> VENUE
The conference will be hosted by Instituto Superior Técnico (campus Alameda), University of Lisbon at the Congress Center which offers an Auditorium fully equipped with excellent sound and image technologies and several session rooms. The location is in the city center easily accessible by underground/subway through “Saldanha” or “Alameda” stations.
The welcome reception, keynote sessions, parallel sessions, and coffee breaks will be held at the Congress Center. While lunches will be held in Holiday Inn Hotel (located 50 meters away).
The conference dinner will take place in Páteo da Galé in the iconic plaza “Praça do Comércio” facing the Tagus river, located in Lisbon’s downtown.
Campus Plan - Alameda
Av. Rovisco Pais, 1
1049-001 LISBOA
Portugal
GPS: Lat: N38º 44’ 14,98’’ - W9º 8’ 14,42''
> Hotels
There are several hotels in the vicinity of IST. Also, there are two metro stations nearby (Saldanha and Alameda), making it easy to reach IST from other locations in Lisbon
> Travel Information
> Arriving to Lisbon by Air
Moving to the City:
> By Taxi:
You can take a taxi at the aeroport plaza, call it by phone or use one of the several local and international apps. Uber and Bolt can be used in Portugal. There are two taxi stands within the perimeter of the airport, one at arrivals and the other at departures. The fare on the taxi meter should read 3.25 € (daytime) or 3.90 € (night time). Outside the city limits, city fares are charged per kilometer (0.47 €/km daytime; 0.56 €/Km night time). An additional 1.60 € is charged for the transportation of luggage or animals. Before taking a taxi, inquire about the fare.
> By Metro:
Lisbon Airport has its own Metro Station - "Aeroporto" - Red Line, which is the most convenient public transport.
> By Bus:
There are several bus lines going trough the airport. The bus route numbers and the names of the "end of the line" terminals are:
N. 208: Cais Sodré – Aeroporto – Estação Oriente
N. 705: Estação Oriente – Aeroporto – Estação Roma-Areeiro
N. 722: Pç. Londres – Aeroporto – Portela
N. 744: Marquês Pombal – Aeroporto – Moscavide
N. 783: Amoreiras – Aeroporto – Portela / Prior Velho
> Arriving to Lisbon by Train
The main train stations in Lisbon are: "Estação de Stª Apolónia" and "Estação do Oriente", with national and international connections (Lisbon-Madrid-Paris and Lisbon-Porto-Vigo). Connection to the metro lines exist at both stations ("Stª Apolónia - Blue line; and "Oriente" - Red line)
> Arriving to Lisbon by Car
Traffic drive on the right in Portugal and international traffic signs are used. The minimum age for driving is 18 years old. Speed limits are: 120 km/h (75 miles/h) on highways, 90 km/h (60 miles/h) on roads and 50 km/h (30 miles/h) in urban areas.
Main highways: From North peninsula take A1 or A8, from East take A6 or A23, from South take A2.
> Moving Arround Lisbon
The most convenient way to move around Lisbon is by subway (Metro) by bus (Carris) or by taxi.
Public transports need electronic reusable cards called “Viva Viagem". This card can be bought in vending machines inside Metro Stations and you can buy trips or load money on the card.
Fares:
- Reusable card "Viva Viagem": 0,50 €
(you need to buy trips in machines inside the Metro stations)
- One ticket (valid for 1 hour, within Metro and Carris network): 1,50 €
- One ticket (valid for 24 hours, within Metro and Carris network): 6,40 €
- Bus (carris) onboard fare: 2,00€
> General information
Emergency Phone Number: 112
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 in Summer
Electricity: 220 V, 50Hz. Power sockets follow European standards.
Currency: Euro
Working hours:Banks: 08:30 - 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Buses: 06.30 - 24:00 (everyday, some bus run all night)
Metro: 06:30 - 01:00 (everyday)
Pharmacies: 09:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00 (Monday to Friday, some are open 24 hours a day, everyday)
Shops: 09:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00 (Monday to Friday), 9:00 - 13:00 (Saturdays)
Shopping Malls: 10:00 - 24:00 (everyday)
Embassies: 09:00 - 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
> About Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. The city is located in the westernmost region of mainland Europe where river Tagus, the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
According to legends, the city was founded by the mythical hero Ulysses and was first inhabited by pre-Celtic tribes during the Neolithic period. The Phoenicians laid its foundations and named it ‘Alis Ubbo’ (‘safe port’) after which the city was ruled by the Romans and the Visigoths, after the fall of the Roman Empire. The city was captured by the Moors in 714 AD and reconquered by Christian crusaders at the behest of Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal in 1147 AD.
Lisbon is the political, economic, and cultural center of Portugal and one of Europe’s most exciting cities to visit due to its fascinating history, unique and stunning architecture, amazing light, exciting nightlife, fantastic food, and wonderful beaches close by.
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