2015 VIVO i-Fest
We're excited to invite you to the 2015 VIVO implementation Fest (i-Fest) where it doesn't matter if you're a seasoned VIVO aficionado or someone who's just begun to learn about VIVO! There will be something of interest for everyone, and the i-Fest is a wonderful way to meet other people who are part of VIVO's open-source community. We're in the initial planning stages and have identified some exciting themes where you'll be able to learn things ranging from basic concepts about the VIVO-ISF ontology! to making VIVO work with other applications. We're hoping that you can join us in Portland, Oregon so mark your calendars now!
Registration: There is no registration fee, but you will need to register for the i-Fest. Please use this link to register. Registration is on a first come, first served basis because the number of attendees that we can accommodate is limited.
We're looking forward to seeing you,
The VIVO i-Fest Planning Group
Dates
March 16-17, 2015 with optional working contribution sessions on March 18, 2015.
Venue
The 2015 VIVO Implementation Fest is being hosted by the Oregon Health and Science University Library in Portland, Oregon. Set high on a hill above the city and reachable by tram, OHSU will be great venue for this event, not least because of the eclectic food and cultural attractions of Portland itself.
Dates
March 16-17, 2015 with optional working contribution sessions on March 18, 2015.
Program Themes
- • The semantic foundations of VIVO and the VIVO-ISF ontology
- • Understanding the VIVO application and how it’s typically used
- • Learning how to deploy VIVO
- • Data integration and interoperability with common research tools
- • Using the VIVO-ISF ontology for data ingest and search within the VIVO application
- • How to query for data to use in visualizations and other tools
Accommodations and Travel Information
- • Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), take Max Light Rail Service or taxi
- • Recommended hotels are listed below and on the 2015 VIVO I-Fest Logistics page
- • Tram up to OHSU for the meeting (or cab or bus)
Suggested Hotels
River’s Edge
- • OHSU promotional rate of $133/nt is available
- • http://www.riversedgehotel.com/
- • Convenient transportation to OHSU: Tram, cab
- • Restaurant options nearby: Aquariva
Residence Inn
- • rates start at $169/nt
- • http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxri-residence-inn-portland-downtown-riverplace/
- • Convenient transportation to OHSU: Tram, cab
- • Restaurant options nearby: Harborside Restaurant and Pilsner Room, Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro, Three Degrees
Paramount Hotel
- • rates start at $129/nt
- • http://www.portlandparamount.com/
- • Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram
- • Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants
Hotel Lucia
- • rates start at $144/nt
- • http://hotellucia.com/
- • Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram
- • Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants
