Thessaloniki, Greece
May 11-15, 2026
Registration
Register for the COST 2026 Meeting and Conference here!
A separate form must be completed for each registrant.
Please contact Anna ([email protected]) before registering any children.
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026
Where to Stay
Egnatia Palace Hotel & Spa ****
61, Egnatia Str.,546 31 Thessaloniki, Greece
Close to AGIAS SOFIAS Metro Station
+30 2310 222 900 | www.egnatiapalace.gr | [email protected]
All participants (receiving site coordinators see below) must contact the hotel directly via email at [email protected] and ask for your booking with special code COST26SKG. Booking window: until 31 JANUARY 2026.
Receiving site coordinators: COST will cover four (4) nights' accommodation for the "primary" receiving site coordinator. Please do not contact the hotel directly. Please send your reservation request to Anna ([email protected]) with your room preference, check-in date, and check-out date by 9 JANUARY, 2026.
The hotel will send the confirmation and will ask for guarantee of your booking. In case the hotel does not have available the room type asked, they will send an alternative option.
*The cost of the first night is required, within five days from the day of the confirmation. The payment can be done by card by a secure payment link.
Payment policy: Final payment will be made on spot by the guest.
Cancellation Policy: Reservation may be cancelled 120 days before arrival without charges. For reservations cancelled 119 or less days before arrival the deposit amount will be charged.
For last minute cancellations (20 days or less prior 14.00 (2:00pm) on arrival date) the cancellation fee is 100% of the total amount.
Deposits cannot be refunded. Early departures will be charged with the entire amount. No-shows will be charged the total amount of stay.
Room types and rates:
Room Type: Single room (double bed, 14 sq.m., photo gallery)
OR
Room Type : Double Room Interior View (double bed, 16 sq.m., photo gallery)
OR
Room Type : Twin room with balcony (Two single beds, 18 sq.m., photo gallery)
Room Rate: 95,00 € (per room, per night) for single use
Additional guest supplement (adult/child older than 7 yrs): +10,00 € (per person, per night)
Please note that rooms will be allocated as run of the house depending on request
Information and rates for Suites available upon request
- Above rates include Breakfast in buffet, service.
- Check in from 15.00 & Check out until 11.00
Other amenities and services:
- Use of Wellness Fitness Center (open 12.00-21.00) with € 5,00 special rate (1 hour / 1 person / day) for Single, Double & Twin rooms
- Room Service
- Nearby garages with an extra daily rate paid by the guest.
Travel & Arrival
Fly into Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG)
It's recommended to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.
Meeting Information
Detailed Program - Subject to Change
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Date |
Event |
Location |
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Monday, May 11 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
COST Annual Meeting Welcome Reception 18:00 - 20:00 Meet and greet with heavy hors d'oeuvres |
Egnatia Palace Hotel & Spa |
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Tuesday, May 12 | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
COST Annual Business Meeting & School Tour 8:00 Meet in Lobby of Egnatia Palace Hotel 9:00 - 13:00 COST 2026 Business Meeting 15:30 - 16:00 Return to hotel |
Pinewood American International School |
|
Tuesday, May 12 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Free Schedule 16:00 - 17:30 Rest and Explore |
list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon |
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Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
Dinner & Rotunda Tour 18:00 - 18:30 Tour of the Rotunda |
The Rotunda of Galerius NAFTILIAKI |
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Wednesday, May 13 | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
COST Annual Business Meeting 8:15 Leave hotel (metro/ taxi/ walk) 9:00 - 12:00 COST 2026 Business Meeting Return to hotel (metro/ taxi/ walk) |
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 10th floor |
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Wednesday, May 13 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Free Schedule 15:00 - 18:00 Rest and Explore |
list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon |
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Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm |
Dinner & Tour of The White Tower 18:00 - 18:30 Tour of the White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos) |
The White Tower (Lefkos Pyrgos) |
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Thursday, May 14 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Cultural Tour |
Museum of the Royal Tombs and Archaeological site of Aigai
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Thursday, May 14 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Free schedule 15:00 - 18:30 Rest and Explore |
list of nearby and recommended attractions coming soon |
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Thursday, May 14 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Dinner 18:30 - 20:30 Thessaloniki Concert Hall |
Allegro at Thessaloniki Concert Hall |
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Friday, May 15 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
COST Annual Business Meeting 9:00 - 12:00 COST Annual Business Meeting |
Egnatia Palace Hotel Conference Hall |
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Friday, May 15 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Optional Lunch based on interest 12:30 - 13:30 Gyros at the Ladadika (~20-minute walk from hotel)
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The Ladadika |