Practical Informations
Conference venue
22nd ICCDU 2025 will take place at the IST Congress Center (Centro de Congressos do IST)
Instituto Superior Técnico, Campus AlamedaAv. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
IST Alameda Campus Map
How to reach IST Congress Center
In addition to the available public transport options, ride-hailing app services (TVDE) or taxis can also be used.
For both public transport options, a single journey costs 1.85€ and contactless payment is accepted using VISA, VPAY, Electron, and Mastercard.
Additional travel options’ tariffs are detailed at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/buy/
Public Transport
CARRIS (Bus and tram)
Av. Rovisco Pais & Av. António José de Almeida (lateral entrances): 720; 742; 767
Alameda: 713; 716; 717; 718; 735
Saldanha & Arco do Cego: 727; 736; 738; 744; 783
For more details on each bus line, see: https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/carreiras/
Additionally, Carris provides a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/planear-viagem/
METRO
Saldanha station: Yellow (Amarela) and Red (Vermelha) lines
Alameda station: Green (Verde) and Red (Vermelha) lines
Metro offers a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/travel/plan_a_journey/
From Saldanha metro station, take the exit to Jardim Arco do Cego, Av. Duque de Ávila. From there, it’s a 5-minute walk (approximately 350 m) to the Av. Rovisco Pais IST entrance.
From Alameda metro station, it’s an 8-minute walk (around 450 m) to the Av. Manuel da Maia IST entrance but be prepared for a steep incline!
Welcome day @ Academy of Sciences
June 23rd, 2025
The welcoming reception will be held at the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon (Academia das Ciências de Lisboa), located at Rua Academia das Ciências, 19.
How to get to the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon?
In addition to the available public transport options, ride-hailing app services (TVDE) or taxis can also be used.
For both public transport options, a single journey costs 1.85€ and contactless payment is accepted using VISA, VPAY, Electron, and Mastercard.
Additional travel options are detailed at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/buy/
Public Transport
CARRIS (Bus and tram)
Bus: 706; 727; 758; 773
Tram: 24; 28
For more details on each bus and tram lines, see: https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/carreiras/
Additionally, Carris provides a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/planear-viagem/
METRO
Rato station: Yellow (Amarela) line
Baixa-Chiado station: Green (Verde) and Blue (Azul) lines
Metro offers a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/travel/plan_a_journey/
From Rato metro station, it’s a 16-minute walk (1.1 km). Take Rua da Escola Politécnica for about 500 m, then turn right onto Rua de São Marçal for another 500 m.
From Baixa-Chiado metro station, take the Rua Garrett exit. From there, it’s a 14-minute walk for 950 m. Be prepared for steep inclines!
Gala dinner
June 26th, 2025
The conference gala dinner will be held at Pátio da Galé, located at Praça do Comércio 10, on June 26th, 2025, at around 8 p.m.
How to get to Pátio da Galé?
In addition to the available public transport options, ride-hailing app services (TVDE) or taxis can also be used.
For both public transport options, a single journey costs 1.85€ and contactless payment is accepted using VISA, VPAY, Electron, and Mastercard.
Additional travel options are detailed at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/buy/
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Public Transport
CARRIS (Bus and tram)
Bus: 711; 728; 732; 735; 782
Tram: 15E
Further information on each bus and tram line can be seen at: https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/carreiras/
Additionally, Carris provides a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.carris.pt/en/travel/planear-viagem/
METRO
Terreiro do Paço station: Blue (Azul) line
Rossio station: Green (Verde) line
Metro offers a tool to assist with journey planning at https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/travel/plan_a_journey/
From Baixa-Chiado metro station, take the Rua do Crucifixo/Rua da Vitória exit. From there, it’s a 5-minute walk (approximately 400 m) to Praça do Comércio.
From Terreiro do Paço metro station, there’s an exit at the southeast corner of Praça do Comércio, near the east-facing tower (Torreão Nascente). Exit there and walk across to the opposite side of the square (a 6-minute walk, about 450 m).
Visa information/requirements
If needed, an invitation letter for visa requirements can be requested by sending an email to iccdu2025@chemistry.pt.
Practical details for Portugal
Language: The official language is Portuguese, and most Portuguese are able to communicate in English.
Currency: The currency is Euro (EUR). All major credit cards are accepted and ATM are readily available.
Emergency contact: 112
Local time: GMT + 1h00
Weather: In June, the daily average temperature was 22ºC (71.6ºF). However, temperatures can range from 15 to 28ºC (59-82.4ºF)
Updated weather forecast: https://www.ipma.pt/en/index.html
Voltage/electricity:Portugal operates on 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Plugs are European standard with two round pins