Math of Computing According to Lattices (2023)

The foundation will coordinate and purchase air and train travel to the symposium. Travel specifications can be provided by clicking the registration link above.

Participants arriving via plane will arrive via Munich International Airport (MUC) Airport.

The closet train station to Schloss Elmau is in Klais. Those traveling by train should book their tickets directly and request reimbursement at the conclusion of the meeting. Should you require booking assistance, please contact Meghan Fazzi.

All participants are required to arrive on Sunday prior to the meeting’s start and attend the entire week. No accommodations will be made for partial participation.

Should you require a visa to travel to Germany, please contact Meghan Fazzi for an official letter of invitation to assist in the application process. The visa approval process can last several months, especially for non-residents residing in the US wishing to travel to and return from countries outside North America. We recommend attendees begin their visa application paperwork as soon as you have registered for the symposium.

Arrival at Munich International Airport

The foundation will arrange for your transfer from MUC airport to Schloss Elmau via a private car. After claiming your luggage at baggage claim you will proceed through customs and to the exit where a uniformed driver holding a Simons Symposia sign will greet you.

Travel time from Munich to Schloss Elmau is 90 minutes.

Arrival at Klais Train Station

The foundation will arrange for your transfer from Klais train station to Schloss Elmau via a hotel shuttle.

Travel time from Klais to Elmau is approximately 10 minutes.

Departure from Schloss Elmau

The day prior to your departure you will receive a departure letter advising on your departure time to the airport or train station via private car. Please meet your driver in the hotel lobby ten minutes prior to your noted departure time. If for any reason your flight departure time changes, please visit the front desk to update hotel staff.

Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway

In Elmau 2, 82493 Krün
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 8823 18-0
www.schloss-elmau.de

Check-in time is at 4:30 PM
Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Additional Night at Elmau

The meeting concludes on Friday evening. Participants have the option to depart on Saturday following the conclusion of the meeting or depart on Sunday at no additional cost. Please note your desired departure date when registering.

Dress Code

Business casual clothing should be worn during the symposium.

The weather can change very quickly; please bring cold-weather clothing appropriate for spring in the mountains.

Sunday and Saturday: Meals on arrival and departure days (including while traveling) are reimbursable by the foundation. Your meals on these days are not to exceed $115 USD.

Monday through Friday: All meals occurring during the meeting week will be covered directly by the Simons Foundation. Participants are expected to be present for all foundation-hosted meals.

Breakfast is served starting at 7:30 AM at La Salle restaurant. Food at La Salle is served buffet-style and is open to all hotel guests; tables are reserved for all symposium participants so that the group may dine together.

Lunch is served daily at La Salle.

Dinner is hosted around the hotel property at one of the restaurants. Locations are noted on the agenda.

Any expenses not directly paid for by the Simons Foundation are subject to reimbursement based on the travel policy. Please review the policy and complete when submitting your expenses. Receipts are required for any expenses over $24 USD and are due within THIRTY DAYS (30) after the conclusion of the symposium. All expenses are reconciled through the foundation’s online reimbursement platform. Additional information regarding reimbursement is sent via email on the final day of the symposium.

Should you have any questions, please contact Meghan Fazzi.

By registering, you agree to participate fully in the symposium program, which begins on Sunday and concludes on Saturday. No accommodations will be made for partial attendance.

It is the foundation’s policy to discourage spouses, families or others from joining participants during the symposium. Participants who choose to invite guests to come before or stay on after the symposium do so at their own expense. The Simons Foundation will not cover expenses associated with such extensions.

Should you decide to extend your stay, Schloss Elmau will honor the conference rate of €337.50/night for up to two nights. Any nights beyond those associated with the conference are not reimbursable by the foundation.

Please note on your registration form if you wish to extend your stay.