Practical Info.

CONTACT

You can contact us at lxmls-2018@lx.it.pt.

VENUE AND LOCATION

The summer school will take place in Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), which is located in the heart of Lisbon.


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The registration and lectures will take place at the Centro de Congressos Centro de Congressos. The afternoon lab sessions will take place at the Pavilhão de Informatica Pavilhão de Informatica. Lunch will be provided at the Pavilhão de Matematica Pavilhão de Matematica and also at a canteen in the Centro de Congressos building Centro de Congressos. The welcome reception and the demo day will both take place at the Pavilão Central Pavilão de Central.

 

ABOUT LISBON

Situated in the west coast of Portugal, where the Tagus river meets the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is the westernmost capital in mainland Europe. The light, the atmosphere, and the climate offer marvelous walks all over the city. Lisbon is also extremely lively, with a wealth of cultural events happening every day, and a vibrant nightlife. A huge selection of restaurants is available, featuring Portuguese and international cuisine.

In July the weather is usually very pleasant, with sunny days and warm temperatures (30ºC – 86ºF). There are several beaches a few minutes away from the center. The public transportation system is far-reaching and reliable, and has the Metro (subway) as its main backbone. Lisbon can also be easily reached by daily direct flights from major international cities.

This video provides some background on what to expect.

 

ACCOMMODATION

At this moment, LXMLS is not able to support student expenses related to accommodation. Students are encouraged to arrange suitable accommodation for themselves.

Some of the best reasonably-priced hostels in the World can be found in Lisbon, right in the middle of the historic and night life district. There are plenty low-budget options in Lisbon starting from 25 euros a night for a shared dorm to a 50 euros room. Check your favourite search service for accommodation options, e.g. Booking.com, TripAdvisor or Airbnb.

DISCOUNT TRAVEL OPTIONS

LxMLS thanks Lufthansa Group Partner Airlines for the discount options detailed below.


Lufthansa Group Partner Airlines offer a comprehensive global route network linking major cities around the world. Special prices and conditions are available to lecturers and participants in LxMLS, and to their travel companions.

To make a reservation, please click on www.lh.com/event-flight-booking and enter the access code PTZQPAG in the “Offer for discounted flights” area. This will open an online booking platform that will automatically calculate the discount offered or provide you with an even better offer if another promotional fare is available.

NOTE: Pop-ups must be enabled otherwise the booking platform window will not open.

These promotional fares are also available through your IATA / ARC travel agent. Travel agents can obtain ticketing instructions by sending an email to lufthansa.mobility@dlh.de and providing the access code as a reference.

GETTING THERE FROM THE AIRPORT

You now have a subway connection from the airport to the subway close to the IST. Take the subway on the airport (red line) until Alameda. Diagrams for the Metro de Lisboa network are available online.