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Piraeus is the main port of Greece, situated very close to Athens, the capital of the country. Piraeus has a long history, dating back to ancient Greece. The city was initially developed in the early 5th century BC, when it served as the port of classical Athens. In the modern era, Piraeus is a big city bustling with life, having all the typical characteristics of a huge marine and commercial-industrial center. 

Apart from the main harbour, which also serves as a link to all the islands of the Aegean Sea and the close-by islands of the Saronic Gulf (Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Spetses) there are also many picturesque little bays such as Zea and Microlimano that offer the opportunity to walk, dinne and relax alongside the sea. The centre of Athens (Acropolis, Plaka, Archaelogical Museum) are easily accessible from Piraeus by public transport (overground metro/bus) or by car.

The conference is held in the University of Piraeus which is located near the commercial centre of the city, 10 minutes walking distance from the taverns and the coffee shops of Microlimano and 20 minutes from the overground metro station.

The University of Piraeus was founded in 1938 as “School for Industrial Studies” by the Industrialists and Tradesmen Association. In 1945 it was renamed “Higher School for Industrial Studies” while in 1958, it became “Graduate School of Industrial Studies” until 1989, when it acquired its current title. Today, the University of Piraeus hosts approximately 10000 students, 300 faculty members and 200 other staff. The University of Piraeus comprises nine undergraduate academic departments while it offers sixteen taught masters programmes and postgraduate research degrees (PhD).

Today, the following nine Departments are run by the University of Piraeus:

- Economics 
- Business Administration 
- Statistics and Insurance Science 
- Financial Management and Banking 
- Industrial Management 
- Maritime Studies 
- Informatics 
- Technology Education and Digital Systems 
- International and European Studies