Conference venue

Monday (June 10) and Wednesday to Friday (June 12-14) the conference will be held in the 19th century Redl Palace that hosts Rényi Institute, in the very center of Budapest. Talks will be held in the main lecture hall, coffee breaks will be served in the main hall.

Street address is Reáltanoda u. 13-15.




Tuesday (June 11), the talks are at the modern building of the Central European University, room 103. In addition, the wine & cheese party is held at CEU, as well, Tuesday evening.



Street address is Nádor u. 15.





Public Lecture by Alessio Figalli is in the Felolvaso terem of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on Tuesday (June 11) at 4 pm.

Street address is Széchenyi István tér 9







Computers

Presentations The following softwares are available for presentations:

  • Adobe Reader 5.0
  • Microsoft Office 2002
  • StarOffice 7
It is strongly recommended that you provide in advance a copy of your presentation, which can be loaded onto the computer in the conference room, and tested with the softwares. It is possible, but more complicated to use your own laptop.

Internet access
Both the Renyi Institute and CEU are WIFI equipped.

Public transport
In Budapest, there is a great variety of public transport: underground (metro), buses, trams, even trolleys. For more information on schedules or night services see the page of BKK (Budapest Transport Ltd.)

Taxis
In general, when taking a taxi while in Budapest it is better to take one belonging to a taxi company. Otherwise you should inquire about the fare in advance in order to diminish the risk of an unpleasant surprise. (Also if it's possible, call a taxi by phone instead of flagging one - it's cheaper)

Tourist information

  • Hungary is now a EU member so visitors arriving from EU member countries do not need a visa to enter.
  • Our currency is Hungarian Forints (HUF). For exchange rates see the page of the Hungarian National Bank

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  • Hungary has a continental climate. Weather for the next 7 days