FORS50: Important dates and key info

Time: September 23-24, 2023

Location: Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Venue: Agora building, Mattilanniemi 2, 40100 Jyväskylä. 

Registration fee: 160 euros (includes lunch and coffee on both days and the anniversary banquet). Students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s level studies can attend the conference at a reduced price of 20 euros (does not include lunches, refreshments, or the anniversary banquet). The fee is paid with a bank transfer.

Conference program: In this file (updated 23rd of September)

Important dates:

  • Abstract submission closes: 2nd of June 2023 
  • Abstract acceptance notification: 5th of June 2023 
  • Registration to the event closes: 5th of July 2023 (deadline extended)

For further inquiries, contact giovanni.a.misitano@jyu.fi

Useful resources for participants 

  • Travel to Jyväskylä 
  • Practical tips
  • Restaurants
  • Things to see and do 
  • Get to know the city of Jyväskylä 
  • University of Jyväskylä campus map
  • Accommodation
    • We have reserved rooms in hotel Alba, which is located under 50 meters (by foot) from the conference venue. When making a reservation, you can give the campaign code FORS50 to be able to reserve rooms for reduced prices. To be eligible for the campaign prices, the reservation must be made one month prior to the stay at the hotel. The prices are the following: 
      • single room standard, 100.00 euros a night
      • single economy, 95.0 euros a night
      • single superior, 111.00 euros a night
      • single suite with sauna, 153,00 euros a night
      • double room standard, 122.00 euros a night
      • double suite with sauna, 173.00 euros a night
Aerial picture of the Mattilanniemi campus in Jyväskylä