The conference will take place in the Palazzo Congressi della Stazione Marittima, Trieste, which provides state-of-the-art conference facilities and technical assistance throughout the event. The conference center is located at the harbor in front of the main square of Trieste city center, within walking distance of all the main attractions, shops and hotels. The Welcome Reception will be held in the main square in the historic “Caffé degli Specchi”. The lecture theater Sala Oceania can accommodate up to 200+ participants and the attached poster room will accommodate all the posters throughout the entire meeting. The same room provides a central space to accommodate the sponsor desks and refreshments, including lunch and coffee breaks. In addition, this room has multiple options for “break-out” spaces to aid discussion and interaction including access to a large terrace to promote interaction and discussion.