Table of Content Program time table P.1 WIFI Connection P.2 Transportation P.3-6 Hong Kong Weather P.7 Useful Apps P.8 Contact Information P.8 0
Program time table Registration: Workshops and Tutorials Date : August 12 and 16, 2013 Time : 8:00 16:00 Venue : Foyer, Lecture Theatre 1, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Welcome Reception Date : August 12, 2013 Time : 18:00 19:30 Venue Main Conference Date : August 13-15, 2013 Time : 8:00 16:00 Venue : Foyer, Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin : Foyer, Lecture Theatre 1, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong You would receive your name badge at the registration counter which includes your name tag, meal tickets and USB proceedings. You are also welcome to collect the conference kit with the souvenirs anytime during the conference. WIFI Connection: Hong Kong International Airport 1
Stay connected at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) before boarding your flight! With your Wi-Fi enabled device, you can enjoy free wireless Internet access at most seating and public areas in the passenger terminals. No registration is required. Please follow the steps below to get connected: 1. Disable data service (eg. GPRS or 3G) to avoid roaming service fee 2. Select "#HKAirport Free WiFi" as your connection network (SSID) 3. Launch the internet browser and enter any valid website address 4. Click "Accept& Continue" after reading all terms and conditions 5. Enjoy the free Wi-Fi service 6. Disconnect your device from the Wi-Fi network after use CUHK campus WIFI service is available for SIGCOMM2013's participant in CUHK campus. You may follow the step to access it: 1. Enable the Wi-Fi of your device 2. Find the network SSID = CU guest 3. Open the web browser and visit any site 4. Enter the User ID: sigcomm13 5. Enter the password: welcome2cuhk MTR Passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi service with personal computers or handsets within icentre. ( in each station) 15 minutes per session. Each eligible device is limited to 5 sessions per day. 1. Make sure Wi-Fi setting is on, then select MTR Free Wi-Fi 2. Confirm and browse 3. Return to main screen. Turn on browser. 4. Press "accept" after reading terms of service. 5. You are now connected to the Internet. 6. Please open a new window to browse. 2
Transportation I. Going to hotel/hostel from Hong Kong International Airport Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin Royal Park Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin BY MTR Hostel at International House Block 3 of The Chinese University of Hong Kong 1. Take MTR Airport Express at Airport station (Train direct to Hong Kong) 2. Interchange to Tung Chung Line at Tsing Yi (Train direct to Hong Kong) 3. Interchange to Tsuen Wan Line at Lai King (Train direct to Central) 4. Interchange to Kwun Tong Line at Price Edward (Train direct to Tiu Keng Leng) 5. Interchange to East Rail Line at Kowloon Tong (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) 6. Get off the train at University station. Exit from Exit B 7. Walk from Exit B to the Hotel 6. Get off the train at Shatin. Exit from Exit A 7. Walk from Exit A (through Shatin New Town Plaza) to the Hotel 6. Interchange to Man On Shan Line at Tai Wai (Train direct to Wu Kai Sha) 7. Get off the train at Shek Mun. Exit from Exit C 6. Get off the train at University station. Exit from Exit C 7. Walk from Exit C to the Hostel/ take shuttle bus to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall* 8. Walk from Exit C to the Hotel 8. Walk to the hostel Approximate Traveling Time: 53mins+ 5mins walk 62mins+ 10mins walk 59mins+ 10mins walk Fare per trip: HK$60 HK$60 HK$60 HK$60 53mins+ 10mins walk/5mins shuttle bus *please refer to the shuttle bus timetable 3
BY BUS Route Approximate Traveling Time: Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin 1. Take A41 and get off at Shatin Central B/T (Shatin New Town Plaza). 2. Take taxi to Hyatt OR Take MTR to University station (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) 3. Walk from Exit B to the Hotel 1. 45mins + 2. 9mins/ 8mins+5mins walk Fare per trip: HK$22.3 + about HK$50 (taxi)/hk$4 (train) BY TAXI(Red) Approximate Traveling Time: Royal Park Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin 1. Take A41 and get off at Royal Park Hotel. 50mins 1. Take A41P and get off at Ravana Garden. 2. The hotel will be on the opposite side of the Road 60mins + 5mins walk Hostel at International House Block 3 of The Chinese University of Hong Kong 1. Take A41 and get off at Shatin Central B/T (Shatin New Town Plaza). 2. Take taxi to Hostel OR Take MTR to University station (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) 3. Walk from Exit C to the Hostel/ take shuttle bus to Sir Run Run Shaw Hall* then walk to hostel 1. 45mins+ 2. 13mins/8mins+1 5mins walk HK$22.3 HK$27.7 HK$22.3 + around HK$ 55(taxi)/HK$4 (train) 39mins 33mins 36mins 34mins Fare per trip: Around HK$250 Around HK$220 Around HK$240 Around HK$250 The Most Economic By Bus and MTR (HK$26.3) The Fastest By Taxi (Around HK$250) By Bus (HK$22.3) By Bus (HK$27.7) By Bus and MTR (HK$26.3) By Taxi (Around HK$220) By Taxi (Around HK$240) By Taxi (Around HK$250) 4
II. Going to the Conference venue from Hotel/hostel The conference venue, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong is located conveniently at the University Station of the East Rail Line of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR): Royal Park Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin InterContinental Hotel BY MTR Take MTR from the Sha Tin Station and travel 2 station to University Station (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) Take MTR at Shek Mun Station and travel 4 station to Tai Wai station (Train direct to Tai Wai). Take MTR at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station and travel 1 station to Hung Hom station (Train direct to Hung Hom). Then interchange to East Rail line to University station (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) Approximate 8 mins 22 mins 25 mins Traveling Time: Fare per trip: HK$ 4 HK$ 4.9 HK$ 9.1 BY TAXI Approximate Traveling Time: 13 mins 10 mins 26 mins Then interchange to East Rail line to University station (Train direct to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau) Fare per trip: Around HK$ 53 Around HK$ 45 Around HK$ 125 Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Sha Tin and Hostel at International House Block 3 of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are in walkable distance to the conference venue. It takes around 10 minutes walk from the hostel to the conference venue. You may also take shuttle bus to the conference venue. *please refer to the shuttle bus timetable 5
III. Shuttle bus timetable 6
Hong Kong Weather Weather : Windy and Rainy Temperature : 26 C - 33 C Humidity : 60% - 95% You could also check the Hong Kong latest weather from Hong Kong Observatory from the following website: http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm 7-day Weather Forecast (by Hong Kong Observatory) Typhoons and Black Rainstorm Signal If the local storm warning signal No. 8 or above or the black rainstorm signal is issued at the following hours, the following day program will be postponed. Further arrangement will be announced when conference re-open on the next day. Signal issued by Session/period postponed to Friday night 16 th Aug Session/Events suspended 6:00 am 8:00am-1:00pm 12:00noon 2:00pm-6:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm-11:00pm 7
If the local storm warning signal No. 8 or above or the black rainstorm signal is issued during conference period, all session will be suspended immediately. When the black rainstorm signal is still in force, all participants are advised to take shelter at a safe place until the weather and traffic conditions have improved. 8
Useful Apps for Transportation: Search: KMB & LW in ITunes/App Store KMB & LW Smartphone App helps you to get hold of all KMB & Long Win bus route information every time and everywhere route search, bus stop locations, bus fares, timetable & frequency, etc. Search: MTR mobile in ITunes/App Store MTR mobile app searches for your route along the MTR simply by tapping on the MTR route map and choose your starting location and desired destination. Fare information, recommended routing, shortest traveling time, interchange, first/last train schedule, station services and etc Search: City bus & New World First Bus in ITunes/App Store City bus & New World First Bus searches for all nearby City bus and New World First bus routes, and navigate you to the bus stops you desire Other Useful Apps : Search: CUHK mobile in ITunes/App Store CUHK mobile provides Shuttle bus time table and Campus Map showing your current location and facilities nearby, Campus photos in the Gallery, Videos about CUHK. Search: Myobservatory in ITunes/App Store The app provides personalized weather services, thereby allowing users to obtain the latest weather information specific to their locations. It also comes along with 7-day forecast, forecast track for tropical cyclones, world major city forecasts, imageries for radar, satellite, lightning locations, etc. Search: Discover Hong Kong Island Walks in ITunes/App Store Do you want to discover a very different Hong Kong? A place with sleepy temples, rustic villages, quirky festivals and rugged coastlines. Do you want to see it your way, plan a trip with friends, see what others don t and share your experiences? If the answer is yes, this is the app you need. Search: OpenRice Hong Kong in ITunes/App Store OpenRice is Hong Kong s Most Popular Dining Guide. It includes Comprehensive information with restaurants and reviews, it allow search for restaurants by using keyword, cuisine, district, type of restaurants, price range and other special features. 9
Contact Information: If there is any enquiry, please contact us: Email : sigcomm13@gmail.com We look forward to meeting you in SIGCOMM 2013. 10