Dates September 29 – October 1, 2026
Venue Université de la Polynésie française (UPF) Campus d'Outumaoro, Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Recommended travel dates Arrive: Friday 25 or Saturday 26 September 2026 Depart: Friday 3 October 2026
Getting There Tahiti is served by Faa'a International Airport (PPT), located approximately 10 minutes from the UPF campus.
Main connections:
From Auckland: Air Tahiti Nui - Air NZ
From Hawaii: Hawaiian Airlines
We recommend booking flights early as availability fills quickly during this period.
Visas French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. Citizens of the European Union and many other countries do not require a visa. For all other nationalities, French visa requirements apply. Please check your visa requirements before travelling: France-Visas
From the airport Taxis and car rentals are available at the airport. We recommend booking a rental car online in advance for the best rates.
Accommodation A range of accommodation options is available in the Punaauia and Papeete areas. We recommend booking early as availability fills quickly during this period.
An affordable option: the Tiki Hotel, located near the UPF campus, is run by the local hotel school and offers comfortable rooms at reasonable rates. Book directly online as rooms fill up fast.
For other options, we recommend searching on Booking.com or Airbnb.
Health Dengue fever is present in French Polynesia. We recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves in the evening. No vaccinations are required to enter French Polynesia, but we advise consulting your doctor before travelling.
Registration Attendance is free. No registration fee.
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