May 18-22, 2025
Cork, Ireland
About This Conference
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Conference Organization
Conference Chairs
Summer Gibbs, Ohio State University, USA
Melissa Skala, Morgridge Institute for Research, USA
Stefan Andersson-Engels, Tyndall National Institute, Ireland
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Juergen Janek, University of Giessen, Germany
Iain McCulloch, Princeton University, USA
Bilge Yildiz, MIT, USA
Paul McIntyre, Stanford University, USA
Kelsey Hatzell, Princeton University, USA
Manfred Martin, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Truls Norby, University of Oslo, Norway
Koji Amezawa, Tohoku University, Japan
Yue Qi, Brown University, USA
Nicola Perry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Scott Keene, Rice University, USA
Conference Venue
Maryborough Hotel and Spa
The conference will be held at the Maryborough Hotel and Spa in Cork, Ireland. Just a 10-minute taxi ride from both Cork City Center and the Cork International Airport, the hotel is surrounded 18 acres of 300-year-old listed gardens and woodland and provides a serene setting for conferences. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, pool, full-service spa and fitness center. The hotel’s 93 rooms have all been recently renovated, and many have verandas and balconies overlooking the gardens. Bedrooms feature flat screen televisions, tea and coffee facilities, and safes. There is also a Spa and Health Club.
The conference sessions will be held in the Sherrard Ballroom, which will provide ample space for both technical and poster sessions. Complimentary high-speed wifi is available throughout the property, including the meeting rooms. The Douglas Golf Club is just a six-minute walk from the hotel and the town of Douglas, with many shops, pubs and restaurants, is a 10-minute walk away.
Cork, Ireland
Known as the food capital of Ireland, Cork is rich in history and features a number of art galleries, theaters and museums. In 2005, Cork was designated the European Capital of Culture and it was recognized as one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2010. Located in the Southeast of Ireland, Cork City serves as the shopping and commercial capital of the south.
The city dates back to the sixth century, when St. Finbar founded a monastic settlement there. Around 915, Viking settlers established a trading community. By the 12th century the settlement had become the chief city of the Kingdom of South Munster, having survived raids and sporadic settlement by Norsemen. Irish rule was short-lived, and by 1185 Cork was under English rule. Thereafter it changed hands regularly during the relentless struggle between Irish and Crown forces. Tourist information is available here.
The city centre is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Cork Harbour. The two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city centre are spanned by many bridges, and this gives the city a distinctive continental air.
The city is easily walkable, and popular attractions include ringing the Shandon Bells in the 300-year-old tower of St. Anne’s Church, and visiting the French Gothic spires of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral. There are many unique shopping and dining options, including the famous English Market, with its stalls selling foods from all over the world.
At every corner you’ll come across another panoramic view, another interesting architectural feature and some of the best art galleries, theatres and museums in Ireland. Visit here for more details.
The city is home to University College Cork, established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges – at Cork, Galway and Belfast. These new colleges were established in the reign of Queen Victoria, and named after her.
The famous Blarney Castle, home to the Blarney Stone, is just twenty minutes drive from the city center. West Cork, nicknamed “A Place Apart”, offers a break from the speed of the city. Nature sets the pace in this beautiful south west corner of Ireland – stretching from Kinsale on the south coast to three rugged westerly peninsulas reaching into the wild Atlantic: Mizen Head, Sheep’s Head and Beara.
More information can be found on the Cork Tourism web site and the Discover Ireland Cork Guide.
Transportation
Directions to Maryborough Hotel from Cork Airport:
The hotel is located approximately 10 minutes away from Cork airport by car or taxi.
- Travel down Airport Hill
- At Airport Road roundabout, take first exit onto Farmers Cross N27
- Follow N27 to Kinsale roundabout
- Take 4th exit onto South Ring road – N25 East
- Once on N25, take 2nd exit for Douglas, ignoring 1st exit marked for Douglas West
- At the traffic lights, turn right
- At the roundabout, take 2nd exit traveling straight ahead
- At the traffic lights, drive straight on, until you reach a second roundabout
- Take 3rd exit off roundabout (Douglas Golf Club on directional fingerpost)
- This is Maryborough Hill; the hotel is situated up the hill on the left hand side
Directions from other Airports
From Shannon Airport, Ireland to The Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Time: 1 hour 45 mins Distance: 128 km
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From Kerry Airport to The Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Time: 1 hour 30 mins Distance: 104 km
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From Dublin Airport to The Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Time: 2 hours 30 mins Distance: 263 km
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Train Service
Train service is widely available between cities in Ireland. For complete details, schedules and fares, visit Irish Rail. Direct trains run from Dublin Heuston Station to Cork (Kent). The trip from Dublin to Cork takes about 2 ½ hours. Dublin Heuston Station can be reached from Dublin Airport via a bus connection outside the terminal or by taxi (15-25 minutes depending on traffic).
Bus ServiceBus service is also widely available. Buses run directly from Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport to Cork City. The journey takes about three hours. Bus service is recommended for transfers between Shannon and Cork City as there are no direct trains. The trip takes about 2 ½ hours. For fares and schedules visit http://www.buseireann.ie/