Attending
Practical information for reaching Modena, finding accommodation and making the most of your stay.
Conference venue
ICIAP 2027 will be held in Modena, Italy. The conference is hosted by AImageLab at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. The specific venue has not yet been confirmed and will be announced on this page, together with room allocations, accessibility information and directions.
Venue to be announced. Please do not book non-refundable travel on the basis of the provisional dates shown on this draft site.
Travelling to Modena
By air
The closest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ), roughly 40 km away, with direct coach and rail connections towards Modena via Bologna Centrale. Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN) and Venice Marco Polo (VCE) are alternatives, each connected to Modena by train in roughly two to three hours.
By train
Modena station sits on the Milan–Bologna line and is served by regional and Intercity services. High-speed trains stop at Bologna Centrale (about 30 minutes away) and at Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, both of which connect onwards to Modena.
By car
Modena is on the A1 Milan–Naples motorway (exits Modena Nord and Modena Sud) and the A22 Brenner motorway. Note that the historic centre is a limited-traffic zone (ZTL); use the signed car parks at its edge.
Getting around
The historic centre is compact and comfortably walked end to end. City buses and taxis connect the centre with the university campus and the station; Modena is also a notably bicycle-friendly city.
Accommodation
Modena offers hotels, guesthouses and apartments across a range of price points, most of them within walking distance of the historic centre. A list of suggested hotels, and any negotiated conference rates, will be published here closer to the event.
September is a busy month in Emilia-Romagna; participants are encouraged to book early once the dates are confirmed.
About Modena
Modena sits in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, between Bologna and Parma. Its Cathedral, Torre della Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the surrounding streets and porticoes make up a walkable medieval centre.
The city is equally known for its food and its engineering: traditional balsamic vinegar, tortellini and Lambrusco on one side; Ferrari, Maserati and Pagani on the other, with the Museo Enzo Ferrari in the city itself and the Museo Ferrari at Maranello a short drive away. Modena is also the birthplace of Luciano Pavarotti.
Practical information
| Language | Italian; English is widely spoken at the university and in hotels. |
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| Currency | Euro (€). Cards are accepted almost everywhere. |
| Electricity | 230 V, 50 Hz; plug types F and L. |
| Weather in September | Typically mild and pleasant, with warm afternoons and cooler evenings. |
| Emergency number | 112 (single European emergency number). |
| Time zone | Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in September. |
Visa and invitation letters
Italy is part of the Schengen Area. Participants who require an entry visa should check the requirements with the Italian embassy or consulate in their country well in advance, as processing can take several weeks.
Invitation letters for visa purposes will be issued to registered participants; the request procedure will be described on the registration page once registration opens.