Social events
Organizers have ensured arranging delightful and captivating activities for all Conference participants, aimed at creating a wholesome experience in both participating in the Conference and enjoying the beautiful city of Naples.
The full Social Agenda experience will be included in the attendees’ registration fee!
A visit to the ancient ruins of Pompeii (the only social activity not included in the registration fee) is scheduled for those who want to discover more about the host country.
Welcome Reception at San Marcellino – 23 June 2026 - 19:00
The welcome reception will be held at San Marcellino Church and its gardens, at the beautiful and historic location in the heart of Naples. The cultural vibes of the location and its authentic Neapolitan atmosphere would provide RSS participants with a unique experience that showcases the true essence of Naples.
The church dates to the 16th century and is known for its beautiful Baroque architecture and rich decorations. The area surrounding the church is immersed in nature. Being located in the city center, San Marcellino is easily accessible for RSS participants, which can make logistics easier.
Gala Dinner at Bagno Elena – 24 June 2026 - 20:00
Enjoying the breathtaking scenic view of the gulf and the timeless elegance of the palace, RSS participants will taste authentic gourmet Mediterranean cuisine that also includes a selection of local and traditional products that highlight the authentic flavors of the city of Naples.
Guests will enjoy a wonderful sunset evening on the beach with aperitif, dinner and dj set.
City walking tour – 25 June 2026 - 16:30 / 19:30
On the third day of the Conference, a walking tour in the historic city center of Naples will be scheduled. The tour will include a visit to Naples Underground and to the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro. There will be several guided tours (up to 50 participants for each group) with an interval of 10 minutes between each pair of tours. The tour will then conclude with a pizza-based dinner in the Naples waterfront!
The visit will enrich RSS participants’ scientific experience with the unique history of the host city through a parallel between the surface of Naples and its subsoil as well as the strong feeling with the city’s patron saint, San Gennaro.
The existence of Naples underground is characterized by the morphologic and geologic conformation of the territory, composed from “tufacea” rock that has particular characteristics of lightness, friableness and stabilities. The first morphology transformations of the territory were brought about people Greeks from the 470 a.C. These transformations originated from requirements of water, that created underground cisterns used to pick up the rain and used to have material to build in Naples. In the centuries, the expansion of the city led to the realization of aqueduct that pick up and distributed the water through a series of cistern connected with a particular type of channels which name is “cunicoli”. Under the Roman rule the aqueduct was extended and improved, but under the Angioni rule, in 1266, the city had a new urban expansion with an increase of extraction of “tufo” for new buildings: one of the characteristics of Naples is that the buildings stand up the cavities which supplied materials for their construction. The last participation of the underground was during World War II, when it offered refuge to the population, adapting the structures of aqueduct to the requirements of the citizens.
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro (Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro) tells the uniqueness of the history that binds the city of Naples to its Patron Saint. The word “Treasure”, in sacred art, indicates the Chapel of the Relics, but in Naples the Treasure of San Gennaro also houses a priceless heritage of devotional objects made of gold, silver, bronze and precious stones. Over the centuries these riches have been donated to San Gennaro by Neapolitan and foreign kings, by Popes and by the people.
Among the most notable pieces is the famous vial of San Gennaro’s blood, which is believed to liquefy on certain days of the year, a phenomenon that draws both reverence and curiosity.
Pizza tasting – 25 June 2026 - 20:30
At the end of the tour, a pizza-based dinner at “Antonio Antonio” restaurant is planned along the beautiful Naples waterfront. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious selection of pizzas while taking in the stunning views of the sea and the city, creating a perfect combination of great food and breathtaking atmosphere
Pompeii Excavations Guided Tour – 27 June 2026 - Halfday tour 09:00 - 13:00
This excursion is not included in the registration fee . You can add it at your registration with extra of 75€.
On Saturday 27th, the visit to the lost city of Pompeii is scheduled for those who want to spend extra time in Naples and discover as much as possible about the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The archeological site of Pompeii is among the UNESCO-listed sites and spans about 163 acres (66 hectares) and housed 20,000 to 25,000 people, featuring a complex grid of streets and buildings. The ash and pumice preserve the remains of brilliant frescoes, opulent villas and baths, grand theaters, and even the bone-chilling casts of Pompeiians who died that fateful day.
Rediscovered in 1748 during canal excavation work, Pompeii is a wonderful example that displays ancient Roman architecture where it portrays what life was like in ancient Rome and how their buildings and communities were seen from a structural lookout.