IETM Multi-location in Milan

The local Plenary meeting in Milan, Italy, will be organised by our members Liv.in.g, Associazione Etre, Fattoria Vittadini, Progetto C.Re.S.Co. and Effetto Larsen in collaboration with La Fabbrica del Vapore. Please find below the introduction by the local hosts, as well as the local programme and practical information to help you plan your stay in Milan.

Introduction by the local hosts

First to be hit by the pandemic and still one of the countries that suffered it the most, Italy is facing a challenging time - and the performing arts sector was not spared. The Covid-19 crisis has in fact underlined some old weaknesses of the Italian cultural system, while making us discover at the same time new possible models that can lead to long-awaited changes.

Symbolically held in Milan, the heart of the pandemic and our “international capital” in the last years, the Italian Plenary hub will take advantage of the IETM Multi-location Plenary Meeting to focus on reconnecting live and strengthening the relationship between Italy, IETM and the international community. 

We will offer newcomers a space to enter the IETM community, with the aim to build a larger, wider and more diverse Italian delegation within the network as well as a stronger lobby in Italy on international topics. 

Our programme will focus on sharing practices, new models as well as info and updates about opportunities, fundings, programmes: a toolkit that we will develop with a bottom-up session, a peer-to-peer approach, and a top down moment, with external speakers.

Come and join us to start regenerating the Italian way to cooperate internationally…with a good glass of wine, of course.

Registrations for the physical local meeting in Milan closed on 28 September but you can still register here for the full IETM Multi-location online programme.

Maximum capacity: 70 participants

Programme

The following on-site programme of the local meeting in Milan prepared by the local hosts will include the collective participation in the main IETM online programme (marked as working sessions on the page), to which all the locations of the Multi-location Plenary will simultaneously connect on 1 and 2 October.

CEST: Central European Summer Time (local time in Milan)

For any question regarding the local programme of the meeting in Milan, please get in touch directly with Cristina Carlini at c.carlini@inteatro.it.

Covid-19 regulations

Before booking your travel please check the travel regulations of your destination. Please make sure to also check the regulations of the country where you are based, which might still limit the destinations to which you can travel.

Please be aware that local Covid-19 regulations may affect your journey as well as the local meeting itself until the very last minute. For the latest information about the situation in Italy, please check the official governmental information here.

Location

La Fabbrica del Vapore

Via Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 4
20154 Milano MI

La Fabbrica del Vapore is a complex of industrial heritage buildings that promotes contemporary multidisciplinary arts and an exceptional centre for productions and residencies. Administered by Milan’s city hall, the organisation is currently under deep transformation towards a more open and accessible model.

The building complex is wheelchair accessible. There is a lift to the first floor. There is one accessible toilet available on the first floor and one on the ground floor.

How to get there?

• Metro line 5 - stop: Cenisio or Monumentale.

Both stations are equipped with escalators and elevators. The route to the venue is step free, and the pedestrian crossings are equipped with sound signals.

• Tram lines 10, 12 and 14 - stop: Piazzale Cimitero monumentale Via Bramante

Lines 12 and 14 are wheelchair accessible. Line 10 is not accessible for wheelchair users. The route to the venue is step free, and the pedestrian crossings are equipped with sound signals.

Teatro Elfo Puccini

Corso Buenos Aires, 33
20124 Milano

The venue is fully accessible.

How to get there? 

• Metro line 1 stop “Lima”
• Tram line 5 e 33 stop "P.TA VENEZIA/V.LE TUNISIA”
• Bus line  60 e 81 stop "BUENOS AIRES/LIMA-VITRUVI”

Accessibility

In the city

Getting around Milan with a wheelchair is relatively easy, however, there might be a few challenges (Source: TripAdvisor). This website contains useful information for tourists with disabilities and special needs visiting Milan.

At the meeting

It is our aim to make IETM meetings as accessible as possible. However, it may not be possible to offer services at every location and, therefore, we recommend that you check the accessibility conditions of the location of your interest.

In order to meet the needs as much as possible, we collect your access requirements when you create your account and register for the meeting. Regarding speech-to-text captioning, we can only guarantee captions for the main IETM online programme (marked as working sessions on the page).

If you have any questions regarding the overall accessibility of the local meeting in Milan, you are welcome to write to our Production Officer at francisca.salgueiro@ietm.org.

Transports

By plane

Milan has three airports: Malpensa [MXP], Linate [LIN] and Bergamo Orio al Serio [BGY].

Malpensa is the biggest airport in Milan, located approximately 50 km northwest of the city centre. The easiest way to get to the city from the airport is with the Malpensa Express train reaching Cadorna, Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations. For more information on how to get to and from Malpensa, click here.

Linate is a smaller ‘city airport’, located only 8 km east of the city centre. There are two coach companies operating direct shuttles from the airport to Milano Centrale station: Starfly and ATM. For more information on how to get to and from Linate, click here.

Orio al Serio is located near the town of Bergamo, 50 km east of Milan. The easiest and cheapest way to reach Milan from the airport is to take the coach service operated by Terravision.

By bus or by train

Milan is a major European rail hub, with high-speed train connections to/from France, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. An overnight sleeper train also runs from Barcelona (Spain). The two main train stations of the city are Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi. For train timetables and fares, visit: www.trenitalia.com, www.sncf.com, www.sbb.ch or www.bahn.de.

The Lampugnano coach station is Milan's main bus terminal, with daily buses to many cities in Europe. From there, you can take metro line 1 to the city centre.

Public transport

Milan’s public transport has an extensive network of metro lines, buses and trams, which allows you to get around the city with ease (source: Meet The Cities). To plan your route, please click here. For information on ticket fares, visit this page.

Masks and disposable gloves are mandatory when taking public transport. The capacity of the vehicles has been reduced to allow for 1 metre distance between passengers. Please check out all rules put in place for transport safety here.

Accommodation

Hotels and other accommodation establishments have reopened.

Eating out                 

Restaurants and bars have reopened. Restaurants must ensure a 1m distance between tables and non-seated clients. Pre-booking is not mandatory but strongly recommended by regional regulations. The use of masks is mandatory when you are not seated.

Contact

For any question regarding the local meeting in Milan, please get in touch directly with Cristina Carlini at c.carlini@inteatro.it.

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