Rome, a city that proudly displays traces of
great leaders from the past, while presenting
firm foundations for the future – it is a collision
of worlds, both historical and transformational.
This mysterious and awe-inspiring place proves
that strong leadership is timeless, dedication and
creativity are admirable and foundations built to
last are unshakeable. Explore the hidden streets,
the obvious dominance and the multitude of
masterpieces that exist within this Italian pillar
of strength and one of the most prevailing
cities in the world. To visit Rome is to gain an
understanding and appreciation for the past
and its impact on the future.
Conference location
The conference will be held at the Cavalieri
Hilton Hotel located on a hilltop in the elegant
residential area of Monte Mario. It is surrounded
by 15 acres of landscaped grounds and opens
onto one of the most panoramic views of Rome.
The Cavalieri Hilton boasts the largest conference
center in Europe in a five-star luxury hotel and is
equipped with all modern facilities. It is located
20 minutes from the center of Rome and about
40 minutes from Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
Ciampino airport is about an hour’s drive.
www.rome.hilton.com
Registration and hospitality
All of our recommended hotels will have
hospitality desks in the lobby, open between
14.00 and 22.00 on Wednesday 9 April for
conference participants to collect information
packs and their admittance badge to all
conference events.
Please note that a personal badge is required
at the opening ceremony on Wednesday 9 April
at the Musei Capitolini.
Participants will collect conference bags at the
registration desk located at the conference
center in the Cavalieri Hilton Hotel.
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 and Spanish. Workshop 5 on Thursday and
workshop 3 on Friday will take place in the main
auditorium. They will also be translated from
English into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Accompanying guests
Accompanying guests are welcome to join
conference delegates at our social events: the
opening ceremony at the Capitol followed by
a buffet reception at the Musei Capitolini and
the tour and dinner on Thursday. However, they
cannot attend the conference itself.
Sightseeing tour Thursday 10 April
St. Peter, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
and downtown Rome
The Vatican City is the world’s smallest sovereign
state with one of the richest art collections in
the world. We will visit the Candelabra Gallery,
the Tapestry Gallery and the Geographical Map
Gallery, from which we can glimpse the exquisite
gardens of the Pope. We will also visit the world
renowned Sistine Chapel, in which Michelangelo
spent four gruelling years painting the chapel’s
ceiling with scenes from the Old Testament.
The tour will continue on to Piazza Venezia,
and from this modern footstep in history,
we will begin our journey into ancient times.
The day ends with stops at the Roman Forum,
the Trojan Market, Coliseum and the Arches of
Constantine and Titus.