Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, ECSM Practical Information helpful.
Conference Location
Porto Accounting and Business School (ISCAP)
Rua Jaime Lopes Amorim, s/n
4465-004 S. Mamede de Infesta
University Information
Porto Accounting and Business School (ISCAP) belongs to one of Portugal's largest and most prestigious public Polytechnic Institutions, the Polytechnic University of Porto (P.Porto), and is located in S. Mamede de Infesta (Matosinhos), very close to the main Campus, offering its nearly 5000-strong student population a range of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Sciences. Several double Diplomas have been developed during the last years with some of our partners too.
ISCAP is equipped with modern and technologically advanced Multimedia, Education, Business Simulation and Marketing laboratories.
Over the years ISCAP has been trying to increase its international experience and has developed a broad network of partnerships, both in Europe, Brazil and USA, and has been a partner in several international networks, such as AFECA, CARPE, EdiNeb, Acinnet and others.
Moreover, ISCAP has been an active partner in many international and European projects, namely under the ERASMUS framework. The number of outgoing and incoming students (both Erasmus, exchange, and free mover) has increased significantly over the years, and during our International Weeks we welcome visiting lecturers and our partners’ representatives, which has contributed to the “Internationalisation at Home” process and to the establishment of enduring academic and scientific bonds amongst lecturers and researchers.
Local Information
The city of Porto is a place of harmonious contrasts, where tradition and modernity meet. It boasts stunning views, a rich history, unique gastronomy, and a vibrant cultural life. The historic centre of Porto, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a blend of narrow streets, ancient buildings, and historical monuments. The city has a welcoming atmosphere and a pace of life that balances urban bustle with moments of tranquillity by the river. Porto offers a diverse cultural program with distinct museums such as the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art and the Casa da Música. In terms of gastronomy, dishes like the francesinha and bacalhau à Gomes de Sá are well-known local specialties, as is Port wine.
GETTING TO ECSM
Porto has an international airport with many connections: Aeroporto Sá Carneiro (LPPR, OPO)
https://www.aeroportoporto.pt/en/opo/home
By Car
GPS Coordinates: 41.189824, -8.598139
Highway A4, take exit no 5 (Full instructions at https://maps.app.goo.gl/odCiotHxoGrF37AE7)
The distance from the airport to the faculty is 12,3 km.
By Bus
Directly from the airport: 604 (Hospital S. João – via Crestins). Hop on at the bus stop “Aeroporto” and hop off at “Cavadas” or “ISCAP”.
Other lines you can take from the Metro Station at Hospital São João:
o 506 (Matosinhos (Mercado))
o 603 (Maia)
o 705 (Continente)
Other lines you can take from the city centre:
o 506 (Matosinhos (Beach))
o 600 (Maia)
Metro
Take the purple Line E at the “Aeroporto” metro station, change lines at “Trindade” metro station, and take the yellow line D to Hospital São João.
For further information about metro tickets and prices, please visit http://www.metrodoporto.pt/en/pagegen.aspx
From there you can walk to ISCAP or take the bus.
Taxi
Uber and other similar mobility platforms are well-established in Portugal, so you can use them at will.
Conference Accommodation
Suggested local hotels can be seen in the table below. The main conference hotel will be highlighted in green.
This is usually the most convenient to the conference venue and is usually where pre-conference drinks are held.
Key Locations
Key locations for the 12th European Conference on Social Media - ECSM in Porto, Portugal, are shown on this google map:
Virtual Presentations
There is an option to present your work virtually. Virtual presentations will take place on Zoom, details of the virtual room links will be sent close to the conference date. There will be a check-in session to test your zoom connection prior to the conference. Virtual Participants will have access to the keynotes and all of the virtual presentations.