Social Programme

General Information – Social Programme 

Participants are invited to attend the ERC traditional Social Event during #RESUS26, offering an opportunity to network with colleagues attending the congress in an informal setting. 

Practical Information 

Venue 


Società Umanitaria 
Via Francesco Daverio 7, 20122 Milan (MI), Italy 

About the venue 
The Social Event will take place at Società Umanitaria, a historic venue located in the former 15th-century convent of Santa Maria della Pace. The venue features cloisters, a garden with mature trees, and the Salone degli Affreschi, a former Franciscan dining hall. 

The event will take place across the Salone degli Affreschi, Chiostro dei Pesci, and Auditorium, which are connected within the venue. 

Date & Time 
Friday, 18 September 2026 
19:00–00:00 

Getting there 


The venue is accessible from Allianz MiCo – Milano Convention Centre. One convenient option is to take the M1 (red) metro line from Lotto station to San Babila station. From there, Società Umanitaria is within walking distance of the station. 

Guests are welcome from 19:00 onwards. The event will conclude at 00:00. 

Registration & Attendance 


Attendance at the Social Event requires a separate ticket. The ticket price is €97 per person, including dinner. 

Tickets are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Congress participants wishing to attend the Social Event with an accompanying person who is not registered for the congress may request an additional ticket, subject to availability. The same fee (€97 per person) applies. To enquire, please contact [email protected] to receive further registration information. 

* Please, note that extra tickets are subject to availability.