Condor: High Throughput Computing Condor Week
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
April 24-27, 2006

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Overview Local Arrangements Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
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Registration

The registration deadline was Monday, April 10.

Hotel Accommodations

The Fluno Center is available from April 24-27 for $135 a night, including taxes. Mention / "Condor Week" when you make your reservation. The phone number is 877-77-FLUNO. Space is limited. Room blocks expire March 10.

The DoubleTree Hotel Madison has a room block set aside for the nights of April 24 - 27. We have negotiated a rate of $80 per night, but the space in this block is limited, so please make your reservation soon. Room blocks expire March 24.

To make reservations online:

1. Go to www.madison.doubletree.com
2. Enter dates of stay
3. Enter "CW6" as the group/convention code.

To make reservations via phone call 1-800-222-TREE (1-800-222-8733) and give the agent the dates of your stay and the name of the group (Condor) or the group code (CW6).

Those who qualify for a government rate can contact the sales manager, Dan Lawrence, at 608-251-5511.

The Lowell Center is available from April 24-28. Rooms are $77 for a single and $87 for a double. Government rates are available.

Transportation and Other Hotels

Here is information on Madison hotels and air travel to Madison.

Conference Location

This year, all Condor tutorials and technical sessions will be held at the Fluno Center, which is located at 601 University Ave.  Here are maps to help you find it.

Selected Condor demos will be held at the Computer Sciences Department. There are online directions available to help you find the department. Note that the department is about a 10 minute walk from the Fluno Center.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday through Thursday.
Dinners will be arranged informally. You are encouraged to eat with research team members!  Here is some local restuarant information.

Network Connectivity

During the technical sessions at the Fluno Center, you will find 100bT Ethernet ports and AC power outlets at every seat in the auditorium. We plan to have wireless access as well.

Wireless access will be available at the Computer Sciences Department, if you ask a member of the Paradyn or Condor team help you set it up. It will require that you have an ssh implementation available on your laptop.