📅 Congress Dates
8-10 December 2023
📍 Congress Venue
Megaron Athens International Conference Center
🗺️ Vas. Sophias & Kokkali Street, 115 21 Athens
🚶🏼♂️ Closest Metro Station: Megaro Moussikis
📞 210 7282156 | 🔗 https://www.megaron.gr/synedriako/
Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC), offers the finest facilities, stunning aesthetics and cutting-edge technology. A landmark in the centre of Athens, MAICC has a total offering of 143,000 square metres and a choice of 18 meeting spaces,combined with an expansive exhibition andfoyer areas totalling 12,000 square metres.The Centre’s total capacity is 6,000 Delegates,with the largest meeting room accommodating close to 2,000 people. Relay systems in the main auditoria allow for the transmission oflive sessions from one hall to another. Wireless Internet is available throughout the Centre.
Amongst the main auditoria are the Christos Lambrakis Hall (Friends of Music) (1,960 theatre style), the Alexandra Trianti Hall (1,500 theatre style), the Banqueting Hall, which is circular (650 theatre style), the Dimitris Mitropoulos Hall (450 theatre style) and the Nikos Skalkotas Hall (380 theatre style). These are complimented by a wide range of break-out rooms with capacities ranging from 25 to 180, depending on set-up style.
Banqueting space facilities are many and varied throughout the building. Major luxury hotels are in close proximity, many within walking distance, and the Centre is near major museums as well as fine shopping and dining areas.
The new Athens Metro has a station next to the Centre and it is a mere 35 minutes on a direct line to the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. This is complemented by car parking for 750 and a plethora of taxis, trams and buses directly outside the Centre.
♿ Accessibilty for people with disabilities
There is easy access to and within the Megaron for guests with impaired mobility and our halls have specially designated areas for wheelchairs. We always appreciate you advising us in advance of any special needs in order that we may assist your visit.
Megaron was the recipient of a Helios Award (public buildings category) from the European Commission in recognition of its provision for the disabled.
🏢 Meeting Rooms
Main Congress Halls: A. Trianti, Banquet, N. Skalkotas
Parallel Congress Halls: MC2, MC3
Exhibition & Poster Area: N. Skalkotas Foyer
🗣️ Official Language
The official language of the Congress is Greek. No interpretation will be provided at sessions conducted in English.
🙍 Congress Badge
Access to the congress rooms requires the demonstration of the accreditation card (badge). Badges will bear a barcode, which will be scanned upon entrance and exit from the congress halls, counting the time each participant spends in the scientific sessions. The total time of participation of each delegate will be the main criterion for attaining certificate of attendance, based on National Organization of Medicines’ regulation for congresses.
🎓 Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of attendance will be given to all registered participants at the end of the Congress, based on the duration of their attendance. Certificate of attendance at clinical workshops will be handed out separately.
🕮 Proceedings of the Congress
The proceedings will be published in, the Hellenic Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics.
🙌 Liability & Insurance
The Organizers accept no liability for any personal injury, loss or damage of property or additional expenses incurred to Congress participants, either during the Congress or as result of delays, strikes, or any other circumstances. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
At the end of the congress, an electronic Certificate of Attendance will be sent to all participants.