Location | Travel Information | Accomodation | Schedule
In cooperation with the Venice International University (VIU)
Location
We are excited to welcome you at:
📍Isola di San Servolo, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
We will be in the Congress Center: Room 1 F-H
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San Servolo SitePlan
Conference Building Floor Plan
Travel Information
All participants are encouraged to book their travel as early as possible to secure availability and reasonable prices.
* Please note that travel expenses should be initially paid and processed through your home institution, using the TRR 274 project funds. These costs can then be reimbursed to the project account from the central TRR 274 funds upon request.
If you have any questions about the process or required documentation, please contact your local administrative office or the TRR 274 coordination team.
Travelling to San Servolo
From Göttingen
Several airlines offer flights from Frankfurt to Marco Polo International Airport in Venice. From the airport you can either take a vaporetto (Alilaguna) or a bus to go to the centre of Venice.
From Munich
There is a direct train from Munich central station to Venezia Santa Lucia (central station).
Suggested train:
- 28.10: Munich Hbf 07:32 – arrival in Venice Santa Lucia 15:14
- 31.10: Venice Santa Lucia 11:35 – arrival in Munich Hbf 18:28
Local transportation: Boat to conference location (Linea 20)
The boat from Venice to the San Servolo island (Line 20) leaves from the stop “San Zaccaria” close to the Piazza San Marco. The stop is in front of the “Londra Palace Hotel”.
Make sure to check the conference location website for more detailed information regarding time schedules and ticket options:
Additional information
Please be aware that during this time of year, “Acqua alta” (seasonal high tide) may occur in Venice. This can lead to temporary flooding in low-lying areas of the city.
We recommend bringing waterproof clothing and sturdy waterproof shoes or boots to stay comfortable during potential wet conditions.
Accomodation
Centro Soggiorno – Isola di San Servolo
A room has been reserved on the island at the conference venue for all principal investigators and participants who were officially nominated by their PI.
No separate booking is required.
Additional information about the accommodation and amenities can be found here.
If you have any special requirements or questions regarding your accommodation, please get in touch.
Schedule
Presentations: What you need to know
Presentation Time: Each project will have 12 minutes to present their progress over the last year, followed by 8 minutes for discussion (20 minutes total).
focus on:
- New progress in your project
- Future prospects and upcoming plans
- Collaborations within the TRR
Important! If your PI is not attending, the student representative will still need to give the report on their behalf.
There will be no poster session during the retreat.
