The 5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability (17-19 June, 2024) is scheduled to be held in conjunction with the 26th INFER Annual Conference (18-20 June, 2024).
The issued ticket covers the registration fee of participation to both events. It includes the material for both conferences, all lunches during the conferences, the Gala Dinner and coffee breaks. The registration fee does not include travel and accommodation expenses. Please note that the paper submission is not regarded as a registration.
Each presenter is allowed to deliver a maximum of two presentations, with the option to present all under the same fee structure a) one at the 5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability 2024 (5th CESUST2024) and the second at the 26th INFER Annual Conference 2024 (26th INFER AC 2024) or b) maximum two presentations at the same event.
This Symposium provides an opportunity for those interested in any level of Circular Economy and Sustainability applications. From individual business or industrial zones to national, international or global policies that will make feasible the effective application of circular economy principles for achieving a Sustainable Development. Researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs are invited to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are broadly consistent in any of the Symposium’s special topics. An ultimate goal will be to encourage researchers to examine the concepts of circular economy under a holistic scale approach.
| STATUS | DATE |
| Extended Abstract or Full Paper Submission | 3 April, 2024 |
| Notification | 15 April, 2024 |
| Early Registration | 24 May, 2024 |
| Late Registration | 25 May, 2024 and onwards |
| Symposium Dates | 17-19 June, 2024 |
The extended abstracts that are accepted will be published in the Symposium Proceedings.
Following the acceptance, authors will be invited to submit their full papers for consideration to the Special Issues announced following the Journals’ peer review process.
Conference VenueThe Symposium will take place at the Conference Center of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) located 3 km south-east of Chania city centre, 13 km from the Chania International Airport(CHQ) and 1 km from the port of Souda http://confer.maich.gr/info/travel.html.The city centre of Chania can be reached by local bus. Buses leave every 20 min and the bus stop is located outside the MAICh premises on the main street (Souda Avenue). Tickets purchased at any kiosk downtown cost 1,10€ one way (current price).Tickets purchased on the bus cost 2€.Taxis to the city centre cost about 8-10€.On MAICH’s facebook page are uploaded plenty of photos with conferences organized on its premises http://www.facebook.com/MAICh.Conference.Center.official. MAICh provides to all participants/residents:· a special code for dialing local phone numbers free of charge· Free wireless internet.· Athletic installations: basketball, tennis court, table tennis. We kindly ask you to visit MAICH’s website for other info: confer.maich.grRegistration ΙnstructionsPlease note that paper submission is not regarded as a registration. All participants have to register. The registration fee does not include travel and accommodation expenses. Please register for the conferences no later than 24th of May 2024 (https://5th.circulareconomy2050.eu/registration) to have your presentation included in the final program.Registration can be done in the following way (once finalized, you will receive a confirmation e-mail):Step 1. Through the INFER website + PayPal or Credit Card. Need first to register in the INFER website (infer-research.eu). Then, payment can be done via PayPal or credit card on the website.Step 2. After payment, fill in the form here.The registration fee includes participation in both conferences (5thCESUST2024 and 26thINFERAC2024), the symposium material, all lunches during the conference, the Gala Dinner and coffee breaks. Each presenter is allowed to deliver a maximum of two presentations in each event, with the option to present one at the 5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability and the second at the 26th INFER Annual Conference, all under the same fee structure. Gala DinnerOn Tuesday 18th of June 2023, we will organize the Gala Dinner at the Conference Venue Mediterranean (the Gala Dinner is included in the registration fee). For accompanying persons, the cost is 50€. You can pay your extra tickets at the registration desk of the conference. We look forward to seeing you next summer In Crete (https://www.incrediblecrete.gr/en/)!
Accompanied KidsIf your children (3-11 years old) accompany you, there will be special sessions organized for them on the site, at no extra expense, while you will be giving or attending presentations (3 hours in the morning sessions and 3 hours in the afternoon sessions, including the Gala Diner). They will be involved in activities such as: cooperative and team building games board games, face painting, ballon twisting, crafts, lessons of traditional dances of Crete and Greece, zumba and kid’s yoga.There are also available for booking some limited detached fully equipped onsite accommodations (1-2 min path walk from the presentation rooms) for hosting families with kids (https://confer.maich.gr/facilities/accommodation.html). Email us here: info@circulareconomy2050.eu if this accommodation will fit your needs.
