Any participant, including speakers, delegates, subcontractors and staff, in order to gain access to the AgriBusiness Forum (here-after ABF), accept, agree and consent to the following terms and conditions:

1. ABF is owned by the nonprofit organization “Geo Routes Institute” (here-after referred to as The Organizer) and lies under the latter’s jurisdiction.
2. Participants acknowledge, agree and consent that during the forum The Organizer will allow photo coverage as well as video & audio recordings of presentations, for documentation purposes.
3. Participants grant to The Organizer the right to freely use the aforementioned documentation through its affiliated websites, including – but not limited to – the balkansblackseaforum.org, www.geo-routes.com, www.agribusinessforum.org, and through social media channels connected to these websites, as well as to all media and communication partners, bodies, institutions or anyone else related with the ABF.
4. The Organizer is committed to handling aforementioned content and data in a professional manner and solely in the context of the ABF aims. Any disagreement must be submitted – prior to registration – in written form to the following e-mail abf@geo-routes.com 
5. ABF speakers and sponsors are solely responsible for the material presented to the forum, including the right for presenting such material publicly. The Organizer has no responsibility for copyrighted or otherwise protected material presented by any person during the forum without the consent of the creator or rights-holder.
6. The Organizer may prohibit taking photos and/or making audio and video recordings by participants who have not received accreditation for such purpose. Only photographers / cameramen holding official accreditation are allowed to operate within the venues of the forum and during the latter’s events. Copy of any photographic material and/or audio and video recording created by a rightfully accredited person, shall be supplied to The Organizer.
7. Unless Participants expressly and in advance deny their consent, The Organizer and his partners may photograph and/or record free of charge the voice and image of Participants, the stands or specific items displayed on them, and may distribute photos and/or recordings to third parties and to communicate them to the public, in the whole world, which may be presented (in particular in the form of live or delayed broadcasting), reproduced without limit as to the number of reproductions and published, in the whole world, in any format, using any method or process known or unknown at this time, in whole or in part, on all tangible or intangible media known or unknown at this time, including, in particular, the internet (the websites of The Organizer and its partners and social networks), and on any other promotional or marketing tool it may use for information or promotional purposes.

In case of disagreement with the above terms, you are kindly requested to refrain from registering to the event. 

For any questions or concerns on the Digital Policy of the ABF, please revert to: abf@geo-routes.com

The above policy applies to all kinds of participation to ABF events (in person, hybrid or virtual)

General Conditions of Participation:

 Participation in the AgriBusiness Forum (hereafter ABF) means that the following provisions were read, understood, and accepted before registering for the forum:

1. In-person registrations include conference attendance for 2-days, refreshments, conference material, certification of participation, and 1-Virtual registration. 
2. Online registrations include the attendance of the conference for 2-days (live streaming), e-conference agenda, e-certification of attendance, and access to the virtual Sponsors’ lounge.
3. Registrations should be made online and be paid upon submission within 3 working days. On the expiration of the deadline, nonpaid registrations are canceled automatically.
4. Access to the venue requires participants to present an ID or the accreditation sent to the email provided upon registration.
5. Registrations are not transferable and no refunds for cancelled registrations are accepted.
6. Reduced registration fees require that beneficiaries provide by email: a) Farmers: proof of professional registration, b) Students: a valid academic ID, and c) Sponsors & partnered organizations: the specific codes provided by the organizers.
7. Organizers reserve the right to amend the program, being not liable for cancellations of speakers due to private reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
8. Organizers accept no responsibility for statements made orally or in written form by any speakers or delegates during the forum, including any copying, republication, or redistribution of such statements.
9. Participants accept, consent, and authorize the organizers to freely take photos and make video and voice recordings throughout the event. They furthermore agree to personally appear in the aforementioned material for an unlimited amount of time, for either promotional or scientific reasons.
10. The official language of the conference is Greek with simultaneous translation to/from English.

 AgriBusiness Forum

c/o Geo Routes Institute

1/7/2024

A. Flying to Athens 

Athens is accessible with more than 130 countries being gateway to the amazing Greek islands and mainland destinations. The award-winning Athens International Airport (Venizelos International Airport) is located about 20 km (12 miles) east of the city. You may find out more regarding a flight from your destination to Athens below:

• European Destinations
• International Destinations

Upon your arrival, you have the three available options to get the city center:

B. Transport in the city

1. In Athens, there is an extensive, low cost public transport network covering the city including bus, underground, trolley, tram and taxi. You can use all means of public transport with the same ticket (not from/to the airport). A single ticket costs €1.40 and is valid for 90 minutes.

C. Tickets for Public Transport

Tickets and passes (Ath.ena tickets) for public transport are sold at ticket booths and machines in all Athens Metro and tram stations. There are three types of Ath.ena tickets: a paper ticket, an anonymous card that you can top up, and a personalized card. These tickets can be used on all forms of public transport.

D. Ticket Prices

A standard ticket on Athens public transport costs €1.40. Students and senior citizens over 65 are entitled to a reduced fare of €0.60 (student ID and proof of age are required upon ticket control or during purchase). Children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge; ages 7-18 pay €0.60 (proof of age required is required upon ticket control or during purchase).

Each ticket can be used for 90 minutes on any form of public transport (except services to/from the airport).

• A Day Pass (€4.50) is valid for unlimited travel (except airport services) for 24 hours.
• A 5-Day Ticket (€9) is valid for unlimited travel on all modes of transport (except airport services and bus line Χ80) for 5 days.
• A 3-Day Tourist Ticket (€22) is valid for unlimited travel (including 1 round trip to/from Athens International Airport).

For more information on prices, visit the Athens Transport website.

For more information on public transport in Athens, call 11185 or visit www.oasa.gr

E. Metro

The fastest means of getting around Athens is the Metro. The Athens Metro system consists of 3 lines and connects to the tram, bus routes and suburban railway. The Metro runs daily from 5 am to midnight. Lines 2 and 3 operate until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. At peak hours, trains run approximately every 5-6 minutes however, during the evenings and nights trains run every 10-13 minutes. More at Athens Metro Website

Line 1 is an overground train (commonly known among Greeks as ESAP) that runs from the northern suburb of Kifissia to the port of Piraeus. It connects to lines 2 and 3 at three stations (Attiki, Omonia and Monastiraki). More at Athens Piraeus Electric Railways Website

F. Taxis

Taxis are not expensive (though there is a minimum fare of €3,50 during the day and €5 after 23:00). You can pick them up at taxi ranks, stop them in the street or ask the reception desk to call one for you. The fare is charged per kilometer and per hour, so it is better to make certain that the meter is switched on as soon as you set off. Beat (formerly Taxibeat) is an app-based yellow taxi service which finds your location, gives you choice of taxis and offers the options of paying in cash, by card, or Paypal. Uber is also available in Athens with the UberTaxi product—you can call an Uber via your app and a yellow taxi will pick you up. Radio taxis is another option if you don’t feel like hitting the pavement to hail a cab, or if you want to ask for a specific pick-up time and date.

G. Visa Information & Requirements

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. Please contact your local Embassy / Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa, if required.

If you are uncertain concerning your Visa Requirements, please visit this online link to check if you are required to obtain a Visa to Greece.

H. Letter of Invitation
Individuals need an official Letter of Invitation, it can be requested upon registration to the conference. Such Letter of Invitation will be provided within a week of your request and following to the payment of your registration. The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the Conference organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee.