Title
ECSD-8 (8th European Conference on Scientific Diving)

Scientific Fields
Biology/Ecology, Physical Oceanography, Biogeochemistry, Geosciences, Archaeology, Technologies, Training and Education in Scientific Diving (SD) and SD Regulations

Aim of the conference
is to provide an international platform for the European leaders in the field of scientific diving, as well as early-stage researchers and students, to present results from their most recent underwater research. Additionally, the conference serves as a platform for updates and discussions on new technologies, safety issues, and institutional matters.

Organizers
The conference was organized by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) and it was supported by the European Scientific Diving Panel (ESDP).

Chairs
Chairs of the 8th European Conference on Scientific Diving were Mr. Thanos Dailianis and Ms. Maria Salomidi. Ms. Maria Salomidi is a researcher at the Institute of Oceanography (HCMR, Greece) and Mr. Thanos Dailianis is a researcher at the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology & Aquaculture, HCMR (Greece).

Date
April 22–26, 2024

Conference Venue
Heraklion Cultural and Conference Centre
Located in the center of Heraklion, specifically:
✈️ 14 minutes by car from Heraklion Airport.
⚓ 8 minutes by car from Heraklion Port.
Ideal for hosting conferences with up to 1,500 participants.

Participation
100 people participated in the 8th European Conference on Scientific Diving.

Social Events

• City tour of Heraklion and visit to the Archaeological Museum
• Conference Dinner

Program
ECSD program

Services by Diazoma Conferences and Events

• Finding a venue that met the conference’s specifications
• Signage and room layout at the conference venue
• Defining coffee and lunch break menus to satisfy all dietary restrictions/preferences of the participants, in collaboration with a catering company
• Coordination with the conference venue’s technicians to meet the technological needs of the conference
• Arranging accommodation close to the conference venue
• Conference banner and conference poster creation
• Website creation
• Logo design
• Program creation
• Abstract book creation
• Conducting online and on-site registration for conference attendance
• Financial management
• Organizing a day trip in collaboration with tour guides
• Full secretarial support during the conference