14–17 October 2027
IFEMA Madrid
14–17 October 2027
IFEMA Madrid
Location & Logistics
Venue & Destination Travel Guide
Find center addresses, transit routes, and exclusive delegate booking allocations for official hotels.
IFEMA Madrid
IFEMA is Spain's premier convention facility, boasting state-of-the-art technological infrastructures, flexible plenary auditoriums, and exceptional green architecture. Positioned within Madrid's highly connected business and transport hubs, IFEMA is a world-class venue that hosts major international scientific congresses and is equipped with premium catering services, integrated fibre-optic networks, and carbon-neutral environmental certifications.
Madrid Tourist Transit Pass (Zone A)
In accordance with Madrid municipal guidelines, all GCNR 2027 delegates receive a complimentary Madrid Tourist Travel Card (Zone A) at the registration desk. This pass grants free, unlimited passage on all municipal buses, metro systems, and local light rail lines within the central Zone A network during the entire 4-day congress.
Official Coordinates
IFEMA Madrid
Center Street Address
Av. del Partenón 5, Barajas, 28042 Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Location Context
Perfectly integrated in Madrid's northeast corridor (Barajas), connected directly to the Adolfo Suárez Airport and Nuevos Ministerios transport junctions via Metro Line 8.
Official Transit & Travel Directions
Arriving By Air
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is situated just 10 minutes from the IFEMA convention centre. Delegates can take Metro Line 8 directly from the airport terminals to the 'Feria de Madrid' station.
Arriving By Train
Madrid's high-speed AVE train network terminates at Madrid Atocha and Chamartín. From there, take Metro Line 8 directly to 'Feria de Madrid' station (approx. 20-25 minutes).
Municipal Transit
Madrid's public transport is world-renowned for efficiency and ecological standards. All registered delegates receive a complimentary Madrid Tourist Travel Card (Zone A) at the registration desk, valid for 4 days of unlimited metro, bus, and light rail travel.
Official Allocations
Congress Accommodations & Official Hotels
Accommodation Overview
The GCNR Secretariat has secured preferential rates at a range of hotels close to the venue and in the city centre. Our official accommodation partner, Nexus Event Solutions, is available to assist with individual and group bookings to ensure a seamless stay.
Pullman Madrid Real Alcala ★★★★
5-minute walk (adjacent)
Congress Rate:
From £ 180/night
Official headquarters hotel. GCNR delegates receive an exclusive booking rate.
Novotel Campo de las Naciones ★★★★
6-minute walk
Congress Rate:
From £ 150/night
Excellent modern business hotel positioned right next to the convention site.
Ibis Madrid Campo de las Naciones ★★★
8-minute walk
Congress Rate:
From £ 95/night
A highly comfortable, budget-friendly design hotel adjacent to IFEMA.
Eco Commitments
Sustainability
GCNR is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our congress. IFEMA Madrid operates on 100% renewable energy. We are eliminating single-use plastics, providing fully digital abstract and programme materials, and partnering with local, sustainable catering suppliers. Delegates are encouraged to use public transport, which is included in the congress registration fee via a complimentary Madrid Metro pass.
Destination Highlights
Local Attractions
Maximise your time in Spain by exploring Madrid’s "Golden Triangle of Art" (the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums), strolling through the Retiro Park, or experiencing the culinary delights of the Mercado de San Miguel.