Are you planning on visiting the European Rover Challenge? Great call! The tenth anniversary edition of the international space and robotics event will be held on September 6-8, 2024 at the AGH University of Krakow. To make your stay as comfortable and hassle-free as possible, we have put together some of the most important information below.
Directions
The European Rover Challenge takes place on the grounds of the AGH University of Krakow, which is conveniently located for both people traveling by car and public transportation. The Exhibitor Zone and the Competition Zone will be located at the AGH Faculty of Applied Physics and Informatics. The main entrance to the event area will be located opposite the WISŁA Stadium parking lot at 19 Wladyslaw Reymonta St. Lectures, debates and speeches by special guests and popularizers of science will be held nearby, at the AGH Faculty of Materials Engineering and Ceramics.
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There are no parking spaces for visitors at the event site. It is advisable to arrive early to avoid traffic jams and find a convenient parking space in nearby parking lots.
Public transport
The neighborhood of the European Rover Challenge 2024 is a very well-connected part of the city. In the immediate vicinity of the event there are bus stops of the following lines:
- ul. Czarnowiejska (most options): 139, 144, 159, 164, 173, 194, 199, 310, 494, 501, 511, (night lines: 601, 611);
- AGH / UR: 169, 179, 192, 301, 304, 307, 503, 513, (night lines: 608);
- ul. Kawiory (closest to event area): 144, 194, 494
- Miasteczko Studenckie AGH: 139, 159, 164, 173, 199, 501, 511, (night lines: 601, 611);
- Closest tram stop: Plac Inwalidów: 4, 8, 13, 14, 24 (night lines: 64, 664);
We highly recommend using JakDojade.pl app, thanks to which you can easily find all public transport connections (including transfers).
Information for foreigners:
- Stops closest to the bus station and railroad:
- Dworzec Główny Wschód
- Dworzec Główny Zachód
- Dworzec Główny Tunel
- Teatr Słowackiego
- Lines to get to the City Center from Balice Airport: SKA1 (train), 209, 300, 902.
What hours is the event held?
The European Rover Challenge 2024 takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first two days (September 6, 7, Friday-Saturday), and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last day (September 8, Sunday). The Exhibitor Zone (and visitor attractions) and the conference (lectures, debates, live stream) take place throughout Friday through Sunday. The Martian robot competition takes place from Friday to Sunday noon (the schedule depends on many factors, the competition may end earlier). Admission to all elements of the event is free.
You will find numerous information desks on site, where you can get detailed information on the schedule of events, a map of the area and available attractions.
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Where is the event held?
The 10th anniversary edition of the ERC is being held at the AGH University of Krakow.
The AGH University of Krakow (AGH University) is a modern university that actively participates in fostering a knowledge-based society and creating innovative technologies. University has a well-established position in the country and is recognised abroad. Experienced staff, advanced laboratories, a unique campus, and, above all, the bonds that connect the AGH University community are the greatest assets.
Education offer includes 22 fields of study taught entirely in English. The AGH University Doctoral School is a perfect place for those who want to continue their education, and the assortment of more than 100 professional courses will definitely improve career opportunities and personal development. Research activities span the fields of technical sciences, natural sciences, Earth sciences and social sciences, with an emphasis on current priorities of the economy and business, in such areas as digitisation, energy transformation and zero emission economy, climate change, circular economy, and Industry 4.0. Among the many prospective research fields at the AGH University, research related to space engineering is being developed intensively.
Learn more about AGH: https://www.agh.edu.pl/en/