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The beautiful alternative to Milan that is stubbornly under-the-radar, Brescia, a 40-minute train ride east of Italy’s second city, has oodles of character, a fascinating old town and a chic new hotel — but fewer tourists.
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Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
(Exclusive Block Rate)
Enjoy premium comfort at a special rate of just €135/night. Rooms at this rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To secure this pricing, please book through the Hilton Booking Link before the discounted block expires on September 6, 2026.
HB Hotels Collection
(10% Discount)
Save 10% on your stay at any of the participating HB Hotels across Brescia by using the discount code ISPCS26 when booking directly through their websites:
Public Transportation
IEEE ISPCS 2026 will be held at the Engineering Campus of the University of Brescia, in Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
The venue is located in the Mompiano district, in the northern part of the city.
Brescia railway station is the main arrival point for participants traveling by rail. From the station, follow the signs to the Stazione FS metro stop, take the metro in the direction of Prealpino, and get off at Europa. From the station exit, Via Branze is within walking distance.
The easiest public transport option is the Brescia Metro, which runs on a single line across the city; the nearest stop to the venue is Europa. The campus can also be reached by bus line 16, getting off at Via Branze 38 or Via Branze 43, depending on the direction of travel.
Participants may conveniently fly to Verona Airport, Milan Bergamo Airport (Orio al Serio), Milan Linate Airport, or Milan Malpensa Airport.
From Verona Airport:
The Verona Airlink shuttle connects the terminal with Verona Porta Nuova railway station every 20 minutes; from there, Brescia can be reached by train.
From Milan Bergamo Airport:
The ATB bus links the airport with Bergamo railway station in about 10 minutes, from where onward rail connections to Brescia are available.
From Milan Linate Airport:
The M4 metro line connects the airport with central Milan; participants can then continue by train from Milano Centrale to Brescia.
From Milan Malpensa Airport
The Malpensa Express connects the airport directly with Milano Centrale and Milano Cadorna; from Milano Centrale, frequent train connections are available to Brescia.