DOC. TYPE		Meeting Announcement and Draft Agenda
TITLE		Calling Notice and Draft Agenda, the 82nd SC 29/WG 11 Meeting, 2007-10-22/26, Shenzhen, China  [SC 29/WG 11 N 9160]
SOURCE		Convener, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11
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STATUS		Calling Notice and Draft Agenda [Requested action: Each SC 29 member is requested to forward a list showing the names and employers of its delegates and also the name of the head of delegation to the WG 11 Convener and the SC 29 Secretariat by due date.]
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DUE DATE		2007-09-22
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Secretariat, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29
IPSJ/ITSCJ (Information Processing Society of Japan/Information Technology Standards Commission of Japan)*
Room 308-3, Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan Bldg., 3-5-8, Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011 Japan
Telephone: +81-3-3431-2808; Facsimile: +81-3-3431-6493; E-mail: ogura@itscj.ipsj.or.jp
*Standard Organization Accredited by JISC

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION
ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11
CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND AUDIO

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11 N9160

 August 2007

The 82nd MPEG Meeting will be hosted by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and take place 22 – 26 October 2007 at

Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel
ShenZhen
P.R.China

Please find additional information here

• Proposed agenda
• Logistic Information
• Registration

Note that

1. Facilities fees will be charged on participants (see Logistic Information)
2. Some ad hoc groups will meet on the week end before the meeting.

You are strongly urged to register with the Convenor.

Proposed agenda     

 Logistic Information

General information and dates

The 82^th MPEG Meeting will take place 22 - 26 October 2007 at Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel, China. The meeting will be hosted by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.. The exact meeting days are as follows:

• AhG meetings: October 20-21, 2007

• MPEG meeting: October 22-26, 2007

• JVT meeting: October 21-26, 2007

• VCEG meeting: July 20, 2007

All information can be found at http://market.huawei.com/hwgg/mpeg82/.

Location and meeting venue

Marco Polo Shenzhen is located in the business, commercial, and entertainment area of the new Futian Central Business District, with close proximity to the Shenzhen City Hall, the new Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, and the subway station. It is only 20 minutes from the hotel to Lowu train station and 25 minutes to Shekou ferry terminal and Shenzhen Baoan International Airport.

Shenzhen is China's original Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a key coastal city in southern China and the Pearl River Delta region. The only Chinese city to border Hong Kong, Shenzhen enjoys a unique geographical advantage and has benefited from a relatively high level of openness and foreign contact relative to other coastal Chinese cities. Leading industries are high-tech, logistics, finance, chemical engineering, trading, manufacture, and electronics. Shenzhen also benefits from an array of cultural attractions and amusement parks.

Social Event

To be held Wednesday, October 24, from 6 – 10 p.m. at Splendid China & China Folk Cultural Village.

Travel Documents and Visas                                                                        

Visas are required for most foreigners entering mainland China. Visitors are advised to consult their travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, any PRC Embassy or Consulate for details.

The organizing committee can assist with an official invitation letter. Please send your request to mpeg82@huawei.com.

Name Badges

You will receive your name badge upon check-in at the MPEG/JVT Registration and Information Desk. Your name badge is required for admittance into meeting rooms, breakfasts and breaks, the computer room and the social.

Meeting Organizer

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
mpeg82@huawei.com
P. +86-755-2856-7593 / +86-755-2878-9909
F. +86-755-2878-8317

Registration

 Facilities fee

• 4200 CNY early birds (until September 7). Includes one ticket to the social event.
• 4500 CNY after September 7 and on site. Includes one ticket to the social event.

• 250 CNY Additional tickets for the social event.

The facilities fee may be pre-paid by Visa, Mastercard. The regular registration includes a welcome package, coffee breaks, lunches and the social event.

Cancellation Policy

For any cancellation the total amount paid will be refunded minus:

• 1000 CNY if the cancellation is done before September 30th, 2007.

• 1500 CNY if the cancellation is done after October 1st, 2007

Accommodations

The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners cards

A HSBC ATM is located in the hotel. 

Rooms have been negotiated with Macro Polo hotels in Shenzhen. Participants have to make their own reservation online by filling the form. All accommodations are to be paid individually and directly to the hotel. Please fill the reservation form and send it to dwang@marcopoloshenzhen.com or fax to (86 755) 8272 8011.

Lunch Locations

• Meeting Lobby Lounge (Level 2): Full Buffet (provided by organizer)
• CafáøMarco
• Carrianna Chinese Restaurant
• Nishimura Japanese Restaurant
• Lobby Lounge
• Wall Street Club
• California Juice Bar
• In addition, there are several restaurants within walking distance

Getting to the Marco Polo Shenzhen

From HongKong (HK) International Airport to ShenZhen ports or Marco Polo ShenZhen Hotel

• Take coach from HongKong International Airport to ShenZhen land ports;

• Arrival at the arrival lounge of HK International Airport, (Note: MUST not go through Hong Kong Customs, i.e. no Hong Kong entry procedure is necessary); Then buy ferry ticket to SheKou,ShenZhen at Pearl River Passenger Transship Counter and make registration; Then Go to designated Transit Hall for baggage identification; Then take free bus to Horizon Passenger Terminal (it takes only 10 minutes) and finally take luxurious express ferry to SheKou ferry port, ShenZhen (it takes about 30 minutes). Ferry Price: 200 HKD/Adult. Operation Time; 09:00 – 21:20.

• Take the transportation service providing by TRANS-ISLAND CHINALINK (www.trans-island.com.hk) from HK International Airport to Macro Polo ShenZhen Hotel. Location of Ticket Centres: Kiosk A09, Arrival Hall HK International Airport (near to Exit A); Buffer Hall A Counter 5T034C Arrival Hall HK International Airport (near to Exit A). Coach Prices: 180 CNY/Adult. 7-seated Limousine Prices: 200 CNY/Adult. Operation Time: 06:00 – 24:00. Notes: This transportation company is independently operated and not affiliated with Marco Polo ShenZhen. Whole journey takes about 1.5 – 2.0 hours.

Note: If you choose the coach/7-seated limousine car route to hotel, you might be requested to change another coach/7-seated limousine car after you enter ShenZhen, please follow the transportation company staff instruction.

From ShenZhen ports to Macro Polo hotel

•     From LuoHu (Lo Wu) land port: taxi or bus, approx. 9.2 km;

•     From HuangGang land port (24 hours opens): taxi or bus, approx. 4.1 km;

•     From SheKou ferry port: taxi or bus, approx. 17.5 km;

•     From BaoAn International Airport: taxi, aprox.29 km;

The fair of taxi in red colour: First 3 kilometers or less takes 12.5 CNY, each additional kilometer take 2.4 CNY and waiting time during journey takes 0.8 CNY/minute.

Note: Most taxi drivers do not speak English in Shenzhen, so please make sure you have the name and address of Macro Polo Hotel Shenzhen written in Chinese, and show them to the taxi drivers. Following is the name and address of Marco Polo Hotel Shenzhen in Chinese.

深圳马哥孛罗好日子酒店     深圳市福田中心区福华一路

Marco Polo hotel airport pickup services

    From BaoAn International Airport ShenZhen

Buick 7-seated car: 480 CNY
Audi A6-L 4-seated limousine: 680 CNY

    From HongKong International Airport

Benz 4-seated limousine: 1800 CNY
Toyota 7-seated car: 1800 CNY

Note: The price above is valid for per car per way.

Hotel Amenities 

Gym
Location: Level 4
The gym measures 320 square meters / 3444 square feet and offers a wide range of professional services and facilities to cater for today's health-conscious travelers.

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Location: Level 4
An ideal venue for guests to enjoy refreshments and light snacks on the sundeck while soaking in the sun.

Mandara Spa
Location: Level 4
The renowned Mandara Spa has 11 exclusive treatment rooms, including two couple's rooms and a luxurious VIP suite with spacious jacuzzi. The Mandara Spa offers a wide range of relaxing spa therapies, a beauty salon, and a specialized pedicure / manicure area.

Further information

Shenzhen Places of Interest

Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center

This vast convention and exhibition center consists of a multifunction hall that can hold 3000, nine independent exhibition halls, and a number of convention halls that can accommodate from 40 to 800 people. Located one kilometer from the Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

Splendid China

Located by Shenzhen Bay in Oversea Chinese Town, Splendid China is a miniature park designed to reflect the history, culture, and architecture of numerous nationalities in China. Spread over 30 hectares, the park is laid out to reflect the map of China and has models of the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army to name just a few. Located five kilometers from the Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

China Folk Cultural Village

Adjacent to Splendid China, China Folk Cultural Village provides an interesting insight into China's diverse culture, with examples of folk art, customs, and villages from different parts of China. Located just five kilometers from the Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

Happy Kingdom

This fabulous theme park, also at Oversea Chinese Town, is located just five kilometers from the hotel and features a wide selection of thrilling rides and amusement areas that include Cartoon Town, Adventure Hill, a water park - Maya Beach - and a 4D theater.

Window of the World

Featuring reproductions of some of the world's most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the Taj Mahal, this theme park also has a large number of restaurants and exhibitions. Located just five kilometers from the Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

Lowu Commercial Building

The place for great shopping deals, Lowu Commercial Building comprises over 1500 small shops that sell a vast range of designer and copy goods. Located eight kilometers from the hotel.

Shenzhen Safari Park

Featuring thousands of animals are not restricted to cages and divided into carnivore zones and herbivore zones. There is a children’s petting zoo as well as circus performance each day, plus several restaurants on-site. Located ten kilometers from Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

Da/Xiao meisha

Da/Xiao meisha in size at Dapeng Bay consists of big-mouth wide around 2,000 meters, XiaomeiSha mouth width 800 meters, fine sand is yellowish white, flat soft, as if inspired Crescent embedded between mountain and sea, known as the "Oriental Hawaii." Now, with guesthouses, hotels, villas, camping, water-bath waterfront and other tourist facilities financial beautiful natural scenery and the rustic landscape in the integration of the humanities, as people vacation, recreation and entertainment, the number of visitors to the fitness facility. Located forty kilometers from the Marco Polo Shenzhen hotel.

Disneyland Hong Kong

Located 94 Kilometers from the hotel.

Time Zone

Shenzhen is on Beijing Time and 8 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time (GMT: +8). 

Climate

The average temperature in October is 80°F/26.5°C. The average monthly rainfall is 108.7mm.

Electricity

The electricity standard in China is 220 Voltages AC, 50 Hz. The plugs and sockets types A and I are used in China. Please always check the power supply before using your equipment.