Venue, accommodation and travel information
The conference will take place at the Joensuu campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The campus is located at:
Yliopistokatu 2, FI-80100 Joensuu, Finland
The specific venue on campus will be announced closer to the date.
Joensuu is accessible by air via Helsinki, with several daily train and coach connections from Helsinki as well. The campus is approximately 2 km from the railway station and 11 km from the airport, while the city center is 1 km away.
About the Joensuu campus
The easiest way to get around the city center is on foot, but buses and taxis are also available (see links below). From the airport, you can reach the city center conveniently on bus number 6. For public transport, we recommend downloading the Waltti mobile app, where you can easily view timetables and purchase tickets.
The Joensuu Campus is compact, making it easy to walk between buildings.
Taxi services in Joensuu include Taxi Eastern Finland (+358 601 10100) and Kuopion Taksiykköset Oy (+358 300 301 111).
Accommodation
There are several accommodation possibilities in the city of Joensuu. However, we have received a special offer for our conference guests from two local hotels:
GreenStar Hotel Joensuu (Torikatu 16, 80100, Joensuu) offers accommodation and breakfast for conference guests at the following rates:
€97 / single room / night
€109 / double room / night
Dates: September 29 – October 1, 2025
Each guest is responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by phone or email, using the booking code “ICCE2025”. Reservations must be made by September 15, 2025. Special rate rooms are limited.
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu (Torikatu 20, 80100, Joensuu) offers accommodation and breakfast for conference quests at the following rates:
- €116 / night / single standard room
- €136 / night / double standard room
- €146 / night / single superior room
- €166 / night / double superior room
Extra bed charges:
- €25 / adult / room / night
- €20 / child / room / night
Dates: September 29 – October 1, 2025 (or from September 28 upon request)
The price includes accommodation, a generous buffet breakfast, use of the resident sauna, Wi-Fi, and 14% VAT. We reserve the right to adjust the VAT rate. Rooms are available from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival until 12:00 PM on the day of departure.
Each guest is responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Room reservations at the offer price can be made until September 7, 2025, subject to availability. Rooms can be booked using the booking code “BICCE2025” at www.sokoshotels.fi.
Reservations can be canceled free of charge until 6:00 PM on the day of arrival. Guests are responsible for their own accommodation and cancellation costs. There are approximately 15 special rate rooms.