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Don Camillo

Grazer Oper

Location/Travel/Climate

  • Graz, the capital of Styria, lies at the heart of Europe. A major university city, it is also a vibrant center of the arts, science and research – and business. With a population of about 280,000, making the largest conurbation in Styria, the greater Graz area plays a leading role in technology.

  • Graz can be easily reached by train from within Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Hungary. The international airport Graz is directly connected to Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich, London, Zürich & Vienna.

  • Sub alpine climate, warm days and fresh nights in summer.

Congress Venue

The venue of the meeting will be Congress Graz, located in the beautiful historic city centre of Graz featuring halls and rooms with a total of 2,900 square meters.
www.grazercongress.at

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Conference language: English

Events

All events can be booked via the conference management tool.

  • Welcome Reception
    MC 2009 will welcome all delegates of the conference with a reception, which will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009, starting at 17:00. The welcome reception will take place in the “Landhaushof”, a beautiful Renaissance-style courtyard, which is close to the Congress Venue.

  • Opening and Closing Ceremonies
    The Opening Ceremony of the MC 2009 will start on Monday morning, August 31, 2009. The Closing Ceremony will take place after the final sessions on Friday. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Conference Dinner
    The Conference Dinner (not included in the registration fee, to be booked separately) will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 on the “Schlossberg”.

Accompanying Persons Program

  • “Guided city walk through Graz incl. Armory of Styria” ( approx. 3,5 hours)

  • Visit of the KUNSTHAUS Graz (approx. 1,5 hours)

  • “A visit to the farmer’s market“ (guided tour – approx. 2 hours)

  • “Where the white horses run…” (bus tour – half day - approx. 5 hours)

  • “South Styrian Wine Route” (bus tour – full day – approx. 8 hours)

    • View details (pdf-document)


      Deadline for booking: June 30, 2009

      Booking/Accounting: Via the Conference Management System (Conference Shop and Bookings)


      The Tourist Information Office in the city centre (Herrengasse 16) offers as follows:

  • Daily organized walking tours at 2:30 p.m. in German and English language

  • Audio-visual guides for rent in German, English and Italian language

  • 1-day-tickets for visiting all departments of the Landesmuseum Joanneum