School of Information Theory

2012, Turkey

General Chairs:Deniz Gunduz (CTTC, Spain)Gerhard Kramer (TUM, Germany)

Local Organization Alkan Soysal (Bahcesehir University, Turkey)

Dates: End March- Beginning of AprilWould like to use the ITSOC website as a

platform (like the North American School)

Organization

Great demand for the Barcelona school in 2011!Many applicants had to be turned down

(students, postdocs, faculty)Positive feedback, students interested in

attending againVolume of IT research increasing in

Europe.Many young faculty and researchers.

Interest from Middle East, North Africa

Why sooner than usual ?(School was biannual)

Good climateReasonable pricesWell-connected to almost all European

citiesClose to Iran, Israel, Egypt, Gulf countries,

where many students work on info theory, and might have visa issues for other European countries

Expect to receive many local students

Location: Turkey

KUSADASI

• Both close to international airports• Most cities connected through Istanbul• Both surrounded with historical and natural attractions

Two Alternatives: KUSADASI or ANTALYA

Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi

€40 pp (double room)€60 (single room)Prices include tax and fixed on Turkish LiraLecture room for 100Extra charge for projector, sound system

(~€5K)All inclusive (unlimited food and local drinks)

Adakule Hotel, Kusadasi

HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya

€50 pp (double room)€75 (single room)Plus tax (~25%)Lecture room for 100All inclusive (unlimited food and local drinks)Extra charge for projector, sound system

(~€5K)Via professional event organizer(~5K extra

charges)

HOTEL PAPILLON AYSCHA & ZEUGMA, Belek, Antalya

Program

Applications : January 6, 2012Decisions: January 16, 2012Registration: February 17, 2012

4 hour morning lectures for 5 days (Monday-Friday)

Student talks (or posters) in the afternoon Wednesday afternoon for sightseeing or

activitiesImportant dates

Lodging + Food: €20KLecturers: €7K (lodging + flight)Projector + sound system: €5K Administration: €5K (will try to reduce)Wednesday social activity: €4KTOTAL: €41K (€20k lodging+€21k other)

Student cost (lodging+meals+social activity)€250 - €300 pp (€20K - €24K total, will try to reduce)

Note: Barcelona had €190 pp but without food

Estimated Cost (80 students)

Turkish Scientific Research Council (for local students)

Local universities and companiesEU support (no previous example)

Motion: that the ITSoc support the2012 European School of Information Theorywith a grant of $20K (or €14k on July 29)

Last year the grant was $10K

Potential Financial Support