IEEE 9th World Forum on Internet of Things will be held at Centro de Congressos de Aveiro
The Congress Center is part of an iconic industrial architecture building in Aveiro. The former name of this building, Fábrica Jerónimo Pereira de Campos, which underlines the building's character, along with other brands of the ceramics industry in the vicinity. Since its inauguration in 1995, this space has hosted a wide variety of high-profile events, such as national and international congresses, work and incentive meetings, debates, exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances.
Floor Plans
Address
Cais da Fonte Nova
3810-200 Aveiro
Phone number: + 351 234 406 300
CCC T.: + 351 234 406 481
F: + 351 234 406 301
E-mail: Congressos@cm-aveiro.pt
Arriving at the conference
By Plane to Porto or Lisbon Airport
The city of Aveiro is located about 60 Km south of Porto and 250Km north of Lisbon, close to the sea. The nearest airports are in Lisbon and OPorto. From these airports, Aveiro can be easily reached by train via the 'north line' or by car via the 'highway A1'.
By railway connection
The train is probably the most comfortable way to travel to Aveiro. There are many daily connections, starting from Lisbon and Porto. You may look up the latest timetables at the site of the Portuguese Railways.
If you arrive in Porto (Sá Carneiro Airport), you have to go to the “Campanhã” railway station.
The cheapest way is to get the metro at the airport (line E) and step down at the Campanhã stop. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or an Uber to "Campanhã" railway station. The trip should take around 20 minutes, without traffic jams. The fare should be around 25 euros. Another alternative is through the Aerobus, which provides a fast connection between the airport, the city´s leading hotels, and Porto downtown.
From “Campanhã” railway station, it takes about 35-60 minutes from Porto to Aveiro, depending on whether it is a fast or suburban train. Daily, there are over 20 train services from Porto to Aveiro.
If you arrive at Lisbon International Airport, you must go to the "Oriente" railway station.
The cheapest way is to get the metro at the airport (red line) and step down at the “Oriente” stop. Alternatively, you can take a Taxi or an Uber. The trip should take about 15 minutes, but this may vary depending on the existing traffic.
From the "Oriente" railway station, it takes about 2-3h to reach Aveiro, depending on if you are using the fast train (Alfa or Intercities).
By bus connection
An alternative approach is to travel to Aveiro by bus. There are many daily connections, starting from Lisbon and Porto. You may look up the latest timetables at the site of the different bus transportation providers (Flixbus or Rede Expressos).
If you arrive in Porto (Sá Carneiro Airport), you have to go to the “Terminal Intermodal Campanhã”.
The cheapest way is to get the metro at the airport (line E) and step down at the Campanhã stop. From there, you must walk for about 5 to 10 minutes to get to the “Terminal Intermodal Campanhã.” Then, you may catch a bus to Aveiro (Flixbus or Rede Expressos). The bus fare should be around 15 euros.
If you arrive at Lisbon International Airport, you must go to the "Oriente" bus stop, right beside the “Oriente” railway station.
The cheapest way is to get the metro at the airport (red line) and step down at the “Oriente” stop. Alternatively, you can take a Taxi or an Uber. The trip should take about 15 minutes, but this may vary depending on the existing traffic.
From there, you may catch a bus to Aveiro (Flixbus or Rede Expressos). The bus fare should be around 20 euros.
By car
You may rent a car at the airport. From Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto), take highway A1, direction "Sul". After about 70 km, take the exit "Aveiro". From Lisbon International Airport, take the highway A1, direction "Norte". After about 250 km take the exit "Aveiro".
