The host institution
Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) was founded in 1815 as the k.k. Polytechnisches Institut and is the oldest technical university in the German-speaking world. Today it educates approximately 28,000 students across eight faculties, including the largest informatics faculty in Austria.
The Faculty of Informatics, of which the Institute of Information Systems Engineering (E194) is part, has hosted continuous IFIP activity since the 1970s. The Karlsplatz main building, completed in 1818 in classicist style by Joseph Schemerl, hosts the conference sessions in two historic halls — the Kuppelsaal (capacity 280) and the Boecklsaal (capacity 120).
Address
Venue: TU Wien — Main Building (Hauptgebäude)
Address: Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Halls used: Kuppelsaal (1st floor) · Boecklsaal (2nd floor)
Coordinates: 48.1986 N, 16.3700 E
Nearest U-Bahn: Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4) — 80 m
Getting to Vienna
By air
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 18 km southeast of the city centre. The City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes (€14.90); regional trains S7 take 25 minutes for €4.40. From Wien Mitte, take the U4 metro one stop to Karlsplatz.
By rail
Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main station, served by ÖBB Railjet and Nightjet to Munich, Zurich, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Milan, Hamburg, Berlin. From Hauptbahnhof, take the U1 metro three stops to Karlsplatz.
Local transport
Vienna's integrated U-Bahn, tram and bus network (Wiener Linien) is the simplest way to move around. A 72-hour ticket costs €17.10 and is recommended for conference attendees.
Accommodation
The organisers have pre-negotiated rates at the following hotels, all within 15 minutes of the venue on foot or by metro. Booking codes will be sent with the registration confirmation.
| Hotel | Distance | Rate / night |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Erzherzog Rainer ★★★★ | 250 m | €165 single |
| Mercure Wien Zentrum ★★★★ | 700 m | €185 single |
| Motel One Wien-Staatsoper ★★★ | 900 m | €109 single |
| Hotel Sacher Wien ★★★★★ | 1.1 km | €450 single |
| Hostel Ruthensteiner (budget) | 3.5 km | €42 dorm bed |
Visa
Austria is a member of the Schengen Area. Citizens of EU/EEA states, Switzerland, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and many other countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of countries requiring a Schengen visa should apply at the Austrian consulate of their region of residence at least eight weeks before travel. The organising committee will issue an official letter of invitation on request to registered participants — please email confenis2027@tuwien.ac.at with your name, passport number and dates of intended stay.
