Conference Planning and dates

 

Conference Fee
The conference fee includes:

• Admission to all scientific sessions
• Registration package and proceedings
• Conference dinner
• Welcome reception
• Lunches & refreshments *

*Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you register online (vegetarian, vegan, halal, nut allergy, etc...). This will allow us to cater to your needs.

In order to benefit from the member fee, you must be a fully-paid EurOMA member for 2014. For those registering as non-members, the fee includes membership to EurOMA for the rest of 2014 only for the remaining period of 2014, not for the following year. Company visits are charged separately.

 

Student Registration
To qualify for the student rate, written proof of your status is required. A letter signed by the person responsible for the programme at your university or your supervisor, or a copy of your valid student card should be sent to the event organisers at

For information about fees and registration to the Doctoral Seminar, the Young Scholar Seminar and the Publishing Workshop please visit the related pages on this Web Site section.

 

Early Registration Conditions
All early registration fees must be paid in full by the end of the early registration date of 15 April 2014. Unpaid registrations after this date will be converted to the relevant late fee structure.

 

Cancellation
If you cannot attend the conference, you may transfer your registration to another member of your organization. Notification of cancellation or transfer must be given in writing to the event organisers at
Cancellations made before 6 May 2014 will be charged at €60 for administrative costs.

We regret that no refunds can be made for any cancellation received after 7 May 2014. The organisers reserve the right to charge for any accommodation or meals not taken.

 

Outline Programme

The scientific committee is currently working on developing the programme. Updates will be posted regularly so please check back.

DAY	TIME	Room/Location	Activities
Friday 20	All day	Complesso didattico	Doctoral Seminar
Saturday 21	All day	Complesso didattico	Doctoral Seminar
	08.30 - 17.30	Complesso didattico	Publishing Workshop
	Afternoon	Complesso didattico	Research groups meetings or other EurOMA related activities
Sunday 22	Morning	Complesso didattico	Young Schoolar Workshop
	Morning	Complesso didattico	EurOMA Board meeting
	12.00 - 14.00	Complesso didattico	Registration and welcome reception (lunch)
	14.00 - 15.30	Aula Magna	Opening and Plenary Session (Academic Keynote speech)
	15.30 - 16.00	Complesso didattico	Coffee break
	16.00 - 17.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
Monday 23	09.00 - 10.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	10.30 - 11.00	Complesso didattico	Coffee break
	11.00 - 12.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	12.30 - 14.00	Complesso didattico	Lunch
	14.00 - 15.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	15.30 - 16.00	Complesso didattico	Coffee break
	16.00 - 17.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	17.45 - 19.00	Aula Magna	EurOMA Annual General Meeting
	20.00 - 22.30	To be decided	Conference dinner
Tuesday 24	09.00 - 10.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	10.30 - 11.00	Complesso didattico	Coffee break
	11.00 - 12.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	12.30 - 14.00	Complesso didattico	Lunch
	14.00 - 15.30	Complesso didattico	Parallel sessions
	15.30 - 16.00	Complesso didattico	Coffee break
	16.00 - 17.30	Aula Magna	Plenary and Closing Session (Keynote speech from Industry)
Wednesday 25	Morning	-	Company visit (Plant Tours)

EUROMA 2014 IMPORTANT DATES

Call for Paper

The deadline for submission of abstract is 07 January 2014. We welcome abstracts from a variety of Operations Management topics and in particular, those that fit well with the conference theme. The conference will be preceded by a Doctoral Seminar, a Publishing Workshop and a Young Scholars Workshop.
Please download the Preliminary Call for Paper and mark all of the conference dates and related key events in your calendar.

Please download the Second Call for Paper and mark all of the conference dates and related key events in your calendar.

Accommodations

All accommodation options below can be booked when registering online to attend the conference. If any of the following accommodations is not displayed on the registration form, this is because its rooms are not available anymore.

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Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

The Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa was opened at beginning of 2010, the “project” G.H. Piazza Borsa, merges three adjacent buildings in the historical centre of Palermo into one large hotel structure. The central part of the structure used to be the convent and the large church of Mercedarian Fathers (XVI cen.).
Both the cloister, characterised by daringly high porticos, and the old convent door have remained practically unchanged.
In 1907, the church of the Immaculate Conception Cartari was demolished. In its place, the architect Ernesto Basile built the headquarters of the "Cassa Centrale di Risparmio Vittorio Emanuele. The building was inaugurated in 1912 and is yet another example of Basile's pre-eminence as promoter of the Liberty style in Italy.
All of the City’s attractions  - squares, parks, monuments, shopping streets and much more - can be found within 500 metres of the hotel. The windows of each room offer different points of view of the constantly changing heart of the town.
Our 127 rooms offer as many different experiences of Palermo, as you could desire. Each room has its own separate design and personality, but all of them aim to provide maximum comfort, from the most exclusive suite to the snuggest single room.
The meeting rooms are available on several floors: ground floor, first and second.
Meeting rooms can always be reached both from the hotel entrances and via independent access. 

Walking distance: 2,7 Km - 35 minutes

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GHS Garibaldi

The GHS Garibaldi is situated in the heart of Palermo, within a beautiful building, founded the Hotel Garibaldi Politeama. The hotel takes its name from the magnificent theatre that stands in front. The hotel is situated   in the city centre a few meters from the port. Opened in 2009, in contrast to the historic structure, the Garibaldi hotel hides a high tech centre with advanced equipment That meets the most varied customer needs:  for business guests, with its congress rooms, with Wi-Fi Internet Access and all kinds of audio video equipment, or for  leasure,  for its formidable position is easy to reach any destination, from the important monuments located in the area close to shopping area and to the nearby beach of Mondello;  is easy to move from the hotel, just to park your car in our parking and to walk in the historic centre of town or catch various public buses that pass close to any points in Palermo and even to the airport.
L 'hotel offers a reception service opened 24 hours, bar, laundry service and a restaurant where a rich breakfast is served.
The rooms offer any comfort were  you feel at any time at home: satellite TV with Sky, free internet connection, safe, air conditioning, heating, mini-bar, hairdryer, two telephones with voice mail.

Walking distance: 3,6 Km - 45 minutes

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Principe di Villafranca

The Principe di Villafranca is open since 1998 and completely renovated in 2010, Hotel Principe di Villafranca rises in the heart of the most eclectic and modern district of Palermo, where the top fashion design boutiques live side by side with the most important financial and business locations. A few steps away from viale della Libertà and piazza Politeama, the hotel, belonging to The HotelSphere group, is a sophisticated and peaceful environment where to relax in the middle of the bustling city center.

Walking distance: 4,2 Km - 53 minutes

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Plaza Operà

The Plaza Operà offers standard rooms, furnished with specially designed articles and top quality beds, are decorated either with serigraphs by great modern painters or genuine XVIII century engravings and provide guests with everything they could wish for during their leisure or business stay: LCD TV with 18 satellite channels and Sky TV, broadband wireless Internet access, air conditioning, minibar. The hotel also features Superior rooms, larger and brighter, and Deluxe rooms, providing a unique atmosphere with their contemporary  design elements. In Superior and Deluxe rooms, all featuring a whirlpool, guests can leave all worries behind and enjoy a relaxing environment.

Walking distance: 3,7 Km - 47 minutes

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Mercure Centro

The Mercure Palermo Centro is a hotel with a stylish design and technology, located in the heart of the city, just steps from the Teatro Massimo, Teatro Politeama, the Cathedral and all the charming old town.
Prestigious location just minutes from the port and railway station.
Ideal for leisure and business, completely immersed in the main commercial and economic network of the city.
All modern and functional rooms are soundproofed and equipped with high speed internet access and LCD TV with pay-TV service.
The impressive lobby offers an Internet Point, free wifi, a wide selection of newspapers and periodicals and a modern Bar where you can relax.
Mercure has always been synonymous with courtesy and hospitality. A friendly and attentive staff is always ready to meet the needs of all, in order to make the stay more pleasant and to lead the discovery of the city of Palermo.

Walking distance: 3,5 Km - 45 minutes

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Excelsior Hilton

The Excelsior Hilton is located right in the city centre on the Viale della Libertà, a main street renowned for its luxury boutiques, yet it is surrounded by greenery, including the English Garden. Explore Palermo’s rich architectural heritage and soak up its multicultural atmosphere from our hotel. You can take a trip up Monte Pellegrino, the spectacular mountain overlooking the city, relax at Mondello, Palermo’s up-scale seaside resort, or take the hotel shuttle to Addaura beach, where Paleolithic cave paintings have been discovered.
Our rooms & suites combine comfort with luxury and beautiful decor in rich, warm colours.

Walking distance: 4,2 Km - 54 minutes

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Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

The Grand Hotel et Des Palmes was founded in 1874 and renovated in 1907 by one of the great masters of the Art Nouveau Style, Ernesto Basile, the exquisite Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes hotel exudes historical charm. Grand decor of marble floors and antiques combine nicely with very latest technology to make your stay a memorable one. The recently restored restaurant, bar and banquet room can host all your personal and professional events in great style turning them into unforgettable moments.
Our rooms and suites offer modern technology in a unique, historical hotel with a charming atmosphere.
We offer a wide selection of classic Mediterranean cuisine, enriched with international flavours.
The Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes boasts a large Conference Centre made up of 8 conference rooms.

Walking distance: 3,5 Km - 44 minutes

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Best Western Ai Cavalieri

The Best Western Ai Cavalieri is a luxurious four stars hotel in a four-storey building dating from the of the beginning of last century and it is situated in the heart of the historical center of Palermo, just a few steps from the main square "Piazza Politeama", the center of the festive night-life of Palermo.
Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel is also located within walking distance from the main theatres, the monumental churches, the art galleries of the town and from the central shopping area.

Walking distance: 3 Km - 39 minutes

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NH Hotel 

The NH Palermo hotel overlooks the gorgeous Gulf of Palermo and is located right next to the city's botanical gardens. Its location is perfect for both business travelers and tourists. Every day you can discover more of the rich history and culture of Palermo. 
This 4-star hotel is elegantly furnished, providing all the comfort you need for a completely relaxing stay. All accommodations are stylishly furnished with warm colors. Many rooms offer an enchanting sea view or garden view.

The reception desk is open 24 hours a day, where our friendly staff will be pleased to help you with tourist information, and suggest interesting tours and activities so you can get the most out of your visit. The cozy hotel ambience will make you feel welcome from the moment you step into the lobby.

 
Walking distance: 3 Km - 41 minutes

 

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Politeama Hotel 

Politeama is a classic hotel in the city center of Palermo just in front of Politeama Theater. It welcomes its guests with 94 rooms, where elegance, tradition and charm live in a fine balance. The exclusive view of Piazza Politeama and a central location make this historic hotel the ideal choice for a holiday in Palermo to discover art and culture. It is close to shopping stores, to great restaurants, and just in front of the bus stop to the airport of Palermo: Politeama Hotel is the ideal choice for those on a business trip in Palermo, or for a romantic weekend in the capital of Sicily. Sleeping at the Hotel Politeama means to be greeted by the warmth of our staff, willing to support Your stay with rich tips and information to make the guest feel at home and make Your stay an unforgettable experience.
The Politeama hotel has a parking garage service, close to the hotel with valet car service.

 
Walking distance: 3,5 Km - 45 minutes

 

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Astoria Palace Hotel 

Astoria Palace Hotel is a modern and comfortable building strategically situated among the port, the city centre and Mondello, Palermo seaside area.

Thanks to its convenient location and the quality of its services, Astoria Palace Hotel is the ideal choice both for a holiday and a business stay. All the principal city attractions are easily reachable by foot or bus.

The hotel, in a characteristic modern style, is provided with 326 rooms and offers various services such as: a wide private parking, 24-hour Reception provided with daily newspapers, an elegant snack bar, a cosy smoking area, a functional business point, wi-fi in common areas, four restaurants among and a wellness centre for regenerating treatments of beauty and relax.

 
Walking distance: 5,5 Km - 90 minutes

 

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Joli Hotel 

Hotel Joli in Palermo is a sophisticated liberty-style residence with period decor and fine furnishings, ideal for a holiday in comfort, only 5 a minute walk from the Politeama Garibaldi Theatre where the shuttle for the airport stops.

With a warm ambience and a friendly staff always at hand, the quiet atmosphere of Hotel Joli in Palermo is appreciated by both leisure travellers and business client, who can make use of the new meeting room.
The hotel is located in a position from which you can easily reach all places of historical and cultural interest in Palermo.

Next to the hotel, and available to Guests, there is a private parking lot for an established cost.

 
Walking distance: 3,5 Km - 46 minutes

 

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B&B Palazzo Pantaleo

Palazzo Pantaleo is an elegant and confortable residence located in heart of the historic and commercial center of Palermo.

It occupies the top floor of a Palazzo built in the middle of the 19th century and is located off via Ruggiero Settimo, one of the most fashionable streets in the city, between the"Teatro Politeama" and the "Teatro Massimo"

It is close to shopping stores, to great restaurants, and just in front of the bus stop to the airport of Palermo: it is the ideal choice for those on a business trip in Palermo, or for a romantic weekend in the capital of Sicily. The hotel is located in a position from which you can easily reach all places of historical and cultural interest in Palermo.

 
Walking distance: 3,3 Km - 43 minutes

 

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B&B Conte Camillo

Set in a 19th-century building in central Palermo, Cavour Il Conte Camillo offers air-conditioned en suite rooms with antique furnishings. A sweet Italian breakfast is served each morning, and Wi-Fi throughout is free.

Il Conte Camillo B&B's spacious rooms have classic décor, and face the nearby historic buildings. A TV features in all rooms.

Breakfast is served in the shared living room with leather sofas and frescoed ceilings.

Palermo Centrale Train Station is about 1 km from the property. A 15-minute walk will take you to the Palermo Cathedral.

 
Walking distance: 3,2 Km - 42 minutes

 

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Conference Dinner Location

PALAZZO BUTERA

 

Palazzo Butera is the most prestigious palace in the historical centre of Palermo, not only for its history but for its architectural features.  One discovers its unique position seeing the exclusive view from the panoramic terrace on the bay.

Over the course of time the palace has welcomed Kings, Princes, Presidents and many famous personalities, and still today enjoys an active life hosting exhibits and important events.

The spacious and opulent salons of the Palazzo Butera make it the perfect location for any kind of  event, an exclusive venue for receptions, weddings,  conventions, conferences, notable cultural occasions.

 Palazzo Butera website

 

Monumental Tours

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Norman Palermo Tour

We are going to discover the masterpieces of the 12th century in Palermo. In Piazza Bellini, we shall visit the Church Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, also known as "Martorana" entusiastically described by the travellers of the Middle Ages.
Another jewel in Piazza Bellini is San Cataldo Church with its red domes.
And, last but not least, we shall move to the Norman Palace and its marvellous Palatine Chapel, the private Chapel of the Royal Family.
The price for the tour includes bus and professional tourist guide.

 

 

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Baroque Palermo Tour

This tour is dedicated to two of the masterieces of palermitan Baroque, the Chiesa del Gesù or Casa Professa and the Oratorio di San Lorenzo.
Casa Professa, situated in the hearth of the Albergheria distrisct, is the one of the best example of "marmi mischi" decoration. After this immersion in the coloured marbles we shall plunge in the white world created by Giacomo Serpotta. You will be surprised by the atmosphere of the small oratory entirely decorated with stucco. You will be welcomed by the famous chubby puttos of the oratory.
The price for the tour includes bus and professional tourist guide.

 

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Monreale Tour

Monreale's Cathedral, perhaps the most famous church in Sicily, is the last masterpiece of the Norman period. The last Norman king, William II, wanted it to be built in the second half of the 12th century.
The church, Santa Maria La Nuova, is covered with more than 6000 square metres of mosaic, telling the stories of Old and New Testament, the life of St. Peter and St. Paul, everything dominated by the image of the Pantocrator, the Almighty Christ.
After the Cathedral we shall move to Benedictine Cloister with its 228 capitals.
The price for the tour includes bus and professional tourist guide.

 

 

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Plant Tours

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Coalma Plant Tour

The COALMA is a fish canning company .The canned fish is an ancient Sicilian tradition and COALMA corporation put down its roots in the first 20s. Since its establishment has focused its attention on the quality of the products and on the customer satisfaction, what the founders called "culture of good food."
Today COALMA corporation has a leading position in the "catering" market both for the Yellowfin and the Bluefin qualities. The company provides also the "consumer" market in Italy and abroad with its own brands, including notable companies and important mass-market chains.
After tour we will return to University of Palermo campus. 

Please note that photography/video recording is not permitted at any of the company locations.
Company has requested a list of participants in advance, so by signing up for a plant tour, you agree that your name, nationality and organization can be provided to the company.

Travel time to and from the COALMA industry will vary from 15-30 minutes.
The tour will last 60-90 minutes

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Selex ES Plant Tour

Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defense systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. Particularly, the plant of Palermo is specialized in manufacturing microwave tubes and microelectronic components for avionics industry. The companies are based in different locations around Palermo, so travel time to and from the sites will vary from 30-60 minutes. On arrival at each location, the tours will last 60-90 minutes.

After tour we will return to University of Palermo campus.
Please note that photography/video recording is not permitted at any of the company locations.
Company has requested a list of participants in advance, so by signing up for a plant tour, you agree that your name, nationality and organization can be provided to the company.

Travel time to the company's site will last 30-45 minutes; on arrival the tour will last 60-90 minutes.

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