QRS 2018 Conference Venue

QRS 2018 will take place at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). IST is the largest and most reputed school of Engineering, Science and Technology and Architecture in Portugal. Since its creation in 1911, IST’s mission is to provide top quality higher education, as well as to carry out Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities according to the highest international standards.

Today’s IST is recognized as a Great School of Engineering, Architecture, Science & Technology, in Portugal and worldwide. IST is involved in some of the most prestigious RD&I and technology transfer institutions in Portugal, with remarkable impact internationally at many scientific and technological domains. A vast number of courses in cutting-edge engineering areas, at undergraduate, Master and Doctoral levels, are nowadays offered at IST. IST is also actively involved in several networks and international programmes to promote student mobility, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Through a large number of agreements with other institutions worldwide, IST participates in more than 20 Dual Master programmes, and joint PhD programmes with MIT, CMU, UT-Austin, KTH and EPFL.

• Other important facts about the history of IST can be found in:
  https://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/about-tecnico/

The conference will be hosted at the Conference Center of IST/Technical University of Lisbon close to the center of Lisbon near INESC-ID and several hotels.

Location of the Conference Venue:

• Conference Center of IST/Technical University of Lisbon
  Civil Engineering building (Alameda Campus), floor 01 and 02 (south tower)
  Rua Alves Redol, 1049-001, Lisboa (GPS Coordinates: 38.737099, -9.140518)

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Moving from Airport:

• By Taxi: There are two taxi stands within the perimeter of the airport, one at arrivals and the other at departures. The fare on the taxi meter should read 3.25 € (daytime) or 3.90 € (night time). Outside the city limits, city fares are charged per kilometer (0.45 €/km). An additional 1.60 € is charged for the transportation of luggage or animals. Before taking a taxi, inquire about the fare. You can also buy a “Taxi Voucher” at the “Information Desk” in the arrival area (price starts at 16.40 €)


• By Metro: Lisbon Airport has its own Metro Station - “Aeroporto” - Red Line, which is the most convenient public transport.
  • The Metropolitano de Lisboa: http://www.metrolisboa.pt/eng/
  • Network Diagram
  • Network Map
• By Bus: There are several bus lines going trough the airport. The bus route numbers and he names of the "end of the line" terminals are:
  • N. 208: Cais Sodré → Aeroporto → Estação Oriente
  • N. 705: Estação Oriente → Aeroporto → Estação Roma-Areeiro
  • N. 722: Pç. Londres → Aeroporto → Portela
  • N. 744: Marquês Pombal → Aeroporto → Moscavide
  • N. 783: Amoreiras → Aeroporto → Portela / Prior Velho
  • Aerobus: line1 and line 2
  Websites:
  • Carris: http://www.carris.pt/en/home/
  • Aerobus: https://www.aerobus.pt/en-GB/Home-2.aspx

Banqeut Location:

• Museu da Cidade, Lisboa (Palácio Pimenta)
  Campo Grande 245, 1700-091 Lisboa (near de Campo Grande metro station)
  (GPS Coordinates: 38.758530, -9.156429)
• July 18 (Wednesday), 19:30 – 22:00