Our Host City: Verona, Italy
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Nestled in northern Italy’s Veneto region, Verona is a city that effortlessly blends ancient charm with romantic allure. Known for its beautifully preserved Roman architecture—including the grand Arena di Verona, a first-century amphitheater still hosting operas today—Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage site that invites visitors to wander its cobbled streets and piazzas steeped in history. But it’s perhaps most famously immortalized as the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, drawing lovers from around the world to Juliet’s House, complete with its iconic balcony and a wall of heartfelt messages.
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Our meeting will be held at Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes, a charming boutique hotel located a few steps from Porta Nuova, Piazza Bra and the Arena. The hotel is located along Corso Porta Nuova, the road that from the namesake city gate takes you to the Arena, Piazza Bra and Palazzo della Gran Guardia. From here, visitors can easily walk to Piazza della Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, and find restaurants, shops, wine bars, and the main buildings of historical and cultural interest in town. Hotel Indigo Verona is also very close to Porta Nuova railway station and to the motorway junction that leads into and out of the city, to the main airports and the most important cities of Northern Italy.
Meeting Dates: October 14-16, 2026
Conference Host Hotel: Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Artes
Meeting Dates: October 14-16, 2026
A welcome reception will be held on the evening of October 14, 2026, at 6 pm.
Continuing Education will be held in the conference room from 6:30 am until 12:30 am on the mornings of October 15 and October 16, for a total of 12 hours of COPE accredited CE.
By structuring the course this way, it allows for open time all afternoon and evening to explore the area with colleagues, family and friends.
Additional details can be found at the bottom of this page or by clicking the link below.
Things to Do and See in the Area
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Meeting Dates: October 14-16, 2026
Verona, Italy, is a city where ancient grandeur and romantic charm intertwine beautifully. Start your journey at the Arena di Verona, a remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater that still hosts operas under the stars. From there, wander into the lively Piazza delle Erbe, a historic square surrounded by colorful buildings, bustling cafés, and market stalls. Nearby, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare offers a serene escape with its Romanesque architecture and stunning Titian artwork. For panoramic views of the city’s rooftops and river bends, climb the Torre dei Lamberti, Verona’s tallest medieval tower.
Continue your exploration with a stroll across the Ponte Pietra, a scenic Roman bridge that connects the city’s rich past with its vibrant present. Nature lovers will find tranquility in the tiered terraces and fountains of the Giusti Garden, a 16th-century botanical gem. Don’t miss the Piazzi dei Signori, where Dante’s statue presides over a square steeped in history and elegance. Finally, step into the Bascilica di San Zeno Maggiore, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture adorned with bronze doors and frescoes that reflect Verona’s spiritual and artistic legacy.
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
Prefer to Hire a Personal Travel Advisor?
If you would like help with planning your trip to Verona, contact Denise Marinucci-Nicholson for help with TRAVEL for this location.
As an expert European Travel Advisor, Denise can help you with planning a complete custom itinerary for before, during and after your stay. Denise has been assisting guests with travel for a decade and is the owner of Antilia Travel, LLC.
Denise is only able to accept a limited number of requests per meeting, so please be sure to reach out EARLY. Click below to fill out a request form for custom travel through Denise Marinucci-Nicholson of Antilia Travel, LLC.
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More About...Verona Italy
Verona’s location makes it an ideal hub for exploring northern Italy. Just over an hour west of Venice by train, it offers a quieter, more intimate alternative to the lagoon city. To the north, the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites rise within easy reach for day trips or alpine adventures. And heading south, Florence—cradle of the Renaissance—is about two hours away, making Verona a perfect midpoint for travelers seeking a blend of cultural depth, scenic beauty, and romantic legend.
Verona, with its romantic charm and Roman heritage, serves as a perfect launchpad for a seamless journey through central Italy. Just 145 miles south lies Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, where masterpieces by Michelangelo and Botticelli await in world-renowned museums like the Uffizi and the Accademia. We are scheduled to visit Florence immediately following Verona, from October 18-20.
From Florence, Tuscany unfolds effortlessly—an enchanting region of rolling hills, medieval hill towns, and world-class wines. Thanks to Italy’s efficient high-speed rail network, travelers can glide from Verona to Florence in under 1.5 hours, and from there, explore Tuscany’s treasures by car or regional train. CE in Italy & Europe will be in Tuscany from October to October
This trio—Verona’s history, Florence’s artistry, and Tuscany’s countryside—forms a beautifully connected itinerary that blends culture, beauty, and ease.
More information about optional excursions can be found by visiting our partner, Viator here:
More About...Our Conference Location
A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, a refined and unique design, this is Hotel Indigo Verona – Grand Hotel des Arts: not just another boutique hotel of sort, but a small art museum where masterpieces hang in a relaxed atmosphere.
Just a few steps from the Arena and the center of Verona, in a context full of ideas yet far enough from the chaos of downtown, Hotel Indigo Verona is appreciated for its choices in design, convenience and originality.
The Liberty-style building, dating back to the 1920s, has undergone a recent “remise en forme” which, though modernizing the design, has preserved the original atmosphere: an inspired choice that makes the rooms the perfect blend of comfort and dynamism, the ideal place to seek refuge from daily stress and to reinvigorate from a hard day. Elegantly revisited and decorated, the rooms have contemporary furniture and all the amenities to guarantee an unforgettable stay in Verona. In addition, the high ceilings joined with the eclectic style of the original architecture create a unique atmosphere. The rooms stand out for the strong color contrast between the walls and the bed headboards, characterized by decorations that make them center pieces.
Careful attention to details pervades each room: Standard, Premium or Suite, they all have a private bathroom, where you can indulge in well-deserved moments of relaxation, comfortable beds for a regenerating night’s sleep and specific amenities such as extra pillows and tea and coffee-making facilities to pamper you and make your stay even more special.
More About...The Conference
⭐A welcome reception will be held on the evening of October 14, 2026, at 6 pm. Continuing education will be held in the conference from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm on both October 15 and October 16 for a total of 12 hours of COPE approved CE. This will leave the afternoons and evenings to explore the area with colleagues, family and friends.
We start CE early in the morning so that we can finish early.
All of our CME is COPE accredited, co-sponsored by the Illinois College of Optometry and approved for Florida re-licensure by CE Broker.
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