch and a short walk up the hill to the ruin of the castle.
A visit of the town and coffeehouses in Krems concludes the trip.
Time:
Meeting Point:
July 23, 9.15 -19.00
Wiedner Hauptstraße / Resselgasse

July 25, 2005

Conference Dinner: The conference dinner will take place at a traditional Viennese 'Heuriger'.
The word Heuriger ['hoy-ri-ger'] denotes 1. the wine from the last grape harvest and 2. the special restaurant where it is served.
Time:
Location:
July 25, 19.00
Mayer am Pfarrplatz, Pfarrplatz 2