{"id":289,"date":"2023-06-14T15:49:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/?page_id=289"},"modified":"2023-09-14T17:20:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T16:20:08","slug":"local-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/local-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will be held in two different venues in Swansea; the Computational Foundry in the <strong>Bay Campus<\/strong> and the <strong>Village Hotel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue 1<\/strong> (for Monday, Tuesday, &amp; Wednesday 18th, 19th and 20th of September): the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/science\/computationalfoundry\/\"><strong>Computational Foundry<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;building of Swansea University on&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pRSSkPnUBHWzv9xK8\" target=\"_blank\">Bay Campus<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-14-at-15.19.46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" width=\"460\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-14-at-15.19.46.png 890w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-14-at-15.19.46-269x300.png 269w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-14-at-15.19.46-768x856.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive at the campus, head towards the tower. You will see the Great Hall building there, which stands out. The Computational Foundry is right across the field from the Great Hall. The <strong>registration desk<\/strong> will be located on the first floor, up the stairs or elevator as you enter the Computational Foundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue 2<\/strong> (for Thursday &amp; Friday 21st and 22nd of September): <strong>The Village Hotel, <\/strong>Langdon Road, Swansea (in the Swansea Marina area). There will be a <strong>registration desk<\/strong> on the first floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/Village-hotel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" width=\"298\" height=\"224\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for making your own accommodation arrangements. We recommend either of the following three hotels, as they are both in the general vicinity of the two venues for the meeting, between the city centre and the university campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotels.com\/ho221829\/ibis-swansea-swansea-united-kingdom\/\">Ibis Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.village-hotels.co.uk\/hotels\/swansea\/\">Village Hotel<\/a> (where the two last conference days will be based). Use code SWUNI for corporate rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/wales\/glamorgan\/swansea\/swansea-waterfront.html\">Premier Inn Marina<\/a> (hosts a Beefeater restaurant: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beefeater.co.uk\/en-gb\/locations\/swansea\/the-waterfront\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.beefeater.co.uk\/en-gb\/locations\/swansea\/the-waterfront<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for alternative accommodation, we recommend staying in the city centre closer to the Maritime Quarter or in the vicinity of the bus station. These locations are best if you rely on public transport to get to the venue. A free bus transfer has been arranged  &#8211; see below for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Dinner &amp; Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitaleconomy.wales\/ecce2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/rhossili-image-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference dinner will take place at sunset on Thursday 21 September overlooking the sea at a coastal point of natural beauty (Oxwich Bay).\u00a0This dinner is informal and will be preceded by an hour-long gentle walk along the coastal path and beach, a place of outstanding natural beauty.\u00a0 For the dinner, please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a modest walk.\u00a0Those indisposed to a walk they can enjoy a drink at the restaurant&#8217;s bar overlooking the sea, a direct bus to the restaurant will be available to take our delegates to and from the hotels and Oxwich Bay. More details on times will be available on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a description of Alan Dix\u2019s current Welsh walking and his long walk around the entire coast of Wales, see this webpage: https:\/\/alandix.com\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Swansea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest airports to Swansea are Cardiff and Bristol but you may also consider flying into London (Heathrow or Gatwick). There may be better options for onward journeys from these airports. For more information on getting to Swansea, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/international-campuslife\/pre-arrival-information\/travel-information\/travel-to-swansea\/\">this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Swansea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that Swansea University has two campuses, which are located on opposite sides of the city. Make sure you travel to the Bay Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FREE BUS TRANSFER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have hired a bus to take delagates to and from the Bay Campus and the Village hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday, to Mumbles for the Welcome Reception, and to Oxwich Bay for the conference dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bus leaves 8.15 from the Village hotel car park on Tuesday and Wednesday morning and leaves from Bay Campus at 17.30pm. back to the Village hotel at 17.30pm (and then to Mumbles on the Wednesday).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Bus Services<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to travel outside those times, you can use services\u00a0<strong>X1, X5<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>X7<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstbus.co.uk\/south-west-wales\/plan-journey\/timetables?page=0\">First<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>T6<\/strong>\u00a0service to Brecon by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuretravel.cymru\/bus-tracker\/\">N.A.T. (Adventure Travel)<\/a>. Please note that all buses depart from the Swansea Bus Station and stop on the main road, opposite the Bay Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>From the Vllage Hotel<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying<strong> at or in the vicinity of the Village Hotel,<\/strong> the closest bus stops are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aT6KiiBRZog5NrzK7\">Old Police Station<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/UKdZzPuJfCeGzhjq5\">Union Inn<\/a>. The bus\u00a0<strong>X1<\/strong>\u00a0will stop at these stations if you give a signal by holding out your arm.\u00a0<strong>X1<\/strong>\u00a0reaches Union Inn at 9:10 and Old Police Station a little earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on local bus services check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansea.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/public-transport\">Public Transport Info Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our recommended options to arrive before 9:00:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>From hotels downtown (e.g., Premier Inn<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>)<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>X1<\/strong>&nbsp;departing from the Bus Station to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5Q6VHCZTsnWhS8JB9\">Fabian Way (Bay Campus)<\/a>.<br>8:50 &#8211; 9:01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>X7<\/strong>&nbsp;departing from the Bus Station to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5Q6VHCZTsnWhS8JB9\">Fabian Way (Bay Campus)<\/a>. This bus also stops at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FPRMtwmuL4tkRf9A9\">Sainsbury&#8217;s Bus Stop<\/a>.<br>8:40 &#8211; 8:51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>38<\/strong>&nbsp;departing from the Bus Station to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5Q6VHCZTsnWhS8JB9\">Fabian Way (Bay Campus)<\/a>. This bus also stops at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FPRMtwmuL4tkRf9A9\">Sainsbury&#8217;s Bus Stop<\/a>.<br>8:25 &#8211; 8:36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conference Venues The event will be held in two different venues in Swansea; the Computational Foundry in the Bay Campus and the Village Hotel. Venue 1 (for Monday, Tuesday, &amp; Wednesday 18th, 19th and 20th of September): the&nbsp;Computational Foundry&nbsp;building of Swansea University on&nbsp;Bay Campus. When you arrive at the campus, head towards the tower. 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