| Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, information helpful.
Conference location | University of Macedonia Thessaloniki Greece
Click here to see the conference Googlemap or type ECIW 2010 Thessaloniki into Google Maps. The University layout can be viewed here as well as a detailed plan of the ground floor
| | University information | In 1990 the Graduate School of Industrial Studies in Thessaloniki was renamed to University of Macedonia Economic and Social Sciences and at the same time three new departments were established which were: The University of Macedonia is located in Thessaloniki, 156 Egnatia Street. It is housed in a group of buildings with a total area of approximately 40.000 square meters. In 1996 two departments were established: Department of Balkan, Slavonic and Oriental Studies and the Department of Music Science and Art. Finally in 2004 two more departments were established: the Department of Marketing and Operations Management and the Department of Technology Management. According to the Establishing act of the Department of Applied Informatics, its mission is to promote and further develop the science of informatics, with special emphasis on the development of systems for managerial and economic applications and the training of high level executives for the country's needs.
The programme of studies includes courses from the disciplines of Computer Science, Economics and Business Administration. The department's graduates are well qualified to meet the demanding requirements of the modern business world. The university is conveniently located within walking distance to the city centre.
| | Conference accommodation | Accommodation for this conference is at the Grand Hotel Palace. For further details about the hotel, click here. Please note there is limited accommodation available.To book accommodation at conference rates click here. The location of the hotel in relation to the conference venue can be seen on the conference google map. The hotel has agreed to provide a shuttle bus service to the conference venue at the University of Macedonia.
For those who wish to make their own way The number 8 public bus can be utilized to reach the Hotel from the University and vice versa. Click here to see the number 8 route. View a .pdf of the Number 8 bus route here
Towards the University, one stops at the Evzonon bus stop and proceeds to walk for about 5 minutes to reach the University.
Towards the Hotel, the 8 bus is also utilised,getting on the bus stop in front of the University (at the opposite side of the road) getting off at the Orizomili bus stop which is opposite the Grand Hotel.
To reach the hotel from the airport, one gets the 78 bus, stops at Evzonon, and then takes the number 8 bus stopping at Orizomili. www.oasth.gr has all the necessary info
| | Conference dinner venue | Is the B.restaurant, located at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki. | | General information | Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece and lies in the northern part of the country. It is a vibrant University town with two universities, and vibrant economic and social life.The town offers rich cultural happenings, museums, archaeological monuments, unique churches, but also a tremendous nightlife.
To the Southeast lies Halkidiki, a peninsula with some of the best beaches in Greece. Thessaloniki with its port and airport is the start point for any Halkidiki exploration.
Click here to learn more about Thessaloniki.
| | Other useful links | Tourist information website for city and other useful links. http://www.visitgreece.gr/results.php?langID=2&search=thessaloniki http://www.thessaloniki.world-guides.com/thessaloniki_attractions.html
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