The aim of this conference is bringing together mathematicians from three disciplines within algebra, namely Real Algebra, Valuation Theory, and Quadratic Form Theory. These three fields have been in permanent interaction,
but conferences specifically devoted to those interactions have been
quite rare in recent years.
The deadline for registration has passed. If you are interested in participating and have not yet registered, please contact the organisers as soon as possible
(
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Please note that there will be a conference fee of 100 Euros. Lunch at the University and the conference dinner are included.
Following the afternoon session on Friday, 2 October, there will be a reception in honour of Alexander Prestel.
The conference dinner will take place on Saturday, 3 October, 19:30 at the Konzil restaurant.
On Sunday, 4 October there will be no scientific programme. A joint excursion to the Island of Reichenau is planned for that day. We will travel to the island by boat (approx. one hour each way) and stay there for the afternoon, with enough time for a walk around the island, a visit to the monasteries, and lunch.
By train: The webpage of the Deutsche Bahn has an
online timetable that also works for connections from abroad.
From Zürich Airport:
Train service to Konstanz is excellent, including one direct train per hour. Please check the above website of the Deutsche Bahn.
From Friedrichshafen Airport:
There are several more or less equivalent possibilities: 1) by train via Radolfzell 2) by Catamaran 3) by ferry via Meersburg.
By car: Please note that free parking can be hard to find in Konstanz. If you have not been in touch with us about this, you should check whether your hotel provides parking space. Parking at the university is availabe for 1.50 euros per day.
If you are staying in one of the conference hotels, you should have received an email from the organizers informing you of the details. If you wish to change your reservation, you should contact the hotel directly. If you need assistance, do not hestiate to contact us.
Likewise, if you are a young researcher staying in one of the holiday apartments, you should have received email from us.
For your convenience, here are links to the hotel webpages:
All of the hotels are close to bus stops with direct service to the university. The town center, too, is easy to reach by bus, or is within walking distance (from Hirschen and Petershof). The town of Konstanz charges a fee of 1.50 Euros per night from all guests in addition to the hotel costs. In return, the use of busses is free.
Sights worth a visit in the evening after the lectures are for example:
Garden Island of Mainau, just a short walk (about 20 minutes) away from the
university. Much more pleasant in the evening than in the daytime. If
you book a table at the Restaurant "Schwedenschenke", you do not have
to pay the entrance fee.
