Bayes Comp 2023 is the third edition of the conference series with previous events in Florida 2020 and Barcelona 2018. It is also a reincarnation of the popular MCMSki events. Bayes Comp is the biennial conference of the Bayesian Computation Section of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis. 

A satellite event shall be organised in a co-located resort prior to the Bayes Comp. The organisers are Antonietta Mira, Christian Robert and Heikki Haario.

In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable – from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid- May, Levi is Finland’s most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts.

The Kittilä airport is a 15-minute drive away from Levi’s mountain village. Kittilä is served daily by Finnair via Helsinki hub. There are several route and charter flights from European destinations. An airport shuttle bus runs from the Kittilä airport to Levi after all scheduled flights. Taxis and car rentals are available at the airport.

Congress & Exhibition Centre Levi Summit offers a unique setting for meetings and conferences. Multipurpose facilities and hi-tech equipment make Levi Summit a first-class venue for diverse events from small, private occasions to conferences for more than 400 attendees, and exhibitions for up to 1000 attendees. Modern, easy to use conference equipment and high-speed communications access ensure that meetings run smoothly.

For lodging, there is a variety of hotels, cabins, apartments, and more from 1 to 5 stars. Levi has over 24,000 beds to choose from. Most of them are equipped with private saunas. Conference hotel has rooms priced 172-194€ per night (standard/superior single/twin). For participants with limited budgets, there is shared rooms at 8 and 12 person villas with pricing starting 30 or 60 euros (shared/single double room) per night. More accommodation possibilities for all price ranges are available via www.levi.fi/en.

Lassi Roininen, LUT University (LoC head)
Simo Särkkä, Aalto University

Matti Vihola, University of Jyväskylä

Mari Myllymäki, Natural Resources Institute Finland

Johanna Tamminen, Finnish Meteorological Institute

Aki Vehtari, Aalto University

Jarno Vanhatalo, University of Helsinki

Samuli Siltanen, University of Helsinki

Heikki Haario, LUT University

Tapio Helin, LUT University