10th AIEE Energy Symposium
Current and Future Challenges to Energy Security
– Revision of the energy security framework – Strategic Insights for Implementation –
Turin, 25-26 November, 2026
10th AIEE Energy Symposium
Current and Future Challenges to Energy Security
– Revision of the energy security framework – Strategic Insights for Implementation –
Turin, 25-26 November, 2026
Welcome to Turin
Vogue named it the most elegant city in the country, where baroque and neoclassical, meet with occasional flashes of aggressively modern architecture
Be prepared to step into Turin’s incredible architecture. You can definitely feel Turin’s impressive history while strolling between huge columns on Via Roma, a posh shopping street running between Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Felice. This area is also the historical center of Turin.
The Royal Palace – The imposing Palazzo Reale was built in the 16th century as one of the seats of the House of Savoy and, later, the Kings of Sardinia. It includes the Palazzo Chiablese now home to a museum of the history of Piedmont. It iis also adjacent to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) .
Turin Cathedral, was completed in 1498 and is the seat of the Archbishops of Turin. Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the cathedral is perhaps best known as the resting place of the Turin Shroud, which is kept in the adjacent Chapel of the Holy Shroud, built by the famous architect Guarino Guarini in 1668. The Shroud of Turin is only displayed infrequently but the cathedral is undoubtedly dominated by the atmosphere of its resting place.
The Mole Antonelliana was built in 1889 and was originally conceived as a synagogue. It is still the tallest self-supporting brick building in the world and if you take the panoramic lift to the top you will enjoy some splendid views of the city. The building has become the symbol of Turin and offers a great combination of magnificent views, stunning architecture and a fascinating history of cinema.
Palazzo Madama, was built in the 15th century, although parts of the building date back to Roman times. It housed the first Senate of the Kingdom of Italy and today is home to the Turin City Museum of Ancient Art. There is a focus on the Piedmont region and artisan crafts from the area, which give you a real insight into the history of this fascinating part of Italy.
The Palazzo Carignano is an architectural gem designed by Guarino Guarini in 1679. It has a uniquely undulating facade and a breathtaking double dome in the main salon, which once housed the first. Italian parliament.
The Egyptian Museum is renowned for having the most important collection of Egyptian exhibits outside of Cairo.
Turin boasts a great artistic and cultural heritage: the elegant aristocratic residences of times gone by, breathtaking Baroque architecture, bountiful museums and priceless monuments create a unique blend between past and present.
The Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, The Antique Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, Palazzo Carignano, Villa della Regina, Castel of Valentino were included in the World Heritage in 1997 and since 2014 Turin has been part of the global network of UNESCO Creative Cities
How to reach Turin
By airplane
Airport Torino-Caselle “Sandro Pertini” (16 km north of Turin)
Train: connects the airport station to Turin’s main stations (e.g., Porta Susa and Lingotto). The journey takes approximately 19-30 minutes,
Bus: Shuttle buses connect the airport to Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations in 40-45 minutes, with departures every 15-30 minutes.
Taxi: By taxi it takes approximately 30 minutes,.
By train
Turin’s central station, Torino Porta Nuova,
Is the city’s main railway hub a Strategically located in the heart of the city (on Piazza Carlo Felice), it is approximately 1.3 km from the heart of the city and is well-connected by public transport.
How to reach the University
The University is at thirty minutes walk from the Central Raiway Station, very easy to reach by public transport Bus: lines 18,19, 55, 6, 68.