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Join Us In Bologna, Italy
EVENT DETAILS
The Marconi Society Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, 26 October, 2024. The Executive Forum and the will be held on Friday, 25 October, 2024. The High School Academic Lecture and Marconi University Academic Lecture will be held on Friday, 25 October, 2024. Please note these events are by invitation only. Please contact events@marconisociety.org for more information.
The Marconi Society Awards Gala will be hosted at the Palazzo Re Enzo in Piazza del Nettuno, 1/C, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy. The Executive Forum will be hosted at the Grand Majestic Hotel in Via Indipendenza 8, Bologna, 40121. The High School Lecture will be hosted at the Cinema Modernissima. The University Lecture will be hosted at the University of Bologna.
The Awards Gala is black tie optional. The Executive Forum and Lectures are business attire.
REGISTRATION & TICKETS
The 2024 Awards Gala and Executive Forum are invitation-only events. To learn more or express your interest in attending, please email events@marconisociety.org.
No, registration must be completed online.
Invitations are non-transferable.
The registration form includes a section for you to submit special dietary requirements.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Our exclusive hotel partner is the Grand Majestic Hotel. Your confirmation email upon registration will contain a hotel form for securing the event rate.
- Grand Majestic Hotel
Location: Via Indipendenza 8, Bologna, 40121
Website: https://grandhotelmajestic.duetorrihotels.com/
If you receive emails or calls regarding your accommodations from a third party, please be wary. There are documented instances of “hotel poachers” contacting event attendees with false information about hotel accommodations.
We do not handle hotel reservations; please contact the hotel directly for booking at miceghmajestic@duetorrihotels.com. Your confirmation email upon registration will also contain a hotel form for securing the event rate.
There is no shuttle service for the event. Local transportation including cabs and rideshare options are available. Please note: Every Saturdays and Sundays NO traffic is allowed in the historic center of Bologna from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. The streets closed to traffic are Via Rizzoli, Via Ugo Bassi and Via indipendenza (from Piazza Maggiore to the intersection with Via Augusto Righi). For guests who are staying outside of the downtown area, the closest point for taxi/private transfers drop off/pick up is Plazza Roosevelt
The main airport serving Bologna is the Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), situated approximately 6 kilometers northwest of the city center.
Transportation options from the airport to the city center include taxis, Uber, and airport shuttles. Additionally, you can opt for the Aerobus BLQ shuttle service, which operates frequently between the airport and the city center.
THINGS TO DO IN BOLOGNA
Bologna boasts a wealth of attractions, including the iconic Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, and the Archiginnasio of Bologna. San Luca is renowned for its beauty, though it lies slightly outside the city. Within its vicinity, you’ll find the impressive Church of Santo Stefano complex.
Yes, Bologna offers a variety of guided tours catering to different interests, from historical walking tours to food and wine-tasting experiences. Check with local tour operators or visit the Bologna Welcome website for more information.
Bologna’s beautiful parks and gardens provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities such as picnicking, cycling, or simply taking a leisurely stroll. The Giardini Margherita and Parco della Montagnola are popular choices among locals and visitors alike.
Keep an eye on local event listings or visit the Bologna Welcome website for information about upcoming events, festivals, and cultural happenings in the city.
Bologna is renowned for its culinary delights, including traditional dishes like tagliatelle al ragù (Bolognese pasta), tortellini in brodo (stuffed pasta in broth), and gelato. Be sure to explore the city’s vibrant food markets, such as Mercato delle Erbe and Mercato Ritrovato, where you can sample local specialties like mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
If you’re looking to add activities and places of interest to your itinerary in Bologna, here are some useful recommendations:
- National Art Gallery – Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna: Admire frescoes by the main protagonists of the great Bolognese decoration.
- Cinema Lumiere: Renowned for film restoration.
- Bologna Fotograta: Photographic exhibitions held near Piazza Maggiore.
- Palazzo Albergati: A building that frequently hosts exhibitions.
- Biblioteca Salaborsa: This famous municipal library, located in front of Palazzo Re Enzo, can be visited for free.
- Additionally, you might be interested in discovering the seven secrets of Bologna scattered around the city center: The Seven Secrets of Bologna.
For additional information or assistance please contact events@marconisociety.org.
