EBEC 2010 Guide

Cluj-Napoca, Romania1st - 11th August 2010

Guide BookEuropean BEST Engineering Competition

European BEST Engineering Competition, 1st - 11th of August 2010

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3 Welcome word4 The city of Cluj-Napoca5 Getting to Cluj6 Getting around in Cluj7 Where to stay, eat, drink8 Venues of EBEC9 Schedule of the event

10 The Closing Day11 About the Closing Day13 Contact us

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We are happy to welcome you to the European BEST Engineering Competition in Cluj-Napoca! This booklet aims to help you in the planning and preparations of the trip and we hope that you will enjoy the event as much as we do.

This guide contains a short description about our city and a bit of its history, ways to get to Cluj-Napoca by different means of transport, how is it getting around to the city. We also would like to suggest you the most convinient place for accommodation (City Plaza Hotel) that is located close to the location where the main activities of EBEC will take place and is well-known

for the level of service and comfort.

Moreover, in this booklet you can find details regarding the schedule of the activities where you are welcome to participate: Opening Day, Closing Day and evening before Closing Day.

Looking forward to meet you in Cluj-Napoca!

EBEC Organising Team

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Cluj-Napoca (Romanian) or Kolozsvár (Hungarian), as capital of historical region Transylvania, is one of the most visited cities in Romania. The city, with 310,243 people, is very pleasant, and it is certainly a great experience for those who want to see urban Transylvanian life at its best. Along with fine dining, excellent cultural activities, a wonderful historical legacy and a great atmosphere, the city will certainly not disappoint those who add it to their travel itinerary. What’s more is the fact that Cluj (as it’s called for short) is so easy to access and get around.

The official language is Romanian, a

Romance language. Most educated people born after about 1970 will speak reasonably good English and will likely be proficient in one or more second Romance languages; most educated people born before about 1970 will speak reasonably good French and Italian. Hungarian is a commonplace language, spoken by the relatively large Hungarian minority.

Cluj has a vibrant night life, guaranteed by the over 60000 University students living here. There are bars, cafés, clubs for all preferences and budgets.

The city of Cluj-Napoca

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Getting to Cluj-Napoca is easy due to its position and its status as a major Romanian city.

By planeThe International Someşeni Airport of Cluj-Napoca is offering flights to all romanian and european major cities provided by Blue Air, TAROM, Austrian, Lufthansa, Iberia, Alitalia, Carpatair, Malev and Wizzair.

The Airport of Cluj-Napoca has transport connections to downtown Cluj-Napoca (bus line 8 running from 5:30AM till 23:00, with cheap prices). Car rentals, taxi, limo service are also available.

By trainTrain is the easiest way to reach Cluj from Bucharest. There are train connections to most Romanian cities, including fast InterCity connections to Oradea, Arad, Timisoara, Brasov, Sighisoara, Ploiesti and Bucharest.

By carEuropean road E60 links it to Bucharest and Brasov to the south, Oradea and Budapest to the west, through Bors customs. E81 leads to Zalau and Satu Mare to the north, Brasov and Bucharest to the south. E58 links Cluj-Napoca to Dej, Bistrita, Baia Mare and Vatra Dornei.

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By taxiTaxis are relatively more expensive than in other parts of Romania, but still cheap, and very convenient. The tariff is around 1.79 RON (50 eurocents/ 0.7 $) per kilometer, and the same is applied as start fee. Taxi cabs come in all shapes and colors, they are identified by the company logo on the sign on top of the car, which will also be placed somewhere on the car body. Payment is always done in cash, and paying by credit card is not possible.

We recommend Napoca Taxi, +40 744 930 872 or (0264) 953 wich is a reliable company.

By public transportPublic transport in the city is possible by means of 25 bus lines, 7 trolleybus lines, and 3 tram lines, all operated by the RATUC company. For most lines servicing the city center you won’t need to wait more than 15 minutes. The price is 3.5 RON (about 85 eurocents, or 1.2 USD) for two travels.

By carCars can be rented from the numerous operators throughout the city. Many small travel agencies also intermediate for renting cars, and you might be able to get better rates there. You can find such agencies scattered throughout the city centre.

Getting around in Cluj

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Where to stayCity Plaza: Sindicatelor Street, No. 9-11. Near the Municipal Park in the historic city of town. Close to the university and other locations of the closing day. Reservations on http://www.cityhotels.ro/CityPlaza/ or +40 264 450101.

Where to eatFood for the entire event will be provided by us. We will serve lunch and dinner at Agape. Please tell us in advance if you have certain allergies concerning food.

Where to have a drinkDiesel, Piaţa Unirii no. 17. One of the

oldest and most visited clubs in Cluj-Napoca. Cosmopolitan events on three floors with some of the most popular groups in Romania.

Insomnia, opposite the cinema next to the bookstore on Piata Unirii. Bohemian and ever changing decor and nice personel. Also serve light meals.

Obsession , Str. Republicii nr. 109. The biggest club in town.

Taxi CompanyWe recommend Napoca Taxi, +40 744 930 872 or (0264) 953 wich is a reliable company.

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Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Place where the competition will take place): Constantin Daicoviciu Street, No. 15, Faculty for Automation and Computer Science, G. Baritiu Street, No. 26-28.

City Plaza (First part of the Closing Day): Sindicatelor Street, No. 9-11. Close to the university and other locations of the closing day.

Chios (Team Design testing and Cocktail) : On Parcul Municipal Street, Chios is located in the heart of the central park of Cluj- Napoca. The restaurant is very close to City Plaza as well as to the University.

National Theater (Official Closingceremony) : Stefan cel Mare Square,No. 2-4. The National Theater is very close to the hotel Opera Plaza.

Agape RestaurantStr. Iuliu Maniu nr. 6The place where the participants, organisers and guests will serve lunch and dinner.

Observator CampusStr. Observatorului, Nr.34 The campus where the dormitories are located, where both organisers and participants will be hosted during the whole event.

Venues of EBEC

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01 Arrival Day for participants

02 Official Opening and Team building Day

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10 Official Closing Day11 Departure

The evening before the Closing DayIn the afternoon you will have the possibility to:· Meet BEST Corporate Relations Responsible that will be helping you throughout the Closing Day· Receive detailed overview of the Closing Day· Visit locations of the Closing Day· Arrange stands for the Job Fair

In the evening we will arrange for you a dinner where in relaxing atmosphere you will be able to get to know better our organisation and network with other company representatives and members of BEST.

Schedule of the event


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Closing DayClosing Day is one of the most thrilling moments in the whole competition – it is the day when the overall winners will be announced and you will have the possibility to get acquainted with all participants of the event.

We strongly hope that you manage to schedule your visit to Cluj-Napoca such as to permit your presence throughout the entire day.

Schedule of the Closing Day

10:00 Case Study awards, City Plaza

12:00 Job Fair, City Plaza14:00 Team Design testing, Chios

16:00 Official Picture, National Theater

17:00 Announcing Winners, National Theater

17:30 Closing Ceremony, National Theater

19:00 Cocktail, Chios

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Closing Day will start with the Case Study awards. The tasks of this category will be presented together with the announcement of the winners. The entire ceremony will take place at City Plaza.

The Job Fair will be a best opportunity to meet all the participants, answer their questions, distribute promotion materials and present job opportunities in your company. Job Fair will be merged with the Lunch which aims to create a relaxed atmosphere.

Another chance to network with

students is at Team Design category. The participants will present their device they have developed. This will be a great chance to evaluate their skills and technical knowledge and getting in contact with BEST Teams.

Official picture with all the participants, guests and partners is a tradition in BEST events. This will be the time to do it!

During the Closing Ceremony, the official speeches will be made; greeting the winners and closing the event.

About the Closing Day

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Contact us

Throughout the preparation period and for any type of communication the address of the Office of the Local BEST Group could be used.This address could be also used for sending the materials:

Office Local BEST Cluj-Napoca:Str. C-tin Daicoviciu, No. 15, Room 707-709, 400020, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Phone: +40-264-402561Fax: +40-264-592055E-mail: [email protected]

With any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Corporate relations responsibles:Ekaterina Garbaruk: +46 704 041 883([email protected])

Sabrina Herlo: +40 740 190 549([email protected])

Coordinator:Rafael Feito-Kiczak: +32 495 757 702 ([email protected])

Main organiser:Laura Goci: +40 741 459 960([email protected])

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