ICCST 2009 - Social Program

Golf Tournament, Otelfingen - Monday, October 5, morning

The golf course is in the charming area of the Furttal where, in earlier times, there was a reed swamp. You will feel comfortable there immediately. The vastness and broadness, the peace and lonesomeness seems like an oasis of recovery, despite being near the metropolis of Zurich. The site is smoothly integrated into the existing terrain with many pools and ponds but few trees and shrubs. A current golf club membership and a handicap of 36 or lower is required. Please register on our web site for the golf tournament and indicate if you like to borrow a set of golf clubs (fee CHF 25.00 per day).

Preliminary schedule:
08:00 Departure from the hotel Renaissance
08:50 First start time (start times every 9 minutes)

Costs (to be paid on site):
Appr. CHF 120.- per person (incl. transport, green fee, and snack).
Practice balls extra (CHF 3.50 for 20 balls).

Welcome Cocktail, University of Zurich - Tuesday, October 6, evening

Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland and to the 43rd IEEE International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology!

You are cordially invited to the Conference Welcome Cocktail which will be held at the main building of University of Zurich. You will be offered a rich variety of appetizers and drinks.

Costs: included in conference and accompanying persons ticket

Conference Banquet, Hotel UTOKULM Üetliberg - Wednesday, October 7, evening

The conference banquet will be held in the UTOKULM restaurant, located on the Üetliberg, "Top of Zurich". A marvelous view of Zurich awaits you there which you can see even better by climbing the viewing tower. Please indicate on the Registration site which kind of menu you would like.

Costs: included in conference and accompanying persons ticket

Conference Tour CITYRAMA - Thursday, October 8, 13.30 - 19.00

This guided tour shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings.

We start with a guided city tour of Zurich and show you the historical Limmatquai, the famous Chagall windows, the commercial center and the University district. Going along the Höhenstrasse that offers spectacular views into the Alps and to Lake of Zurich, you will reach Rapperswil, the "City of Roses" with its unique attractions for visitors: the rose gardens, the medieval castle, the deer park on Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town. You will have a guided stroll through the Old Town and some time at leisure. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise on Lake of Zurich (unescorted) which brings you back to Zurich.

Preliminary schedule:
13.30 Departure by deluxe coach from Hotel Renaissance
18.15 Arrival at Zurich Bürkliplatz, transfer back to the Hotel Renaissance by deluxe coach
18.45 appr. Arrival at Hotel Renaissance

Costs: CHF 56.- per person, children (6-15 years) pay half price

Information:
www.rapperswil-jona.ch/Offers_in_English.1439.0.html?&neu=%20clas www.zuerich.com/en/welcome.cfm

Accompanying Persons Program

Guided Walk Through the Old Town of Zurich - Tuesday, October 6, 09.00 - 12.00

Join this trip full of discoveries.

Come face to face with Zurich's past and present through a selection of buildings, stories, and anecdotes. On the guided walk you will visit Zurich's highlights such as Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, St. Peter Church (outside), Weinplatz, Niederdorf, Grossmünster Cathedral and Fraumünster Church (both outside), Paradeplatz, and other scenic places and spots. During a coffee break you will be able to look at Zurich's city life and savor our famous Swiss Chocolate.

Preliminary schedule (subject to alterations):
08:20 Departure from Hotel Renaissance
09:00 Start Walking Tour
12:00 End of Walking Tour

Costs:
CHF 20.- per person (excl. coffee break)

Daytrip to Rheinfall, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein- - Wednesday, October 7, 07.15 - 16.15

This tour takes you to the north, to one of the most beautiful corners of Switzerland. You will see the Rheinfall, Europe's biggest cascade and a terrific spectacle. After a tour through the lovely Old Town of Schaffhausen you will have lunch on the boat which brings you to Stein am Rhein. The tour takes you through this architectural jewel which is well-known for its intact medieval town center with ancient framed houses, some painted with flamboyant frescoes, and for its picturesque narrow lanes. Included is also a visit of a former convent of the Benedictines, one of Switzerland's most well-preserved convents. Transfer back to the hotel is by coach.

Preliminary schedule (subject to alterations):
07:15 Departure from Hotel Renaissance
08:00 Start guided tour Rheinfall and Schaffhausen
11:10 Departure from Schaffhausen, lunch on the boat
13:10 Arrival at Stein am Rhein
15:15 Departure from Stein am Rhein
16:15 Arrival at Hotel Renaissance

Costs: CHF 130.- per person (excl. lunch)

Information:
www.schaffhauserland.ch/en/welcome.cfm?
www.tourismus.steinamrhein.ch/xml_2/internet/de/applicatio/d128/f129.cfm

ZurichCARD

With the city pass ZurichCARD you can enjoy inexpensive, unlimited travel within the entire Zurich city area and benefit from a diversity of offerings and discounts in Zurich (free admission to museums and attractions, complimentary drinks in restaurants, discounts on the entry of several attractions, etc.). You will have the possibility to purchase a ZurichCARD at the registration on site. In order to provide you a ZurichCard at the conference site please indicate under http://www.iccst2009.com/page/congressregistration.aspx how many you intend to buy.

Costs:
CHF 19.- for 24 hours
CHF 38.- for 72 hours

Information: www.zuerich.com/en/page.cfm/zurich/zuerichcard/zurichcard_x