The meeting will take place at the headquarters of the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) at the Campus of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).

Address: Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
Coordinates: 41.179508, -8.5954618

Getting to INESC TEC

• By Metro: Use the yellow line (D) and get off at IPO. Take the Rua do Dr. Plácido da Costa and cross the street to enter the FEUP campus;
• By train: If travelling to Porto-Campanhã, take the Metro to Trindade, then transfer to the yellow D line (see above). If travelling to Porto-São Bento, take the Metro yellow D line (see above). Alternatively, take the Leixões railway line and get off at Hospital de São João. Cross the Circunvalação (N12) and walk along Rua Dr. Roberto Frias to reach the FEUP campus.
• By bus: Several bus lines stop right next to the FEUP campus, including 204, 300, 301, 603 and 803.
• By car: From IC23 – VCI, take the Hospital de São João exit and follow the signs to Hospital de São João. The FEUP campus will be on your right at Rua Dr. Roberto Frias. Street parking (paid) is available along Rua D. Frei Vicente da Soledade e Castro.

The City

Porto is a city that feels lived-in and authentic, where laundry hangs over narrow balconies and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air. It’s famous for its Ribeira district, a colorful waterfront that’s perfect for people-watching, and the Dom Luís I Bridge that connects the city to the famous wine caves across the river. It’s not polished, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting – it’s a mix of grand cathedrals, steep hills, and local spots where you can grab a coffee and watch the fog roll in off the Atlantic.

To get the full experience, you have to lean into the city’s verticality. One minute you’re standing in the shadow of the Clérigos Tower, and the next, you’re navigating a series of “hidden” staircases that drop you right into the Douro River. It’s a city designed for walking, provided you don’t mind a bit of a workout. The reward for those steep climbs is usually a terrace view of the sun hitting the orange-roofed wine warehouses across the water in Gaia.

The vibe here is slower and grounded in tradition. Whether you’re browsing the art galleries on Rua de Miguel Bombarda or drinking a “bagaço com mel” in a small tasca, Porto has a way of making you feel like a local.