[802.3_NGBASET] FW: Useful Info for Berlin
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From: stds-802-3-wgac@xxxxxxxx [mailto:stds-802-3-wgac@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steven B. Carlson
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 7:44 AM
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Subject: Useful Info for Berlin
Colleagues,
Some useful info for next week:
MOBILE DEVICE SCHEDULE
http://802world.org/attendee
This schedule is still in DRAFT form until March 8. It may have errors.
MEETING MAP (FLOOR PLAN)
Accessed online at http://802world.org/plenary/meetingmap/
REGISTRATION DESK
Registration will be located in the Large Gallery in the Estrel Hotel.
REGISTRATION DESK HOURS
Sunday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
MEETING CONCIERGE DESK
The Meeting Concierge will be located in the Estrel Conference Centre near
the Festival Centre.
MEETING CONCIERGE HOURS
Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
MEETING SPACE NETWORK
VeriLAN will supply network connectivity for the IEEE 802 Plenary Session
meeting space.
Wireless Encryption Protocol: WPA2 Pre-Shared-Key
SSID: verilan-secure
Password: ieeeieee
Please report any disruption of service to a VeriLAN staff member at the
Network Help Desk in the Estrel Hotel. The SSID and WPA-PSK are the same
from previous recent plenaries.
GUEST ROOM INTERNET COMPLIMENTARY
Network Name and Password
Access information will be available upon Check-in at the Front Desk.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Estrel Conference Centre Foyer & Foyer Estrel Hall
Morning Coffee/Tea 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Afternoon Coffee/Tea 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LUNCH SERVICE
Foyer Estrel Hall
Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (no, that does not mean we will take a 2-hour lunch)
Lunch is included in your registration fee.
NOTE: breakfast is included in your room rate, that's why no IEEE breakfast service
TOURISM INFORMATION
Tourism Berlin Website:
http://www.visitberlin.de/en/plan/on-site/practical-info
Berlin Discount Card: http://www.visitberlin.de/en/article/general-faq
Public Transportation:
http://www.visitberlin.de/de/plan/on-site/public-transportation
The following page will provide the most up to date information on time
zones, transportation, weather, currency, customs, free public Wi-Fi and
more: http://www.visitberlin.de/en/plan/on-site/practical-info
Apps & Guides for your Mobile
http://www.visitberlin.de/en/plan/city-info/berlin-mobile
Ground Transportation Map
http://802world.org/plenary/files/2015/02/Public-Transportation-Maps.pdf
Credit Cards
Most, but not all places, can accept credit cards (VISA, Master, AMEX,
Dinners). Bring cash just in case - local currency (EURO).
LOCAL INSIGHTS
802 worked with Berlin based IEEE 802 members give you the inside scoop on
Berlin.
http://802world.org/plenary/files/2015/02/802-0315-Local-Insights-Marc-Emmel
mann.pdf
EMERGENCY PHONE #
In the case of emergency
Police: 110
Safe travels, and see you all next week!
Regards,
Steve
Steven B. Carlson
Chair, IEEE P802.3bp 1000BASE-T1 PHY Task Force
http://www.ieee802.org/3/bp/index.html
Executive Secretary, IEEE 802.3 Working Group
http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/3/index.html
President
High Speed Design, Inc.
Portland, OR
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