EUROMAT is the premier international congress in the field of materials in Europe. The 2017 edition will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 17 – 22 September 2017. The EUROMAT 2017 congress venue will be the «Thessaloniki Concert Hall,» a unique complex of buildings conveniently located at the seafront of the city.
LEITAT is co-organizing a symposium within the conference on Materials for Energy Harvesting (E3). More information about this here.
Thessaloniki is a vibrant and modern European city, one of the most important trade and business centers in the Balkans, with a rich history dating back to around 315 BC. The city is strategically located in Macedonia, Northern Greece, and is easily accessible from all over the world. Nearby archaeological sites from the time of Alexander the Great and Roman and Byzantine periods offer great opportunities for sightseeing before or after the congress.
Thessaloniki is one of the largest student cities in Southeastern Europe and has the largest student population in Greece. The city is home to two state universities: the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, founded in 1926 and the largest university in Greece, and the University of Macedonia, as well as the Technological Education Institute of Thessaloniki. It also hosts a leading Research Center, the Center for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), and many private international institutions affiliated with or accredited by overseas universities.
In 2017, FEMS will celebrate its 30th anniversary. This milestone will be highlighted with special events at the Congress, organized to commemorate this special occasion.