The Opening Ceremony of Electrospin 2026 will take place on 1 September in the Aula Magna of the historic PALAZZO BO (Via 8 Febbraio, 2 – Padova), the centuries-old home of the University of Padua, one of the world’s oldest universities, founded in 1222.
This iconic venue reflects the University’s rich academic heritage. Galileo Galilei taught here, and his original lectern is still preserved within the palace, alongside the renowned Anatomical Theatre, the world’s oldest surviving permanent anatomical theatre.
The conference will then move from 2 to 4 September to the SAN GAETANO CONFERENCE CENTER in Via Altinate 71 – 35131 Padova, Italy.
The conference center is well-connected to the main highways and very close to the train station, as well as within easy reach of the Venice Marco Polo International Airport.
How to get there
FROM THE TRAIN STATION
1) Take the tram at the TRAIN STATION STOP, heading towards Guizza – Capolinea Sud (when leaving the station, the stops are located under the shelters on either side of the road under the overpass: the direction is down the overpass and towards the city center).
Get off at the PONTI ROMANI STOP, Walk up the street towards the station, turn right onto Via Altinate (near Porta Altinate, which is on the left).
Walk along Via Altinate until you find number 71 on the left.
2) Take buses 3 or 12 (which terminate at the station) or 18, towards Via Siracusa. Get off at the second stop, near Porta Altinate. Turn left onto Via Altinate. Walk along Via Altinate until you find number 71 on the left.
Tickets are sold at the station and are the same for buses and trams.
FROM PARK PADOVA CENTRO
The closest car park is the Park Padova Centro in via Trieste, 50.
From there to reach the conference site, walk along Via Gozzi towards the hospital. Cross the Porciglia bridge. Continue along Via Morgagni.
Turn right onto Via Alessio.
Climb the steps. The entrance is on the left at number 4.
