Venue
Bologna Congress Center
P.zza Costituzione, 4/a
40128 Bologna
ITALIA
https://www.bolognacongresscenter.com/en/
With its strategic location in northern Italy and its rich cultural and academic heritage, Bologna stands out as a dynamic European hub for business, innovation, and education.
As a historic city with a modern outlook, Bologna has become an increasingly attractive destination for international conferences and events.
Home to the University of Bologna – the oldest university in the Western world – the city offers a vibrant academic environment, with strong international networks and cutting-edge research across disciplines. This makes Bologna a magnet for students, scholars, and thought leaders from around the globe.
The Bologna Congress Center, after undergoing several phases of modernization, offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to meet the highest standards of comfort, accessibility, and functionality.
With flexible spaces capable of hosting events from 50 to over 10,000 attendees, it is the ideal venue for conferences, exhibitions, and professional gatherings of any scale.
The Bologna Congress Center is conveniently located just minutes from the historic city center, offering excellent accessibility:
- 10 minutes from Bologna Centrale railway station
- Direct access via public transportation (bus and shuttle services)
- 15 minutes from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport
- High-speed rail links: only 1 hour from Milan and 2 hours from Rome
- On-site parking facilities and quick access to the A1 and A14 motorways
- ATMs available within the congress center
- Numerous restaurants, cafés, and hotels within walking distance
How to get there
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bologna has an efficient bus and shuttle network.
Closest bus stop: Fiera – Aldo Moro
Numerous city bus lines serve the Bologna Fiera area.
Standard ticket: €1.50 per journey
1-day, 3-day and multi-ride passes are available via Tper (Bologna public transport company).
BY TRAIN
Bologna Centrale is one of Italy’s major railway hubs, just 10 minutes from the Congress Center by bus or taxi..
Over 800 trains daily, including high-speed Frecciarossa and Italo services
1 hour from Milan, 2 hours from Rome, 40 minutes from Florenc
Direct bus/shuttle lines from the station to the venue
BY CAR
Bologna is well-connected via Italy’s major motorways: A1, A13, and A14. The venue is easily accessible via the Bologna Fiera motorway exit, with on-site parking available for several hundred vehicles.
BY PLANE
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport is only 15 minutes from the venue by taxi or airport shuttle.
Connected to over 100 destinations
Direct flights to major European cities
Airport shuttle (Marconi Express) connects to Bologna Centrale station in just 7 minutes