Biofilms 6 International Conference on Microbial Biofilms 11 - 13 May 2014 Vienna, Austria Biofilms 6 We are grateful for the support by our sponsors and co-operation partners. They greatly contribute to the success of Biofilms 6. Program Biofilms 6 International Conference on Microbial Biofilms 11 - 13 May 2014 Vienna, Austria Welcome and General Information Information for Presenters Social Events Program overview Biofilms 6 Welcome to the Biofilms 6 Conference Microbial research is on the rise and more than ever biofilm research cuts across the boundaries of disciplines. Biofilms 6 will advance our understanding of microbial biofilms with a certain focus on environmental and technical systems. More than 300 scientists from more than 30 different nations will attend the conference to share their science with you. Biofilms 6 builds upon previous meetings in Paris (2014), Winchester (2010), Munich (2008), Leipzig (2006) and in Osnabrück (2004). May I wish you a most successful and stimulating meeting and a pleasant stay in Vienna. Tom Battin General Information National Organising Committee Regina Sommer Andreas Farnleitner Holger Daims Tom J. Battin International Scientific Committe Marvin Whiteley (USA) Conference Office Paul Wilmes (LUX) Gerry Schneider Yehuda Cohen (SGP) Margarethe Jurenitsch Kevin Foster (GBR) Benedikt Burkhardt Cristian Picioreanu (NDL) Ulla Schröttner-Berning Harald Horn (GER) Nikolaus Ortner Thomas Neu (GER) Paul Stoodley (USA) Eventmanagement Romain Briandet (FRA) University of Vienna Hans-Curt Flemming (GER) Universitätsring 1 1010 Vienna Austria Biofilms 6 Artwork Emanuella Delignon Lino Battin Layout of the Conference Program Julia Kubetschka Petra Kohlmayr Program The University of Vienna Situated on the Ringstrasse, the main building of the University of Vienna was designed in the style of historicism by architect Heinrich von Ferstel and inaugurated in 1884. Alongside the central administration, the main building also houses the University Lib- rary, as well as several institutes and administrative bodies (the research and teaching facilities of the University of Vienna are located at 60 different sites throughout the city). Due to its central location in the historical center of Vienna and to its excellent mass Conference Venue transit connections, the main building of the University of Vienna is a very sought-af- University ter venue for national and international congresses and conventions. Over 25 audito- of Vienna, ria equipped with state-of-the-art technology are available for any number of different Main Building events, while the Small Festival Room, with its magnificent ambience, offers a splendid backdrop for banquets. In the main Assembly Hall, in the two lateral Assembly halls, as Venue address well as in the Arcade Courtyard, frequent exhibitions are organized. University of Vienna The “collected knowledge” of the University of Vienna is available at the University Li- Universitätsring 1 brary. More than six million volumes and over 10,000 electronic media on about 72 ki- 1010 Vienna lometers of bookshelves await their readers. The Great Festival Room offers a dignified backdrop for graduation ceremonies and other festive functions. The ceiling is decorated with reproductions of faculty paintings by the painters Gustav Klimt and Franz Matsch. Registration desk The eventmanagement-team of the University of Vienna will be pleased to help you with all inquires regarding registration, congress material and the conference program. Please do not hesitate to contact the team members if there is anything they can do to make your stay more enjoyable. Registration fee The fee includes the Icebreaker, workshop material, coffee breaks and the Conference Dinner. Paticpant identification – badges All participants of the conference are kindly requested to wear their personal badge at all conference events. The access to the scientific sessions, lunch and coffee breaks, and social events is restricted to those who have registered. Certificate of attendance The certificate of attendance will be provided when registering for the conference. Exhibitors Biofilms 6 is pleased to welcome a number of prominent com- panies that all exhibt instruments relevant to biofilm research. You ample opportunity to get involved with the exhibitors du- ring coffee breaks in the area of the Small Ceremonial Chamber (Kleiner Festsaal). Biofilms 6 WiFi internet access The University of Vienna provides free wireless internet access for Biofilms 6 partici- pants. You can connect via u:connect (unencrypted), WiFi-Vouchers will be provided when registering for the conference. Coffee breaks and lunches During breaks, coffee, tea, water and snacks will be served in the exhibitor area around the Small Ceremonial Chamber (Kleiner Festsaal). Lunches will be served in the Arcade Courtyard (Arkadenhof) with the Posters. Coffee, tea, snacks and lunches are included in the registration fee. Beverages and snacks outside the regular breaks are not inclu- ded in the registration fee and can be purchased. Prices and tips Menu prices usually include service and taxes. In restaurants, a tip of approximately 5-10% is appreciated. Lounge The Senatsaal will also serve as a lounge where participants can relax or meet their colleagues and friends. For brief usage, a few computers will be provided adjacent to the conference office. Important phone numbers Emergency number 112 Fire brigade 122 Police 133 Ambulance 144 Medical service 141 Pharmacy The nearest pharmacy is located on Universitätsstraße 10 (open: Mon-Fri 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, Sat 8.00 am – noon). The same opening times apply to most pharmacies in Vienna. For telephone information about the 24-hour pharmacy standby service call +43 1 1455. Smoking Due to the non-smoking policy in public buildings, smoking is prohibited in all congress venues. There are some smoking areas in the Arcade Courtyard of the main building. Program Public transportation The best way to discover Vienna is by public transport. The transport system comprises a dense network of trams, buses, underground trains and trains. The following tickets are available: Single-ride ticket EUR 2.10 at vending machines EUR 2.20 on trams only 24-hour ticket EUR 7.10 48-hour ticket EUR 12.40 72-hour ticket EUR 15.40 Week card EUR 15.80 valid from Monday to Monday Vienna card EUR 21.90 72-hour ticket, reduced rates for guided tours, at restaurants Taxi The main taxi companies in Vienna can be reached on: +43 1 31300 or +43 1 40100 or +43 1 60160. There is a taxi stand across the street from the main building of the University in Schottengasse. Tourist info Particpants will receive a city map with their conference materials when registration. The nearest tourist info point is located in the city centre at Albertinaplatz (at the corner of Maysedergasse), and is open daily from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. For more information about sightseeing in Vienna, please refer to the Vienna tourism website: www.wien.info/en. Biofilms 6 Information for Presenters Language of presentations Biofilms 6 will bring together scientists from more than 30 nations. English is the official conference language. Oral presentations Each talk including discussion is allocated a time slot of 15 minutes. We recommend that presentations last 12 minutes followed by one or two questions. Computers for PowerPoint or PDF presentations are available in all lecture rooms. If you prepare a PowerPoint presentation, please make sure that it is compatible with Microsoft Power- Point 2007 for Windows. It is recommended to use standard fonts for preparing the pre- sentations to minimize the risk of distorted layout. If you need any particular additional equipment, please let us know in advance by contacting [email protected]. Please make sure to transfer your presentation files to the respective computer in the lecture room at least 1 hour before the start of your session, using a USB memory stick. Preferably, you should do this in the morning or in the break before the session. Ask the technical assistants in the lecture rooms for help. They will be present 30 minutes before each session and during the session. Note that a presentation with your own laptop computer is not possible. Poster presentations Poster presenters are asked to prepare their posters in DIN A0 portrait Format (841 mm x 1189 mm maximum). There will be three poster sessions: Sunday, May 11th 2014, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Monday, May 12th 2014, 11:55 am – 2:10 pm Tuesday, May 13th 2014, 11:55 am – 2:00 pm Poster sessions take place in the Arcade Court (Arkadenhof). The number of each poster within each session can be found in the program. Please put your poster up latest by 18:00 on Sunday 11 May. Authors are kindly ask to be present at their poster during the sessions. We recommend preparation of handouts (miniature versions of the poster) for interested colleagues. Exhibiton The exhibition is located on the first floor of the University Building around the Small Ceremonial Chamber (Kleiner Festsaal) just beside the Plenary Room. Exhibition days 11.– 13. May 2014 Exhibition hours Sunday, May 11th: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday, May 12th: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 13th: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Program Social Events Welcome Party The Biofilms 6 Welcome Party takes place on Sunday, 11 May, starting at 17:30. The Arcade Courtyard (Arkadenhof) of the University of Vienna provides the best setting for the Welcome Party during which posters can be discussed as well. Drinks and small snacks will be served. Conference Dinner GARTENPALAIS Liechtenstein Fürstengasse 1 1090 Wien The Conference Dinner takes place in the Gartenpalais Liechtenstein — one of the fi- nest Baroque venues in Vienna and surrounded by glorious gardens. Life Baroque music will frame a welcome drink in the Sala Terrena, after which we will proceed to the Her- cules Hall to launch the new “NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes” Journal with prominent contributions from Nature Publishing Group and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.