FUDcon EMEA 2011 - Budapest (DRAFT)
Local Team
Brief description of the city.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre.
Date
- October 7.-9. 2011
- alternative October 14.-16. 2011
Airports and their distance from lodging and venue
There is two airports Ferihegy 1 and 2.
- Ferihegy 1 is for the EU
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- estimated costs to venue by taxi 5000 HUF
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- Ferihegy 2 is for outside of EU
- Distance is ...
- estimated cost by bus are ...
- estimated costs to venue by taxi by Főtaxi is 5000 HUF /www.fotaxi.eu/
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We check for Hotel Transfer or organize a Shuttle... /possibly www.abusz.hu/
Estimated costs of flights major airports that attendees will travel from
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Outline of local mass transit
Budapest public transport is provided by BKV the company operates buses, trolleybuses, trams, suburban railway lines, the metro, a boat service, a cogwheel railway, a funicular, and a chairlift, called Libegő. Budapest's tram network is extensive, and reliable despite poor track infrastructure and an ageing fleet. Routes 4 and 6 combined form the busiest traditional city tram line in the world, with the world's longest passenger trams (54-metre (177 ft) long Siemens Combino) running at 60 to 90 second intervals at peak time and 3–4 minutes off-peak and usually packed with people. Day services operate from 4:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. each day. Night traffic (a reduced overnight service) has a reputation for being excellent. There are three metro lines and a fourth is currently under construction. The Yellow line, built in 1896, is one of the oldest subway lines in the world, following London Underground and the Istanbul Metro that were built respectively in 1863 and 1875.
Possible Venues
Brief description of on the ground resources and their experience with FUDcon/other large events
- Budapest University of Technology and Economy (shortly called BME)
- 4 Rooms + Technic (costs not clear right now, possibly free)
- Free fast Wifi (still to check)
- we can use Forum for the Talk-Bids
- Distance from Hotel 10 min Walk
- Hosted the FSF Conferences in the past with around 300
- we are in contact with Peter Mato from the FSF who also works at the University and is willing to help.
alternative
- Danubius Hotel Gellért
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FUDPub
- http://www.kisrablopub.hu
- 1111 Budapest, Zenta u. 3.
- Opening time: everyday 11 AM-02 AM
- Description: This is an excusive Restaurant and Pub together, with a design of an true old XVI. century pirate ship. They have 2 separated place inside with a hosting capacity of 50 and for upper ship part 160 person. The location and age-specific matching with food, drinks and cocktails waiting for you. (maybe Nokia will sponsor this)
Lodging and estimated costs
- Danubius Hotel Gellért
- can host 150 people in Double Rooms around 50 EUR per night per person with breakfast and free entry to the famous Gellert Bath
- 4 Stars Standard
- free wifi (still to check)
- free secured parking for the guests
Outline of proximate restaurant locations
- a lot this is a tourist place!
Deadlines for event reservation, etc.
- feedback Peter Mato
Pros and Cons of the proposed location
Pro
- is very well located in the middle of Europe
- BRNO Office is virtually around the corner
- Budapest is very nice city
- People who hate flying, have the opportunity to drive by car and make car-pooling
- Great Venue and Lodging for a good price
- Good Art of Living (good food, wine, music, weather ...)
- First Fedora Conference in former Eastern Europe - conquer new areas
- support from the Hungarian Government and Educational Institutes - still to check
- local production of swag is cheap
Cons
- very small Team - wrong if eaten by Raptors
- language barrier at the location - not many locals speak english
- maybe the city is so nice that people get distracted