University of Trento
IDFC 2026 will take place at the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, at Polo Ferrari - Povo 1. The venue offers a strong academic setting for technical sessions, discussions, networking, and collaboration in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Use this page to plan your journey, navigate the campus, and make the most of your stay in Trento.
Host Institution
University of Trento, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science.
Venue Address
Polo Ferrari - Povo 1, Trento, Italy.
Conference Dates
1-4 September, 2026, with on-site sessions and activities in Povo.
University of Trento
We gratefully acknowledge the support and hosting of the University of Trento, whose academic environment provides an excellent setting for IDFC 2026.
Finding your way around Povo
The Povo campus is in the hills above central Trento. The conference uses the two connected Polo Ferrari buildings shown on the map.
Conference buildings and parking
Presentations and keynotes are held in Povo 1. Keynotes take place in room A101, the conference room. Lunch and coffee breaks are in the main reception area of Povo 2.
Conference presentations and keynote room A101.
Lunch and coffee breaks in the main reception area.
Use the stairs or elevators to floor 1 to cross between the buildings.
Two parking areas are marked in pink/red and blue on the campus map.
Travel from central Trento to Povo
Choose between the city bus, taxi, car, or bicycle. The campus is uphill from the city centre.
By bus
The main services from central Trento are lines 13, 5, and the morning service 5/.
- Line 13: get off at “Povo Centro Civico” or “Povo Piazza Manci”.
- Line 5: use “Povo Facoltà Scienze”, “Povo Centro Civico”, or “Povo Piazza Manci”. “Povo Valoni” is also possible, followed by an uphill walk; use the smaller road beneath the bridge rather than the main road.
- Line 5/: stay on the bus to the terminus at “Povo Polo Scientifico”.
By car or taxi
The trip from central Trento takes about 10 minutes. Two parking areas are marked on the campus map above. To book a taxi, call +39 0461 930002; estimated fares are available from Taxi Trento.
By bicycle or on foot
Allow roughly 20 minutes by bicycle or one hour on foot from central Trento; both routes climb uphill. Walking to the venue is not recommended, though the downhill walk back to the city can be pleasant in the evening.
Practical information during IDFC 2026
Key locations and connectivity details for your conference days.
Sessions and keynotes
IDFC 2026 presentations take place in Povo 1. Keynotes are scheduled in room A101. See the IDFC 2026 conference program for session times and rooms.
Lunch and coffee breaks
Lunch and coffee breaks are held in Povo 2’s main reception area. Cross from Povo 1 using the bridge on floor 1; detailed directions will also be provided at registration.
Wi-Fi and mobile service
Mobile coverage in Povo is generally good but can vary indoors. Eduroam is available across University of Trento premises. Guests without Eduroam will receive conference Wi-Fi access at registration, valid for the duration of the conference on the university network.
Local tips for your stay
Trento is a compact mountain city with an easy-to-explore historic centre and nearby walking routes.
Drinking fountains
Public drinking fountains, known locally as fontanelle, are found throughout the city. View the fountain map. A large fountain near the “Povo Piazza Manci” stop is convenient for refilling a water bottle on the way to campus.
Historic centre
Start at Piazza Duomo and explore the surrounding pedestrian streets. Trento’s Roman name, Tridentum, is traditionally associated with the three small hills on which the city was built.
Doss Trento
Open 07:30–19:30. Enjoy city views, the Cesare Battisti Mausoleum, and the remains of an early church. Open map.
Dosso Sant’Agata
Always open, with a small abandoned church at the top. It rises just above the Povo campus. Open map.
Dosso San Rocco
Always open and a little farther from the centre; its wooded landscape is the main attraction. Open map.
Discover the venue
Explore the University of Trento venue and the Povo campus environment that will host IDFC 2026.
