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 ====== Venue 2026 - Academy of Silesia======
-===== The Academia of Silesia =====
+Here you can find the location of the conference, location of the Gala Dinner and recommendations for hotels.
+===== Conference: The Academia of Silesia =====
 The Academy of Silesia  is a modern, non-public university established in 2003 (formerly known as the University of Technology in Katowice). Its main campus is located in Katowice, with additional branches in Zabrze (Faculty of Medical Sciences named after Prof. Z. Religa), Rybnik and Jaworzno.\\
 The Academy offers a wide range of study programs in technical, artistic, medical, and social sciences. The Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Applied Arts includes programs such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Design (fashion and jewelry), Graphics, and Computer Science. The Faculty of Medical Sciences offers Medical Studies, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, and Physiotherapy. The Faculty of Social and Human Sciences provides programs in Management.
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 The nearest airport is Katowice Airport (Pyrzowice), about 35 km from the city. Take the AP1 bus or a shuttle to Katowice city canter, then continue by train to Katowice Ligota station or by bus no. 37, 51, 297, or 657 towards Ligota.
+Take the AP1 bus or a shuttle to Katowice city center, then continue by train to Katowice Ligota station or by bus no. 37, 51, 296, 297, or 657 towards Ligota. The direct bus is no. 296 to the stop “STARA LIGOTA ROLNA.”
+Getting there from Krakow Airport:
+  - FlixBus: Direct bus from Krakow Airport to the Katowice Sądowa Dworzec stop. Time: Approximately 55-60 minutes (depending on traffic).
+  - Train:
+   * Step 1: Unordered List ItemStep 1: Take a Małopolskie Railways train from "Kraków Lotnisko" to Krakow Główny station (approx. 18 minutes).
+   * Step 2: Take a PKP Intercity or Małopolskie Railways train from Krakow Główny to Katowice (approx. 1 hour).
+  - Taxi / Uber / Bolt: Direct ride from the airport to the university (approx. 65-70 km). Time: Approximately 50-60 minutes (assuming there are no traffic jams on the A4 motorway). Cost: Usually over 200-300 PLN (47 – 70 EURO)
+===== Gala Dinner =====
+The Gala Dinner location\\
+Kaktusy Kato Koncept Kulinarny, Dworcowa 9, 40-012 Katowice\\
+https://www.kaktusykatowice.pl\\
+===== Hotel Recommendations =====
+{{ :recommended_hotels_for_participants.pdf |Hotel Recommendations}}