Discrete symmetries meet at the crossroads of particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. The purpose of this symposium is to review the latest developments in the field of discrete symmetries, to discuss the present status of the field and to explore future directions.
strong CP problem, axions
physics beyond the standard model, precision era
going beyond the standard model
a new look into particle physics
The 9th Symposium on Prospects in the Physics of Discrete Symmetries will take place at Gospodarsko razstavišče. www.gr-congress.si
The multiple ways to get to Ljubljana
Letališče Jožeta Pučnika is 23 km (approx. 30 minutes) outside of capitol Ljubljana. There is a regular bus connection to the Ljubljana main bus station (once per hour, the last bus at 8 p.m.). The one-way tickets are about 4 €. Several shuttle services are also available, they tend to charge from 15 € (for shared) to 50 € (for individual transport) to city center. Taxis are also available and the rides range between 35 – 50 €. Website: https://www.lju-airport.si/en/
From airport Trieste to Ljubljana is around 120 km. You can travel to Ljubljana twice a day with train, by bus, car, towncar or shuttle. Bus will cost you around 30 € and almost 2 hours, driving with rent a car or shuttle will be 1,15 hours long and will cost you between 30 and 100 € (depends of the car). Website: https://triesteairport.it/en/
There are 4 ways to get from Klagenfurt Airport to Ljubljana (130 km): by bus, train, rent a car or shuttle. Bus will take you around 4 hours and costs between 11–16 €, shuttle will cost you between 10 – 140 € and around 1,5 hours, same as rent a car. Train cost around 45 €, but is not fastest then bus. Website: https://airport-klagenfurt.at/en/home, https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Klagenfurt-Airport-KLU/Ljubljana
You can come from Zagreb’s airport to Ljubljana (140 km) by Car, bus, Taxi / Rent-a-car or car sharing. Website: https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/passengers/to-from-the-airport/35
Check also the GoOpti shuttle bus transport options from all the neighboring airports: https://www.goopti.com/en/
The railway station is situated in the centre of the town. You can get from there to Jožef Stefan Institute by taxi (it costs about 10 €) or by local buses (see below). To get train information you can call free number: 080 81 11 or – if calling from abroad: +386 1 29 13 331. Website: https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Long-distance buses stop at the central bus station that is situated in the middle of the town in front of the Railway station. You can get from there to Gospodarsko Razstavišče on foot (approx. 15 min walk), by taxi (it costs about 10 €) or by local buses (see below). To get bus information you can call 1991 - INFO center, operating from MON - FRI: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM; SAT, SUN and holidays: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Website: https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en
Ljubljana is not that big, but yet too big to walk...
In Ljubljana the local transportation is performed by busses (Ljubljanski Potniški Promet - LPP). For participants of the Discrete 2024 conference, bus transportation will be free with a conference badge.
From city center of Ljubljana to Gospodarsko Razstavišče you can also bike - up to 15 minutes long ride. Subscription to BicikeLJ costs 1 € for a week and 3 € for a year. Detailed directions depending on the direction that you are coming from, can be found on sites such as Google maps, Travelmath, etc. https://www.bicikelj.si/en/home
Participants of our conference have an option of better prices in the following hotels:
approx. 300 m from the venue
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/ljubljana/ljuha/hoteldetail
Participants can secure a room with a discount by sending an email to ljubljana.reservations@ihg.com and referring to "DISCRETE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 10% DISCOUNT". The special discount (10%) is valid until November 25th 2024 or until the accommodation capacity is filled.
approx. 1.5km from the venue
https://www.cityhotel.si/en/
Please make a reservation over webpage and use promotion code: DISCRETE24. Code for a 10% discount is valid until November 6th 2024.
approx. 3km from the venue
https://www.austria-trend.at/de/hotels/hotel-ljubljana
Please make a reservation over the following link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/75036?groupID=4322988&adults=1. The link will be active until 15th October 2024. Hotel is offering a 20% discount for conference guests.
In case of any questions, or if you need any help please don’t hesitate to contact us: events@ijs.si
