AFEA Travel and Congress Services:An exciting meetings' season is ahead of us!

AFEA proudly supported the Open Science Conference that took place at the new premises of the National Library of Greece (NLG) at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre(SNFCC) from 6 to 8 September 2017.  OpenScience is a new research paradigm facing many challenges, mainly the ingrained research habits accompanied by non-incentive institutional and funder reward systems, the lack of embedded tools and services, the connection to non-academic communities. OSFair2017 is organized as an emblematic initiative of four EU projects in the area of Open Science: OpenAIRE, OpenUP, FOSTER and OpenMinTeD. It is locally curated by the National Kapodestrian University of Athens and the “Athena” Research and Innovation Center and co-sponsored by the National Library of Greece. The conference included keynotes by distinguished speakers, roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops and training sessions, as well as a poster session. It brought together different stakeholder perspectives and suggested "roadmaps" towards implementation on targeted aspects of Open Science.

Upcoming Events

EUROMAT 2017 EUROMAT is the premier international congress in the field of materials in Europe. The EUROMAT2017 will be held between 17 - 22 September 2017 at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall Convention and Cultural Center, a unique complex of buildings conveniently located at the seafront of the city. In 2017 FEMS will be 30 years old. This milestone in the history of FEMS will be celebrated with special events in the Congress, organised to highlight this special occasion.

73rd Panhellenic Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology The 73rd Panhellenic Congress of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, which will be held from 11 to 14 October 2017 at the Hilton Athens Hotel, will offer all members of the Orthopaedic community the chance to present their scientific papers, network and exchange ideas and experience, through a number of lectures, roundtables and symposia. The Congress, which is the top scientific event of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology(HAOST), is organized every year and is expected to attract a large number of participants.

New Openings

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens to open in Spring 2018 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A., the Greek hospitality market leader, have announced plans to bring the first Four Seasons hotel to Greece on the Astir Palace peninsula. Following extensive upgrades to the existing hotel, the new hotel will debut asFour Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens in Spring 2018. The hotel will feature approximately 300 rooms, suites and luxury bungalows; spa and recreational facilities; state of art conference and event spaces; infinity pools; beaches; a unique beachfront promenade; and more. With interiors designed by Meyer Davis Studio, the concept draws heavily on inspiration from the beauty of the surrounding environment and local culture, embodying a contemporary yet timeless luxury design ethos with unique attention to detail, and establishes a connection to the property’s history.    Read the full article here

Wyndham Loutraki & Ramada Loutraki  Following the opening of Wyndham Grand Athens, the biggest hotel chain worldwide invests on the region of Peloponnese and in the area of Loutraki, with the gradual refurbishment and renovation of Poseidon Resort and the opening of two new hotels, Wyndham Loutraki and Ramada Loutraki, Both hotels are in very close distance to historical treasures like ancient Corinth, Mycenae and significant landmarks in the region such as the monasteries in Mount Geraneia, Loutraki thermal spa center, the Heraion seaside archaeological site and Lake Vouliagmeni. Both hotels are ideal for meetings and congresses with 8 Halls with natural daylight and basic AV equipment with a total capacity of up to 650 pax at the Ramada Loutraki and 7 meeting rooms and total capacity of 450 pax at the Wyndham Loutraki.

InterContinental Ljubljana Intercontinental Ljubljana opens in Slovenian capital, located in a modern 20-floor building in the centre of the city, and just a short walk from the iconic Ljubljanica River, Park Tivoli and Ljubljana Castle. The hotel has 165 guest rooms including 15 suites, most with panoramic views, and features contemporary interior design with sophisticated details reflecting Slovenian authenticity. The hotel also features a bar, a patisserie, a spa with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spacious Club InterContinental lounge with a fireplace, and extensive meeting and banqueting space with capacities for up to 300 guests.