Venue
University of Stuttgart
Campus Vaihingen
The University of Stuttgart is a leading, technologically oriented university with a global presence. The Stuttgart Way stands for the interdisciplinary integration of engineering, natural, cultural and social sciences on a foundation of top-flight disciplinary research. Nestled in one of Europe’s most vibrant industrial regions, the University of Stuttgart blends science, economy, and society. From this fusion emerge variegated forms of interdisciplinary teamwork.
How to get to the venue
From the city
Take one of the tram lines S1 (direction "Herrenberg"), S2 or S3 (both direction "Flughafen") from one of the stations "Hauptbahnhof", "Stadtmitte", or "Feuersee" and get off at the station "Universität".From the airport
The tram station at Stuttgart Airport is on level 1 (signposted S). A ticket must be purchased before entering the platform. The orange ticket machines are located directly in front of the escalator. For the trip to the university (Campus Vaihingen) a ticket for 2 zones is required. Enter the code "002" on the keypad of the ticket vending machine and pay for the ticket by cash or card. On the platform, take the tram line S2 or S3 (direction "Hauptbahnhof") and get off at the station "Universität". Download VVS app.Local public transportation homepage (VVS).
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Conference Building
The conference building is located at the main campus of University of Stuttgart, in Stuttgart Vaihingen. The closest S-Bahn station is called Universität which is approximatly 5 minutes from the building. The Campus Vaihingen of the University of Stuttgart is approx. 8 km from Stuttgart city center or 12 min by S-Bahn. Moreover, there is a direct S-Bahn connection from Stuttgart central station (S-Bahn S1/S2/S3, approx. 15 min) and Stuttgart airport (S-Bahn S2/S3, approx. 20 min) to Campus Vaihingen. Additional information can be found here.
Public Transport
Stuttgart is very well connected with public transportation. See the map for public transportation network. The prices of public transportation depend on the distance & time you stay in Stuttgart. Get a ticket overview on the fares and terms. Use the Journey Planner or the app to get around with public transportation in Stuttgart. Please note that a weekly ticket for public transport (all zones) will be provided at the registration desk on demand.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The home of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Moreover, Stuttgart is famous for the Cannstatter Volksfest - the so-called Wasen. For more information on accommodations, restaurants, and cultural activities please have a look at the Meeting Guide Stuttgart.
Activities in Stuttgart
University of Stuttgart: Two Clusters of Excellence
Two Clusters of Excellence, for which the university has applied for a grant as part of the excellence strategy to strengthen top-level research in Germany, have been awarded funding for seven years. The successful clusters are Data-integrated simulation sciences and Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture.
