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The conference will take place at the conference center "Magazzini del Cotone"

Located in the heart of Genoa’s Porto Antico, the Magazzini del Cotone is a historic waterfront complex originally built between 1889 and 1926 as warehouses for storing cotton. After extensive renovations led by architect Renzo Piano in 1992 for the Columbian Expo, the site was transformed into a vibrant cultural and conference center.

How to Reach Magazzini del Cotone 

From Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

• Volabus: Take the Volabus shuttle from the airport to Piazza De Ferrari (approx. 30 minutes, €6). From there, walk (~10 min) or take the metro to San Giorgio station, which is 600 meters from Magazzini del Cotone.

• Airlink + Train: Take the Airlink shuttle to Sestri Ponente station, then a regional train to Genova Piazza Principe. From there, follow the directions below.

• Taxi: At the Arrival Terminal, exit and there are taxis in the waiting lane. Approximate cost to the conference venue: €25.

From Genoa City Center (Piazza De Ferrari)

• Metro: Board the metro at the De Ferrari station and get off at San Giorgio. Walk 600 meters to Magazzini del Cotone.

• Walking: Approximately 16 minutes walk.

From Genoa Brignole Station

• Metro: Take the metro towards Brin and get off at San Giorgio.

• Bus: Use the bus line 13 and get off at Piazza Caricamento.

• Walking: Approximately 34 minutes walk. 

From Genoa Piazza Principe Station

• Metro: Board the metro towards Brignole and get off at San Giorgio.

• Bus: Take bus line 1 or 35 and get off at Piazza Caricamento or Gramsci 2.

• Walking: Approximately 34 minutes walk.