IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract submission open
January 2, 2024

Abstract submission deadline
February 18, 2024
extended to March 3, 2024

Acceptance decision for authors
April 1, 2024

Registration open
May 2, 2024

Early registration deadline
July 9, 2024

e-Poster submission deadline
August 19, 2024
extended to August 28, 2024

Regular registration deadline
August 31, 2024

Conference opening
September 21, 2024
TRAVELING TO ATHENS
 BY PLANE
Athens International Airport is connected to 172 domestic and international destinations.
From the airport it will take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the city centre.
Airport - City Center
 Metro
The metro tickets for the route to and from the airport are valid for 90 minutes and allow travel within this period, by all means of transport except for Airport Express Buses and the buses of line X80. Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) will take you straight to the city centre.

 Bus
Tickets for the Airport Express Buses are valid for one journey from or to the airport. The ticket can be purchased at all ticket vendors and/or the bus driver. These buses operate on a 24-hour basis.

 Taxi
Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of the Arrivals Level. A ride to the city centre should cost approximately 40 EUR. All licensed taxis in Athens are equipped with metres.

 PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport in Athens is affordable, reliable and covers most of the city and suburbs. By using the same ticket (a single ticket costs 1,20 EUR and is valid for 90 minutes) you can make use of all means of public transport.

Buses, trolleybuses and metros run daily from around 5AM until midnight. Information about schedules can be found at the stops and online via the operator’s website at https://www.oasa.gr/en/

OASA Telematics App provides real-time information for buses and trolleybuses.
Ath.ena Card App allows you to load a personalized or an anonymous card through a NFC-enabled mobile.

Electronic tickets can be purchased at the ticket counters or the automatic ticket vending machines in metro and tram stations. In Athens they make use of reloadable smart tickets and reloadable smart cards under the name ATH.ENA TICKET and ATH.ENA CARD respectively. A clear overview of the options you have can be found here.

Please note that you must validate your reloadable smart ticket/card at the blue validating machines located inside the buses, trolley buses and the tram each time you board them. When using the metro, validate your ticket/card at the gates, both upon entering and exiting the station.