ISMAI 2026 is held at the Aula Magna CTO, AOU Careggi, Largo Piero Palagi 1, 50139 Firenze FI, Italy. The venue is a 500-seat academic auditorium within AOU Careggi in Florence.
A landmark
academic venue
in Florence.
ISMAI 2026 will be held at the Aula Magna CTO, Careggi
University Hospital, within Florence's academic medical setting.
Florence, Italy
Aula Magna CTO, AOU Careggi
ISMAI 2026 will take place at the Aula Magna CTO, AOU Careggi, within Florence's academic medical setting. Detailed arrival, access and onsite information will be published as arrangements are finalised.
- City
- Florence, Italy
- Venue
- Aula Magna CTO, AOU Careggi
- Address
- Largo Piero Palagi 1, 50139 Firenze FI
- Dates
- 3-4 December 2026
- Format
- In-person scientific symposium
Find the venue
Open in Google MapsInside the auditorium
A tour of the spaces delegates will use: ground-floor entrance, registration foyer, tiered auditorium and stage.
Onsite arrangements
Detailed onsite arrangements will be confirmed closer to the symposium. This will include information on delegate arrival, check-in, badges, session access, accessibility support, speaker arrival and exhibitor coordination where applicable.
Delegate arrival and check-in
Information on arrival routes, badge collection and check-in will be published before the event.
Speaker and faculty arrival
Invited faculty and chairs will receive arrival and session instructions directly from the symposium team.
Accessibility support
Delegates requiring accessibility support should contact the symposium team as early as possible so that reasonable arrangements can be considered.
Exhibitor and sponsor setup
Approved exhibitors and sponsors will receive setup and delivery instructions through the relevant coordination route.
Travel to Florence
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. The nearest transport options and practical guidance are summarised below to support planning.
Airports
- Florence Airport (FLR), Amerigo Vespucci.
- Pisa International Airport (PSA), with onward rail service to Florence.
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), with high-speed rail to Florence.
Rail
Florence Santa Maria Novella is served by Italian high-speed rail and is the principal arrival point for delegates travelling by train.
Local transport
Local transport and venue access guidance will be updated once final onsite arrangements are confirmed.
Accessibility
The venue offers step-free access arrangements, subject to final confirmation of the specific rooms and onsite routes used for the symposium.
Delegates with accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the symposium team in advance so that reasonable arrangements can be considered.
Contact the symposium team: secretariat@ismai.org
Practical notes on Florence
December in Florence is usually cool, and delegates should plan accordingly. Accommodation should be arranged independently. Further practical guidance for visitors will be added closer to the symposium.
Venue and onsite questions
Questions about venue access, onsite arrangements or accessibility support may be directed to the symposium team.