The conference  will be held at the University of Algarve, Campus of Gambelas, Building 9, at Auditório Vermelho in Faro, Portugal. See map.

The Algarve Region

Algarve is located in the south of Portugal, a well-known tourist area, with some of the most beautiful beaches in the Atlantic. The region is a favourite for sun-seekers from all over the world, offering natural landscapes, a rich folk heritage, and healthy gastronomy which are worth appreciating along with the pleasures of the sun and the sea. Algarve was part of the vast Roman Empire, boasting relevant cities as Balsa and Ossónoba, and  was under the rule of the arab civilization for 5 centuries, reaching a high economic and cultural splendor. Re-incorporated into Christendom during the reign of King Afonso III, the old Moorish Al-Gharb languished until the fifteenth century, when it was revived by increased exploration of the African coast and the conquest of Morocco  by Prince D. Henry. With the end of Lusitanian presence in the markets of Africa, the region declined once again and began the twentieth century as a rural area dedicated to nut farming , fishing and canning industry. Begining in the 60s, the development of tourism completely revived the region.

University of Algarve

The creation of the University of Algarve, in 1979, was an important milestone in the development strategy of the region. Comprising three campuses, Penha, Gambelas and Portimão, it offers excellent conditions for study, work, research and socialization to a population of over 10 000 students, 700 teachers and 400 employees. In the last 40 years, the University of Algarve (UAlg) has consolidated  its organization and has faculties and institutes covering the Arts, Literature and History,  Basic Sciences & Engineering, Life Science, Earth, Marine & Environment Science, and Economics, Management & Tourism.

See campus map here.

How to get to Faro

The city of Faro is located at the south of Portugal, in the Algarve region. (link to map??)

You can travel to Faro by plane. Faro international Airport is served by several major airlines. The distance between the Faro International Airport and the city of Faro is about 5 Km. To get to the city a taxi will cost you about 10 €.

If coming from Lisbon (Lisbon International Airport), trains and buses will take from 3 to 4 hours to reach to the city center of Faro.

How to get from the hotel to the Meeting:

The Meeting will be held in the Gambelas Campus, Building #9.