Context

We are pleased to confirm we will be holding an in-person Data Request meeting on 26-28^th November 2024. The meeting will be held after the v1.0 release, and will be focused on:

• Reflecting on the lessons learned from what has been achieved so far;
• Identifying the required steps for the Task Team to get v1.1 and v1.2 ready for release;
• Engaging with thematic author teams, MIPs, and Modelling Centres;
• Updates from the Technical Implementation Subgroup and a potential TISG hackathon.

Registration

This is a closed meeting for Data Request Task Team members only. Registration has now closed.

Programme

Check back soon for the meeting agenda.

Venue and logistics

Venue

The meeting will be hosted at Linacre College in Oxford: Linacre College, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3JA.

Oxford is located roughly 90 km north-west of London

Getting to the venue

Once in Oxford, Linacre College is a ~25 minute walk from the train station. Alternatively, you could catch one of the 1, 5, 17, or S1 buses to reduce this walk time slightly. However, there is no direct bus service from the station to outside Linacre College.

If you arrive into Oxford via the bus, we recommend getting off at the Queens Lane stop. Linacre College is less than a 15 minute walk from there.

From Central London

Direct trains run between London Paddington or London Marylebone to Oxford regularly.

If you arrive into the Eurostar terminal at London St Pancras, you can catch the London Underground Circle (yellow) or Hammersmith & City (light pink) lines direct to London Paddington where you can transfer onto a direct train to Oxford.

You can either ‘tap on’ to London Underground trains using a contactless card, or purchase a ticket on the machines at the station.

You can purchase ticket single or return train tickets between London and Oxford via the National Rail website. You can also purchase tickets at the machines at the station.

From London Heathrow Airport

By Bus

The Oxford Bus Company offers a 24/7 service to Heathrow Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic. The bus stops at several locations, including:

• Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station: Located between Terminals 2 and 3 
• London Heathrow Terminal 5: Located at Wellington Rd, near Plane Food 

You can purchase tickets either in advance online, or using a contactless card as you board the coach.

By Train

There is no direct train from Heathrow to Oxford, but you can take either the Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth Line to London Paddington, then catch a train from London Paddington to Oxford. The Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes.

You can either ‘tap on’ to the Elizabeth Line using a contactless card, or purchase a ticket at the ticket machines at the station. The Elizabeth Line has stations at any of Terminals 2, 3, 4, or 5. Terminals 2 and 3 share a station.

The Heathrow Express departs from the Heathrow Central railway station, directly accessible from Terminals 2 and 3. There are short, free transfers available from Terminals 4 and 5. You can purchase a PDF ticket online, or purchase a ticket from the machines at the Airport.

You can purchase ticket single or return tickets between London Paddington and Oxford via the Great Western Railway website. You can also purchase tickets at the machines at the station.

From London Gatwick Airport

By Bus

The Oxford Bus Company offers a 24/7 service to Gatwick. The trip takes between two and three hours, depending on traffic. The bus stops at both the North and South terminal.

You can purchase tickets either in advance online, or using a contactless card as you board the coach.

By Train

There is no direct train from Gatwick to Oxford, but the fastest route would be to take a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading, then transfer onto a train to Oxford.

Train tickets can be purchased online in advance via the National Rail website. Tickets can also be purchased from machines at the Airport station.

Gatwick train station is located in the South Terminal. There is a free 2-minute shuttle service to take you to North Terminal, if needed.

Accommodation

There are a number of accommodation options in Oxford. For example:

• EasyHotel (Summertown)
• Head of the River (City Centre)
• Malmaison (City Centre)
• Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel (City Centre)
• Premier Inn (City Centre)

Please note that hotels are listed in alphabetical order and not on price or recommendation. Alternative options are also available via booking.com or AirBnB.

Meeting dinner

A meeting dinner will be hosted by the CMIP IPO on Wednesday 27th November. Venue and menu coming soon!