Conference Venue
Set on Sicily’s north-western coast, Terrasini combines a calm seaside atmosphere with a lively local centre. It is an excellent match for M2P 2027, where informal interactions are as valuable as formal sessions. Palermo is nearby (≈30 minutes) and offers UNESCO-listed Arab–Norman heritage, vibrant markets, and renowned food culture, making it easy to add a short cultural visit around the conference.
CDSHotels Terrasini – Città del Mare
Located a short drive from Palermo and set on a panoramic coastal cliff above a private cove, CDSHotels Terrasini –
Città del Mare offers an ideal setting for the conference, combining Mediterranean atmosphere with modern facilities.
The venue is surrounded by a 27-hectare park and enjoys sweeping views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of
Castellammare.
The hotel provides on-site accommodation and a well-equipped Congress Centre with a large plenary hall, breakout rooms,
and dedicated spaces for networking and social events. With amenities such as sea access, pool, restaurants, and
relaxing outdoor areas, it is designed to support both productive scientific sessions and informal interactions
throughout the conference.
Venue at a glance
- Venue: CDSHotels Terrasini – Città del Mare (Terrasini, Sicily).
- Setting: 27-hectare park overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare.
- Access: ~19 km from Palermo Airport (PMO).
- Conference spaces: Plenary hall (up to 500), breakout rooms, outdoor amphitheatre (up to 1,200).
- On-site: Accommodation (rooms/apartments), restaurants, MICE services.
How to reach the conference venue
From Palermo Airport (PMO)
CDSHotels Terrasini is about 19 km from Palermo airport.
- Shuttle service: details will follow
- Taxi: ~20 min
- Rental car or private transfer via E90 → Terrasini / SS113
- Bus: regional lines with transfers (~1h–1h30)