The conference is held at Pusan National University (PNU), Busan, mainly in the Biology Building. The Opening Ceremony and Keynote Lectures 1–2 on Saturday morning are in the Head office building, a separate building on campus.
Before you travel
- Navigation app: We recommend the Naver Map app (available in English) for real-time navigation and public transit directions in Korea.
- Transit card: Buy a prepaid T-money or Cashbee card at any convenience store (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven) at airports or subway stations.
Getting to PNU
By subway and campus shuttle (recommended)
- Take Busan Subway Line 1 (bound for Nopo) to Pusan Nat’l Univ. Station (부산대역).
- Leave through Exit 1 or Exit 3.
- Board the local shuttle bus Geumjeong 01 (금정 01) right outside the exit.
- Get off at the Biology Building (생물관) or PNU Head office building (본관) stop.
On foot
From Exit 3, walk straight up the PNU Oncheoncheon Walkway toward the Main Gate (about 15–20 minutes, uphill). From the Main Gate, follow the conference signs to the Biology Building.
Buildings and rooms
| Building | Floor | Conference spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Building (Bldg. 416) | B1 | Rooms B102, B104, B105 |
| Biology Building (Bldg. 416) | 1F | Main Hall 111; Rooms 103, 104, 107, 109; Registration & Secretariat |
| Biology Building (Bldg. 416) | 4F | Rooms 405, 407, 409, 410 |
| Head office building (Bldg. 205) | 3F | Auditorium 311 |
Please refer to the printed proceedings for the floor maps.
Banquet venue: Hotel Nongshim, Diamond Hall
Sunday, October 11, from 18:30. For participants who pre-registered and paid the banquet fee. Please wear your name tag.
| From the Biology Building | Approx. time | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | 20 min | Walk to Jangjeon Station. Take Line 1 for 2 stops to Oncheonjang Station. Use Exit 1 or 3, then walk about 500 m to the hotel. |
| City bus | 25 min | Walk about 600 m to the Hyundae Apt bus stop. Take Bus 51, 100 or 131 for 4 stops to Oncheonjang Station / SK Hub Sky, then walk about 325 m. |
| On foot | 30 min | Walk from the Biology Building to Hotel Nongshim. |
| Taxi | 5–10 min | Take a taxi directly to Hotel Nongshim. |
Travel times are approximate.