European Conference on EDGE AI Technologies and Applications – EEAI Location
Welcome to Naples: Where Innovation Meets Antiquity
The EEAI 2025 conference is hosted by Naples, Italy, a city where the future of intelligence meets a legacy thousands of years in the making.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Naples is a vibrant metropolis that opens like a grand amphitheatre onto the Mediterranean Sea. Here, the energy of groundbreaking technology finds its perfect match in a city humming with life, art, and culture.
Founded by Greek settlers in the first millennium BC, Naples is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited urban centres. This is a place where history is not confined to museums; it is alive in the very streets you walk. The contemporary urban fabric preserves the ancient Greco-Roman road layout, allowing you to trace the footsteps of centuries while discussing the pathways of tomorrow’s edge AI.
The city’s setting on the iconic Bay of Naples, under the watchful gaze of Mount Vesuvius, has inspired minds for millennia and possesses an outstanding universal value. Its unique cultural tapestry is woven from threads of Greek, Roman, Spanish, and French influence, creating a character that is entirely its own. This rich, multicultural heritage is expressed in a stunning density of palaces, castles, churches, and piazzas, making every corner a new discovery.
Beyond the city’s immediate horizon, the legendary wonders of the Campania region await. Let your journey extend to the breathtaking Amalfi and Sorrento coasts, where cliffside villages cascade toward the turquoise sea. Discover the timeless glamour of the islands of Capri, the thermal springs of Ischia, or the authentic fishing village charm of Procida. These landscapes are not just sights to see but experiences that will stay with you forever.
No visit to Naples would be complete without a deep dive into its world-famous culinary scene. As the birthplace of pizza, the city offers an authentic taste you won’t find anywhere else. But its gastronomic delights extend far beyond, offering a colourful and delicious exploration of Italian cuisine. Prepare for a trip that will delight your mind and your palate, making your time at EEAI 2025 truly unforgettable.
Further information: https://www.visitnaples.eu/en
Naples City Attractions:
TEATRO SAN CARLO: Italy’s largest opera house, originally built in 1737 but reconstructed following a tragic fire in 1816. Tours of the theatre can be booked up to 15 minutes in advance and will allow visitors to see the elegant main hall and the opulent royal box.
CASTEL DELL’OVO: The Normans built the castle during the 12th century, and the name translation is “Castle of the Egg”. The castle takes its name after the fact that the poet Virgil buried an egg in the very place where the castle stands, warning that should the egg ever break, both the castle and the city would do so as well.
MASCHIO ANGIOINO: The Maschio Angioino, also known as Castel Nuovo, is an ancient castle built in medieval style and later renovated in Renaissance style and is currently one of the iconic symbols of the city.
PALAZZO REALE: Located near Piazza Plebisicito, this 16th-century Palace showcases the city’s Spanish heritage and is home to the Museo del Palazzo Reale, featuring a collection of baroque and neoclassical antiques.
CASTEL SANT’ELMO: Castel Sant’Elmo is a medieval castle and a superb example of sixteenth-century military architecture. It is situated on the hill of Vomero in Naples, close to the Charterhouse (Certosa) of San Martino. The castle is home to Museo Napoli Novecento, a museum containing works of art related to the city of Naples.
REGGIA DI CASERTA: Charles III of Bourbon commissioned the Caserta Royal Palace to create the Versailles of his kingdom in this fertile region. Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, it is one of the most significant buildings in Europe, with 1,200 rooms, 34 staircases, and 1,970 windows. The Palace is complemented by an expansive garden inspired by Versailles, featuring a long avenue with fountains and cascading waterfalls.
DUOMO DI NAPOLI: Designed during the reign of Charles I of Anjou in 1272 and consecrated in 1315, this Neapolitan cathedral sees the celebration of the miracle of San Gennaro thrice a year, during which two phials of the blood of saintly provenance liquefy miraculously.
MUSEO DEL TESORO DI SAN GENNARO: Right next to the Duomo lies a museum dedicated to the gifts made to the patron saint of Naples, including bronze busts, silver ampullae and Matteo Treglia’s dazzling 18th-century mitre, adorned with 3694 gems.
PIAZZA PLEBISCITE: Piazza del Plebiscito is a central city square, bordered by Via Roma, Via Chiaia, Piazza Trieste e Trento, and situated near streets such as Via Santa Lucia and Via Francesco Caracciolo. Many events in the city of Naples are organised here.
VIA CARACCIOLO SEAFRONT: This pedestrians-only seafront is the perfect spot to take a breather and enjoy several Neapolitan delicacies. It stretches 2.5 km along Via Partenope and Via Francesco Caracciolo, offering a breathtaking view of the entire Gulf of Naples, the Vesuvius Mountain, and Vomero’s famous villas.
VIA TOLEDO – QUARTIERI SPAGNOLI: Via Toledo was built by the Spanish viceroy, Don Pedro de Toledo, in the 16th century and is now known as Via Roma. Taking a stroll down the bustling alleyways is the perfect way to immerse oneself in the Neapolitan vibes.
NAPOLI SOTTERRANEA: The Greeks built ancient passages to mine for tufo stones and redirect water from Vesuvius Mountain. The passages are located 40 meters below street level in the middle of modern-day Naples. Tours of the caves will allow visitors to see history unfold from the Roman era right up to World War II.
MANN ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM: Established by the Bourbon king Charles VII in the late 18th century, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale contains one of the finest collections of Graeco-Roman artefacts. The highlights include items looted from the Pompeii and Herculaneum archaeological sites and antiques of the king’s mother, Elisabetta Farnese, among which the star is the Toro Farnese.
CAPPELLA SAN SEVERO: This 18th-century Baroque chapel houses Giuseppe Sanmartino’s iconic sculpture, Cristo velato, literally “The Veiled Christ,” an artistic masterpiece that replicates the delicate nature of fabric in the harsh marble.
SANTA CHIARA MONASTERY: Despite being damaged in WWII, this recreation of the 14th-century Basilica di Santa Chiara is adorned with brightly coloured majolica tiles and 17th-century frescoes, and it offers a unique, serene atmosphere.
CATACOMBE SAN GENNARO: These carefully restored caves became a Christian pilgrimage site when San Gennaro’s body was interred here in the 5th century and contain several Christian frescoes and mosaics, including the oldest known portrait of San Gennaro. On some occasions, the Catacombe has also hosted theatrical and live music performances.
CAPODIMONTE: The building constructed by Charles of Bourbon offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Naples, once the seat of one of the world’s most renowned manufacturing centres and now home to one of Italy’s richest museums. Charles chose the vast woods of Capodimonte (124 hectares) as a site for the future Palace, from which he could admire the Gulf and the city, lying midway between the Vesuvius, the hill of San Martino and Posillipo.
CERTOSA DI SAN MARTINO: Built on top of the high Vomero hills next to Castel Sant’Elmo, the Certosa di San Martino is a charterhouse-turned-museum founded as a Carthusian monastery in the 14th century that has been decorated and renovated by several artists throughout the years.
Useful Information
Taxi: Flat rates are available for predetermined urban and suburban routes (City Centre, Molo Beverello, Mergellina, Pompei, Caserta, etc.). Flat rates include any extra charge (to/from airport, night ride, holiday, luggage, animals).
Radio taxi: +39 081 5707070/ +39 081 8888
Unico Napoli ticket: To move within the urban area of Naples, all you need to do is buy a “Unico Napoli” ticket: it is a single travel document that will allow you to use the bus, trolleybus, underground, trains, funiculars and trams in a combined way. The ticket costs € 1,30 one way; €1,80, valid for 90 minutes.
Visit Naples with City Sightseeing: Two different urban itineraries with a Hop-on Hop-off bus from €26.00 per person. Departure from Piazza Municipio, near Maschio Angioino, in front of the meeting venue. Line A: Art venue (45 minutes). Line B: the views of the Gulf (70 minutes).
Conference Accommodation
The participants can book hotels using the online booking system provided by the hotels, guaranteeing you the best rates and availability. To reserve rooms, participants can book online. It is recommended that all participants directly contact the hotels and book the room(s) as early as possible.
Few suggested accommodations
