TOPICS • Status of the LHC machine, Experiments and Early Data • QCD at the LHC • Top Physics at the LHC • Higgs Physics at the LHC • New Physics and Strategies for Discovery The workshop will provide a pedagogical overview of the physics of the LHC experiments and is intended for both experimentalists and theorists. In addition to the lectures/courses there will be opportunities for younger researchers to present their research in short talks and poster sessions. Specialized tutorials in various software tools will also be given.