General Info.

about the event

Practical informations

Below, you will find key information for the 21st International Conference on Pensions, Insurance, and Savings, including hotel recommendations, transportation details, emergency contacts, as well as suggestions for restaurants, and activities in Lisbon.

Hotel Recommendations

For your convenience, here are some hotel options near the NOVA IMS venue:
  • Novotel Lisboa (8 min, 650 m) – Website
  • SANA Malhoa Hotel (9-11 min, 700-850 m) – Website
  • Mercure Lisboa Hotel (13 min, 1.0 km) – Website
  • Sana Rex Hotel (13 min, 950 m) – Website
  • Smy Lisboa (14 min, 900 m – 1.0 km) – Website
  • Lux Lisboa Park Hotel (14-16 min, 1.0 km) – Website
  • Corinthia Lisbon (15 min, 1.2 km) – Website
  • InterContinental Lisbon (15-21 min, 1.7-1.9 km) – Website
  • Holiday Inn Express Lisbon – Plaza Saldanha (18-21 min, 1.3-1.5 km) – Website
  • EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel (23 min, 1.1-1.4 km) – Website

Conference Venue

Venue 1: NOVA IMS (Information Management School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa)

📍 Address: Campus de Campolide, 1070-312 Lisboa, Portugal
🌐 Website
Nearest public transport:
🚇 Metro: São Sebastião (Blue & Red Lines) / Praça de Espanha (Blue Line)
🚌 Bus: Routes 701, 742, 746, 758
🚖 Taxi & Ride-Sharing: Uber, Bolt, Free Now available

Venue 2: Academy of Sciences of Lisbon

📍 Address: R. Academia das Ciências 19, 1200-032 Lisboa, Portugal
Nearest public transport:
🚇 Metro: Rato (Yellow Line, 17 min)
🚌 Bus: Route 28E
🚖 Taxi & Ride-Sharing: Uber, Bolt, Free Now available

Transportation in Lisbon

Lisbon offers several convenient transport options:
  • Metro: The fastest way to get around. Rechargeable Viva Viagem card available. More info: www.metrolisboa.pt
  • Buses: Operated by Carris. Visit www.carris.pt for schedules.
  • Trains: Useful for trips to Sintra, Cascais, etc. More info: www.cp.pt
  • Taxis & Ride-Sharing: Available via Uber, Bolt.
  • Bike & Scooter Rentals: Gira (bike-sharing) .
  • Lisboa Card: Unlimited transport & attraction discounts. More info: www.lisboacard.org

Emergency Contacts

📞 General Emergency Number: 112 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
🏥 Hospitals & Clinics:
  • Hospital de Santa Maria: +351 217 805 000
  • Hospital CUF Descobertas: +351 210 025 400
  • British Hospital Lisbon: +351 213 582 010
💊 Pharmacies: Open 9 AM – 7 PM. For 24h pharmacies: www.farmaciasdeservico.net
👮 Tourist Police: +351 217 654 242

Recommended Restaurants

  • Ramiro (Seafood) – Famous for fresh seafood and garlic prawns.
  • Belcanto (Michelin Star) – High-end Portuguese cuisine by chef José Avillez.
  • Time Out Market – A collection of Lisbon’s best restaurants under one roof.
  • Cervejaria Trindade – One of Lisbon’s oldest beer halls, known for seafood & steak.
  • Taberna da Rua das Flores – Traditional Portuguese tapas in a cozy setting.

Activities & Things to Do

  • Sunset at Miradouro de Santa Catarina – Beautiful panoramic views.
  • Lisbon Tram 28 Ride – Explore the city’s historic neighborhoods.
  • Tuk Tuk Tour – Fun way to explore Lisbon’s hills & alleys.
  • Boat Tour on the Tagus River – Scenic experience with great city views.
  • Visit the Lisbon Oceanarium – One of the best aquariums in Europe.
  • Wine Tasting in Bairro Alto – Sample Portuguese wines in an authentic setting.
  • Fado Night in Alfama – Experience Portugal’s traditional music in an intimate atmosphere.