2nd BioExcel Conference on Advances in Biomolecular Simulations

Additional confirmed speakers:

• Jean-Philip Piquemal, Sorbonne University

Further speakers will be selected from the submitted abstracts

Day 1, Sunday 20th October 2024
Start	End	Length			Chairs
				Satellite meeting (Jose )
16:00	17:20	01:20		Registration
17:20	17:30	00:10		Opening remarks	Alexandre Bonvin
17:20	18:30	01:10		Opening Keynote
18:30	21:00	02:30		Welcome Reception might be in the hotel Siesta lobby bar
Day 2, Monday 21st October 2024
Start	End	Length	Morning		Chairs
08:50	09:00	00:10		Morning welcome
09:00	09:45	00:45		Invited lecture 1
09:45	10:15	00:30		Selected talk from abstract
10:15	10:45	00:30		Coffee break
10:45	11:30	00:45		Invited lecture 2
11:30	12:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
12:00	12:20	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
12:20	13:45	01:25		Lunch (1hr) & Group photo
Start	End	Length	Afternoon		Chairs
13:45	14:30	00:45		Invited lecture 3
14:30	15:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
15:00	15:30	00:30		Coffee break
15:30	16:15	00:45		Invited lecture 4
16:15	16:45	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
16:45	17:05	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
17:05	17:25	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
17:30	19:00	01:30		Poster Session I (Odd) drinks and nibbles
Day 3, Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Start	End	Length	Morning		Chairs
08:50	09:00	00:10		Morning welcome
09:00	09:45	00:45		Invited lecture 5
09:45	10:15	00:30		Selected talk from abstract
10:15	10:45	00:30		Coffee break
10:45	11:30	00:45		Invited lecture 6
11:30	12:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
12:00	12:20	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
12:20	13:45	01:25		Lunch (1hr)
Start	End	Length	Afternoon		Chairs
13:45	14:30	00:45		Invited lecture 7
14:30	15:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
15:00	15:30	00:30		Coffee break
15:30	16:15	00:45		Invited lecture 8
16:15	16:45	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
16:45	17:05	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
17:05	17:25	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
17:30	19:00	01:30		Poster Session II (Even) drinks and nibbles
Day 4, Wednesday 23rd October
Start	End	Length	Morning		Chairs
08:50	09:00	00:10		Morning welcome
09:00	09:45	00:45		Invited lecture 9
09:45	10:15	00:30		Selected talk from abstract
10:15	10:45	00:30		Coffee break
10:45	11:30	00:45		Invited lecture 10
11:30	12:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
12:00	12:20	00:20		Young Scientist talk from abstract
12:20	13:45	01:25		Lunch (1hr)
Start	End	Length	Afternoon		Chairs
13:45	14:30	00:45		Invited lecture 11
14:30	15:00	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
15:00	15:30	00:30		Selected Talks from Abstracts
15:30	17:30	02:00		Poster Session III (all) – voting for best poster (including Coffee Break)
17:30	18:30	01:00		Move to Observatory
18:30	19:30	01:00		Closing Keynote in the Observatory auditorium
19:30	19:45	00:15		Closing remarks + poster prize	Alexandre Bonvin
19:45	24:00			Social dinner in Observatory

The Czech Republic has its own currency, the Czech crown (CZK), with the exchange rate of 1EUR to about 25CZK. Many places accept payments by card and there are many cash exchange points in the city center that offer exchanges of most currencies at good rates.

About Brno:

Brno is a captivating, mid-size city in the heart of Europe, offering a blend of the old and the new. The city’s historic center boasts dazzling medieval and Baroque buildings, including the iconic Špilberk Castle and the stunning Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.

Brno is also a hub of education and innovation contributing to its dynamic and forward-thinking atmosphere. With a thriving arts scene, lively cafes, and a deep connection to Czech history, Brno is a city that seamlessly marries tradition with modernity. The Brno Convention Bureau provides information on what to do in and around Brno and the Brnopas helps you get around.

Conference venue:

BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel International Brno, Husova 16, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic

BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel International Brno is a luxury four-star hotel situated beneath Špilberk Castle. It is less than 100 metres from náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square), and is tastefully situated to one side of the historic centre. This important functionalist building from 1962 has been entered onto the list of cultural monuments, and was influenced by pre-war Bauhaus architecture and partly by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Dinner:

The conference dinner will be held at the Brno Observatory and Planetarium

Accommodation for the conference: The following hotels in Brno are offering us discounted rates. Room availability is limited so we recommend that you reserve your room as soon as possible.

• Hotel International (Conference venue)

Single room: 120 EUR/night inc. VAT and breakfast.

Double room: 140 EUR/night inc. VAT and breakfast.

Booking via email (reservation@hotelinternational.cz) using code “BIOEXCEL2024”.

Getting to Brno:

By air

Most attendees should use Prague Airport (PRG) or Vienna Airport (VIE). Alternatively, International Airport Brno-Tuřany, provides flights to limited destinations. Brno airport is located 12km/20 minutes from the city center and you can easily take a taxi or the express bus running every 30 minutes, which is located outside the entrance to the airport terminal (more below).

By bus or train

From the Vienna airport you can take a bus, operated by Student Agency, offering 8 connections daily from Vienna to Brno from 13 EUR one way. Duration of the travel is approximately 2,5 hours. Train tickets are available for purchase online.

From the Prague airport you can take a bus, operated by Student Agency, offering 36 connections daily from 8 EUR one way. Duration of the travel is approximately 2,5 hours. Tickets are available online.

From Vienna and Prague, we also recommend the RailJet trains operated by RegioJet or České Dráhy. Tickets for trains from most surrounding countries are available directly via the railway companies České Dráhy, OEBB or Deutsche Bahn.

By car

Brno is located on the main Czech highway D1 and D2. For highways and some bigger roads it is necessary to have a highway sticker, which is available for purchase online or at the border crossing, petrol stations, or post offices.

Please verify whether your hotel or accommodation also provides parking, as there is no free parking around the center and parking spots on the streets are very limited. If you plan to bring your car, please read the parking related information provided by the city of Brno. The closest paid and guarded parking within the proximity of the center is at Janačkovo divadlo and about 5 minutes walking distance.

By taxi

Private airport transport is available from Brno Transport with a cost of about 130 EUR from either Prague or Vienna. The transport can be booked directly on the company website. If you will be arriving to Brno without a working cell service, it is a good idea to save an offline map of the city on your phone before the trip to ease navigation.

General enquires: info@bioexcel.eu

Local organisers: info@scientifika.eu