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FUDcon EMEA 2012 - Paris


Local Team

Date

  • We're trying to host FUDCon EMEA 2012 at the same date and place as OWF 2012.
  • Another option is Pycon Fr 2011, a two-day event organized by AfPy

Brief description of the city.

Paris is the capital (and largest city) of France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region. The city of Paris has an estimated population of 2,211,297 while the Paris metropolitan area has a population of 12,089,098 and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. Paris was the largest city in the Western world for about 1,000 years, prior to the 19th century, and the largest in the world between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It hosts the headquarters of many international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the International Chamber of Commerce or the informal Paris Club. Paris is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world as one of the greenest and most liveable in Europe. It is the most visited city in the world.

Further useful information :

  • Official currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Time zone: CEST
  • Electrical ratings: 230V/50Hz, (Plug type: #FIXME)

Airports and their distance from lodging and venue

Estimated costs of flights major airports that attendees will travel from

London

Berlin

New York

Boston

Los Angeles

Outline of local mass transit

Detailed description of proposed venue

Alternatives

  • Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie


Description of proposed lodging and estimated costs

Outline of proximate restaurant location

FUDpub Option

Pros and Cons of the proposed location

Pros

Cons