FEPTO Conference

General Information

“Sociatry, Individual Roles and Collectivity in Action. Taking Care of Humanity and its Environment”

Friday afternoon, June 5^th – Sunday afternoon, June 7 ^th

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

TRAVEL INFORMATIONS

Travelling to Italy. Visa

Before travelling to Italy, please make sure to check the current entry and visa requirements for your country.

Official and up-to-date information can be found on the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it

At the time of writing, general rules for entry into Italy are as follows:

No visa required: Citizens of Schengen Area countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland). As well as citizens of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea for short stays (up to 90 days within a 180-day period).
No visa required for holders of biometric passports: Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine may enter Italy visa-free for short stays (up to 90 days in 180), provided they hold a biometric passport.
Visa required: Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan must apply for a Schengen visa (type C) for short stays.

Italy currency and card payments

The official currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR, €).

Banknotes are issued in denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, and €500, while coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, and €1 and €2.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the country – including in hotels, restaurants, shops, and most public transport services.

Contactless payments (using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, and mobile apps such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, Satispay) are commonly used and generally reliable.

However, it is advisable to carry some cash, especially when visiting small towns, markets, or rural areas, where card payments may not always be available or may have a minimum charge.

ATMs (Bancomat) are easily found in all cities and towns and usually offer an English-language option for withdrawals.

How to get to Torino?

Getting to Torino is easy thanks to its strategic position in north-western Italy, close to France and Switzerland, and its excellent national and international connections.

By plane

Torino is served by Torino – Caselle “Sandro Pertini” International Airport (IATA code: TRN), located about 16 km north of the city centre.
The airport offers direct flights to and from major European destinations, as well as frequent domestic connections with cities such as Roma, Napoli, Catania, and Palermo.

From the airport it’s possible to reach the city:

by train, with a service that connects the airport with Torino Porta Susa station (travel time: about 30 minutes). Check com/en for timetable, inserting “Torino Aeroporto di Caselle” as the departure station).
by bus, with direct shuttle services from the airport to the city centre and the main railway stations (Arriva or Flibco).
by taxi, at a fixed fare of €40. To request a taxi, you can call +39 011 5737 or +39 011 5730.

Torino is also conveniently accessible from three major airports in Milano:

Milano Malpensa (MXP) – Connected to Torino by direct Arriva buses. (Arriva, Flixbus and others)
Milano Linate (LIN) – Linked to Torino via FlixBus services (Flixbus) or by taking the Blue Line of the Milan Underground to “Milano Centrale” and then a train to Torino (Trenitalia)
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) – Connected to Torino by FlixBus, with several daily departures (Flixbus).

These Milano airports offer a wide range of international flight options and represent a useful alternative to Torino – Caselle.

By train

Torino has two main railway stations:

Porta Nuova – located in the city centre
Porta Susa – hub for high-speed trains

The city is well connected by high-speed service from:

Milano (≈ 45 minutes)

Roma (≈ 4.5 hours)

Firenze (≈ 3 hours)

Venezia (≈ 3.5 hours)

Paris (≈ 6 hours, via TGV or Trenitalia service – Frecciarossa)

(Trenitalia, Italo, TGV)

By car

Torino is easily accessible by highways:

From Milano: A4 motorway (about 140 km)
From Genova: A21 and A6 motorways
From France (via Mont Blanc or Frejus tunnels): A5 motorway
From Switzerland: via A4/A5 or the Simplon route

Please note that the Venue, in Torino city centre, is in a restricted traffic zone (Zona ZTL). It is therefore recommended to park in public car parks, hotel garages, or private garages.
If you are interested in reserving a private garage, please contact the event management team by e-mail.

Public car parking

Private Garage

Parking Torino Centro

By bus

Several long-distance bus companies (FlixBus, MarinoBus, Itabus, etc.) connect Torino with major Italian and European cities at competitive prices.
Most buses arrive along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, at numbers 131 or 134.

For local transportation, the Star 2 electric bus connects Porta Susa station (“Corso Bolzano” side) with key points in the city centre, including areas next to the Venue (stop “Corte d’Appello”).
In addition, Tram line 4 provides a direct connection from Porta Nuova to the Venue (stops Duomo and Garibaldi), as well as to several central and northern areas of the city.

For more information and schedules, please check the official website

GTT, Flixbus, MarinoBus, Itabus

To move around Torino, it’s useful to use Google Maps as it integrates the city’s public transport network.

EVENT INFORMATIONS

Conference Venue:	Facoltà Teologica dell’Italia Settentrionale, Via XX Settembre, 83 Torino (Maps)
Language:	The official language of the Conference is English. Some workshops will be in English and in Italian.
Accessibility:	The whole Annual Meeting Venue is wheelchair accessible (entrance in Via IV Marzo, 1).
Access to the Event:	Please note that wearing your Annual Meeting badge is mandatory during all parts of the program.
Certificate of Attendance:	The Certificate of Attendance will be sent electronically within one week after the end of the event.
Certificate of Conduction:	The Certificate of Conduction will be sent electronically within one week after the end of the event.
Accommodation:	You can find a list of recommended hotels, B&Bs, and hostels near the Conference and Annual Meeting Venue, below on this page, in the “Accomodation” section.
Coffee Breaks:	Coffee breaks will be served twice a day in the event courtyards and are included in the registration fee. They will offer: American coffee and espresso, tea, milk, still and sparkling water, fruit juices, rustic sweet cakes, savory snacks, and mini pizzas. Please note that coffee and refreshments may not be consumed inside the working rooms. Since 1989 the social cooperative Fonderie Ozanam welcomes people with disabilities, unaccompanied foreign minors and migrants, young and old people in situations of social hardship into cooking, pizza-making, and pastry-making courses. Some of them decide to remain and work at their restaurant and catering service.
Meals:	Meals will be managed individually by participants. Only the Social Dinner is fully included in the event registration fee (on Wednesday, June 10th); the individual badge is necessary for participating in the Social Dinner. Participants can take advantage of the many cafés, restaurants, and bars located around the Venue. An overview of lunch options, grouped by both type of cuisine and price range, will be provided in the program booklet given to participants upon registration.
Wi-Fi:	Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the Venue. The network ID and password will be provided at the time of registration.

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