7 th meeting of the IOBC/WPRS WG Integrated Protection of Olive Crops FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT INVITATION It is with a great pleasure to announce that the 7 th meeting of the IOBC/wprs WG Integrated Protection of Olive Crops will be held in Kalamata, Greece, May 11-14, 2015. The meeting will be organized under the auspices of IOBC/wprs and the Hellenic Entomological Society. The host organization will be the Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese. The meeting will take place in the city of Kalamata, in southern Peloponnese, a very well known area of olive production in Greece but also around the world, since this is the birthplace of the olive cultivars Kalamon and Koroneiki. This is also an area with strong archaeological interest but also really amazing places. We are certain that participation in this meeting will offer a unique chance to foster exchange of most recent knowledge and stimulate common research and collaboration in olive crop protection sector, not only in Mediterranean countries but also with new areas where olives are being grown worldwide. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Greece for a very fruitful meeting but also an inspiring stay. For additional information and updates please visit the Conference website at: http://www.entsoc.gr/iobc-kalamata2015/ The convenor: Dionyssios Perdikis Agricultural University of Athens The chairperson: George Stathas Technological Educational Institute of Peloponesse
MEETING OVERVIEW 7 TH MEETING OF THE IOBC/WPRS WORKING GROUP INTEGRATED CONTROL IN OLIVE CROPS, Kalamata, Greece, May 10-14, 2015 May 2015 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 AM Oral and poster sessions Oral and poster sessions Oral and poster sessions PM Oral and poster sessions Professional Tour Oral and poster sessions Social Event WG Session Departure IMPORTANT DATES 1 st September 2014 -Accommodation booking available 15 th November 2014 -Opening of early registration 15 th February 2015 -Deadline for early registration 30 th March 2015 -Deadline for abstract submission 8 th May 2015 -Deadline for manuscript submission for the bulletin (proceedings) 11-14 th May 2015 -Meeting venue
CONFERENCE VENUE The meeting will be hosted by the Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese in Kalamata and will take place in the hotel Elite: http://elite.com.gr/the-resort/ ABSTRACTS AND MANUSCRIPTS Abstract submission All received abstracts will be reviewed on the basis of their quality, originality and compliance with the meeting objectives. Inclusion of abstracts in the scientific program is also dependent on payment of registration fees. The authors may suggest if they prefer to have oral or poster presentation(s) and will be notified in due time whether their abstract/s have been accepted, and whether for oral or poster presentation. Accepted abstracts will be published in the book of abstracts before the meeting. In order to allow uniform reproduction, all abstracts must be prepared following the instructions of authors of IOBC. The presenting author should be underlined and the abstract should include up to five key-words. All abstracts will be submitted online. After the successful submission of an Abstract, the corresponding author will automatically receive a confirmation e-mail. The deadline for abstract submission is 15 th March 2015.
Manuscript submission Authors of the accepted abstracts will have to submit a manuscript for the proceedings of the meeting (i.e. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin). The Bulletin publishes papers presented during IOBC/WPRS Working Group Meetings. The papers may often function as prepublications that may be further elaborated to full publications in a refereed journal. Publishing in the Bulletin should be regarded as complementary to (and not competing with) contributions to refereed journals. Emphasis should be on technical matters and discussions. This publication is an important support to the Working Groups of WPRS. The IOBC/WPRS Members have online access to the full content of all recent Bulletins. The length of contributions to the Bulletin may vary. However, as a rule the maximum number of pages per contribution should not exceed 6. WPRS encourages short papers. The papers should be written in English or French with a maximum length of six pages including figures and references. The content should be clear and concise. If the papers are not written in English, an English translation of the title and the abstract should be included after the references. For preparation of your contribution(s) please follow exactly the instructions of authors of IOBC. There will find also a link to a sample, ready to print, manuscript. Manuscripts should be sent to the convenor of the WG (Dionyssios Perdikis, e-mail: dperdikis@aua.gr) cc to the chairperson (George Stathas, e-mail: georgestathas@hotmail.com). Their receipt will be acknowledged by an e-mail. The deadline for manuscript submission is 8 th May 2015.
STUDENT S SUPPORT A limited number of students can be partially funded for participating by covering their registration fees or travel costs. Students asking for support should give an oral presentation in the meeting and send a manuscript to the bulletin. They should contact the convenor of the Working Group (Dionyssios Perdikis, e-mail: dperdikis@aua.gr). TRAVEL INFORMATION TRAVEL BY PLANE There are two possible ways for arriving to Kalamata by air: Flight from hometown to Athens airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) and then continuing by bus to Kalamata. The airport of Athens is directly connected by bus (express line X93) with the central bus station ( KTEL Kifissos terminal) from where buses depart to Kalamata. Service is provided on a non-stop basis seven days a week including holidays. The frequency is every half an hour. From KTEL Kifissos terminal you have to take the bus to Messinia-Kalamata. The trip lasts 2.5h and the cost is around 22 euros for one-way. For more details please visit the webpage of KTEL Messinias. Depending on the number of delegates arriving on Sunday 10 th May, the organizing committee may book a bus for direct transfer to Kalamata. In the registration form there will be a quotation to this. Direct flight from hometown to Kalamata. There are charter and scheduled flights connecting many European cities with Kalamata ariport. Please contact your travel agent.
TRAVEL BY FERRY Kalamata can be reached by ferries from Italy through the port of Patras. The port of Patras is directly connected by bus with Kalamata (the bus ticket costs around 23 and the trip lasts about 3.5 h, http://www.ktelmessinias.gr/). IN KALAMATA The meeting venue (Hotel Elite) is very close to the centre of the city (Kalamata). INVITATION LETTER Colleagues needing an Invitation Letter in order to attend the conference may contact the chairperson (George Stathas, e-mail: georgestathas@hotmail.com) specifying the necessary details. This service is aimed only to assist delegates who need to obtain a visa or permission. It should not be considered an official invitation covering fees or other expenses. LOCAL INFORMATION Kalamata The natural beauty of Messinia with the indented shores, sandy beaches, forested mountains and fertile valleys, coexists with significant archaeological monuments. Kalamata, the capital and central port of Messinia, is situated at the site of ancient Farai.
Following independence from the Turks and thanks to the exploitation of the fertile Messinian lands (producing olive oil, raisins, figs etc), it developed into a wealthy urban centre and a significant port. It is located 238 km SW of Athens. Walking around The point of reference par excellence in the city of Kalamata is the legendary "Castle of Isabeau" where the renowned International Dance Festival takes place annually. It is amphitheatrically constructed on the site of the Farai acropolis offering a bird's eye view of the city. Constructed in the 13th century by William Villehardouin, it underwent subsequent additions and conversions by the Venetians and the Turks. Nowadays, it is an ideal open air venue for theatre, music and dance shows. No less beautiful is the exquisite Palia Poli (Old City) at the foot of the Castle. The wider region boasts the Metropolitan Panagia Ipapanti church (1873), the patron saint of Kalamata celebrated on February 2nd, the 12th century Kalograion Monastery with the renowned silk
weaving workshop, and the Byzantine church Agioi Apostoloi (13th century) with the brick enclosed masonry. The area is the hotspot for the city's youth, for it is the beating heart of the nightlife in Kalamata and by no means will it be still! Must-see attractions The City Hall The Modern Greek Art Gallery, with paintings, sculptures and carvings The Benakeion Archaeological Museum (housed in the neoclassical building of the old Municipal agora) with findings dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period The spacious central Vassileos Georgiou (King George) square with many coffee shops, meeting places and strolling venues for residents and visitors The pedestrian walkway of Aristomenous Street with many stores and coffee shops To the west of the square the neighbourhood unfolds around the picturesque railroad station with a network of pedestrian ways, small coffee shops, bars and tavernas The Folklore and History Museum, which is housed in the Kiriakou mansion, with traditional objects and relics from the 1821 Greek War of Independence The Municipal Theatre The Railway Park with exhibits of old motorcycles and railway
wagons The seaside road in front of the city's extensive beach (4 km length with marvelous waters). On the seaside of Kalamata, people can swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy lace-like beaches, which have been granted the Blue Flag award of quality. Along the seaside, there are several tavernas, ouzo restaurants, cafeterias, bars, clubs, whereas beach aficionados can enjoy all kinds of water sports. The western beach with the city's marina connected to the city centre via a cycle lane too USEFUL LINKS Municipality of Kalamata: www.kalamata.gr (the website of the Municipality of Kalamata only in Greek) http://www.discovermessinia.gr/index.php (the website of the Conference and Visitors and Alternative Tourism Bureau of the Commercial Chamber of Messinia) http://www.messinia-guide.gr/?id=122&lang=en (tourist guide of Messinia) http://elite.com.gr/explore-messinia/ (from the website of the conference hotel Elite City Resort) http://wikitravel.org/en/kalamata http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/kalamata Messinia (Regional Unit of Peloponnese): http://www.mythicalpeloponnese.gr/en/messinia/ http://www.messiniaguide.gr/?id=122&lang=en (tourist guide of Messinia) http://www.costanavarino.com/#/discover (from the website of Costa
Navarino) Region of Peloponnese http://www.mythicalpeloponnese.gr/en/homepage/ (Official website of Region of Peloponnese) http://www.peloponnese.eu/ CONTACT PERSONS Chairperson: Technological Educational Institute of Peloponesse School of Agricultural Technology Department of Crop Production Laboratory of Entomology 24 100 Antikalamos, Kalamata, Greece Tel: +30 2721045215 E-mail: georgestathas@hotmail.com Convenor: Dionyssios Perdikis Agricultural University of Athens Department of Crop Science Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology & Entomology 118 55 Votanikos, Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 5294581 E-mail: dperdikis@aua.gr