Location
The conference will be held in Lisbon,
Portugal.

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and lies on the north bank
of the Tejo Estuary, on the European Atlantic coast. It is
the westernmost city in
continental Europe. Lisbon has an area of approximately
1,000 km2. The city lies more or less in the centre of the
country, approximately
300 km from the Algarve in the south and 400 km from the
northern border with Spain.
Due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon has a
pleasant climate throughout the year. The pleasant
temperatures in the Summer are
an open invitation for a walk by the river, or to spend an
afternoon in one of the many street cafés to be found
all over the city.
Lisbon offers a wide variety of options to the visitor,
including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of
historical interest only a few kilometres away from the city
centre.
The charm of Lisbon exists in its strong links to the past,
its renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an
impressive castle mirror the
city's rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of
neighborhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this
capital city uniquely from the other
European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and
comprehensive city to visit.
Travel around Lisbon by using its trams and funiculars, or
the modern metro, where the stations are authentic
underground works of arts.
Admire the Portuguese pavements, making a Lisbon walk a
unique experience, and the houses covered in tiles and with
wrought-iron verandas.
Lisbon is one of the European capitals where night is
enjoyed to the fullest. In the Alfama and Bairro Alto,
listen to fado, songs from
Portuguese soul, played here in the Lisbon style.
The city set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its
cobble-stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art
Nouveau cafés promises a lot
to discover.
Most popular spots in Lisbon are located around Rossio and
Praça do Comércio, Baixa; situated on the hill around
Castelo de São Jorge,
Alfama, Mouraria, Belém and set on Tejo River. Lisbon also
hosts a great number of remarkable museums of ancient and
modern art.
Go up one of the hills to the view points and look over the
city.
Lisbon has countless places of interest, perfectly marrying
the old with the new. It is also known for the hospitality
of its people.