The 8th ICTVC will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Tuesday 5 until Saturday 9 July 2022. The main conference will be preceded by several two-day thematic workshops.
This time, our main conference venue is the ‘Ioannis Vellidis’ Congress Centre.
More information about Workshops, Exhibitions and Events TBA
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Greece has a Mediterranean climate with a definite seasonal variation. In June it will be summer with an average temperature of 25°C. Sweaters and light jackets are recommended for windy evenings. Most of the indoor venues are air-conditioned. Swimming is possible at that time of the year.
The weather in Thessaloniki
The weather in Thessaloniki in July is hot. The average temperatures are between 20°C and 31°C.
If you’re planning to visit Thessaloniki we recommend that you review the weather forecast for the city before you arrive.
The Greek currency is Euros. Credit cards are widely used in most establishments. Most currencies and traveler’s cheques can be easily changed either at banks, hotels or exchanging kiosks with some handling charges. Working hours of banks in Thessaloniki may be found online. You can use your cash cards or credit card on all ATM machines in Greece.
To check for updated currency conversions, please visit http://www.xe.com/.
Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2) throughout the year.
Greek is the official language but English is widely spoken as well as German and French.
Greece uses standard 230 V European sockets, which makes adaptors for delegates travelling with UK and US electrical appliances a necessity.
Shops open between 08:30 and 09:00 in the morning and stay open up to 21:00. Some local stores may have an afternoon break but large firm stores and market stores stay open during the whole day. All stores are obliged to have POS devices to accept payments by credit or debit cards, but some small ones might not have and therefore accept only cash.
Greece is a member of the Schengen Agreement. This means that there are no requirements for official travel documents other than national ID cards and passports. Formal invitations to the Conference can be provided to delegates who request them.
In case you would like to enjoy a swim in the sea, there are nearby beaches easily accessible. Most are organised with sunbeds and umbrellas, for which you don’t have to pay, only to order something from the café or restaurant that owns them. This is usually common in Greek beaches, except for the ones that are very popular and touristic. In case you are not certain, you better ask in advance. You will definitely find sandals or flip flops quite handy, make sure to have at least one pair with you, socks can be unbearable at 30 degrees.
Some of the best Thessaloniki beaches can be found in and around the Thermaikos Gulf or slightly further afield in Halkidiki. Here, you may find information about “9 stunning beaches near Thessaloniki” but also additional stuff about a place not to be missed, Halkidiki!
Citizens from several European countries can be served by the consulates that operate in Thessaloniki.
In case of an accident or any other incident during your staying in Thessaloniki, please call one of the following telephone numbers asking for assistance.
Ambulance: 166
Police: 100
Emergency (European phone number): 112
Fire Department: 199
Tourist Police: 1571
Duty Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies: 1434
For more information about travelling, transportation, events, weather and moving around Greece and Thessaloniki, please visit the following sites:
Visit Greece, The Official website of the Greek Tourism Organisation
Thessaloniki Airport “MAKEDONIA”
ODYSSEUS, The culture portal of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
For more information about the “Protocol for Arrivals in Greece”, please visit:
English and Greek. Simultaneous translation may be provided for some sessions.
Requests for a letter of invitation should be addressed to “The 8th ICTVC Organising Committee” (via mail at: info@istvc.org). Please note that the registration fee must be paid in full before sending a request for a letter of invitation. Participants outside Schengen Agreement countries who require an invitation letter for their institution/organisation should submit their request via an official domain name mail service. Emails received through common services such as Yahoo!, GMail, etc. will not be accepted and will be ignored. Please consult the guidelines of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Entry in Greece and where to apply for visa in most of the countries. Detailed information can be also found at Schengen Visa Info. The Conference organisers cannot contact any Greek Embassy or Consulate Office on your behalf so if you require a visa, please begin the application process as soon as possible.
There will be free wireless Internet access at the conference venue.
All ICTVC participants will receive a signed certificate after completion of the conference.
ICTVC participants wearing their badge will have access to all registered sessions of the Conference, the Exhibition, and the coffee breaks.
All those, who are willing to participate in specially arranged lunches, dinners or in other social events organised during the conference, will be provided with tickets.
All delegates and speakers will receive a goody bag with relevant documentation.
They will be able to pick up their bag upon arrival at the Conference Secretariat Desk on 7 July 2022.
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