Venue

Where the Congress takes place

Scientific Campus, via Torino 155, 30172 Venice Mestre (Italy)

The Congress will be held at the modern technological hub of Ca' Foscari University in Mestre, located in a strategic and easily accessible area that serves as the heart of scientific research for the Venetian university.
The Via Torino Scientific Campus is a cutting-edge architectural complex comprising seven buildings (Alfa, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Eta, Epsilon, and Zeta). Born from a major urban redevelopment project, the Campus is now a multifunctional facility with a minimalist character, where centers of research excellence coexist with extensive educational spaces in a dynamic, international environment.
The heart of the Campus is building Alfa, which houses the Danilo Mainardi Auditorium: a modern three-level structure ideal for plenary sessions and large-scale conference events. Alongside it, the Orio-Zanetto Conference Room and the vast Scientific Area Library complete a range of spaces designed to foster discussion and the exchange of ideas.
With its laboratories specialised in chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, and biotechnology, the Campus is not just a place of study, but a symbol of Ca' Foscari's commitment to innovation and sustainability. The open spaces and modern facilities of the Campus provide an ideal setting for the Congress activities, blending technological efficiency with the charm of a Venice looking towards the future.

Getting there

By plane

  • Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport (VCE)
    The Campus can be reached from the airport in approximately 20 minutes by taxi or via shuttle buses (ACTV o ATVO) heading to the Mestre railway station.
  • Treviso "Antonio Canova" Airport (TSF)
    A hub for low-cost flights. It is connected to Mestre station via the ATVO shuttle bus service (approx. 40-minute journey).

By train

The main railway station is Venezia Mestre, one of North Italy's primary rail hubs, served by high-speed and frequent regional trains (Trenitalia; Italo). Once at Mestre station, the Campus can be reached:

  • on foot: in about 15-20 minutes (recommended route via the main exit, Via Cà Marcello/Via Torino).
  • by bus: in about 5-10 minutes (take the ACTV bus and get off at the “Torino - Università” stop directly in front of the Campus entrance).
  • by taxi: service is available in the square outside the station.

For those staying in the historic center of Venice: from Venezia Santa Lucia station, you can reach the Campus by taking any regional train that stops at Venezia Porto Marghera (average frequency every 10 minutes; it is the first stop, journey time approx. 5 minutes). From Porto Marghera station, take the east exit towards Via Torino; the Campus is about a 5-minute walk away.

By bus

  • The Scientific Campus is accessible from the main hub outside Mestre railway station by taking an ACTV bus and getting off at the “Torino - Università” stop (journey time approx. 5-10 minutes).
  • A direct connection to the historic center of Venice is provided by ACTV buses to Piazzale Roma.
    Alternatively, you can use ACTV lines connecting Piazzale Roma with the Mestre station area or Corso del Popolo.
    Another option is the ACTV tram between Piazzale Roma and the “Forte Marghera” stop on Viale San Marco; the Campus is then a 15-minute walk from the stop.

By car

The Campus is easily accessible from major motorways (A4 from Milan or Trieste, A27 from Belluno).

  • Follow signs for Venezia/Mestre and take the exit for the Mestre bypass ("tangenziale").
  • Take the exit towards Mestre Centro/Porto and follow signs for Via Torino.
  • Parking: public parking and designated parking areas are available in the immediate vicinity.

By taxi

Service is available at the Mestre station square and at Piazzale Roma in Venice.

Accommodation

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the congress participants. As Venice is an international tourist destination, we strongly recommend booking your accommodation well in advance, ideally choosing an option with a free cancellation policy.

Several hotels are offering special discounted rates for congress attendees. To receive further details regarding these agreements, please request the information sheet [ITA].

Welcome cocktail

San Giobbe, Cannaregio 873, Fondamenta San Giobbe, 30121 Venice (Italy)

The inaugural toast will be held on Sunday, 6 September 2026, in the gardens of San Giobbe Campus, home to the Department of Economics of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
Built on the site of a former 19th-century slaughterhouse, San Giobbe complex is today a striking example of architectural restoration, blending historical charm with a modern, minimalist style.

Gala social dinner

San Servolo Island, San Servolo Servizi Metropolitani di Venezia, 30100 Venice (Italy) 

The social dinner will take place on 9 September 2026 on the evocative island of San Servolo, an ancient monastic complex now transformed into an international cultural center, nestled within one of Venice’s largest and most enchanting parks. The island can be reached from the historic center of Venice by taking an ACTV waterbus ("vaporetto") from the San Zaccaria pier near St. Mark's Square. Departures are approximately every 20-40 minutes, and the journey takes about 10 minutes.