Participants are expected to arrive on Monday 2 September.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at 9.30 a.m on 3 September in the Aula Magna of the Campus.
The conference will end at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, 6 September.
Scientific Program
Download the booklet of abstracts together with the timetable
Social Program
The conference dinner will be held on the evening of Wednesday, 4 September at Osteria San Giovanni in the center of Matera. The dinner will be at 8:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is €45 for person and the menù can be download here.
To attend the Conference Dinner, please fill the following form by August 28:
A guided tour of Matera will be held at 5 p.m. of Tuesday, 3 September.
Sassi tour
Join a captivating journey through the ancient cave dwellings of Matera that form the historical heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can explore the Sassi di Matera, two districts known as Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, characterized by their unique stone architecture and intricate labyrinth of homes, churches, and stairways carved into limestone cliffs. The tour typically includes visits to rock-hewn churches adorned with frescoes, traditional cave houses furnished to reflect historical lifestyles, and panoramic viewpoints offering stunning vistas of the ravine and surrounding landscape. This immersive experience provides a deep dive into Matera's rich history, culture, and the remarkable adaptation of human habitation over millennia.
Duration approximately 2h.
Price per person € 20 (with min 6 participants).
Entrance fees excluded and optional (Cave dwelling € 3; Rock Church € 2; Wine Cellar € 2).
Use the link below to see more details (writing at marketing@ferulaviaggi.it you'll book and pay for the guided tour).