FESI Spring Meeting 22 nd / 25 th May, 2013 VILNIUS, LITHUANIA SPONSORS
PROGRAM FESI PROGRAM PARTNER'S PROGRAM 14.00-18.30 Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 Guest registration at Artis Centrum Hotels desk 14.00-18.30 Guest registration at Artis Centrum Hotels desk 19.00-21.00 Welcome Coctail at Artis 19.00-21.00 Welcome Coctail at Artis Centrum Hotels Centrum Hotels Thursday, 23rd May 2013 Thursday, 23rd May 2013 09.00-12.30 Thermal Technical Commission 09.00-13.00 Guided Vilnius Tour 09.00-12.30 Acoustic Commision Part I 12.30-13.30 Lunch at Artis Centrum Hotels 13.30-15.00 Training and Recruitment Commision 13.30-16.00 Acoustic Commision Part II 13.30-14.30 Partner's Lunch at Artis Centrum Hotels 19.00-23.00 Gala Dinner at Belmontas, 19.00-23.00 Gala Dinner at Belmontas, Villa Gloria Villa Gloria Friday, 24th May 2013 Friday, 24th May 2013 09.00-11.00 Strategy and Budget 09.00-12.00 Guided Tour Handicrafts of Commission Vilnius 11.00-11.15 Coffee Break 11.15-12.30 Direction Committee 12.30-13.30 Lunch at Artis Centrum Hotels 12.30-13.30 Lunch at Artis Centrum Hotels 13.30-16.00 Working Group meetings (optional) 10.00-17.00 Evening for free disposal Evening for free disposal Saturday, 25th May 2013 Saturday, 25th May 2013 Optional Guided tour to Trakai * *Tour Fee 60.00 EUR per person, Lunch included 10.00-17.00 Optional Guided tour to Trakai * *Tour Fee 60.00 EUR per person, Lunch included
HOTEL AND RESERVATION ARTIS CENTRUM HOTELS Liejyklos g.11/23 01120, Vilnius Lithuania Transportation to / from hotel to / from Vilnius International Airport By taxi The easiest way to reach hotel is by taxi. Ypu can book transfer from airport from the hotel (please find additional information and service in the hotel reservation sheet). You can also catch a taxi at the airport tell the driver hotel name Artis or address Liejyklos str. 11. Distance from airport to the hotel is to 10 km, and takes 15 min by taxi to get there. By bus/by train At the airport bus stop You can take a train or a bus number 1 and go to the bus and railway station (the last bus stop, in Lithuanian called Stotis ). In front of Railway station building where are two bus stops from which You can take troleibus number 1, 2, 5, 7, 20 or bus number 26, 43, 53 and go up to bus stop Reformatu (see. map A). When You go out from the bus or troleibus, go to the right about 30 metres. Turn into the first turn on the right to Klaipėdos str. Go straight about 200 metres and turn left to Vilniaus street on the first junction. Go about 100 metres and turn to the second right to Liejyklos street. Go down about 200 metres and turn to the right. You will see main entrance of the hotel (see. map B).
HOTEL RESERVATION For guaranteed reservations with the special rate code FESI, you are kindly requested to fill in the present form and return it to Artis Centrum hotels directly only by email or fax provided. Deadline for reservations, with the special rate code FESI, is 30 th of April 2013 Hotel Booking Form Rate code : FESI ARTIS CENTRUM HOTELS Liejyklos str. 11/23 LT-01120 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel.: (+370 5) 266 0366 // Fax: (+370 5) 266 0377 E-mail: artis@centrumhotels.com. Single room 120 Eur* Double/Twin room 140 Eur* TRANSFER (please fill- in flight number if transfer is needed. Transfer services, if needed, will be included in the accommodation bill): Vilnius Airport Artis Centrum Hotels 20 EUR Artis Centrum Hotels Vilnius Airport 15 EUR Family Name: First Name: Company name: Tel: E-mail: Fax: Room type required: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Total: night/s Arrival time at Vilnius National Airport: By signing this form you kindly state your full acceptance and authorization for us to charge your credit card as per terms and conditions indicated hereunder. Credit Card Type: Number: Expiring Date: Cardholder s Name: CVC code Signature: Date: NO-SHOW: In case of no-show one (1) night accommodation fee will be applied. Please send us back by e-mail or fax provided above this booking form before 30 th of April, 2013. After this date, the reservations can only be confirmed upon availability and day rate. After your request, the hotel will send you a confirmation. If you don t receive it, please contact the reservation department to make sure that we have received your booking. Included: Breakfast, VAT, internet access, fitness room. Swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath (FOC in the morning hours from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m.) Thank you! We are looking forward to welcome you in ARTIS CENTRUM HOTELS!
VILNIUS CITY AND TOURS Vilnius is the Capital of Lithuanian Republic, biggest city of the country and is the second biggest city of the Baltic states, after Riga, also capital which is closest to European geographical center. It is city having the biggest old town in whole Eastern Europe, with tiny narrow streets and plenty of secret inner yards, beautiful panoramas. You will find many towers of temples and church, which Napoleon wanted to bring to Paris on his palm, cathedral and Ausra (Dawn) gates famous for its miracles, the oldest University in Eastern Europe, also Gediminas castle settled on the hill. You can discover all styles of architecture overlapping here, cozy cafes, good national kitchen, old wooden houses next to modern buildings. Please note, that Lithuania official currency is Litas ( 1LTL = 0.2896 EUR) Vilnius City Tour Vilnius the city born from the legend of Iron Wolf, famous for unique variety of architectural heritage and European capital of culture in 2009, invites you to take part in a walking tour around the Old Town of Vilnius, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Many beautiful places, such as Cathedral, the Cathedral Square, Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas, Grand Dukes Palace, Lower Castle, Gediminas Tower of the Upper Castle, Presidential Palace and many others will be visited during the tour.
Handicrafts of Vilnius One of the values of the city of Vilnius to be preserved is the refined handicraft studios or live museums. At the handicraft studios one can learn to make a piece of stained-glass, jewellery or commission an original work of a blacksmith or a jeweller, to mould clay or make a pot of clay. It is a good opportunity to have a glimpse at the demonstration of the craft, various works of art and exhibitions. Trakai Tour Trakai is a symbol of Lithuanian tourism, city surrounded by lakes. City is located approximately 28 kilometres from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Today Trakai castles are one of the most visited tourist sites in Lithuania, in the environment of medieval castles variety of events, such as the day of ancient craft or knight tournaments and various concerts takes place. Trakai is famous not only for its castles, but also for other landmarks. During middle ages, Trakai was a multicultural settlement, now Karaimes perceive Trakai as their homeland. It is estimated that now in Trakai (approximate population 6000) lives about 60 Karaimes, here is situated their house of worship Kenesa and Karaites unique ethnographic exhibition. In Trakai Karaites houses made of wood provides a distinctive flavour to the city. Trakai is a part of Trakai Historical National park. Efforts are placed to preserve the authentic natural environment. Guided tour through Trakai will lead you to Trakai castle, also to beautiful Uzutrakis palace, and you will be able to enjoy your lunch in restaurant Kiubete and discover secrets of Karaime s kitchen. Price of Guided Tour Trakai is 60 EUR per person. Lunch is included in the price.