HUPO 2023 World Congress

Onsite Information

Congress Venue

The 22nd Human Proteome Organization World Congress will be held at the BEXCO Convention Hall. 

Important: Strike of Railway Workers

Due to the upcoming railway strike scheduled from September 14 to September 17, only 68% of the train services will be operational during these four days. 

We want to inform you about alternative transportation methods from Incheon Airport to Busan, excluding the KTX and SRT (Bullet Train).

  •  An abstract may have only one presenting author. There is no limit to the number of co-authors per abstract.
  • There is no fee for submitting an abstract 
  • Prepare the following sections in plain English text for pasting into the appropriate text boxes during submission. Abstracts can’t be edited after submission.  
        • Title (maximum 20 words) 
        • Authors and affiliations 
        • Structure the abstract body (maximum 300 words) with the following headings: 
              • Introduction 
              • Methods
              • Results 
              • Conclusions 
              • (References optional) 

There are airport limousine buses from Incheon Airport and Haeundae near BEXCO.

You can take this bus at Terminals 1 and 2 at the Incheon International Airport. There are 10 busses per day from 06:20 to 23:50.

It takes approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. Reservations can be made via the following link (payment may only be possible with Korea credit cards): Incheon International Airport_Public Transportation Guide

How to Make a Reservation

  1. Please tab ‘Intercity Bus Booking’ on the left side.
  2. Search Bus Routes: Search for ‘Incheonairport’. It shows two: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Please choose the Terminal where you get off. It is different for the arrival terminal according to your airline.
  3. Arrival is ‘Haeundae’.
  4. Choose the date, the time, and the persons, then you can pay online.

How to Purchase Onsite Tickets

  1. There are two ticket machines for a ticket.
  2. There are two ticket vending machines near the bus stops. You can visit the following link for more details: Bus Stop Information
    3. Arrival is ‘Busan, Haeundae’.
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Incheon International Airport to Gimpo Airport

1.Airport Limousine

Airport limousine buses run directly and take about 30 minutes from Incheon Int’l Airport to Gimpo Airport.
It is a frequently used mode of transportation from the airport and operates every 10 to 30 minutes. You can take Bus No. 6003 or 6014 at ICN Airport to GMP Airport

  • Terminal 1: Bus ticket booth and bus stop are on the 1F.
  • Terminal 2: Bus ticket booth and bus stop are on the B1F.
  • Please make sure to check your bus stop and bus ticket at bus ticket booth.

Bus Stop Information: https://www.airport.kr/ap_lp/en/tpt/pblctpt/busstoinft1/busstoinft1.do
Bus Searching and Booking: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/tpt/busRouteList.do

2. Airport Railroad Express

You can take AREX trains from Incheon Int’l Airport to Gimpo Airport. Be sure to take a train that stops at Gimpo Airport. More info at  https://www.arex.or.kr/main.do
– How to take the All-stop Train: https://www.arex.or.kr/content.do?url=&menuNo=MN201503300000000006&contentNo=&clientLocale=en_US&clientDevice=Normal
– Purchase Tickets: https://www.arex.or.kr/content.do?url=&menuNo=MN201503300000000004&contentNo=&clientLocale=en_US&clientDevice=Normal

Gimpo Airport to Gimhae Airport

Visa and Entry Requirements

Korea Electronic Travel Authorization

From September 2021 onward, individuals from countries under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must apply for a K-ETA online before traveling to South Korea by air or sea. While some nations fall under the category of “free-visa countries” whose citizens don’t require a visa, they still need to obtain a K-ETA online.

Read more and apply at https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.doThis is the official website and there is a fee of approximately 10 USD (10,000 KRW) to apply for the K-ETA. Please be aware of fraud websites asking for much higher fees.

Registration Hours

Location: BEXCO Convention Hall, Level 1F

Sunday, September 17, 2023 07:30 - 20:00
Monday, September 18, 2023 07:45 - 17:00
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 07:45 - 17:00
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 07:45 - 17:00

Exhibit Hall Hours

Location: BEXCO Convention Hall, Level 3F

Sunday, September 17, 2023 (Welcome Reception) 19:30 - 21:00
Monday, September 18, 2023 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:00 - 16:30

Congress Venue Map

Program Information

Speaker Ready Room

Location: BEXCO Convention Hall, Room 252, Level 2F

Sunday, September 17, 2023 07:30 - 20:00
Monday, September 18, 2023 07:45 - 17:00
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 07:45 - 17:00
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 07:45 - 17:00

Bioinformatics Hub

Location: BEXCO Convention Hall, Room 208, Level 2F

Monday, September 18, 2023 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 08:00 - 18:00

Mobile App

Search HUPO 2023 in Play Store/App Store or scan the QR codes provided below.

Apple Store

Google Play

Enter your personal info then log in. A verification code will be sent to your personal email.

Wifi

Free WIFI will be available to all delegates. Network: Free BEXCO Zone

Poster Viewing with Presenters in Attendance

All Posters will be presented in the ..

Poster Viewing Times

Monday, September 18, 2023 (Poster Session PP01) PP01 Posters on Display: 10:00 - 16:30
11:45 - 13:00 Odd Poster Number Presenters in Attendance
15:35 - 16:30 Even Poster Number Presenters in Attendance
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 (Poster Session PP03) PP03 Posters on Display: 10:00 - 16:30
11:45 - 13:00 Odd Poster Number Presenters in Attendance
15:35 - 16:30 Even Poster Number Presenters in Attendance
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 (Poster Session PP05) PP05 Posters on Display: 10:00 - 16:30
11:45 - 13:00 and 15:35 - 16:00 Poster Presenters in Attendance