The 2009 ESSDERC-ESSCIRC Conference will be organized in Athens, Greece for the first time. Athens of today is a modern metropolis, a vibrant, appealing, hospitable and exciting city. Athens is also a cultural channel, the city of artists and a scientific centre. Athens, a gateway between the east and the west, hosts artistic happenings, festivals, conventions, athletic competitions, and celebrations.
The conferences, tutorials and workshops will be held at the
The Divani Caravel Hotel is right in the heart of Athens and it is easily accessible by all means of public transportation. It has a spectacular view to Acropolis and Lycabettus hill. It is situated on one of the city's most fashionable avenue. It is a few minutes walk from the city centre, opposite the National Art Gallery and close to historical sights, embassies and many shopping areas.
How to reach the Meeting Venue
By Metro:
We strongly advise you to use the Athens Metro, which is the fastest and more convenient mean of transportation in Athens. The Divani Caravel Hotel is 4 minutes walk from the "Evangelismos" Metro station (Blue Line). For more information please visit www.ametro.gr
By other means of public transportation:
Since Divani Caravel Hotel is right in the heart of Athens is easily accessible by all means of public transportation (buses, trolley buses), which will also facilitate you to visit several nearby sites of interest during your staying. For further information visit www.oasa.gr
By taxi:
Taxis, are moderately priced - possibly the least expensive in Europe - and available either by hailing on the street or by telephone since they are organised into radio-linked groups. Approximate fares from/to the Meeting venue and surrounding key areas are:
- Syntagma Square (Athens centre): € 3,50
-Omonia Square (Athens centre): € 3,50
- Airport "El.Venizelos": € 35
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONGRESS
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Meeting is English.
NAME BADGES
All participants and accompanying persons are asked to wear their name badges in a visible place. Entrance to sessions is restricted to registered delegates only. Entrance to meeting halls, poster and exhibition areas will be limited to badge holders.
EXHIBITION
During the Meeting, commercial exhibition will take place in the premises of the Meeting Venue.
VISUAL EQUIPMENT
All meeting halls will be equipped with overhead and data projectors, as well as PC for speakers needs. All speakers are kindly requested to check and deliver their presentations to the visual reception at least one hour prior to their presentation. Due to changes in computer configuration, laptops will not be accommodated.
