Two-day scientific conference entitled "Patras, gate to the West (13th-20th century): institutions, economy, people, culture" by the University of Patras PATRAS INFO The University of Patras and the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and post–Byzantine Studies of Venice organize a two-day scientific conference entitled "Patras, gateway to the West (13th-20th century): institutions, economy, people, culture". The conference will take place at the University of Patras Conference Centre from 30 to 31 March 2023 and is open to all who wish to attend it. Topics such as the relations that developed between Byzantine Patras and the West, the distribution of ideas and practices, the commercial boom of the 19th and 20th centuries, The Emigrants to the West, and others. The programme, poster and summaries of the announcements have been posted on the website http://patrasgatetowest.wpnet.upatras.gr/ EVENT NAME: "Patras, gate to the West (13th-20th century): institutions, economy, people, culture" ΟΝΟΜΑΣΙΑ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΚΟΥ ΚΕΝΤΡΟΥ:Πάτρα University of Patras START DATE: March 30 2023 END DATE: March 31 2023