Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (venue for March 16, 17, 19, 20)

Jana Pawła II 10
61-139 Poznań

• Through the main entrance: from Berdychowo Street, you should pass the buildings of the Poznań University of Technology, going along the river banks along Jacka Rychlewskiego Street you will reach a small roundabout by the building; from there you should head to a stony, specially marked parking lot for guests, or along an internal street along the building for previously reserved parking spaces for guests.
  technical entry; from street Jana Pawła II (please call at the gate).
• By public transport from the railway/bus Main Station: go to the tram stop “Poznań Główny” and take the tram no. 6 in MIŁOSTOWO direction (timetable MPK). Get off at the “Baraniaka” stop (the seventh consecutive stop), walk across Jana Pawła II street in the north direction, then go down Jana Pawła II street directly to the building.
• By public transport from Ławica airport: Select the bus no. 159 (timetable MPK), which will take you to the main railway/bus station. Then go to the tram stop “Poznań Główny” and take the tram no. 6 in the MIŁOSTOWO direction (timetable MPK). Get off at the “Baraniaka” stop (the seventh consecutive stop), walk across Jana Pawła II street in the north direction, then go down Jana Pawła II street directly to the building.
• By taxi: we recommend choosing one of the registered corporations, e.g. (61) 8222-222, (61) 8519-519, (61) 8222-333. Please do not choose a taxi without prior telephone order! (taxis standing under the train station are very expensive). We also recommend using dedicated applications for passenger car transport, such as iTaxi, Bolt and Uber.

Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu/The National Museum in Poznań (venue for March 18)

Aleje Marcinkowskiego 9
61-745 Poznań

• Access on foot: The museum is located right in the heart of the city centre, close to Old Market Square (Stary Rynek) and right by the famous Plac Wolności (Freedom Square). The entrance to the venue can be found in the older neoclassical part of the Museum (brownish building with large windows on the first floor). Enter via heavy wooden door. The exact location of the entrance can be viewed here.
• By public transport: The museum is very easy to reach using the tram network. Closest Stops: „Plac Wolności” or „Aleje Marcinkowskiego”.
  Tram Lines: Look for numbers 2, 5, 9, 13, or 16 (but remember to check on schedules and apps, since there are frequent changes in routes due to construction). To plan the journey we recommend using the Jakdojade app (the gold standard for Polish transport) or Google Maps for real-time departures. You can get the tickets at ticket machines on the street, inside the tram (contactless card payment), or via apps like Jakdojade, moBilet or SkyCash.
  
• By taxi: we recommend choosing one of the registered corporations, e.g. (61) 8222-222, (61) 8519-519, (61) 8222-333. Please do not choose a taxi without prior telephone order! (taxis standing under the train station are very expensive). We also recommend using dedicated applications for passenger car transport, such as iTaxi, Bolt and Uber.

At PCSS headquarters:

Network: Konferencja
Password: C$p12@dW@

Useful tickets/route planning apps: Jakdojade, Skycash. Google Maps work fine for timetables and routes

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citynav.jakdojade.pl.android&hl=pl
• https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/jakdojade-rozkłady-i-bilety/id506795511?l=pl
• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skycash.beta&hl=pl
• https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/skycash/id320226186

Websites with timetables, ticket prices, maps & updates:

• https://www.mpk.poznan.pl/en/home/
• https://www.ztm.poznan.pl/

Tips: When buying a single ticket for public transportation remember to scan a QR code or enter a designated number („numer boczny” – you can find them inside trams and busses, usually on the walls or windows) in your app, to validate your tickets. You can also purchase tickets inside the vehicles with your card or phone, using the black screens. Simply select the ticket and tap your card or phone to pay – the ticket is assigned digitally to your device. Paper tickets bought at the machines located on the tramway stops need to be validated inside the vehicle, to do that, put them inside small orange machines (ones without the digital screen). Smoking is prohibited on the tram and bus stops, when waiting for a bus, you don’t have to wave your hand – just make yourself visible. Some smaller bus stops are on request („przystanek na żądanie” announcement), simply press the stop button inside the bus. Trams stop at all stations.

• Poznań Town/City Hall: jewel of renaissance architecture with famous goats
• Old Market Square: heart of the city
• Imperial District with the Imperial Castle & Enigma Cipher Centre
• Royal Castle (part of the National Museum network)
• Poznań Cathedral & Ostrów Tumski island: birthplace of Poznań & Poland
• Poznań Fara Basilica: great example of baroque architecture
• Cytadela Park (Poznań Citadel): picturesque park within old fortified area
• Stary Browar Mall (Old Brewery)
• Malta lake: artificial lake offering scenic walk routes, right next to PCSS headquarters
• Raczyński Library: one of the oldest institutions of this kind in Poland

• Wiejskie jadło (polish cuisine),  Stary Rynek 77
• Pyraland (Poznań regional cuisine), Półwiejska 39
• Hyćka (polish and Poznań regional cuisine), Rynek Śródecki 17
• Drevny kocur (czech cuisine), Św. Marcin 11 / Stary Rynek 77 (two locations)
• Masiso (korean cuisine), Piekary 12a
• Forni Rossi 543 (certified neapolitan pizza & italian cuisine), Mieczysława Niedziałkowskiego 28
• Kociak (iconic pastry/dessert/café place), Święty Marcin 26
• ROGAL Świętomarciński (one of the few places with certified St. Martin’s croissant – Poznań specialty), Stary Rynek 11/17
• Nowe Lokum Stonewall (queer bar with drinks, beer, food and good music), Fredry 7
• Miasto Bar (cocktail bar with music), Szewska 20

This interactive map is your local guide of Poznań for the ECHOES Second Annual Event. You’ll find pin-points highlighting event venues, points of interest, museums, restaurants, cafés, and great areas to explore on foot. Click on any pin to discover more about each place — including short descriptions and useful links — and make the most of your time in the city. Enjoy wandering, tasting, and discovering Poznań at your own pace.

The live stream for ECHOES Open Session will begin on Wednesday March 18 at 14:00 and will be available via the following link:

www.pcss.pl/echoes-meeting/public-session

Tuesday

14:00-14:30 PCSS Data Center
The PCSS Data Center is a state-of-the-art facility spanning 1,600 m² that serves as a cornerstone of Polish science by integrating massive classical clusters with pioneering quantum infrastructure. Operating with a capacity of over 23 petaflops and a focus on ecological heat recovery, it transforms vast amounts of data into breakthroughs in medicine, climate research, and artificial intelligence.
To collect your site visit tickets, please report to reception. Space is limited. Let’s meet in the main hall of PCSS.
Join the WhatsApp group for this trip.

Thursday

9:00-9:40 Ostrów Tumski Tour
Visiting Ostrów Tumski is like stepping into the very beginning of Polish history. This peaceful island is the oldest part of Poznań and home to the magnificent Poznań Cathedral, where Poland’s first rulers are buried. Walking through its quiet streets and along the Warta River feels calm, atmospheric, and truly historic.
To collect your site visit tickets, please report to reception. Space is limited. Let’s meet in the main hall of PCSS at 8:45 or on Bishop Jordan Bridge at 9:00.
Join the WhatsApp group for this trip.

10:15-11:00 Old Market Square Tour 
Visiting the Old Market Square is a must to experience the lively heart of the city. Surrounded by colorful Renaissance townhouses and the beautiful Poznań Town Hall, the square is full of cafés, culture, and history. It’s the perfect place to feel the vibrant atmosphere of Poznań and watch the famous mechanical goats at noon.
To collect your site visit tickets, please report to reception. Space is limited. Let’s meet at the Freedom Fountain in Freedom Square at 10:15.
Join the WhatsApp group for this trip.

11:00-12:30 (3 choices)

The Raczyński Library
The Raczyński Library impresses visitors with its elegant classical architecture and rich literary heritage, making it one of the most important cultural landmarks in the city.
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Old Town Hall
The Poznań Town Hall is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Poland, famous for its ornate façade and the charming mechanical goats that appear every day at noon.

Royal Castle
The Royal Castle offers stunning panoramic views of the city and lets visitors explore the history in a beautifully reconstructed area.

To collect your site visit tickets, please report to reception. Space is limited. Let’s meet at the Freedom Fountain in Freedom Square at 11:00. The Museum in the Town Hall and the Castle can also be visited at any other time during the museums’ opening hours.

14:00 PCSS Laboratories
Our various laboratories are a modern hub of innovation where advanced research in supercomputing, artificial intelligence, networking technologies, and digital heritage preservation is developed using cutting-edge infrastructure and high-performance computing systems.
To collect your site visit tickets, please report to reception. Space is limited. Let’s meet in the main hall of PCSS.
Join the WhatsApp group for this trip.

The Digital Scavenger Hunt

Turn your phone into an explorer’s tool and join our creative photo hunt across five unique categories! Break the ice, capture the best conference moments, and submit your photo packs daily to win limited-edition souvenirs. Remember – speed and creativity are key, and the best shots will be featured on the big screen in the main lobby!

Join the hunt, capture the moments, and win daily – send your photo pack!

The Crowd Intelligence Challenge

Did you know that as a group, we are smarter than any individual expert? Take on the „Wisdom of the Crowd” challenge, guess the answers to 5 intriguing conference-related questions, and see how close our collective average gets to the truth. The most accurate guesses will be rewarded during the finale, so trust your intuition and win a unique souvenir!

Trust your intuition, guess the numbers, and prove the wisdom of the crowd – fill out the form now!

• Aleksandra Nowak (event coordinator): +48 504 650 475 / anowak@man.poznan.pl
• Damian Niemir (PR team): +48 693 919 940 / niemir@man.poznan.pl
• Wojtek Bohdanowicz (PR team): +48 517 266 553 / wojtekb@man.poznan.pl
• Reception desk: +48 61 858 2002
• PR team: pr@pcss.pl

See the full photo gallery from the event!

You can find our logotypes, guidelines and additional information here. Feel free to use these materials and remember to tag us when posting on Your social media channels!

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