The 3rd Pacific Northwest Theory Day
Speakers
Details
This year is especially exciting, as with the funding provided by the PIMS Collaborative Research Group on Algorithmic Theory of Networks we are inviting outside speakers, extending the event to two days and aiming for a special focus on Algorithmic Theory of Networks and Randomized Techniques.
In keeping with tradition, we look forward to featuring at least one speaker from each institution or group.
Additional Information
Transportation to Victoria from Seattle and Vancouver is either by ferry, or more conveniently, by seaplane, from either Vancouver harbour, Vancouver airport (Harbour Air) , or Lake Union in Seattle (Kenmore). If a group coordinates, they may be able to charter their own seaplane for no more than it would cost to fly separately.
Times are chosen to allow seaplane travel: 9:00 am departure from Lake Union in Seattle, and a 6:30 pm departure from Victoria on Sunday.
Good rates at a wide variety of hotels in the downtown area are available through online travel agents if you act now. Buses take about 20 minutes from downtown to the university. Taxis take about 15 minutes and cost about $15.
Recommended inexpensive hotels downtown include:
Parkside Victoria Hotel (very nice, large modern suites), Hotel Rialto (small rooms but otherwise very nice) and Swans Suite Hotel (large, funky, but nice, maybe a bit noisy with a pub downstairs).
PIMS will reimburse speakers and CRG members for reasonable travel costs. We anticipate having some funding for students of CRG members and their institutions. Please contact Sandie Dielissen at sandie@pims.math.ca to obtain expense forms and if you have questions about procedures for reimbursement.
This event is part of PIMS CRG 25: Algorithmic Theory of Networks
Restaurant and other information will be available at http://webhome.cs.uvic.ca/~val/
Confirmed Speakers:
Paul Beame (U Washington)
Josh Benaloh (Microsoft Research)
George Giakkoupis (INRIA Rennes)
Nick Harvey (UBC)
Valerie King (UVic)
Konstantin Makarychev (Microsoft Research)
Anup Rao (U Washington)
Cenk Sahinalp (SFU)
Roger Wattenhofer (ETH Zurich and Microsoft Research)
Philipp Woelfel (UCalgary)
David Woodruff(IBM Almaden)