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The conference venue: Campus Nord (UPC)
The conference venue will be the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), one of the strongest universities in Southern Europe, specialised in the fields of engineering, science, and architecture. UPC has about 27,000 students, including bachelor, master and doctorate, and about 3,000 teaching and research staff. The university is distributed over eight campuses, three of them in Barcelona. The main one, Campus Nord, is where the conference will take place.
The Campus Nord is located in the west of Barcelona and accessible by metro lines L3 (Palau Reial station) and L9 (Zona Universitaria station).
Important Notice: L9 Metro Construction at Campus Nord
Due to ongoing construction work for the new L9 metro station at Campus Nord, which began on January 7, 2025, access to the campus is temporarily affected. The construction zone includes:
- John M. Keynes Street (from Jordi Girona Street)
- Solà Morales Street (entire section)
- Part of the Torre Girona gardens
While pedestrian access remains open along John M. Keynes Street next to the Nexus II building, vehicle access is restricted to loading and unloading, package delivery services and emergency vehicles.
During this period, EDBT/ICDT 2025 attendees can access the campus through one of the following routes:
- Library Corner – Entrance near the campus library.
- Stairs on the Side of the Omega Building – A pedestrian entrance via the stairs next to the Omega building.
- Parking Lot Entrance – Access through the entrance to the campus parking lot.
Attendees are advised to plan their route in advance and use these alternative access points while the construction work is ongoing.
The conference venue: Halls
Day 1 (ICDT and co-located workshops)
The first day of the conference will take place in the campus facilities, where all rooms are within close walking distance but spread across different buildings and floors.
While moving between sessions is easy, it is important to check in advance where your track is located.
The registration area is on the ground floor next to Aula Màster, where you can get assistance if needed. Below is a breakdown of key locations to help you navigate efficiently.
- 📝 Registration Desk: Located at the ground floor next to Aula Màster. Look for the blue-striped area on the map.
- 🔶 TGD Workshop: Held in C6-E101 (C6 building, mezzanine / intermediate floor).
- 🔷 BMDA Workshop: Located in C6-E106 (C6 building, mezzanine / intermediate floor).
- 🟩 DARLI-AP Workshop: Hosted in C6003 (C6 building, ground floor).
- 🟨 PhD Posters: Displayed in Sala Àgora, highlighted in yellow.
- 🟪 ICDT Sessions: Taking place in Sala Actes FIB (C6 building, ground floor).
- 🟥 DOLAP Workshop: Conducted in the Aula Màster, near the registration area.
- 🟫 PhD Workshop: Happening in Sala Juntes FIB (C6 building, 1st floor).
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Industry Event: Happening in Sala Multimèdia (B3 building, floor -2)
- 🍽️Plaça Constel·lacions: A spacious outdoor plaza near the main buildings, where Coffee Breaks, Lunches and the Welcome Cocktail will be held.
Signs will be displayed outside each building to facilitate orientation. Below we provide a map of the relevant locations for the first day.
Days 2, 3 and 4 (EDBT/ICDT)
For the main conference days, two registration desks will be available to ensure a smooth registration process. One will be available on the ground floor next to Aula Màster, while another one will be available in Vèrtex building, next to the Auditorium. Below is a breakdown of key locations to help you navigate efficiently.
Signs will be displayed outside each building to facilitate orientation. Below we provide a map of the relevant locations for days 2, 3 and 4 of the conference (see the detailed program for the assignment of tracks to locations).
Registration desk
The main Registration Desk will be located on the ground floor next to Aula Màster (A4). You can locate it by looking for the blue-striped area in the maps above, but we also provide pictures for reference (see below).
For convenience, another Registration Desk will be set up in the Vèrtex Building before the Keynotes, which will take place there during the main days of the conference. During the Keynotes (~8:00-10:00 on the 26th, 27th and 28th), this extra Registration Desk will be the main one, so we ask atendees to head to the Vèrtex Building to perform the registration. Once the Keynotes have ended, this desk will be removed and the main Desk will go back to being the one located in Aula Màster.
Hydration
Stay hydrated 💧 and feel your best throughout the conference! Be sure to drink plenty of water, and don’t forget to take breaks when you need them. Let’s keep our energy high and our minds sharp!
Stay hydrated sustainably! At the event, you'll get a reusable water bottle—use it to refill at the water fountains around campus. Check the map below to find the closest one and help cut down on plastic waste. It’s an easy way to stay refreshed and make a more sustainable choice! 🌱♻️
