Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, ICAIR Practical Information helpful.

Conference Location

University of Genoa,
Department of Economics and Business,
Via Vivaldi 5, 16126 Genova – Italy
(main entrance, the only one)

University Information

The University of Genoa (Università di Genova), founded in 1481, is one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in the city of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as engineering, medicine, law, and humanities. The university is headed by a rector, professor Federico Delfino, and it was divided into 5 schools, comprising a total of 22 departments: School of medicine, School of Humanities, School of Social science, Polytechnic School, School of Science. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, particularly in robotics, marine sciences, and architecture. Its campuses are spread throughout Genoa and the Ligurian region, blending historic buildings with modern facilities. the main university premises (via Balbi, 5) was designed by the architect Bartolomeo Bianco and built in 1640, Palazzo Balbi Cattaneo (via Balbi, 2), and Palazzo Balbi Senarega (via Balbi, 4). These buildings are included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. The institution fosters international collaboration and student exchange, providing a vibrant academic environment in one of Italy’s most culturally rich cities.

Local Information

https://www.visitgenoa.it/en

Genoa (Italian, Genova) is a historical city in northern Italy, the capital of the Region of Liguria. On the Gulf of Genoa in the Ligurian Sea, Genoa has historically been one of the most important ports on the Mediterranean: it is the busiest city in Italy and in the Mediterranean Sea and twelfth-busiest in the European Union.

Genoa was the capital of one of the most powerful maritime republics for over seven centuries, from the 11th century to 1797. Particularly from the 12th century to the 15th century, the city played a leading role in the history of commerce and trade in Europe, becoming one of the largest naval powers of the continent and considered among the wealthiest cities in the world. It was also nicknamed la Superba (“the proud one”) by Petrarch due to its glories on the seas and impressive landmarks

Genoa today, as a tourist attraction, is often shadowed by cities such as Rome or Venice, even though it has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center. With its multitude of hidden gems behind cozy alleyways, excellent cuisine (notably fish and seafood), renovated old port, beautiful sights (including one of Europe’s biggest aquariums), and its position as the European Capital of Culture in 2004 have made the birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus an enticing place which is gradually becoming more included in the touristic market. With pastel-colored terracotta-roofed houses, artistic churches, lovely seaside villas, and also several luxurious boutiques, Genoa is a must-see if you want to experience the “quintessential” Italy.

Getting to ICAIR

The closest international airport is the Genoa Christopher Colombus Airport. This has a direct train line into the city centre.

There are good local and international trains into the city of Genoa.

Accommodation Information

Suggested local hotels can be seen in the table below. The main conference hotel will be highlighted in green.

This is usually the most convenient to the conference venue and is usually where pre-conference drinks are held.