Venue

About Lecco

Set on the southeastern shore of Lake Como and surrounded by striking Alpine landscapes, Lecco is a city of remarkable beauty and character.
Known for its dramatic mountains, lakeside promenades, and vibrant historic center, Lecco offers a unique blend of natural scenery, culture, and Italian lifestyle.
The city is internationally recognized as the birthplace of Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed, one of the most influential works of Italian literature.
With its welcoming atmosphere, compact urban scale, and excellent connections to Milan and Northern Italy, Lecco provides an inspiring and memorable setting for an international conference.

Conference facilities

The Politecnico di Milano – Lecco Campus is one of the satellite campuses of the Politecnico di Milano and represents a vibrant academic environment deeply connected to its territory. Founded in 1989 and officially inaugurated in its current location in 2013, the campus follows an Anglo-Saxon university model and extends over an area of approximately 47,000 m², offering modern and well-equipped spaces dedicated to education and innovation.
Established to respond to the educational and technological needs of the region, the Lecco Campus delivers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programmes in Engineering, as well as in Architecture and Design. Its strong international outlook contributes to a diverse academic community, with a significant presence of students from abroad.
The campus hosts around 1,800 students, nearly 30% of whom are international, and provides advanced classrooms, scientific and teaching laboratories, computer facilities, and comprehensive student services. Residential accommodation is available at the nearby Adolf Loos residence hall, welcoming students, researchers, and visiting professors, while administrative offices, internship services, and a dedicated library support everyday academic life.
As part of the Politecnico di Milano’s network of satellite campuses, which also includes Cremona, Mantova, and Piacenza, the Lecco Campus plays a key role in bringing academic excellence closer to local communities. Its activities are closely intertwined with the regional economic and industrial context, fostering continuous dialogue between education, innovation, and professional practice.
Today, the Lecco Campus stands as a well-established academic centre and a lively meeting point where education, internationalization, and strong ties with Lombardy’s entrepreneurial landscape come together.

Tourist information

How to Reach

The conference will take place at the Politecnico di Milano – Lecco Campus, located in a central and easily accessible area of the city.
By Train
Lecco is well connected by regional trains from Milan (Milano Centrale, Porta Garibaldi) and from other cities in Lombardy. From Lecco railway station, the campus can be reached on foot in approximately 15–20 minutes, or in a few minutes by local bus or taxi.
By Car
Lecco is easily reachable via the SS36 state road, which provides direct connections to Milan, Monza, and the surrounding regions. Follow the signs for Lecco Centro and Politecnico di Milano – Polo di Lecco. 

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Accommodations

Lecco offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets, including hotels, guesthouses, and apartments, many of them located close to the city centre and the lakefront.
Thanks to the city’s compact size, most accommodations provide easy access to the conference venue, either on foot or by public transport.
Additional lodging options are also available in nearby towns along Lake Como, all well connected by train and local services.
Participants are encouraged to book early, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Here below a table with some suggestions for accomodation.

Name Location Category Walking distance Driving distance
Hotel Don Abbondio Lecco (Pescarenico) ⭐⭐⭐

~10 min (800 m)

~4 min (1.5 km)

Hotel Moderno Lecco (City centre) ⭐⭐⭐

~12 min (1.0 km)

~5 min (2.0 km)

Hotel Alberi Lecco (Lakeside) ⭐⭐⭐

~15 min (1.2 km)

~6 min (2.2 km)

HLL Hotel Lungolago Lecco Lecco (Lakeside) ⭐⭐⭐

~18 min (1.3 km)

~6 min (2.4 km)

NH Lecco Pontevecchio Lecco (City centre) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

~25 min (2.0 km)

~7 min (3.0 km)

Lecco Hostel & Rooms Lecco (Centre / Lakeside) Hostel

~20 min (1.5 km)

~6 min (2.5 km)

Hotel Promessi Sposi Malgrate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ~30–35 min (2.4 km) ~8 min (3.5 km)
Hotel Lungolago Malgrate Malgrate ⭐⭐⭐ ~35 min (2.6 km) ~8 min (3.6 km)
Hotel Griso Panorama Malgrate (hill area) ⭐⭐⭐ Not walkable ~10 min (4.5 km)

HSM – Hotel San Martino

Garbagnate Monastero (SS36) ⭐⭐⭐ Not walkable ~15 min (9–10 km)

Agriturismo Deviscio

Surroundings of Lecco ⭐⭐⭐ Not walkable ~12 min (5.5 km)