Conference Venue

University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Achaia, Greece

The Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras is an autonomous meeting and exhibition complex of spaces. It is built in a 6-acre area, located in the University Campus, 7 Km east of the city of Patras, in the area of Rion. It has been built in two levels in a total surface area of 9.300 sqm and may host up to 2000 participants. The Conference and Cultural Centre includes:

• A Main Hall of 930 seats, with four translation studios and a 700 m2 theatrical stage (including its facilities) which is designed to host large orchestras, concerts, and theatrical performances.
• Underground areas for the construction, storing, and safekeeping of theatre sets totaling a surface area of 900 sqm.
• A 250-seat Auditorium containing a theatrical stage, its backstage area, and four translation studios.
• Four Halls for parallel meetings (one hall of 120 seats and three of 75 seats each), with two translation studios each.
• Four Seminar Halls of 50 seats and four of 45.
• A 200 sqm Hall for multiple uses.
• A two-level reception area with a total surface area of 1100 sqm.
• 60 sqm office space for the administrative support of conferences and other meetings.
• Office space for the Centre's administration.
• Auxiliary areas.
• Accessibility for the disabled.