General Information

15 – 17 July 2026

Conference
Dates

Venue

Holiday Inn Munich – City Center

Address:
Hochstrasse 3
Munich, 81669
Germany

website

Venue

Holiday Inn Munich – City Center

Address:
Hochstrasse 3
Munich, 81669
Germany

website

Getting to San Raffaele Congress Center – Milan

By Taxi / Uber

From Linate Airport the trip takes 10–15 minutes and costs about €20.
From Malpensa Airport the ride takes 45–60 minutes and costs about €95–110.
From Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport the ride takes 40–50 minutes and costs about €90–100.
From Milano Centrale Station the ride takes 20–25 minutes and costs about €15–20.

By Public Transport

From Linate Airport take bus 923 directly to San Raffaele, about 30 minutes.
From Malpensa Airport take the Malpensa Express to Milano Cadorna, then Metro line M2 to Cascina Gobba and continue with the San Raffaele shuttle. Total travel time about 1h10.
From Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport take the shuttle bus to Milano Centrale, then Metro line M2 to Cascina Gobba and continue with the shuttle. Total travel time about 1h15.
From Milano Centrale take Metro line M2 to Cascina Gobba and then the shuttle. Total travel time about 30–35 minutes.

San Raffaele Shuttle (MeLA People Mover)
The people mover runs between Cascina Gobba metro station and the San Raffaele complex. Operating hours are 06:40 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday, with reduced service on Sundays and holidays. The round-trip ticket costs €1.30.

Getting around Milan

Milan has an efficient public transport network of metro, trams, and buses managed by ATM. A single ticket costs €2.20 and is valid for 90 minutes. Day passes are also available. Apps such as ATM Milano, Moovit, or Google Maps are useful for real-time directions. Taxis and Uber are available but can be slower during peak traffic.
You can find more information here.

Language

The official language of the conference will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.

Visa Information

From 2026, citizens of the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and most Latin American countries will not require a visa for Italy for stays up to 90 days. They will, however, need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorization online before departure. ETIAS will be valid for three years or until the passport expires.

Citizens of the European Union and Schengen Area do not need a visa or ETIAS.

Travelers from countries not covered by visa-free agreements must apply for a short-stay Schengen visa at an Italian embassy or consulate before traveling.

It is the responsibility of each participant to obtain the required travel authorization or visa.

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Guest attendance policy

All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Non-registered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.

Liability and Insurance

The Conference Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of/damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contact us at reg_icle26@kenes.com.

Getting to Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre

By Car
From the North
Coming from Nuremberg: A9 to the end. Follow sign Stadtmitte. Take exit Tucherpark. Follow Ifflandstrasse 2km. The Isar appears left side end Steinsdorferstrasse turn left, cross river. Turn right in front of big red brick building into Rosenheimerstrasse. Turn right at traffic light after 50m.

From the South
Coming from Salzburg: Follow the A8 to the end of the autobahn, onto Rosenheimer Strasse, crossing the Mittleren Ring. Follow Rosenheimer Strasse for ca. 2 km, straight ahead, until you can see the Hotel on your left hand side. Turn left at the next traffic lights, onto Hochstrasse.

From the East
Coming from Passau, A94 straight onto Einsteinstrasse. Cross Mittleren Ring. Turn left at traffic light, Grillparzerstrasse. Drive straight Orleansstrasse until you reach the Munich Ostbahnhof. Turn right at next traffic lights Rosenheimerstrasse. Turn left at the next traffic light.

From the West
Coming from Lindau: A96 leading to Salzburg. Exit München Sendling. Drive on Mittleren Ring Sued follow signs Messe, ICM. Take next exit northbound, Tegernseer Landstrasse. After crossed railroad bridge, take second street left, Hochstrasse.

Onsite Parking Available

Public underground car park for up to 450 cars. Entrance in Hochstrasse next to filling station.
Off-site Parking – with the elevator directly to the lobby. Parking tickets can be paid for at the Hotel reception if required.

By Subway from the International Airport

Coming from the Airport Munich just take the S8 (or S1) and get off at “Rosenheimer Platz” station. Use the exit “Hochstrasse/Gasteig” and follow the signs to the hotel Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre. At the very end of the arcade, some stairs and an elevator lead directly to the hotel lobby.

Getting around Munich

Munich has an extensive public transportation system. It consists of a network of underground (U-Bahn), suburban trains (S-Bahn), trams and buses. Subway stations are marked with signs showing a white “U” on a blue background. The S-Bahn suburban lines are marked with a white “S” on a green background. Tram and bus stops are marked with a green “H” inside a green circle on a yellow background.
You can find more information here.

Language

The official language of the conference will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.

Visa Information

Most European, US and Canadian citizens do not require an entry visa for Germany. Please consult the German Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specific details relating to visas. It is a responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.