Venue
Located at Via del Serafico 1, in the EUR district of Rome, the venue is easily reachable by public transport, being close to the Metro Line B “Laurentina” station and several ATAC bus routes.
Rome is one of the main railway hubs in Italy and Europe, with high‑speed trains offering efficient and affordable connections. The two major stations, Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina, provide direct links to many Italian and European cities.
Rome is also served by two international airports, both well connected to the city centre:
Leonardo da Vinci Airport (Fiumicino – FCO) and G.B. Pastine Airport (Ciampino – CIA).
The city offers a wide range of accommodation options.
Within one kilometre of the main Conference Venue, you will find numerous hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs.
Click here to view the list of recommended hotels.
For additional information, delegates may also visit the official tourism website:
👉 https://www.turismoroma.it/en
A customised invitation letter for visa purposes is available only for delegates who have completed and fully paid their registration.
To request the letter, please email: audrey.sangla@wfdeaf.org and wfd75-rome@ens.it
Please note:
The invitation letter is intended solely to support the visa application process. It does not imply any financial support from the Conference – 24 & 25 September 2026.
For detailed and updated information on visa requirements, please visit the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
We strongly recommend that delegates submit their visa applications well in advance, as processing times may vary.
Delegates are also invited to contact their local Italian Embassy or Consulate to verify the required documentation, as requirements may differ by country or by jurisdiction.
Conference of 24 & 25 September 2026: Via del Serafico,1, Roma (RM) 00142 – Seraphicum Conference Hall
Website: https://www.salepereventieur.it/auditorium-eur/
Welcome
Seventy-five years after the WFD was founded in Rome on 23 September 1951, this two-day conference marks a historic milestone in our global movement and a day of celebration. Under the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights,” we invite participants from around the world to reflect on past achievements, address present challenges, and shape a future where the human rights of deaf people are fully recognized and upheld.
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