Conference Venue

Hotel Regina Palace · Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy

Hotel Regina Palace

CILIA2027 will take place at the prestigious Hotel Regina Palace in Stresa — a landmark Liberty-style 4-star hotel set directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore, offering a spectacular backdrop for five days of scientific exchange.

The hotel has a distinguished history of hosting international high-level events, most recently serving as the Media Center for the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in May 2024.

The venue combines elegant historic architecture with modern conference facilities, full on-site catering, and accommodation — making it the ideal self-contained home for the CILIA2027 community.

⭐ 4-Star Liberty-Style Hotel · Lake Maggiore

HOTEL PRIMAVERA

⭐ 3 stars hotel conveniently located in one of the most beautiful streets of Stresa downtown

HOTEL MEETING

⭐ 3 stars hotel strategically located in the center of Stresa, just 400 meters from the majestic lakefront

Conference Facilities

Purpose-built spaces for every format of scientific exchange

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Baccarat Room

Size

624 m²

Capacity

600 attendees (theatre-style)

Use

Plenary sessions

The main auditorium for all plenary lectures and keynote presentations, equipped with professional audio-visual systems.

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Tiffany Room

Size

400 m²

Capacity

200 posters

Use

Poster exhibition

A dedicated space for the poster exhibition, providing ample room for presenters and attendees to engage in in-depth discussion.

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Breakout Rooms

Rooms

4 additional rooms

Use

Workshops & sessions

Location

On-site

Four additional conference rooms available for parallel breakout sessions, workshops, and satellite meetings throughout the week.

Venue Amenities

Everything you need for a comfortable and productive stay

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Fully Accessible

The venue is fully wheelchair-accessible throughout all conference and accommodation areas.

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Free Wi-Fi

High-speed complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel and conference spaces.

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EV Charging

Three electric vehicle charging stations available on-site for attendees travelling by car.

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Full Catering

All meals and coffee breaks served on-site, with a wide range of dietary options available.

🍴 On-Site Catering

Full catering is provided for all conference days, with meals and coffee breaks served in the hotel foyer and restaurant area. The kitchen team can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements:

✓ Kosher

✓ Gluten-Free

✓ Vegetarian

✓ Vegan

How to Reach Stresa

The Hotel Regina Palace is easily accessible from Milan and its international airports

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From Milan

Multiple daily connections by train, car, and bus

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By Train — 1h to 1h30m
21 daily trains from Milan stop at Stresa. From Milano Centrale: regional trains to Domodossola (1h10m) or international trains to Geneva/Basel (55m). From Porta Garibaldi: regional trains to Domodossola (1h30m).

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By Car — 1h20m (90 km)
Take the A8 motorway towards Laghi–Sesto Calende–Varese, then A26 towards Gravellona Toce to the Carpugnino exit. Follow signs for Stresa.

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By Bus — 1h15m
Two daily buses depart from Lampugnano metro station in Milan directly to Stresa.

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From Airports

Three international airports serve the Milan region

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Milan Malpensa (MXP) — 45 km
Closest airport. By train via Busto Arsizio (~1h30m). By car/taxi approximately 50 minutes. A dedicated conference shuttle will run between MXP and the hotel.

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Milan Linate (LIN) — 110 km
Take the airport shuttle to Milano Centrale (25 min), then a direct train to Stresa.

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Milan Bergamo (BGY) — 130 km
Take the airport shuttle to Milano Centrale (~1h), then a direct train to Stresa.

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Conference Shuttle Service

A dedicated shuttle service will operate between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Hotel Regina Palace on the arrival and departure days of the conference. Details and booking information will be provided to registered attendees.

Accommodation

Stay at the venue or in one of the nearby hotels

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On-Site & Nearby Accommodation

The Hotel Regina Palace serves as both the conference venue and the primary accommodation option for attendees. Staying on-site places you at the heart of the conference and just steps from Lake Maggiore.

Additional hotels are available within easy walking distance of the venue. A comprehensive list of nearby accommodation options, including negotiated rates for CILIA2027 attendees, will be provided upon registration.