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International Students Symposium
on Logistics and International Business
Title:
Towards Sustainable and Innovative Practices in Logistics Systems
16 - 21 September, 2024
Viana do Castelo
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Important info:
The symposium is set to be organized as a Blended Intensive Program (BIP), part of the Erasmus+ initiative, combining short, intensive learning experiences with innovative teaching methods, including online collaboration, to enhance educational engagement.
The idea behind the Symposium
The idea of a student symposium was born in 2008 at a conference held in Celje, Slovenia. Young and committed lecturers thought about creating a joint event for students from different countries and faculties, who would gather in a relaxed atmosphere, present their papers, and exchange ideas and experiences.
The symposium offers young students from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds to gain first-hand experiences in presenting and discussing their projects’ results in front of an international audience. Besides the students’ presentations, there are lectures from professors of the partner universities and excursions to companies to get a deeper insight into the actual topics. There is also time for cultural sightseeing.
The symposium thus became a distinguished event that the Faculty of Logistics of the University of Maribor organizes every year in cooperation with foreign institutions, which means that the symposium moves to a different city every year.
Scope
The title of this years’ symposium is
"Towards Sustainable and Innovative Practices in Logistics Systems".
This year’s theme, “Towards Sustainable and Innovative Practices in Logistics Systems,” promises to offer an enriching platform for students from diverse backgrounds to present and discuss their innovative ideas.
Paper publication
The papers will be published in the online proceedings. Selected papers will also be published in the journal “Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Global Challenges” issued by Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor.
Important dates
May 31 – abstract submission
Abstract/Paper/Presentation Submission
How to travel to Viana do Castelo?
Travel Information:
Please find enclosed the railway timetables for fast trains from Lisbon to Porto and regional trains, available at CP – Comboios de Portugal. The distance from Lisbon Airport to Viana do Castelo is approximately 400 km, while from Porto Airport it is about 80 km.
From Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto:
- Take the subway (METRO) to Estação de Comboios de Campanhã (Campanhã Railway Station) in Porto.
- From Campanhã Railway Station, take a train to Viana do Castelo (the trip takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes).
Bus Information: Attached, you will find the latest timetables for Barquense and Ovnitur Bus Companies, as well as the Metro lines.
- Rede Expressos operates buses to and from Porto Airport and the city: Rede Expressos
- Autna (a Spanish company) also operates services to and from the airport: Autna
- Direct bus from Porto Airport (OPO) to Viana do Castelo: CheckMyBus or Barquense
Bus and Train Stations in Viana do Castelo:
- Viana do Castelo Railway Station
Largo da Estação
4900-321 Viana do Castelo
Portugal - Viana do Castelo Bus Station
Avenida General Humberto Delgado
4900-317 Viana do Castelo
Portugal
From Lisbon (Portela Airport): You can either take a train or a direct bus to Viana do Castelo, which takes around 4 to 5 hours.
- Train information: CP – Comboios de Portugal
- Bus information: Rede Expressos
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