ICNF 2017 - 3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers
Conference venue
The Conference will take place at Meliã Braga Hotel & Spa, Braga, Portugal.
Fees and deadlines
The symposium fees are as follows, in euros:
Up to 31st March 2017 | After 31st March 2017 | |
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Authors 1 | 450 € | 600 € |
Students 2 | 250 € | 300 € |
Accompanying person 3 | 50 € | 50 € |
- 1 - Deadline for author's registration and payment is 20th May.
- 2 - Students are required to provide a proof to support their application for student rate.
Please send it to secretariat@icnf2017.fibrenamics.com - 3 - Includes ONLY participation in the social activities (Social Visits, Coffee-Breaks, Welcome Drink. Conference dinner and lunches are not included).
Presenting authors can submit 1 paper. Additional papers of presenting authors will be subject to a fee of 75€ each.
Reimbursement from cancellation:
90% until 31/MAR/2017
50% until 30/APR/2017
0% after 1/MAY/2017
Fees include:
Attendance to all sessions, book of extended abstracts with papers of all oral and poster presentations, coffee-breaks, 3 lunches.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sisal
1000 €
3 registrations at the conference which includes conference documentation, coffee breaks, lunches and access to all the lectures
Wool
3000 €
4 registrations at the conference which includes conference documentation, coffee breaks, lunches and access to all the lectures
1 exhibition stand*
Silk
5000 €
4 registrations at the conference which includes conference documentation, coffee breaks, lunches and access to all the lectures
1 exhibition stand*
Company advertising material into the conference documentation
Rooms, coffee breaks, lunches or conference dinner naming in the Conference program
*Exhibitors are entitled to a 6m2 booth equipped with a small table and two chairs, access to electricity and internet and the name of the company in the list of the conference sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Send us your application to secretariat@icnf2017.fibrenamics.com
Deadlines
Abstract submission
30th January 2017
Communication of acceptance
11st February 2017
Early registration
31st March 2017
Award Application
31st March 2017
Transportation
From Oporto - Many low cost companies travel to Oporto.
By bus:
At the airport, there is a direct bus (GETBUS) from the airport to Braga. This is the best option.
By metro and train:
At the airport, take the Metro line E (violet) directly to Campanhã (train station in Porto). Trains run every 20 minutes and travel time is 35 minutes. In Campanhã, you can take a train to Braga. You can choose between Regional Trains, which are cheaper and circulate almost each hour to Braga, but slow, or Fast Trains, the most expensive ones.
By taxi:
At the airport it’s possible to get a taxi. The trip to Braga costs around 60 euros (including extra costs for baggage and weekend and evening services).
From Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal's biggest airport, situated 350km from Braga.
By bus-train:
From the airport, take the Aeroshuttle 96 from outside arrivals (direction Oriente) to Lisboa Oriente station. The shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes. From Lisboa Oriente station 3 or 4 trains run daily direct to Braga taking 3.5 hours.
By metro-train:
From the airport, take the metro red line (direction Oriente). From Lisboa Oriente station 3 or 4 trains run daily direct to Braga taking 3.5 hours.
Acommodation
Partnership with
MELIÃ BRAGA HOTEL & SPA *****
Reservations by email: melia.braga@meliaportugal.com until 21st March 2017.
Promocode: ICNF2017
Breakfast included.
Single
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Double
|
Distance from venue |
75€ |
85€ |
0 km |
Other options
Breakfast not included
Single
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Double
|
Distance from venue |
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HOTEL MERCURE BRAGA **** |
47€ | 47€ | 2,7km |
BASIC BRAGA BY AXIS HOTEL *** |
32€ | 42€ | 4,6km |
HOTEL LAMAÇÃES *** |
40€ | 45€ | 1,2km |
HOTEL IBIS BUDGET BRAGA ** |
25€ | 25€ | 2,5km |
InBraga Hostel |
- | 32€ | 6,6km |
Casa do Alto (apartments max 9 people) |
130€ per day (minimum 3 days) | 6km |
The prices are merely indicative and may be subject to change.