SUMMIT VENUE

TELECOM FUTURE CENTRE (www.futurcentre.telecomitalia.it)

In the heart of Venice few steps from Ponte di Rialto, there is a “Campo” called Campo San Salvador. Near San Salvador Church is located the Telecom Future Centre, built in the XI Century as the monastery devoted to The Saviour, was reconstructed several times in romanic and gothic style until its actual shape during the Renaissance. Among artists who worked in the complex we can number Jacopo Sansovino and Tiziano who painted the Annunciation in the near church. Several frescoes of the XVI Century decorate the old refectory, where the Micromachine Summit plenary sessions will take place.

How to reach the Telecom Future Center

FROM PIAZZALE ROMA (Venice car terminal): with the ferry line n.82 or by water taxi.

FROM S. LUCIA TRAIN STATION: with ferry n.1, or by water taxi.

FROM "MARCO POLO" AIRPORT: To Piazzale Roma Terminal by bus, line n.5 for 35 minutes; from Piazzale Roma by boat along the Canal Grande until Rialto. With taxi service directly to the Future Centre in 45 minutes.

"Please note that there will be no wi-fi access in the meeting room where plenary sessions will take place. The Internet Cafè, located beside the refectory, will be at your complete disposal during the Summit  for web browsing and e-mail"