Venice is the capital of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. The city is a unique historical urban center, built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by expanses of open water and by canals; portions of the city are linked by over 400 bridges. Founded in the 5th century, Venice has always been a bridge between people and culture of western and eastern countries. Hosting 60.000 tourists per day, the city is one of the major attractions of Italy.  

Venice is easily reachable by direct flights from many airports in Europe and other major cities. The conference will be hosted by Ca'Foscari University of Venice at the Campus Economico San Giobbe and at the Auditorium Santa Margherita. Both venues are located in the centre of the city, near to train and bus stations and close to several hotels and accomodations.