General information

# About Event

Symposium venue

Palazzo della Cultura e dei Congressi

Piazza della Costituzione, 4/a
40128 Bologna - Italy

Conference Dinner

Villa Scarani

Via dell'Osservanza, 41 - 40136 Bologna (Italy)

Villa dei Marchesi Scarani is a beautiful hilly patrician residence dating from the 18th century, only a 5-minute drive from the centre of Bologna. Built by Marquis Nicolò Scarani for his holidays, the Villa is now dedicated to hosting exclusive events.

Meeting point Hotel Carlton at 20.00, tranfert by bus.

Parking available.

Official languages

The official Symposium language is English.

About Bologna

Bologna is considered one of the most marvellous and singular italian cities, famous for its uninterrupted roads, endless colonnades “Portici” (about 40 km), tall medieval towers, dynamic cultural life and great cuisine. City of red brick, architectures, artistic masterpieces by famous Italian artists, it seems a big open-air museum.

It enjoys a privileged geographical position in the heart of Italy between Florence, Venice, Milan and Rome, at a natural crossroad within both Italy and Europe.

Bologna has acquired many nicknames: the Learned, the Red, the Fat. Bologna “la dotta,” (the Learned), because hosts the oldest Western world university, founded in 1088. “La rossa”, (the Red), due to the terracotta red colour of the roofs of ancient medieval buildings. “La grassa”, (the Fat), is a reference to its delicious gastronomic tradition represented with mortadella, tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagna and ragù (or Bolognese sauce).

HOW TO GET TO BOLOGNA

By Plane

Several airlines connect Bologna with many Italian and foreign cities. The International airport “G. Marconi” is located just 7 km from the Symposium Venue. About 15 minutes by taxi. Taxi: +39 051.372727 - +39 051.4950 - +39 051.534141 The airport is connected to the central railway station by the Marconi Express service, which takes only 7 minutes. The monorail costs € 11,00 one way and € 20,00 round trip.

By Train

The Bologna Central Station is one of the largest railway interconnections in both Italy and Europe. It is a few minutes from Palazzo della Cultura e dei Congressi. Buses no. 35/39 link the station with the Symposium Venue. The prices of the tickets are € 1,50 – validity: 75 minutes from time of ticket validation on bus. One-day ticket price is € 6,00 – validity: 24 hours from time of ticket validation on bus. Tickets can also be purchased on board by credit card - at the same fare, or by coins at the automatic machines for € 2.00

By Car

From motorway A1, A13, A14: from the ring road take exit n. 7 (Via Stalingrado) or exit

Video

Participants are invited to send videos on any of the topics addressed. Please use Windows Media Player compatible formats.

Maximum video length is 5 minutes.

The Videos should be sent to the Organizing Secretariat by 1st July 2024 with a CD, USB or by uploading them on WeTransfer (www.wetransfer.com, recipient’s e-mail address: info@noemacongressi.it).

Visa requirements and invitation letter

Ensure that your documents are correct and complete before you commence your journey. Delegates must register for the event before applying for a VISA. Once you have registered for the symposium please contact the secretariat at: info@noemacongressi.ti in order to obtain a letter of invitation.

For more information on visa requirements, please visit the website of Italian ministry of foreign affairs https://www.esteri.it/
or https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.

Please keep in mind that a visa application may take some time to be processed.
Apply for the visa early on to ensure its approval before the congress begins.

Check with your local embassy what sort of documents are necessary in your specific case, as this may differ between delegates from a same country.