General Information
Venue - Conference site
Fondazione Riccardo Catella
Address: Via Gaetano de Castillia 28, Milano
Travelling to Italy
Most international visitors arrive via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) is also an alternative for low-cost flights.
Travelling to Milan
From the airports, there are several convenient options to reach the city centre:
By Train (Recommended – from Malpensa)
- Duration: 45–55 minutes (Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi)
- Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes
- Cost: €15
- Tickets: Available online, at the airport, or via vending machines
By Bus (from all airports)
- Duration: 50–70 minutes depending on traffic
- Cost: €12
- Direct connections: Airports → Milano Centrale
By Taxi / Ride-hailing
- Duration: 30–60 minutes depending on airport and traffic
- Cost:
- Linate: €40
- Malpensa: €120
- Bergamo: €130
Travelling within Milan (Venue Access)
The conference venue is the Fondazione Riccardo Catella, located in the Porta Nuova district and easily accessible:
On Foot
- From Milano Porta Garibaldi: 10 minutes walk
- From Piazza Gae Aulenti: 5 minutes walk
- Many hotels in Porta Nuova and Brera are within walking distance
By Metro
- Nearest stations: M5 Isola and M2/M5 Garibaldi
- From Central Station: 10 minutes by metro
By Taxi
- From Milano Centrale: 10–15 minutes depending on traffic
- Cost: €20 within city centre
Conference schedule
Registration: Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 13:00 PM
Start: Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 14:00 PM
End: Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the evening
Further details on the scientific program and social events will be announced soon
Certification of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to participants by email after the conference.
Abstract Publication
All accepted abstracts will be published in an indexed peer-reviewed scientific journal (details to be confirmed).
Prizes and Bursaries
- Best Oral Presentation: €500
- Best Short Oral Presentation: €250
- EPSRC Fellowship Award: €3,000
More information related to the fellowship can be found here => https://epsrc.eu/cruise-fellowship/
Smoking
Smoking is regulated by the venue’s policies; we kindly ask all participants to comply with the applicable rules and to use designated areas, where and if available.