Bid for ICPC 2016 (and 2017)
Local Organising Committee ◮ Prof James Davenport (CS) ◮ Dr Rachid Hourizi (CS) ◮ Dr Marina De Vos (CS) ◮ Rob Perkins (Computing Services) ◮ Jim Grimmett (ex-CS) ◮ Robin Lee (Google) ◮ Support from Deputy Rector etc. ◮ Support from other UKIE sites Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Dates ◮ Certainly possible in November 2016. ◮ At this stage Sundays 13/20/27 would all be possible ◮ However 27 clashes with the Bath Christmas market (tourists, crowds, hotel prices) so I suggest 20th Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Dates ◮ Certainly possible in November 2016. ◮ At this stage Sundays 13/20/27 would all be possible ◮ However 27 clashes with the Bath Christmas market (tourists, crowds, hotel prices) so I suggest 20th ◮ Actually, end of January 2017 would be even better * (Inter-semester break with us) ◮ Similarly 2017, and that’s less crowded * (2016 is the University’s 50th birthday) Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Location - The City of Bath in the UK Bath is a: ◮ 90min train ride from the centre of London. ◮ ∼ 2hr transfer from London Heathrow airport. ◮ 15min train ride from the centre of Bristol. ◮ ∼ 1hr transfer from Bristol airport. ◮ ∼ 2hr transfer from Cardiff airport. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
The historic city of Bath ◮ Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ◮ Rich in history from the Romans to Jane Austen. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
The historic city of Bath ◮ Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ◮ Rich in history from the Romans to Jane Austen. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
The historic city of Bath ◮ Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ◮ Rich in history from the Romans to Jane Austen. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
The historic city of Bath ◮ Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ◮ Rich in history from the Romans to Jane Austen. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Location - The University of Bath ◮ Scenic campus on the edge of the city ◮ 15min bus ride from the centre, buses frequent and run late. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Location - The University of Bath ◮ Scenic campus on the edge of the city ◮ 15min bus ride from the centre, buses frequent and run late. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Campus facilities ◮ Everything except contest to be held in brand new building (opened two weeks before ICPC 2013): large lectures theatres, smaller meeting rooms, refectory next door, reception area and room for storage etc. (no individual lockers, though), lab for Judges ◮ Eduroam throughout. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Campus facilities ◮ Everything except contest to be held in brand new building (opened two weeks before ICPC 2013): large lectures theatres, smaller meeting rooms, refectory next door, reception area and room for storage etc. (no individual lockers, though), lab for Judges ◮ Eduroam throughout. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Campus facilities ◮ Everything except contest to be held in brand new building (opened two weeks before ICPC 2013): large lectures theatres, smaller meeting rooms, refectory next door, reception area and room for storage etc. (no individual lockers, though), lab for Judges ◮ Eduroam throughout. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Therefore certainly 110 teams Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Therefore certainly 110 teams More inter team privacy than Delft, but we should look at dividers Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Therefore certainly 110 teams More inter team privacy than Delft, but we should look at dividers Either Use machines destined to refresh the main facilities Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Therefore certainly 110 teams More inter team privacy than Delft, but we should look at dividers Either Use machines destined to refresh the main facilities (Or) A laptop-like solution as in Delft Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Contest itself (next door) Sports Hall Used for examinations (seats 450) in four quadrants Therefore certainly 110 teams More inter team privacy than Delft, but we should look at dividers Either Use machines destined to refresh the main facilities (Or) A laptop-like solution as in Delft (Or) Still having conversations with vendors. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Accommodation Beds We are out of main tourist season (assuming 20 November) Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Accommodation Beds We are out of main tourist season (assuming 20 November) 160 Bed Youth Hostel (block booking?) near campus Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Accommodation Beds We are out of main tourist season (assuming 20 November) 160 Bed Youth Hostel (block booking?) near campus Other hostels in Bath Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Accommodation Beds We are out of main tourist season (assuming 20 November) 160 Bed Youth Hostel (block booking?) near campus Other hostels in Bath thousands of hotel beds Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Sponsors ◮ Clearly ask IBM Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Sponsors ◮ Clearly ask IBM ◮ I’ve asked TomTom Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Sponsors ◮ Clearly ask IBM ◮ I’ve asked TomTom ◮ The University’s office has offered to help find sponsors Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Sponsors ◮ Clearly ask IBM ◮ I’ve asked TomTom ◮ The University’s office has offered to help find sponsors ◮ (Lots of IT in the Bath/Bristol area) Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Questions We have had questions in NCPC 2014, and run UKIEPC 2013 and 2014 slaved off NCPC Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Questions We have had questions in NCPC 2014, and run UKIEPC 2013 and 2014 slaved off NCPC UKIEPC 2015 Own infrastructure; own jury (but will need help ) Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Questions We have had questions in NCPC 2014, and run UKIEPC 2013 and 2014 slaved off NCPC UKIEPC 2015 Own infrastructure; own jury (but will need help ) NWERC 2015 Greater involvement with questions/judging Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Questions We have had questions in NCPC 2014, and run UKIEPC 2013 and 2014 slaved off NCPC UKIEPC 2015 Own infrastructure; own jury (but will need help ) NWERC 2015 Greater involvement with questions/judging UKIEPC 2016 Full dress rehearsal of jury process Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
Preparations Logistics Grimmett/Davenport have observed several previous ICPCs Also Perkins (computing) and Lee (judging) observing today Questions We have had questions in NCPC 2014, and run UKIEPC 2013 and 2014 slaved off NCPC UKIEPC 2015 Own infrastructure; own jury (but will need help ) NWERC 2015 Greater involvement with questions/judging UKIEPC 2016 Full dress rehearsal of jury process NWERC 2016 Robin Lee as Chief judge, with support from NWERC Community. Bid for ICPC 2016++ University of Bath
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