The theme of CUG SUMMIT 2002 is "Manchester: from Weaving Cotton to Grid Computing". Around the time of the industrial revolution in Britain (18th and 19th centuries), Manchester became an important centre for cotton spinning and weaving. The reasons behind the rapid development were that Manchester was an ideal location for this kind of industry. Lancashire has a relatively humid climate and provided great access to the port of Liverpool and to the canal system that was being started. There was also good access to a local supply of fuel, namely coal.
Now, Manchester is bringing itself into the 21st century. The Manchester economy is no longer based around textiles, but around business and commerce. The University is playing its part too by becoming one of the world's leading centres for grid computing.
It is because of this heritage, and the current developments that the city of Manchester is famous the world over; there are no less than 18 Manchesters worldwide.
Any requests for special assistance during the Conference should be noted on the "Special Requirements" area of the registration form, or you may contact the Local Arrangements Committee.
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| The conference is located at the Manchester Town Hall. Manchester Town Hall is a magnificent Gothic-style building located in the heart of the city, with excellent access to all aspects of the city. |
The conference facility is located about 7 miles from the nearest airport, which is south of the city. It is located 1 mile north of the host site, the University of Manchester. |
Breakfast may be included in your hotel's room rate. Check the hotels listed on our hotel list for direct links to each of them.
Lunch is included in the conference registration fee.
Refreshments will be provided Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon breaks in the Banqueting Room.
Special accommodations and/or dietary requirements should be noted on the Conference registration form.
There are many fine restaurants in Manchester. See the Manchester Links page for information. The Manchester Travel Information Office is located next to the Town Hall and provides information about restaurants
During the conference (May 20–22), telephone messages will be taken at the on-site CUG Conference Office (44-161) 275 7031 Fax: (44-161) 275 6800. The CUG Conference Office is in Committee Room 3. Messages may also be e-mailed to Kevin.Roy@man.ac.uk and will be posted in the registration area.
A fax machine is available at the CUG Conference Office for conference-related business.
E-mail facilities are provided in the Tower Room. It is equipped with personal computers running Windows, Microsoft Office, and an SSH command line terminal. There is a laser printer on the LAN as well. Two of the personal computers and the printer are designated for the use of speakers for last minute changes to presentations. You may also bring your laptop computer to the E-mail Room and either connect to an ethernet hub or use one of our wireless LAN, 802.11b cards for access to the Internet. Please note that you must provide any cables and power supplies required for your laptop. The ethernet hub accepts RJ-45 modular jacks. The E-mail room will not be available after 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
We invite speakers to use the personal computers and the printer in the E-mail Room for last minute changes. We will provide video projectors attached to a Windows PC in all technical and general session rooms. You may load your files on these PC’s from the workstations and/or your laptop from the E-mail room. If you plan to attach your laptop computer to the video projectors, we ask that you find time before sessions and during breaks to test your connection to the projector. Please come to the Conference Office if you need assistance.
There is an office supply and mailing services store about one block from the Town Hall. There is a charge for their services.
A copy machine for making a limited number of copies is available in the Conference office. If you plan to distribute copies of your presentation, please bring sufficient copies with you. You may also have copies made at local providers, for a charge.
The United Kingdom operates on a 240V system; those travelling from outside Britain may need an adaptor. Check the Voltage Valet for information on requirements and to find adapters.
There is no smoking allowed at the Conference.
SGI will host a reception on Monday evening at the Whitworth Art Gallery. All conference participants and their guests are invited to attend.
Cray Inc. will host a reception on Thursday evening at the Museum of Science and Industry. All conference participants and their guests are invited to attend.
On Wednesday all attendees are invited to enjoy a night out organized by the Local Arrangements Committee. For the night we are off to Tatton Park.
Tatton Park has much to offer. Its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer. Award-winning gardens, a working farm, specialty shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.
While we have something to eat we will listen to the Manchester Boys Choir, who never fail to impress. The Manchester Boys Choir performances are regularly referred to as an outstanding evening's entertainment as they capture the hearts and minds of their listeners by the sheer beauty of their voices, professionalism in performance, musicianship and entertaining programmes.
