APAN24 1 N C H C 27 th APAN Conference (Feb 19-23), 2009 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Li-Chi Ku and Fay Sheu 2007 / 08 / 30.

APAN24 1 N C H C 27 th APAN Conference (Feb 19-23), 2009 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Li-Chi Ku and Fay Sheu 2007 / 08 / 30 APAN24 2 Applicants Information Name: Dr. Eugene Yeh, Director ISO Country Code: TW Organization Name: National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC) Contact: Mr. Li-Chi Ku Address: #7, R&D 6 th Rd. Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan Phone: ext. 208 Fax: APAN24 3 About Kaohsiung Second largest city in Taiwan (population:1.5 m) The harbor is at the south-western coast of Taiwan. It is the sixth largest port in the world Kaohsiung Metro Rapid Transit to be completed by the end of 2007 90 min away from Taipei by High-Speed Rail Scenic attractions: museums, cultural centers, beaches, lakes, the Love River, shopping. The hotel selected is 20 min away from the Kaohsiung International Airport; 10 min from the Kaohsiung Train Station by car. Site of the 2009 World Games (July 16-26) APAN24 4 About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The weather in February Usually sunny Temperature: (Day) o C (70-80 o F) (Night) o C (60-70 o F) APAN24 5 Harbor Love River APAN24 6 About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT) and the Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will be ready. The KRT is scheduled to be completed by the end of The THSR has been operational in January 2007. APAN24 7 About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The KRT connects the airport and the THSR to the venue. APAN24 8 About Kaohsiung (Cont'd) The THSR serves as the backbone of the west Taiwan traffic. APAN24 9 Grand Hi-Lai Hotel APAN24 10 Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Guest Room Banquet Room APAN24 11 Neoclassical architecture; at a height of 186 meters Located in Kaohsiung's bustling commercial center. Nearby is the largest department store in southern Taiwan. Conference center an assortment of meeting rooms in various capacity. More than enough for APANs needs. 550 comfortable guest rooms. Modern amenities Good food eastern and western restaurants Grand Hi-Lai Hotel APAN24 12 Room Layout and Capacity F Banquet Rooms APAN24 13 Room Layout and Capacity 30 15F Meeting Rooms APAN24 14 More information can be found: Hi-Lai Hotel:hilai.com.tw/english/index.htmhilai.com.tw/english/index.htm Taiwan High-Speed RailFull story of THSR (wiki)ail References APAN24 15 Thank you for your attention Kaohsiung welcomes you