Vila do Conde
Venue
The conference will be held at Centro Municipal de Juventude (Municipal Youth Centre) in Vila do Conde, a picturesque coastal town just 25 km north of Porto.
How to get there
By Car
To drive to Vila do Conde, take the A28 highway, which is easily accessible from Porto or the airport. Head north on the A28 towards Vila do Conde/Viana do Castelo and take Exit 15, signposted “N206 – Vila do Conde”.
By Metro – from Porto
Porto has a direct metro connection to Vila do Conde. Take Line B (red line) toward Porto to Póvoa de Varzim. Get off at “Vila do Conde” station, which is located at a 17-minute walk (1.3 km) from the conference venue. Tickets can be purchased at any station and must be validated before boarding.
More info and timetables here
By Plane
From Porto Airport, take Metro Line E (purple line) and get off at the station “Verdes”. From there, transfer to Line B (red line), toward “Póvoa de Varzim” and exit at “Vila do Conde” station.

Accommodation
We recommend the following hotels in Vila do Conde:
- Hotel Brazão (discounted rates for conference participants)
- Santana Hotel & SPA (discounted rates for conference participants)
- B&B Hotel Vila do Conde
- Villa C Boutique Hotel
Social events
A welcome reception and conference dinner will take place at Centro de Memória de Vila do Conde – conveniently located just a 13-minute walk from the conference site.
Get directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JnhFfnENkQ3RVs959
Welcome reception
We invite all participants to our welcome cocktail on the evening of the first day of the conference, Wednesday, December 4 at 19:30. Enjoy an evening of networking and a special program featuring a guest speaker.
Conference dinner (sign-up required)
The conference dinner will take place at 20:00 on Thursday, December 5. Be sure to sign up for the dinner during registration.


Centro de Memória de Vila do Conde
