Aegean Conferences Communication  

Please note that our registration fees include hotel accommodations and therefore no additional reservations are required. The only communication you should receive is from Aegean Conferences and if your paying by credit card, payment receipts from Conferex LLC. SCAM Alert: Beware of any third party companies calling and/or emailing you to reserve hotel accommodations for you during our conferences

Registration 
In completing the online registration form you are not automatically accepted to attend the conference nor are you automatically registered for the conference. Final registration to the conference shall occur after you have been accepted and notified by the conference chair of your acceptance to the conference. If you have been charged the registration fee but your attendance has been declined you will be reimbursed in full. Disclaimer: Meetings are intended for invited participants only. While we do not restrict the attendance of participant family members at the meeting venues, please note that all scheduled events and activities are designed for adults only. We kindly ask that guests respect the intended audience to ensure a focused and professional environment.

Airport
Please note that Crete has two airports. You want to arrive at the Heraklion International Airport (code: HER) and take a taxi from the airport to the hotel (~65 EUR). You may also rent a car at the airport and drive to the conference center. Alternatively Chania International Airport (CHQ) is a two-hour drive to the Conference Center.

Accommodation Tax
An accommodation tax of € 15.00 per room night will apply, and will be charged automatically to the individual guest’s extras accounts. 

Accommodations
Accommodations for the conference are at the Kalimera Kriti Hotel.  The hotel is located in Sissi, 40 km from Heraklion International Airport.  Please take a taxi from the airport to the conference venue. 

Arrival and Check-in 
It is expected that attendees will arrive/check-in after 2:00 PM. Anyone arriving after 10:00 pm on the first day should make alternative dinner arrangements.

Conference Venue
The Kalimera Kriti Conference Center is located at the hotel. 

Handicapped Accessibility
The site is fully handicapped accessible.

Oral Presentations
Speakers are asked to bring their USB flash drive to the reception desk at least 30 minutes prior to the session.  The allocated time for all presentations, unless otherwise indicated, includes five minutes Q&A.

Archaeological Site of Knossos and City Tour
Buses for the city tour will depart from the hotel front lobby at 3:00 pm. Badges are required for participation. 

Breakfast
Breakfast for registered participants and registered accompanying persons will be served at the Kalimera Kriti main restaurant during the hours scheduled in this program. 

Lunches/Informal Discussions
Lunches for registered participants and registered accompanying persons will be served during the times indicated in this program at the main restaurant and only after the session has finished. Badges are required for admission.

Dinners/Informal Discussions
Three of the dinners/informal discussion will be served during the times indicated in the program. Vegetarian entrees are available only upon request in advance of the meeting.  Please contact info@aegeanconferences.org. 

Vegetarian Meals / Food Allergies
Please note that only vegetarian meal options can be accommodated for this event. While we strive to ensure quality and safety, due to potential cross-contamination and the inability to verify the food preparation standards of third-party restaurants, the company cannot guarantee that meals will meet specific dietary restrictions beyond vegetarian offerings. The company also cannot be held responsible for food safety or allergen exposure, as we are unable to fully vet the kitchens or practices of the venues selected for event outings.

Internet, Phone, & Computer 
Wireless Internet access is located throughout the conference center free of charge during meeting hours. There are computers available in the hotel’s business center for the use of the attendees. Phone service is available for an additional charge from your hotel room.

Certificate of Participation
A Certificate of Participation will be distributed to a participant for those sessions that the participant has attended. A participant must attend an entire session to receive credit for that particular session. Late arrivals and early departures from a session will preclude a participant from receiving credit for that session. 

Passports and Visa/ETIAS
Participants are advised to check on their individual requirements before attending any Aegean Conference meeting. Visa applications should be filed at the nearest Greek Embassy in the country in which you are resident, at least three months prior to the anticipated departure date. Starting 2025 you may need to apply for an ETIAS.
https://www.etiaseu.com/us-citizens/etias-greece

Letters of Invitation
Letters of invitation to attend an Aegean Conference meeting will be issued only to:

• Authors of accepted abstracts
• Fully paid registrants

Note: Invitations are issued at the discretion of Aegean Conferences, and requests for letters will be accepted only 60 days prior to the conference start date.

Liability and Insurance
Neither the organizers, nor the Aegean Conferences will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during meeting period. Participants are advised to arrange their own personal travel and health insurance.  

Other Information
Animals are not permitted on site.
Badges are required for admission to all events.
All Aegean Conferences events are no smoking, no e-cigarretes, no vaping, etc. 

No Photographs and Recording Devices 
Participants are not allowed to photograph and/o