Venue
A Conference venue, Kipriotis International Convention Center (KICC), is located 5 KM from the city center on the Kos island, Greece.
It has hosted a variety of events from conferences and business meetings, exhibitions, shows, cultured events, product launches and banquets. Please see the conference venue page for more details.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2.09 – LOCATION OF WELCOME RECEPTION
MARINA OF KOS
Vas. Georgiou B’ Street
Main Entrance for the Welcome Reception – across Zephyros Hotel
Delegates should enter through this entrance of the Marina / look for the INTERSPEECH 2024 conference Signage at the entrance.
Conference Opening Hours & General Information
Registration
Main entrance to the KICC and registration desk are located on the First Floor (Level 1). Registration desk opening hours are:
Sunday, September 1st | 08:00 – 19:00
Monday, September 2nd | 07:30 – 19:00
Tuesday, September 3rd | 08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday, September 4th | 08:00 – 17:00
Thursday, September 5th | 08:00 – 16:30
Presentations (Speakers preview room)
All presentations must be uploaded in the Speakers Preview Room 24 hours before your scheduled lecture time. The Speakers Preview Room is located on the Ground Floor in the left corridor. Note that presentations cannot be loaded in the meeting rooms. Speakers Preview Room Opening Hours:
Sunday, September 1st | 15:00 – 19:00
Monday, September 2nd | 07:30 – 18:00
Tuesday, September 3rd | 07:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, September 4th | 07:30 – 17:00
Thursday, September 5th| 07:30 – 13:30
For any program updates or changes contact Tatyana at tatyana@ortra.com.
Presentations should be prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint 16:9 format, though PDFs are also acceptable. A PC with Microsoft Office 365 will be available in the lecture hall, and internet access should not be relied upon. It is recommended to embed all fonts and media within the presentation file and avoid using online materials. On the day of the presentation, speakers should arrive in their assigned hall 10 minutes early to meet the chairperson and room manager, ensuring the presentation is correctly loaded. Each presentation should last no more than 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions, with strict enforcement of timing to keep sessions synchronized. The presentation laptop will be in Presenter View mode, allowing speakers to control the presentation and view notes embedded in PowerPoint. If using a PDF, notes will not be visible. Personal computers are not allowed, but tablets or iPads may be used. Each room will be equipped with a clicker/pointer for convenience.
https://interspeech2024.org/oral-presentation-guidelines/
Catering
Lunch will be served at the Makedonia Restaurant in the Kipriotis Village Hotel:
- Attendees with pre-purchased lunch can access the restaurant by scanning the QR code on their participant badge.
- If you did not purchase lunch in advance, you may buy a lunch voucher at the Registration Desk by 12:00 PM for the following day.
In the Exhibition Area on the Ground Floor, tea and coffee breaks will be served.
In the Cafeteria on the Ground Floor, sandwiches and beverages will be offered at special prices for conference attendees.
Entry Visas
All visitors are required to have a valid passport, and for some countries, a visa is required. For more information, please contact your nearest Embassy, Consulate, or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Greece is a Member-State of the European Union and has ratified the Schengen Agreement. Citizens traveling inside the E.U. just need to display their police I.D. Card without the need of a passport. However, a passport is necessary for a number of other transactions, such as currency exchange, purchases, etc. Visas are not required by citizens of Member-States of the Schengen Agreement. Greece follows the provisions of the Schengen Agreement, which abolished controls on common internal lands, at air and sea borders and allows Member-State citizens to travel around without a visa for a short stay period of up to three (3) months. However, airlines and other carriers require a valid passport and/or police I.D. Card or other forms of official identification means. Citizens of the majority of the countries that are not Member-States of the Schengen Agreement require a visa to enter Greece and the E.U. Visitors from these countries can obtain further information from the Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries, or even from their travel agencies. Visas are not required by holders of valid passports from the following non-E.U. countries if they want to visit Greece and remain in the country for up to 3 months (90 days) within a chronological period of 6 months: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Vatican, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Venezuela Note: During their stay in Greece, visitors with a visa must also have suitable insurance coverage for emergency medical or other needs. (source: www.eot.gr )
Read more at: https://www.kos4all.com/5330/visa-entry-requirements/
Language
Greece’s official language is Greek, however many Greeks also speak English .
The official language of the conference is English.
Weather and Clothing
Greece coastal regions are classified as having a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot and dry summers and cool, rainy winters.
Greece enjoys temperate weather throughout the year. No rain is expected from early spring through late autumn.
Along with avoiding excessive exposure to the sun, visitors are recommended to wear protective head coverings and use sunblock.
Evenings might be cooler. A light jacket is recommended.
Currency
The unit of currency in Greece is the Euro.
Electricity
Electricity in Greece is supplied at 230V, 50Hz and has a two-pin connecting plug.
Value Added Tax Reimbursement
According to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, a foreign tourist is able to benefit from a zero rate of VAT on a vast array of services obtained during a stay in Greece. In addition, a special arrangement exists whereby a tourist may also request a VAT refund on purchases made during a stay.
Child Care Services
Conference participants who are interested in obtaining a Child Care Services may contact the service directly for all related information:
Life Nannies web site.
*Please note that this is an independent service and is not affiliated with INTERSPEECH 2024.