The 2026 conference will take place at the historic “Palazzo dei Normanni”, the Royal Palace of Palermo. This breathtaking 12th-century landmark, home to the “Assemblea Regionale Siciliana (ARS)”, the world's oldest parliament, provides an inspiring setting for our event. We are honored to have been granted exclusive use of two interconnected congress rooms by the President of the ARS: the Sala Mattarella (120 seats) and the Sala La Torre (60 seats). These adjacent rooms, equipped with full IT and technical support, can be used simultaneously to increase the total attendee capacity to 180. In addition, Sala La Torre will serve also as a dedicated space for poster exhibitions and networking activities. Their direct connection allows for seamless interaction between sessions, enhancing participant engagement. The piano parlamentare and loggiato of the palace will be used for catered lunches and coffee breaks, while dinners will take place at select local restaurants, ensuring a rich cultural and culinary experience.

Travel information
Palazzo dei Normanni is conveniently located in the heart of Palermo and is easily accessible by public transportation.

To Palermo Centrale Station: the station is connected to all Italian cities via Messina with train ferries directly crossing the strait (20 min).

To Palermo Airport (Falcone-Borsellino): many airlines including major low-cost companies directly serve this large airport from most European airports but also from international main hubs such as Istanbul, USA (New York) and Canada.

To Palermo Port: Ferries are coming daily from Naples and Rome.

From Palermo Airport to meeting venue and hotels: 1) By train: A direct train service connects every half hour all day long the airport located in Punta Raisi (20 km from centre) to Palermo Centrale Station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. From the station, the “Palazzo dei Normanni” is within walking distance or a short taxi ride. 2) Bus: Several bus lines operate between the airport and the city centre.

From Palermo Centrale Station: The "Palazzo dei Normanni” is a short walk from the main train station.

Detailed information on public transportation options, including schedules and fares, will be provided to all registered participants.

Housing
To ensure convenient access to the conference venue, we have selected a limited number of hotels and pensions within walking distance. These accommodations were chosen based on the following criteria:

1) Proximity to the conference venue: Ensuring easy and convenient access for all participants,

2) Quality and price: Offering a balance of comfort and affordability,

3) Capacity: Ensuring sufficient availability to accommodate all registered attendees.

Detailed information on the selected accommodations, including rates and booking procedures, will be provided to all registered participants in advance of the conference.