Location
All the keynote speeches, lectures and activities will be held at the UNIGE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL,Via Opera Pia 11, Genoa. Details related to the specific rooms will be announced close to the event.
UNIGE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
Via Opera Pia 11, 16145, Genoa, Italy
Opera Pia Causa, a philanthropic institution founded through the 1848 will of Marchese Francesco Causa. He directed that his summer villa (Villa Invrea poi Causa on Via all'Opera Pia) be converted into a charitable house to shelter, feed, and educate the poor, orphans, and the elderly.
The area surrounding Via all'Opera Pia in Albaro was developed into a key university hub for the University of Genoa. Today, the Opera Pia complex houses prominent facilities for the Polytechnic School, including the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering (DIME), the Department of Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunication, and Naval Architecture Engineering (DITEN), and the Polytechnic Library.
Local transportation
The two main ways in which you can reach Villa Giustiniani Cambiaso are:
- City buses
- Taxi service (from Brignole train station)
Suggested hotels
Amongst the oldest hotels in Italy, the history of the Grand Hotel Savoia extends back 120 years, its ancient splendour having been restored thanks to a sophisticated restoration. Since 1897, our Guest Book has gathered the signatures of the most illustrious politicians, artists, actors and musicians who have chosen the atmospheres of the Grand Hotel Savoia, a true jewel of the Belle Époque. During the warmer months, enjoy a rich breakfast on the terrace, backdropped by the roofs of Genoa glimmering in the morning light, merging with the blue of the sea. Trace the colourful mosaics that outline the sensory pathway of the Spa or choose the luminous halls of our Congress Centre, fully equipped with the latest in sophisticated technologies. The hotel is located right in the historic centre, just 50 metres from the Principe Station and a short walk to the Aquarium, the Magazzini del Cotone and the Fiera di Genova.
The modern, 4* Novotel Genova City hotel is strategically located near the city center, 765 yards from the port of Genoa, 1.2 miles from the famous aquarium and 1.9 miles from the exhibition center
It has 222 soundproofed rooms with A/C and free WIFI. 8 modern meeting rooms make this hotel perfect for business trips. Lounge Bar open 7 days a week, Cantore8 restaurant where guests can savor the flavors of Liguria, panoramic pool (seasonal) and fitness area. Indoor paying parking garage.
In the heart of Genoa, opposite to the Brignole railway station, the Starhotels President reflects the refined elegance of the city that is its home. All of the 188 rooms and suites provide guests with comfort, spacious interiors and refined décor. La Corte restaurant delights diners with dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of Liguria. The lounge-like atmosphere of La Corte bar creates the ideal venue to enjoy a good coffee, a quick lunch or a cocktail. 7 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 450 people and provide all the space for hosting business or private events in Genoa.
The NH Collection Genova Marina hotel is part of Genoa’s Old Port area,developed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano. It sits on specially-designed ‘stilts’, steps from the impressive Aquarium and Sea Museum (it's also the closest hotel to this amazing attraction) and only a 10-minute walk from the historic city center. Plus, it’s ideally located for the ‘Ponte dei Mille' cruise terminal. During the warmer months, enjoy a rich breakfast on the terrace, backdropped by the roofs of Genoa glimmering in the morning light, merging with the blue of the sea. Trace the colourful mosaics that outline the sensory pathway of the Spa or choose the luminous halls of our Congress Centre, fully equipped with the latest in sophisticated technologies. The hotel is located right in the historic centre, just 50 metres from the Principe Station and a short walk to the Aquarium, the Magazzini del Cotone and the Fiera di Genova.
