CONTENTS
INVITATION
ORGANIZERS
INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
LOCAL ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE
SECRETARIAT
SPONSORS
AND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
GENERAL
INFORMATION
HOTEL
ACCOMMODATION
POST
CONFERENCE TECHNICAL TOURS
EVENING
RECEPTIONS
PRELIMINARY
PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
FORM
We are glad to invite science journalists of all countries in the world to attend the "Second World Conference of Science Journalists" (WCSJ) in Budapest, on 2 to 4 July, 1999.
The European Union of Science Journalists' Association (EUSJA) supported WCSJ a year ago under the proposal of the Hungarian Club of Science Journalists, and is proud that the WCSJ, with the sponsorship of UNESCO, has become an event associated with the UNESCO-ICSU World Conference on Science (Budapest, 26 June - 1 July, 1999).
The WCSJ is an outstanding initiative for many reasons.
P. De Paoli, EUSJA, Chair
I. Anderson, New Scientists
Australia
A. Bourne, President Emeritus
EUSJA
J. Cornell, Harvard-Smithsonian
Center for Astrophysics
R. Flöhl, Frankfurter Allgemeine
Zeitung
W. Goepfert, Freie Universitaet
Berlin
B. Jurdant, University of
Paris VII
H. Knorre, Association of
the Russian Science Journalists
K. Makino, Science University
of Tokyo
J. Palca, National Association
of Science Writers USA
I. Palugyai, EUSJA
S. Prenafeta Jenkin, Iberoamerican
Association of Science Journalists
I. Palugyai, Népszabadság,
Chair
Gy. Dallos, Technical University
of Budapest
L. Egyed, Hungarian Broadcasting
Company
Á. Gózon, Hungarian Broadcasting
Company
G. Hencsey, Computer and
Automation Research Institute, HAS
Gy. Kovács, Hungarian Telecottage
Association
M. Rózsa, Hungarian National
Commission for UNESCO
Zs. Szentgyörgyi, Hungarian
Science
M. Wellek, National Committee
for Technological Development
CONFERENCE
SECRETARIAT
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SPONSORS AND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
Chinoin
Federation of Technical
and Scientific Societies
Foundation for the Technological
Progress of the Industry
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Association for
Innovation
Ministry of Cultural Heritage
Ministry of Education
National Committee for Technological
Development
Hungarian Natural Science
Museum
Nuclear Power Plant Paks
Pannon GSM
Science/AAAS
Technical University of
Budapest
The Association of the Hungarian
Automotive Industry
TVK Rt.
United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization
Host City
The Hungarian capital, Budapest,
known as the „Pearl of the Danube”, is a bustling city of over two million
inhabitants with vivid cultural life. Its architecture ranges from that
left by the Romans to that of the present day. Structures of historic character
standing on streets with a medieval atmosphere can be found as well as
modern, well-planned, attractive housing estates and commercial buildings
developed in harmony with the legacy of the past.
About Hungary
Those wishing to learn more
about the host country can visit the Hungarian
homepage on the Internet.
Entry Visa
Foreign visitors wishing
to enter the Republic of Hungary should possess a valid passport. Visitors
from most European and many overseas countries are not required
visa. For information please visit the web site of the Hungarian
Foreign Ministry or contact your local authorities. Should you need
additional help, please contact the Conference Secretariat.
Special Price Air Tickets
MALÉV HUNGARIAN AIRLINES
has been appointed the offical carrier for the World Conference on Science.
WCSJ participants flying by Malév can also benefit from the special rates.
For this advantage, participants should contact their local Malév Office.
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Bank, Currency, Credit
Cards
The unit of currency is
the Hungarian Forint (HUF), denoted as “Ft” in Hungary. Foreign bank notes
and travellers' cheques can be converted into Hungarian Forint at most
banks and hotels.
International credit cards (AmEx, EC/MC, Visa) can be used for payments in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Cash machines are also available at the Airport and all over the city.
Insurance
The organizers of The Second
World Conference of Science Journalists do not provide insurance and do
not take any responsibility for losses, accidents or illness that might
occur during the Conference or in the course of travel to or from the meeting
place. It is therefore the responsibility of participants to check with
their insurance provider.
Arrival in Budapest
- Airport & Railway Transfers to the City
Most visitors will
arrive at the Budapest Ferihegy Airport. The simplest transportation to
the conference hotels is via minibuses. This door-to-door Airport Minibus
Service is reasonably priced (HUF 1.200, approx. USD 6) and is much more
reliable than taxis.
A Railbus Service operates from the three major Railway Stations too, with approximately the same conditions as the Airport Minibus.
Weather
Hungary is in the temperate
zone, the weather in July is usually nice and warm with possible showers.
Daily temperatures usually range between 25oC and 30oC
(77oF and 86oF), sometimes even higher, and the relative
humidity is below 50%. However, the evenings may be cooler, so a light
jacket/sweater is recommended.
Conference Venue
All sessions will be held
in the brand new 'Informatics Building' of the Technical
University of Budapest. The address is:
How
to Get to the Conference Site
The Conference venue is
located along tram lines #4, #6 (stop "Goldmann György tér/square" at the
Buda abutment of the Petőfi híd/bridge) or can be reached by bus #86 (stop
"Karinthy Frigyes" or "Irinyi József utca/street ( ( walk or one stop with
streetcar #6 or #4, resp., to "Goldmann György tér/square.). From these
stops, the 'Informatics Building' is within walking distance.
Registration
All participants
are kindly requested to register. One separate Registration
Form per participant should be completed and returned to the WCSJ
Secretariat. Use a photocopy of the form if an extra is needed.
Registration Fee
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The registration fee includes
Payments by bank transfer
should be sent to the following account of the Computer and Automation
Research Institute:
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Please note
Refunds
Requests for refunds of
registration fees will be honored (less 20% administration charge) only
if they are received before 15 June 1999. No refunds will be given for
nonattendance.
Registration Desk
A Conference Registration
Desk will be located in the lobby of the 'Informatics Building' from Friday
through Sunday. Opening hours: 8:00-18:00.
As agreed with the Local Organizers of the World Conference on Science, participants of The Second World Conference of Science Journalists are offered the same hotels with the same conditions as WCS delegates, however, with an extended deadline. Reservation requests of WCSJ participants, even if they do not attend WCS, will be handled through the WCS hotel booking system.
Hotel Information
A block reservation for
participants of both WCS and WCSJ has been made in a number of hotels of
different categories (Conference Hotels).
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Important notices:
EXHIBITION
Sponsoring companies were
invited to display their products and documents at the Conference venue.
POST
CONFERENCE TECHNICAL TOURS
5 July 1999 will be devoted
to optional technical tours to
Opening Reception hosted
by AAAS/SCIENCE
Friday 2 July 1999
Conference Reception
Saturday 3 July 1999