no accomodation recommendations, but tips on getting around

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@@ -5,20 +5,68 @@ the end of April 2016. Like its big sibling DebConf, albeit on a smaller scale,
 it will offer a forum for Debian contributors to meet, present their work and
 exchange ideas.
 
-All information on this page is preliminary, as we are still working out
-details with other organizers. Save the date, just don't book uncancellable
-flights yet. We will post or link updates here; expect an official announcement
-at the end of January.
-
 * Date: 2016-04-28 / -30 to 2016-05-01 (Thursday to Sunday)
 
-  There will be two days of MiniDebCamp, more focused on hacking and sprints
-  (Thursday, Friday), and the MiniDebConf with a track of talks on Saturday and
-  Sunday.
+  * 2 days of MiniDebCamp: more focused on hacking and sprints
+    (Thursday, Friday)
+  * 2 days of MiniDebConf: one track of talks (Saturday, Sunday)
 
-* Location: [FH Technikum Wien](http://www.technikum-wien.at/en/), hosted as a
+* Location: [FH Technikum Wien](http://osm.org/go/0JrJZzakX), hosted as a
   part of [Linuxwochen Wien](http://linuxwochen.at/)
 
+Registration
+------------
+
+Please state your intention to join MiniDebConf Vienna 2016 [on the prepared wiki page](https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/de/2016/MiniDCVienna);
+this will help us allocate sufficient space at the venue, and ease
+coordination.
+
+Call for Participation
+----------------------
+
+As [[announced|official announcement]], we'd like to invite you to submit
+talks, workshops, sprints or any other event at
+[the CfP manager](https://cfp.linuxwochen.at/en/MiniDC16/cfp/session/new).
+
+Travel
+------
+
+The recommended way of getting around in Vienna is
+[public transportation](http://www.wienerlinien.at/eportal3/ep/programView.do/programId/66797)
+(the station Höchstädtplatz is right next to the venue, and Dresdnerstraße is
+just a few minutes by foot); bike and walking work well too, cars have
+[limited parking in the 20th district until Friday](https://www.wien.gv.at/english/transportation/parking/shortterm.htm).
+
+You can get to Vienna by plane (VIE is connected to the local public transport
+network, station Flughafen Wien Bahnhof, line S-2 / S-7) or train. When arriving by car, be
+aware that there is toll on all Austrian highways; 10 day tickets can be
+obtained at petrol stations at the borders.
+
+If you visit from outside of the Schengen area, you might need to apply for
+travel visa; [contact us](mailto:debienna@lists.debienna.at) if you need
+assistance.
+
+Accomodation
+------------
+
+Possibilities for accomodation in Vienna range from top tier hotels to more
+affordable hostel dorm rooms starting around EUR15 per night.
+
+Open places around the venue are rare, but you can reach the venue from most
+places in Vienna in less then 40 minutes. With everything that is close to tram
+lines 2, 31, 33 (Höchstädtplatz) or underground U6 (Dresdnerstraße) you get
+direct transportation. For locations close to …
+
+* U1 or southern U4: change to tram 2 at Schwedenplatz,
+* U2: change to tram 2 at Taborstraße,
+* eastern U3: change to tram 2 at Stubentor;
+* northern U4: change to U6 at Spittelau, and
+* western U3: change to U6 at Westbahnhof.
+
+---
+
 If you want to help with organizing the event, or have any kind of input to
 provide, please have a look at the [[organizers' corner|planning]] or drop us a
 mail at the [mailing list](http://lists.debienna.at/listinfo/debienna).
+
+Media response [[is being collected in this wiki|press]].