From defd947f4de4c549f071eb1b65ca9187fed494f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrey Latyshev <latyshev.andrey.a@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:23:48 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Add Getting there and Accommodation sections

---
 conference/2026.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+)

diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index a047224..f677373 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -84,6 +84,41 @@ France
   conference dinner, and social events. The registration fee does not include
   lunches, and it is non-refundable.
 
+## Getting there
+
+The [University of Chicago | John W. Boyer
+Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZGsSNiFAddyisY4R6) is situated in the 13th
+district of Paris, which makes the venue easily accessible via public transport
+(metro, tram and RER).
+
+For your convenience, we recommend installing the official [Île-de-France
+Mobilités application](https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/en/application) on
+your smartphone. It allows you to buy tickets, plan your journey, and check
+real-time traffic information.
+ication)
+
+If you are arriving by air:
+- **From Paris-Orly Airport (ORY):** Metro line 14 is the fastest
+  public-transport connection to Paris, and it serves the airport directly.
+- **From Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG):** the **RER B** is the main rail link to Paris and serves major hubs such as **Gare du Nord** and **Châtelet**.
+
+If you are arriving by train:
+- **Gare d’Austerlitz** is especially convenient, as it is located in the 13th
+  arrondissement and is connected to **metro lines 5 and 10** as well as **RER
+  C**.
+- **Gare de Lyon** is also a practical arrival point, with connections to **metro lines 1 and 14** and **RER A and D**. 
+- Other major Paris stations, including **Gare du Nord**, **Gare de l’Est**, and **Gare Montparnasse**, are well connected to the city’s transport network; the Île-de-France Mobilités app is the easiest way to plan your onward journey to the venue.
+
+
+## Accommodation
+
+The FEniCS conference registration fee does not include accommodation. All
+participants must organize their own accommodation.
+
+- There are 4-5 hotels in the immediate vicinity
+- Example
+
+
 ## Abstract submission
 
 - Call for abstracts (talks, posters and software) is closed on 27 March 2026.

From 341190d3d499379c353e5e6b704a260b74e1237a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrey Latyshev <latyshev.andrey.a@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:31 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 2/5] Edit Getting there, rearranged the content

---
 conference/2026.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++--------------------
 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)

diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index f677373..7adacdc 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -58,14 +58,6 @@ Links to previous FEniCS conferences can be found [here](index.md).
 - Best student and postdoc presentation prizes.
 - Tutorial session: an optional hands-on session focused on advanced features and design of FEniCSx. It is scheduled as a morning session on the first day of the conference.
 
-## Conference venue
-
-The conference will take place at:<br/>
-[University of Chicago | John W. Boyer Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZGsSNiFAddyisY4R6)<br/>
-41 rue des Grands Moulins<br/>
-75013 Paris<br/>
-France
-
 ## Registration
 
 - To register in the conference, all participants have to register first on
@@ -84,24 +76,44 @@ France
   conference dinner, and social events. The registration fee does not include
   lunches, and it is non-refundable.
 
+## Abstract submission
+
+- Call for abstracts (talks, posters and software) is closed on 27 March 2026.
+- Participants can demonstrate their FEniCS-based software to small groups using their laptops. These “software demonstrations” take place at the same time as the poster session.
+- Conference delegates will be notified about abstract acceptance after abstract submission closes.
+- The length of talks will depend on registration numbers, but is expected to be around 15 minutes.
+- There will be a dedicated poster session. Thanks to [Flax & Teal](https://flaxandteal.co.uk/) for sponsoring the poster session.
+
+
+## Conference venue
+
+The conference will take place at:<br/>
+[University of Chicago | John W. Boyer Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZGsSNiFAddyisY4R6)<br/>
+41 rue des Grands Moulins<br/>
+75013 Paris<br/>
+France
+
 ## Getting there
 
 The [University of Chicago | John W. Boyer
 Center](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZGsSNiFAddyisY4R6) is situated in the 13th
 district of Paris, which makes the venue easily accessible via public transport
-(metro, tram and RER).
+(metro, tram, RER, and bus).
 
 For your convenience, we recommend installing the official [Île-de-France
 Mobilités application](https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/en/application) on
 your smartphone. It allows you to buy tickets, plan your journey, and check
 real-time traffic information.
-ication)
 
 If you are arriving by air:
 - **From Paris-Orly Airport (ORY):** Metro line 14 is the fastest
   public-transport connection to Paris, and it serves the airport directly.
 - **From Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG):** the **RER B** is the main rail link to Paris and serves major hubs such as **Gare du Nord** and **Châtelet**.
 
+Note: to reach the city from both airports, you need to buy a [special
+ticket](https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/detail/ticket-paris-region-aeroports)
+(€14 one way).
+
 If you are arriving by train:
 - **Gare d’Austerlitz** is especially convenient, as it is located in the 13th
   arrondissement and is connected to **metro lines 5 and 10** as well as **RER
@@ -109,7 +121,6 @@ If you are arriving by train:
 - **Gare de Lyon** is also a practical arrival point, with connections to **metro lines 1 and 14** and **RER A and D**. 
 - Other major Paris stations, including **Gare du Nord**, **Gare de l’Est**, and **Gare Montparnasse**, are well connected to the city’s transport network; the Île-de-France Mobilités app is the easiest way to plan your onward journey to the venue.
 
-
 ## Accommodation
 
 The FEniCS conference registration fee does not include accommodation. All
@@ -118,15 +129,6 @@ participants must organize their own accommodation.
 - There are 4-5 hotels in the immediate vicinity
 - Example
 
-
-## Abstract submission
-
-- Call for abstracts (talks, posters and software) is closed on 27 March 2026.
-- Participants can demonstrate their FEniCS-based software to small groups using their laptops. These “software demonstrations” take place at the same time as the poster session.
-- Conference delegates will be notified about abstract acceptance after abstract submission closes.
-- The length of talks will depend on registration numbers, but is expected to be around 15 minutes.
-- There will be a dedicated poster session. Thanks to [Flax & Teal](https://flaxandteal.co.uk/) for sponsoring the poster session.
-
 ## Travel awards
 
 [Flax & Teal](https://flaxandteal.co.uk/) and [d'Alembert Institute | Sorbonne University](https://www.dalembert.upmc.fr/ijlrda/) have kindly offered to support travel

From 3eb464c86499bdbe3ac1cfccc6e4b5d3bfc9503a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrey Latyshev <latyshev.andrey.a@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:17 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Add some suggestion for accommodation

---
 conference/2026.md | 15 ++++++++++++---
 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index 7adacdc..a3730d3 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -124,10 +124,19 @@ If you are arriving by train:
 ## Accommodation
 
 The FEniCS conference registration fee does not include accommodation. All
-participants must organize their own accommodation.
+participants must organize their own accommodation. 
+
+Paris offers accommodation for a wide range of budgets. There are many
+accommodation options in the **13th arrondissement** and in nearby areas with
+convenient public-transport connections to the venue. The most practical areas
+to look for are **Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand**, **Olympiades**, **Place
+d’Italie**, and **Gare d’Austerlitz / Gare de Lyon**. For a good balance between
+**price** and **location**, we suggest the following options close to the venue:
+
+- [Urban Bivouac](https://www.ubparis.com/en/) — a modern 3-star hotel in the 13th arrondissement, very close to **Olympiades** (line 14) and within easy reach of **Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand**.
+- [ibis Styles Paris Massena Olympiades](https://all.accor.com/hotel/9525/index.en.shtml) — a practical option in the 13th arrondissement, close to **Olympiades** (line 14), **Porte d’Ivry** (line 7), and tram line **T3a**.
+- [B&B HOTEL Paris Italie Porte de Choisy](https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/paris-italie-porte-de-choisy) — a more budget-friendly option, located near **Porte de Choisy** with convenient metro, tram, and bus connections.
 
-- There are 4-5 hotels in the immediate vicinity
-- Example
 
 ## Travel awards
 

From 9a03dee892412763339ae115d8364d95bd036afb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrey Latyshev <latyshev.andrey.a@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:17:38 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 4/5] Add conference programme

---
 conference/2026.md                 | 5 ++++-
 conference/pages_2026/programme.md | 2 +-
 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index a3730d3..b81cfa8 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -76,6 +76,10 @@ Links to previous FEniCS conferences can be found [here](index.md).
   conference dinner, and social events. The registration fee does not include
   lunches, and it is non-refundable.
 
+## Conference programme
+
+Preliminary conference programme can be found [here](pages_2026/programme.md).
+
 ## Abstract submission
 
 - Call for abstracts (talks, posters and software) is closed on 27 March 2026.
@@ -137,7 +141,6 @@ d’Italie**, and **Gare d’Austerlitz / Gare de Lyon**. For a good balance bet
 - [ibis Styles Paris Massena Olympiades](https://all.accor.com/hotel/9525/index.en.shtml) — a practical option in the 13th arrondissement, close to **Olympiades** (line 14), **Porte d’Ivry** (line 7), and tram line **T3a**.
 - [B&B HOTEL Paris Italie Porte de Choisy](https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/paris-italie-porte-de-choisy) — a more budget-friendly option, located near **Porte de Choisy** with convenient metro, tram, and bus connections.
 
-
 ## Travel awards
 
 [Flax & Teal](https://flaxandteal.co.uk/) and [d'Alembert Institute | Sorbonne University](https://www.dalembert.upmc.fr/ijlrda/) have kindly offered to support travel
diff --git a/conference/pages_2026/programme.md b/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
index b4da754..a095504 100644
--- a/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
+++ b/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ permalink: /fenics-2026/programme/
 | 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee break |
 | 16:00 - 17:30 | Session 6  |
 | 17:30 - 20:00 | Free time |
-| 20:00 | **Conference dinner at Train Blue**  |
+| 20:00 | **Conference dinner at [Le Train Blue](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eQ7E7nFbz6DGsnkk9)**  |
 
 ### Friday - 19 June
 

From 5209e13011dbb5cee2427993aa0ab9a3bf1ffa8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrey Latyshev <latyshev.andrey.a@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:10:26 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 5/5] Add titles of tutorial sessions

---
 conference/2026.md                 | 1 -
 conference/pages_2026/programme.md | 4 ++--
 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/conference/2026.md b/conference/2026.md
index b81cfa8..ecd4eee 100644
--- a/conference/2026.md
+++ b/conference/2026.md
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ permalink: /fenics-2026/
 
 ## Updates
 
-
 * **10 April 2026**: Registration is open. To register in the conference, all
   participants have to register first on eventbrite using the
   [form](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/fenics-conference-2026-tickets-1987076517354)
diff --git a/conference/pages_2026/programme.md b/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
index a095504..134bd74 100644
--- a/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
+++ b/conference/pages_2026/programme.md
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ permalink: /fenics-2026/programme/
 **Advanced Tutorial Session** (optional)
 
 | 8:45 - 9:20 | Arrival/Registration of participants |
-| 9:20 - 10:10 | Practice session 1                |
+| 9:20 - 10:10 | Tutorial session 1:<br>**An exploration of advanced features in DOLFINx through the shifted boundary method**            |
 | 10:10 - 10:40 | Coffee break |
-| 10:40 - 11:30 | Practice session 2          |
+| 10:40 - 11:30 | Tutorial session 2:<br>**A guide to building and running FEniCS on HPC systems**          |
 | 11:30 - 12:00 | Open QA session      |
 | 12:00 - 13:20  | Free lunch/Arrival/Registration of participants                                |
 
