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[jsalt2025] Important Information for people at BUT Dorm – Bus Departure, Building Rules & Laundry
by Radim KUDLA 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

Dear JSALT2025 participants, who has housing at BUT Dorm, please read through the important update below so your stay go smoothly: 🚌 *Bus Departure – Tomorrow at 8:00 AM* The bus will leave *tomorrow at 8:00 AM sharp*. No member of our team will be present at the stop, so please make sure to *arrive by 7:55 AM* to avoid missing it. 🏢 *Accommodation – Please Follow These Rules* The building provider asks all guests to respect the following: * *Use only the main entrance* to enter and exit the building. Do not use emergency exits for regular access. * *Do not use the front desk (reception) phone* to order or notify taxis. Use *your own phone number* instead. * *Do not use the front desk (reception) phone* to arrange delivery of online orders. Please use the *external parcel lockers* in front of the dormitory (e.g., DPD - DPD Box, Zasilkovna - Packeta, Alza - AlzaBox). 🧺 *Laundry (Washing Machines)* * Washing machines are *not free* – one use costs *60 CZK*, which you can pay by *card at the front desk (reception)*. * If all machines are busy, you can use a *self-service laundromat* nearby - two examples close https://www.brno-pradelna.cz/en/ and https://www.sqlaundry.eu/ Machines tend to be *less busy at the end of June and in July*, as most students leave for summer break If you have any questions or issues, please contact *myself Radim Kudla (+420 732 100 775 (gsm or WhatsApp)***- I am your main contact. Renata (contact in Welcome GUIDE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUDvmW6ue…>) can also help or StudentHelpers (Jarek or Martin) can also help. The reception at BUT Dorm will help only with accommodation details. Thank you for your cooperation! Best regards, Radim JSALT2025 Organizing Team --- Radim KUDLA Technology Transfer Manager Faculty of Information Technology Brno University of Technology address: Bozetechova 2, 612 66 Brno, Czech Republic gsm/whatsup: +420 732 100 775 tel: +420 54114 1214 e-mail: kudla(a)fit.vut.cz profile: www.fit.vut.cz/person/kudla ---

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[JSALT] Streaming - Youtube link
by ivendrame 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

Hi, JSALT 2025 youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSeS0sl8xpTwz7h5iJSniiF89iUdZXNJ2&si=kFd… If there are any issues, don't hesitate to write/ask! Have a good Summer School! :) Katia

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JSALT summer school materials
by Honza Cernocky 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

* slides are gathered in https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1skrG3YybWfP86S6DV-Dj-EM2T3Mwcxih?us… * streaming - Monday morning: speaker view: https://youtube.com/live/TEIbgIDes_I slide view: https://www.youtube.com/live/Kk15DPVT5mg Please do not share these links outside of JSALT, some speakers allowed to share them only to JSALT participants Enjoy the summer school ! Honza

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A personal welcome and some additional notes on logistics
by Sanjeev Khudanpur 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Hello everyone, JSALT 2025 starts next week (yay!!!) and I’m looking forward to seeing all of you in Brno. I plan to arrive on Sunday, June 8, around 5 PM. If anyone is up for getting together for dinner around 6 PM, I’m happy to organize something or join your plans. The official program begins on Monday morning with breakfast at 8 AM Next, based on my experience with past workshops, I can say that this summer will be as much of a social “summer camp” for you as a research “boot camp." You will make lots of friends, learn new things about other countries, cultures, foods and languages, and engage in a lot of fun activities together, be it hiking, frisbee, watching movies on Netflix (in the lab!), going to the gym, eating out, cooking together, exploring Prague and Vienna on weekends, ... even laundry parties. (And you will work intensely through all this and make a lot of research progress.) Please feel free to use this mailing list (and a WhatsApp group that Radim will set up soon, if he hasn’t already) for social activities. I presume each team already uses Slack or Discord or Zulip something else for communication. This, and Radim’s WhatsApp group, are meant to bridge across everyone in JSALT — including all the BUT participants whose local knowledge will be vital to having a good time this summer. E.g. don’t order the pork-knee unless you are willing to wait 45 minutes for your dinner. If you find out that someone in JSALT is not getting these emails, please have them write to Radim [after checking their spam folders]. Here are some additional notes, also based on past experience traveling in CZ. 1. Transportation from Prague and Vienna to Brno is inexpensive. Don’t cough up $65 for a fancy train ticket: the Student Agency buses are under $20, have comfortable seats, and include WiFi and a cup of coffee :-). The RegioJet trains are also under $25. I just bought my ticket from Prague a few minutes ago. 2. Public transportation in Brno (and Prague) by tram and bus is also inexpensive, frequent and on time. Typical single-ride tickets are under $2. You can’t pay on the tram/bus: tickets are available from machines at the stations and from nearby tobacco shops. You have to validate your ticket when you board the tram/bus by inserting it into a 8”x4”x4” machine near the door; it will stamp the date, time and zone number. Checkers come onboard occasionally or do random checks after you alight. 3. Finding vegetarian food in Brno can be challenging. Salads and fried cheese are your likely options, vegetarian soup and pasta if you’re lucky. If important to you, seek out ethnic restaurants (Indian, Middle Eastern) whose cuisine naturally includes vegetarian preparations. 4. Air conditioning is not common in homes and non-fancy hotels in (Northern) Central Europe. Most nights are bearable with an open window, and a small fan will do the job for the rest. I wouldn’t be disappointed if our lodgings didn’t have AC, and not use it much if it did. 5. Bring more than one electrical outlet adaptor if you have'em: for simultaneously using two devices or to help someone who forgot to bring one! Finally, if your travel to Brno or a Spring planning meeting is covered by JSALT and you opted to pay yourself and get reimbursed, please send your reimbursement claims ASAP to Karen Collins et al at <jsalt2025(a)jh.edu>. Late claims cause additional work on our side, could experience long delays, and may entail tax withholding, even when a timely claim is not taxable. I.e. you may get back less money than you spent! Safe travels to Brno! Cheers. Sanjeev PS: And let me know if you’re interested in organizing/meeting somewhere for dinner on Sunday.

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Final Information Before Your Arrival to Summer School – JSALT 2025 (Brno, Czech Republic)
by Radim KUDLA 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Dear participants, we are looking forward to welcoming you to JSALT 2025, taking place in Brno, Czech Republic, starting on June 9, 2025. We collected instructions to make your arrival smooth.Please read the following important information carefully (below). Please let us know if you have any questions. We wish you a smooth journey and can’t wait to see you in Brno! PS: In case of any urgency please WhatsApp (preferred) or call one of us Radim: +420732100775Renata: +420723035866 Warm regards,Radim & JSALT2025 organizing team ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *JSALT2025: Final Information Before Your Arrival to Summer School * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🏠 Accommodation & University Address * University address (event venue):Bozetechova 2/1, Brno<https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>meeting points: o breakfast and lunch place: place: FIT BUT campus - Stary Pivovar <https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/2/.cs?show=P209&big=1> o lecture room: mainly FIT BUT campus - room E112 <https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/.en?show=E112&big=1> * Accommodation address:there are several - you have it in Invitation Letter o BUT dorms - Pod Palackého vrchem Residence Hall address: Kolejní 2, 612 00 Brno - Královo Pole <https://maps.app.goo.gl/YmvVu1t3SGuu36Lm7>, Czech Republic please come to building “A02” - “Hotel Palacky” receptioncheck-in open 14-22pm, please announce later or earlier arrival in advancecontact: reception gsm: +420 739 329 933 or +420 541 142 968 gps: 49.2311819N, 16.5707842E * MIJA Pensionaddress: Poděbradova 25, 612 00 Brno - Královo Pole <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9oDiEB4oDYrdP3iWA>, Czech Republiccontact: Mrs. Mikeskova (gsm / WhatsApp: +420725033064 )gps: 49.2211078N, 16.5983736E<http://www.privatni-ubytovani-brno.cz/> * FIT BUT campus - Severní klauzury FIT / Northern Seclusions at FITandFIT BUT campus - pension Starý Pivovar / Old Breweryaddress: Božetěchova 1/2, 612 00 Brno - Královo Pole <https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kvbfguq8XHcVY4qt8>, Czech Republicplease come to reception at main entrance (next to “Ventana Cafe”)gps: 49.2263581N, 16.5959594E https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/2/?show=I203&big=1 <https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/2/?show=I203&big=1>(see blocks “I” in the upper left hand corner on the map) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📅 First Day Program – June 9, 2025 * 08:00 – bus will take you (bus will depart sharply at 8:00am !!!)from BUT Dorms - address: Kolejní 2, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wdf8LgcmT4j91amXA>bus will go from GPS: 49.2309283N, 16.5713667Eto venue - address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno<https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>note: who has other accommodation address (FIT, Mija, Sofia), please walk to University * 8:15 am breakfast place: FIT BUT campus (address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>) - room Stary Pivovar<https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/2/.cs?show=P209&big=1> * 9 am - 12:10 pm morning lectures & hands-on place: FIT BUT campus (address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>) - room E112 <https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/.en?show=E112&big=1> * 12:15 pm lunch place: FIT BUT campus (address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>) - room Stary Pivovar<https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/2/.cs?show=P209&big=1> * 1 pm - 5 pm afternoon lectures & hands-on place: FIT BUT campus (address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>) - room E112 <https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/.en?show=E112&big=1> * 5:30 pm Summer school welcome picnic place: FIT BUT campus (address: Bozetechova 2/1, Brno <https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QdLjKWnoLtdpMuH6>) - E103 respirium<https://www.fit.vut.cz/fit/map/.en?show=E103&big=1> Detailed program is shared on web for the following days https://jsalt2025.fit.vut.cz/summer-school<https://jsalt2025.fit.vut.cz/summer-school>or in *Welcome GUIDE*.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xU… ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🚶‍♂️ How to Get to the University Directions from your accommodation to the university and local transport tips: by Tram European culture prefers public bus/tram transport. You can plan your trip at idos.cz <https://idos.cz/en/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/?changeShield=true>.For one journey you need a regular 2-zone ticket (zone 100+101). It costs 25CZK (~1EUR). It can be purchased directly at the tram/bus/trolleybus by tapping your card against the yellow machine at each door - more details: https://www.pipniajed.cz/en.html <https://www.pipniajed.cz/en.html>.Do not forget to pay for your ride, there are checks (“revize jizdenek”) on the public transport, the experience of being caught is not pleasant and can be quite costly (>1000 CZK). * getting from “Main Railway Station” (“Hlavni nadrazi”) to BUT Dorm accommodationTake train number “12” towards “/Technologicky park/” and get off at the final station “/Technologicky park/”. Than walk 10min <https://mapy.com/s/pesepozena>. * getting from “Main Railway Station” (“Hlavni nadrazi”) to FIT BUT - JSALT2025 venue Take train number “1” towards “Řečkovice” and get off at the station “Semilasso”. Than walk 5min <https://mapy.com/s/remejavahu>. by Taxi * Taxis, Bolt <https://bolt.eu/en-cz/cities/brno/>or Uber <https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/brno-south-moravian-cz/>also offer affordable transportation within Brno. Unlike Prague where the danger of getting cheated by a taxi driver is quite high, Brno taxis have a much better reputation. General info: Public transport service timetables available dpmb.cz <https://www.dpmb.cz/en/timetables>for individual stops. Bus/tram map of public transport map available here <https://www.dpmb.cz/sites/default/files/downloads/2024/12/den_241215.pdf>.Please see details in “Welcome GUIDE”https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUD… <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUDvmW6ue…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👥 Extra Person Accommodation Costs If you plan to be accompanied, the cost of accommodation for an additional person is: 940 CZK / night. Please contact us in advance if you intend to bring someone. Several of you have done already - thanks a lot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🛡️ Travel Insurance – Mandatory All participants must havevalid travel insurancecovering at least: * Medical emergencies– in case of illness or injury during your stay * Personal liability – for example, if you accidentally damage something valuable * note: Home insurance is not mandatory It needs to be valid for the Czech Republic and for the whole stay. We strongly recommend arranging this before your departure.Here is one example of a provider:https://quote.worldtrips.com/AtlasTravel/Home?referid=99646-9002&l… <https://quote.worldtrips.com/AtlasTravel/Home?referid=99646-9002&language=e…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📘 All Other Practical Details You will find full details about the program, logistics, and your stay in Brno in the Welcome GUIDE.📎https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xU… <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUDvmW6ue…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[jsalt2025] welcome guide & requirements
by Radim KUDLA 03 Jun '25

03 Jun '25

Dear JSALT participant, JSALT 2025 is getting closer, and we’d like to share some important information with you! 1. “JSALT 2025 Welcome GUIDE” We’ve put together a “JSALT2025 Welcome GUIDE” <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUDvmW6ue…>with details about the schedule, travel, accommodation options, maps, practical tips, contact info, etc. We’re sharing it now even though we’ll be updating it with additional info as we go. 2. REQUIREMENTS from participants With over 100 participants, we’ll need everyone’s help to keep things running smoothly. Please read the “JSALT 2025 Welcome GUIDE > REQUIREMENTS <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgE69LVepBKqlbcZ9VkVPl4HwonbI1xUDvmW6ue…>” section at the beginning of the Welcome Guide carefully. It covers important administrative steps related to: * travel expense (if paid by JSALT) * accommodation contracts (if paid by JSALT/ESPERANTO) * network access atBUT * living allowance contract (if paid by BUT) o signing a payment contract with BUT o completing a tax questionnaire o having a CZK (Czech Koruna) bank account (we’ll ask you to use Revolut or Wise) * having valid health and personal liability insurance. 3. Email list “jsalt-participants(a)list.fit.vut.xn--cz-02t List with all JSALT2025 participants. This email list will be used for announcements and updates before and during the event. If you received this message directly, you're already on the list. If you got it via a colleague and want to join, please contact Radim Kudla <kudla(a)fit.vut.cz> directly. If you received it by mistake and want to unsubscribe, send an email to: jsalt-participants-request(a)list.fit.vut.cz <mailto:jsalt-participants-request@list.fit.vut.cz>with the subject line: “help” (without quotes) to receive instruction. 4. What’s coming next? You’ll soon receive your Invitation Letter and accommodation details. Participants who need a visa have already received theirs, and we’ll be sending the rest out in the next few days. If you have any questions or notice we missed something, please email Radim Kudla < <kudla(a)fit.vut.cz> and Renata Kohlová <kohlova(a)fit.vut.cz> directly. (Please don’t reply to the whole mailing list.) Thanks a lot, and best regards, Radim & Renata & JSALT2025 organizing team --- Radim KUDLA Technology Transfer Manager Faculty of Information Technology Brno University of Technology address: Bozetechova 2, 612 66 Brno, Czech Republic gsm/whatsup: +420 732 100 775 tel: +420 54114 1214 e-mail: kudla(a)fit.vut.cz profile: www.fit.vut.cz/person/kudla ---

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