Venue

The City

With nearly 3,000 years of history, iconic monuments, and around 900 churches, Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world. Even a simple walk through its streets becomes a journey through time, revealing hidden corners rich in history and charm. If you plan to visit museums (e.g., Musei Vaticani, Galleria Borghese), it is recommended to purchase tickets on the museums’ websites well in advance to secure your spot.

University of Sapienza, Economics Department, Rome, Italy

Escan 2026 will take place at the Faculty of Economics of Sapienza University, located in via del Castro Laurenziano 9 – 00161. Conference activities will be hosted in different lecture halls. The Faculty of Economics is easily accessible by public transportation, including tram lines 3 and 19, and bus line 88. The nearest metro station, Policlinico (Metro B), is just a 9-minute walk from the venue.

The Faculty of Economics is located outside the main University Campus, spread across three buildings within a modern and functional complex in the city center.

The Campus is a lively, multicultural hub, strategically positioned near the dynamic neighbourhoods of San Lorenzo and Piazza Bologna. This location allows the Faculty to blend seamlessly into the urban fabric, drawing on the energy and vibrancy of the surrounding student life.

Equipped with modern facilities, the Campus provides optimised spaces for teaching and research, helping to create a stimulating and accessible environment for both students and faculty. Its proximity to major cultural and social landmarks of the city further enriches the educational experience, offering easy access to a wide range of external resources.

HOW TO REACH THE VENUE

Full address: Via del Castro Laurenziano, 9, 00161 Roma RM

BY AIR

From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

  • Leonardo Express, a non-stop service exclusively for airport passengers to/from Rome Termini railway station leaving every 15 minutes, with a journey time of 32 minutes (departures every 30’ from Fiumicino Airport before 07.08 and after 21.08 and between 10.08/10.38 and 14.08/14.38 – departures every 30’ from Rome Termini before 06.20 and after 20.20 and between 09.50/10.20 and 13.50/14.20);
  • Regional FL1 trains to/from other stations in Rome, including Rome Tiburtina, with departures every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays.

The scheduled bus stops are opposite Terminal 2, Arrivals. To reach them, please follow the “Regional Bus Station” signs.

From Ciampino Airport

The nearest train station to the Giovan Battista Pastine Airport is in the town of Ciampino, connected to the airport by COTRAL/SCHIAFFINI buses every 30 minutes. A light rail service connects the Ciampino railway station to the Termini railway station in an average time of 15 minutes.

A daily connection between the airport and Rome Termini railway station is provided by three different companies: Terravision, SIT and Schiaffini

BY TRAIN

The Economics Department is easily reachable from Termini railway station by foot (about 20 min), by bus (about 20 min) or by subway (about 15 min).

Connections with Termini and Tiburtina railway stations: