Practical Information
1. VENUE LOCATION
Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC)
Vas. Sofias Ave. & Kokkali Str.
11521 Athens
Greece
If you come by taxi, just tell the driver you want to go to Megaron Conference Centre. He won’t need any further directions! You can also get there by public transport from any part of Athens. By metro, it’s just two minutes from the Megaro Moussikis Metro Station to the door of the MAICC.
2. REGISTRATION
The Registration desk is located on Skalkotas Foyer (- 1 floor) Megaron Athens International Conference Centre.
The Registration Desk can be reached at +420 727 803 204.
Registration desk opening hours:
| Thursday, 23 June 2022 | 14:00 – 19:00 |
| Friday, 24 June 2022 | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday, 25 June 2022 | 08:00 – 15:00 |
Delegates who have not yet settled the registration fee in full will be asked to pay the amount due. The Registration desk accepts Credit / Debit cards (Visa, MasterCard) or cash (EUR only).
Please note that badges need to be always worn at the venue during this Conference.
3. SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Welcome Cocktails
When: Thursday, 23 June 2022 (20:00 – 23:00)
Where: The Byzantine and Christian Museum, Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 22, Athens 106 75
Tickets: Included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons
Dress code: smart casual
Tranfers:
| Pick up from Megaron: | 19.15 & 19.30 |
| Pick up from Syntagma (Capital Hotel): |
19.15 & 19.30 |
| Pick up from St. George Lycabettus Hotel: | 19.30 |
| For the delegates staying at the Modernist Hotel: | Departure on foot at 19.30 |
| Return from the Byzantine Museum : | 22.30 & 23.00 |
Conference Gala Dinner
When: Friday, 24 June 2022 (20:00 – 02:00)
Where: Zappeion Megaron, Queen Olga´s, Av., Athens 105 57
Tickets: Included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons
Dress code: business attire
Transfers:
| Pick up from Megaron: | 19.15 & 19.30 |
| For the delegates staying at the hotels around the area of Syntagma: |
Departure on foot from the Capital Hotel at 19.30 |
| Pick up from St. George Lycabettus Hotel: | 19.30 |
| Return from the Zappeion Megaron : | 23.15, 00.00 & 01.00 |
Morning Jogging
When: Saturday, 25 June 2022
Where: Panellinios Athletic Club (2, Evelpidon Street, Athens 104 34)
Tickets: Included in the registration fee
Transfers:
| Pick up from Megaron: | 07.15 |
| Pick up from Syntagma (Capital Hotel): |
07.30 |
| Return : | approximately 10.00 |
Tours for Delegates
When: Saturday, 25 June 2022 (14:00 – 18:00) for all tour
Meeting Point for all tours: 13:45 Megaron entrance
1.Cape Sounio afternoon tour
Tickets: 45 EUR per delegate
2. Acropolis Museum & Athens city tour
Tickets: 70 EUR per delegate
4. COVID-19 VENUE MEASURES
From 15 March 2022 onwards, travellers visiting Greece are no longer required to fill out the Passenger Locator Form (PLF). Additionally, as of Sunday 01.05.2022 and for as long as the epidemiological data allow so, all travellers arriving in Greece, regardless of their country of origin, are no longer required to display a valid certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19, or evidence of a negative test result from SARS-CoV-2 infection (PCR or Rapid Antigen test).
Megaron, prioritises the safety of its audience and its personnel, and applies all the necessary precautionary measures against the spread of Covid-19 in all areas. With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Megaron is always informed and implements the most up-to-date measures for the protection of both staff and visitors and the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.
Specifically, for events held at Megaron, the following measures are in place:
- Since April 2020 all Megaron Halls, Conference Venues and meeting rooms are being disinfected regularly.
- Public access is only through selected zones were frequent disinfecting of public facilities is undertaken (eg. Doors, handles, WCs, lifts etc.)
- All public areas are equipped with disinfectant lotion for general use.
- Staff wear masks at all times.
- Staff and visitors maintain 1.5m social distancing.
- Before each conference or meeting venues, entrance halls, waiting areas and technical equipment are disinfected.
- Catering services are fully compliant with all regulations for food and drink preparation and serving during Covid-19.
5. FINAL PROGRAMME
Final programme can be found here:
6. EELA 2022 MOBILE APP DOWNLOAD
Please, download the conference mobile application so that you will get instant access to the full programme, latest news before and during the conference.
Please download the app in your app store (available for iOS and Android): Look for EELA 2022
The app can also be downloaded here:
Alternatively, just scan the QR code below:
To sign in, use the invitation code you received in your email inbox. Should you require any assistance, please contact the registration desk.
7. OTHER
Certificate of attendance
All registered delegates present on-site are entitled to receive a Certificate of Attendance. The certificate can be downloaded from the Online Portal after the Conference.
Lunches
Lunches and coffee breaks are provided during the main Conference days to all registered delegates in Megaron Athens International Conference Centre.
Internet
WiFi internet connection for the EELA delegates is available in the venue.
Name: EELA 2022 Conference
Password: EELA22Athens
Taxis
Taxiplon
Taxibeat
Both available in your app store (available for iOS and Android).
8. VENUE FLOORPLAN
We look forward to welcoming you onsite!
Kind regards,
EELA Conference Secretariat
Phone: +420 727 803 204
E-mail: registration22@eela.org