BepiColombo SWT 24

10-13 june 2025, università la sapienza, rome

GENERAL INFORMATION

We look forward to welcoming Science Working Team Meeting 24 attendees to Rome.

Registration

We are now at the maximum capacity of the meeting venue. If you still wish to register, please contact geraint.jones@esa.int to request access to the registration page. Thanks for your understanding if your request is unfortunately turned down.

SCHEDULE

10 June (morning): Pre-Meeting Inauguration Ceremony (optional)
More information is provided below, and the schedule may be downloaded here.

10 June 14:00 - 13 June 12:30: Regular SWT Meeting
The detailed SWT meeting schedule is available for download here; note that the schedule is subject to change.
Latest version: 19 May 2025.

Outline Schedule

MEETING VENUE

The meeting will be hosted by the Faculty of Industrial and Civil Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the Sapienza Center for Aerospace Research.
 

Location: via Eudossiana 18
(nearest Metro stations: "Via Cavour" or "Colosseo”).

Local Organising Committee - LOC

Stefano Orsini, Luciano Iess, Ivan di Stefano, Alessandro Aronica, Martina Moroni

Associated Events
 

10 June: MORNING Inauguration Ceremony

The Inauguration Ceremony will take place at the SWT site in the presence of the authorities of the Municipality of Roma and the Research Institutions involved in the Italian BepiColombo mission (Italian Space Agency, National Institute of Astrophysics, La Sapienza University).

Welcome message from the Mayor; speeches by the authorities present, remembrance of Giuseppe Colombo, presentation of the mission by the ESA and JAXA Project Scientists, outreach experiences and plans of the Italian community

Buffet lunch offered by INAF, for attendees only.
 

11 June: AFTERNOON Guided Tour

Guided walking tours start near the SWT meeting site, for those not attending the PI Executive Meeting and who have registered their intention to join a tour. The price will be €10 per person. Payment will be collected in person on Tuesday, 10 June. Please bring the correct amount in cash. 

11 June: EVENING Concert, 20:30

This will be a concert by choir and orchestra organized by the amateur polyphonic choir "I Filarmonici Romani", directed by Maestro Angelo Coccìa, with the participation of 25-30 professional orchestral elements and 4 solo voices from the Accademia Nazionale di S. Cecilia. Financed by the Municipality of Rome.
Location: Church of San Lorenzo Fuori Le Mura, Piazzale del Verano 3, 00185 Roma.

12 June: EVENING Dinner, 19:30

Optional dinner, €60 per person. LA NUOVA PIAZZETTA NAVONA, vicolo del Buon Consiglio 23/a, 00184 Roma.
A choice of 4 set meals is available, plus a choice of either Tiramisù or Fruit Salad for dessert. Details of the menu optons may be downloaded here. 
On Tuesday, 10 June, SWT attendees attending the dinner will be required to complete in person a form indicating their menu and dessert choices, including that of any accompanying persons, and a commitment to pay €60 per person. Payment will be taken at the restaurant.  

13 June: AFTERNOON Guided Tour

Guided walking tours start near the SWT meeting site, for those who have registered their intention to join a tour. The price will be €10 per person. Payment will be collected in person on Tuesday, 10 June. Please bring the correct amount in cash. 

Map of Venue