A city of contrasts, Valencia is a place where legacies from the past stand side by side with modern and innovative architecture. Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC Valencia has accumulated enormous cultural wealth from all who have resided there over the centuries (Romans, Muslims, Goths).

Today Valencia is also one of the main industrial centers of the Mediterranean, as well as a major European congress location. A dynamic and cosmopolitan sea capital, ideal for commerce and cultural exchange, Valencia – after hosting the 32nd America’s Cup and its first Formula 1 Grand Prix last August – has also shown its expertise in staging important events and has expanded its tourist potential. This beautiful Mediterranean city enjoys a mild, temperate climate and offers an extensive line-up of gastronomic delights, festivals and cultural events.

Conference location

The conference will be held at the Valencia Conference center located in the newly developed area of the city. Designed by the architect Norman Foster, it’s considered one of the best in Europe for its functional versatility and won the RIBA Award in 1999. It is located about 15 minutes from the airport and is 10 minutes by taxi from the city center. The address is:
Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 60

Registration and hospitality

All of our recommended hotels will have a hospitality desk available for information. Participants are requested to pick up conference badges and bags at the registration desk located in the Valencia Conference center which is open from Wednesday 13 May – from 2 pm onwards – and throughout the conference. Please note that participants should wear personal badges at the conference and at evening events.

Translation

The conference will be conducted in English. All presentations taking place in the main auditorium will be delivered in English with simultaneous translation in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian.

Workshop 1 on Thursday and Workshop 4 on Friday will take place in the main auditorium and simultaneous translations will be provided.

Accompanying guests

While accompanying guests cannot attend the conference itself, they are welcome to join conference delegates at our social events. The welcome buffet reception is on the Wednesday; at L'Hemisferic (please note this is a change of venue), located within the City of Arts and Sciences. This is a landmark of modern architecture and Europe’s largest leisure and culture complex. Designed by the Valencia-based architect Santiago Calatrava, one of the most renowned living architects in the world. Transfers will be provided.

The tour and dinner will be on the Thursday.

Sightseeing tour

Accompanying guests can enjoy the best of Valencia, a city of contrasts and rich in historical landmarks from the Roman, Arabic and Christian times to the futuristic and inspiring City of arts and science complex design by the world famous architect Santiago Calatrava. From a walk through the narrow streets of the old city centre, stopping by the historical landmarks of the city to a short visit to the City of arts and science complex and a view of the new Port which hosted the 32nd America’s Cup and the Formula one circuit.

A paella and some tapas are a must in this city!