GEMINI 

Krakow, May 12-13, 2025 

GEMINI Project (www.dth-gemini.eu) meeting in Krakow is organized by the Sano Centre for Computational Medicine (www.sano.science) and the Academic Computer Center Cyfronet AGH (www.cyfronet.pl). 

The plenary sessions will be at the Akademickie Centrum Materiałów i Nanotechnologii AGH (ACMiN)(www.acmin.agh.edu.pl) and parallel sessions at ACMIN and Cyfronet. 

On Tuesday afternoon you are invited to visit ACMIN, Cyfronet and Sano Centre and meet with scientists there. 

The meeting will start with a plenary session at ACMIN. 

Meeting Locations 

Sano Centre for Computational Medicine  

Sano is an international research foundation advancing excellence in computational medicine to improve healthcare systems. As a non-profit organization, Sano reinvests all resources into innovative research projects that enhance medical progress and healthcare efficiency. Supported by major grants from the European Commission’s Teaming for Excellence and the International Research Agendas Program (IRAP), Sano fosters collaboration to drive groundbreaking advancements in medicine. 

Sano Centre for Computational Medicine

ul. Czarnowiejska 36, building C5, 30-054 Kraków 

info@sanoscience.org, +48 12 307 27 37 

sano.science – maps.app.goo.gl/AoAJsS6S1pT7uFT57

ACC Cyfronet AGH 

The Academic Computer Centre CYFRONET AGH, founded by the National Committee for Scientific Research, serves as the primary institution for managing and expanding the infrastructure of high-performance computers (HPC) and both the urban and academic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). A key role of Cyfronet is to offer telecommunication and computing services to the entire scientific community in Krakow and the Malopolska region, enhancing their research capabilities. 

As an expert center in distributed computing, including cloud and grid technologies, ACK Cyfronet AGH boasts extensive expertise in creating and managing integrated service platforms tailored for the scientific community. Additionally, it leads the PLGrid Consortium, which unites national computational resources for scientific research and offers various specialized IT support services. Cyfronet also administers the Metropolitan Area Network in Krakow and plays a pivotal role in the PIONIER network. 

Akademickie Centrum Komputerowe CYFRONET AGH 
ul. Nawojki 11, 30-950 Kraków
cyfronet@cyfronet.pl, +48 12 632 33 55, +48 12 633 34 26 
www.cyfronet.pl  – maps.app.goo.gl/o29HTHLg11c1dtQRA

Akademickie Centrum Materiałów   i Nanotechnologii AGH (ACMiN)   

The Academic Center of Materials and Nanotechnology (ACMiN) at AGH University of Science and Technology, established in 2013, is a leading institution in nanotechnology and modern materials. Its mission is to drive scientific development through interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions for a sustainable economy. ACMiN specializes in the design, manufacture, and analysis of functional materials and nanostructures using advanced techniques and facilities, including clean rooms and high-end microscopy and spectroscopy equipment. It actively collaborates with the business sector and other scientific entities, participating in both national and international projects. Through these collaborations, ACMiN offers R&D partnerships and commercial scientific services, aiming to advance science and contribute to a knowledge-based economy, while aligning with strategic research priorities. 

ACMiN AGH
ul. Kawiory 30, building D-16 , 30-055 Kraków 

acmin@agh.edu.pl, +48 12 617 49 44, +48 12 617 51 67 

acmin.agh.edu.pl – maps.app.goo.gl/7zQJY3q1UpJ1S3s57

The surroundings 

All meeting places are in the north part of Kraków, close to the Airport and the city centre. 

By walk from the city centre: 

  • to Sano (1.4km, approximately 19 minutes), 
  • to ACMiN AGH (2.1km, approximately 29 minutes),
  • to Cyfronet (2.6km, approximately 35 minutes).  

The walking route between the meeting places takes 13 minutes. 

Travel by bus or tram:

Social dinner

(May 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM) 

Gospoda na Piastowskiej 

“The Gospoda is a new restaurant serving Polish cuisine, set in beautiful natural surroundings, right next to Kraków’s Blonia and Cichy Kącik. We offer spacious halls decorated in a folk style, a garden, and ample parking for your convenience.” 

gospodapiastowska.pl – maps.app.goo.gl/saxznavmGCt2KXPj8 

You can reach the inn from Nawojka Street and from any meeting location by taking bus number 159, which takes 9 minutes. You can also walk the same route, which will take about 26 minutes to cover a distance of 1.9 km. 

Finding the nearest hotels 

Krakow offers a wide selection of excellent hotels. Here are four great options located near meeting venues:  

Getting to Kraków 

Here are some helpful tips on how to reach the city center after you arrive by plane or train. 

Upon landing at Krakow Balice Airport, you have several transportation options:  

Krakow Airport is served by three regular bus lines: 209 and 300 and one night line: 902. These are AGGLOMERATION BUS LINES – krakowairport.pl/en/passenger/transport-en/directions/from-to-krakow-airport. A bus can take you to the city center in about 40 minutes for 6 PLN. You can buy tickets at the bus stop outside the airport or on the bus itself, with both card and cash accepted.  

A direct train to the main train station will cost 14 PLN about 20 minutes of travel time.  

For navigating public transportation (bus, tram and train) in the city and from the airport, the jakdojade.pl app or website is invaluable. It offers up-to-date travel connections, directions, and the option to buy electronic tickets. Krakow’s public transportation is known for being reliable, punctual, and convenient.   

A taxi ride costs approximately 90 PLN for an airport taxi. Both card and cash payments are accepted, and the journey typically takes around 30 minutes.  

Additional transportation resources include: 

  • MPK for local public transport, 
  • PKP for national train services, 
  • Balice Airport for Krakow’s international flights. 

Exploring Krakow:  

Krakow is a vibrant and exciting city, renowned for its quaint cafes, unique cinemas, fascinating museums, and lively nightlife. The epicenter of student life is Market Square, located in the heart of the city, and Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter.  

Explore Krakow with a virtual tour available at the following link: wirtualnyspacer.krakow.pl/html5/index.php?id=52619&lng=EN    

For more information on what Krakow has to offer, visit: 

  • Karnet – Reliable guide to museums, galleries, concerts, and other cultural events, 

Emergency Numbers: 

  • Dial 112 for any emergency, 
  • 997 for the police, 
  • 999 for an ambulance, 
  • 998 for the fire department.