Riva del Garda: Mediterranean Charm, Alpine Heart

The 2026 EBN congress will be held at the Congress Centre of Riva del Garda, in Garda Trentino, in the northern part of Italy's largest lake.

Discover a slice of paradise on the northwestern shores of Lake Garda. Here, the air carries the fragrance of olive groves, lemon trees, and bay leaves, blending mountain traditions with the effortless charm of the Mediterranean. Nestled between the shimmering lake and the majestic Brenta Dolomites, Riva del Garda is the beating heart of Garda Trentino.

From the olive groves of Lake Garda, on the second day, we will move to the banks of the Leno stream, where Progetto Manifattura is located. This EU-BIC certified incubator is a former tobacco factory with over 170 years of history, redeveloped thanks to the commitment of the Autonomous Province of Trento and its system company, EU|BIC Trentino Sviluppo, and transformed into a catalyst for innovation in the field of sustainability, hosting around ninety entities, including startups, companies, research centres, and universities.

Travel info

Considering the high number of tourist stays, secure your accommodation for the conference as soon as possible! Availability in Riva del Garda is filling up fast—don't wait until the last minute.

Riva del Garda and the area of Garda Trentino belong to the region Trentino - Alto Adige, which recorded a record-breaking year for tourism in 2024, with nearly 57 million stays. Among the top destinations, Garda Trentino has over 4 million total stays.

Should you require assistance or further information, please do not hesitate to contact our local partner agency (ON THE GO: support@otg.agency - 0039/0464-570370).

Transfers from the recommended airport to the hotel of your choice

Transfer Schedule & Rates

June 16th: from all three airports. Departing at 12:00 for Riva del Garda

June 17th:
- From Verona airport (VRN), transfers departing at 12:00 & 16:00 for Riva del Garda
- From Milan Malpensa (MXP), transfers departing at 12:00 for Riva del Garda
- From Bergamo Airport (BGY), transfers departing at 12:00 for Riva del Garda

June 19th
- Transfers departing at 14:00 from Riva del Garda to all three airports

June 20th
- Transfers departing at 07:00 from Riva del Garda to all three airports

Rates:
Verona € 80,00 per person per way
Bergamo € 110,00 per person per way
Malpensa € 120,00 per person per way

Need help? Please email your specific requirements to support@otg.agency by June 10th.
Additional services will be evaluated and confirmed based on reaching a minimum number of passengers.

Other Northern Italian Airports

In addition to the main recommended airports, it is possible to reach Riva del Garda via the airports of Venice (VCE), Treviso (TSF) and Bologna (BLQ).

Please note that a collective transfer service is not organised by the Congress organisers for these airports. However, participants can reach the event venue independently using the following options:

● Public Transport: Rail connections via Trenitalia to Rovereto station. From here,
you can reach Riva del Garda with the collective transfer service (see below), by taxi,
or with the local bus service.
● Flixbus Service: Numerous direct or connecting services link these airports or their
respective cities to Rovereto.
● Clever Transfer Service: A comfortable alternative for booking customised private
or shared transfers.

Connections from Rovereto Station (Rovereto FS)

For participants arriving by train, 4 collective transfer services are scheduled from
Rovereto train station to Riva del Garda on 17/06 at the following times:

● Morning: 11:30 am and 1:15 pm
● Afternoon: 3:15 pm and 7:15 pm

The service is available upon reservation.

Book your transfer from Rovereto FS here.

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact: support@otg.agency.

Public transport

Nearby airports such as Milan Bergamo, Milan Linate, Verona, or Venice connect to Rovereto by train.

From Rovereto to Riva del Garda, we recommend you take the bus: Line B332 "ROVERETO-MORI-RIVA-ARCO-BOLOGNANO

The bus stop in Rovereto is located just outside the train station, on the right: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xWewjwDUogTT5H18

In Riva del Garda there are several stops. “Riva del Garda Hotel Liberty” is the closest stop to the Congress venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qscA8joJTVNXCzZi7 / https://maps.app.goo.gl/XnvAXWxj2DGw9PPw5

See the Rovereto ⭢ Riva bus and the one in the opposite direction Riva ⭢ Rovereto

USEFUL APPS

Official app for checking schedules, travel times, and real-time delays (recommended): Muoversi - EN (Android and iOS)
Apps to purchase tickets: APP for Android and iOS - A credit card is required.

TICKET

Using the app mentioned above (recommended)
More information here: Local public transport: how and where to buy tickets

The three recommended airports

Before buying your flight ticket, you can check the main airport connections to get to Riva del Garda.

Airport Verona Catullo - 80 km from Riva del Garda
More information on the website https://www.aeroportoverona.it/en_gb

- London (LGW/STN) | British Airways / Ryanair / EasyJet
- Paris (ORLY/CDG) | Air France / Volotea
- Madrid (MAD) | Ryanair / Volotea
- Frankfurt (FRA) | Lufthansa / Air Dolomiti
- Munich (MUC) | Lufthansa / Air Dolomiti
- Barcelona (BCN) | Volotea / Ryanair
- Berlin (BER) | Ryanair
- Amsterdam (AMS) | Transavia
- Dublin (DUB) | Ryanair

Airport Bergamo Caravaggio - 170 km from Riva del Garda
This airport handles most low-cost airline flights. Here are the principal flights.
More information on the website https://www.milanbergamoairport.it/en/

- Paris Beauvais (BVA) | Ryanair
- London (Stansted – STN) | Ryanair
- Brussels (Charleroi – CRL) | Ryanair
- Dublin (DUB) | Ryanair
- Lisbon (LIS) | Ryanair
- Berlin (BER) | Ryanair
- Prague (PRG) | Ryanair
- Warsaw (WAW) | Wizz Air / Ryanair
- Krakow (KRK) | Ryanair
- Budapest (BUD) | Ryanair
- Barcelona (BCN) | Ryanair
- Madrid (MAD) | Ryanair
- Valencia (VLC) | Ryanair
- Athens (ATH) | Ryanair
- Bucharest (OTP) | Ryanair
- Porto (OPO) | Ryanair
- Copenhagen (CPH) | Ryanair / Norwegian
- Oslo (OSL) | Norwegian
- Stockholm (ARN) | Ryanair
- Helsinki (HEL) | Ryanair

Airport Milano Malpensa - 210 km from Riva del Garda
This airport handles most intercontinental flights and more flag airlines.
More information on the website https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en

- Madrid (MAD) | Iberia / Wizz Air / Ryanair
- London Heathrow (LHR) | British Airways
- Amsterdam (AMS) | easyJet / KLM
- Athens (ATH) | Aegean / EasyJet
- Lisbon (LIS) | TAP Air Portugal / easyJet
- Dublin (DUB) | Aer Lingus / Ryanair
- Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines
- Helsinki Vantaa (EFHK) | Finnair
- Reykjavik (KEF) | EasyJet / Wizz Air

Mio Trentino App

Download Mio Trentino, the official app for exploring Trentino. Discover nearby attractions, events, hiking and cycling trails, public transportation info and personalised travel tips, all in one place.

You can find more info and download the app here.

Friday afternoon business visit

Business visit: ProM Facility

ProM is a prototype centre within the technological hub of Trentino Sviluppo’s Polo Meccatronica in Rovereto. ProM Facility is an innovative centre specialising in research, production and testing of solutions for advanced projects. It combines traditional mechanical engineering with virtual prototyping and electronic control technologies.

Please contact Silvia Dal Fiume to register if you have any questions.

ProM website