Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a member to attend the symposium?
No, you do not need to be a member to attend the 2025 Sol Symposium.
Can I attend for just one day?
Yes! If you would like to attend for either Saturday or Sunday, follow this link to register. Please note that multiple day pass purchases for a single individual is not supported.
Is there a provisional list of speakers?
This website will be continually updated as we curate our list of speakers and activities for Symposium 2025. Please check here for the latest updates.
What is included in the early bird ticket price?
The early bird ticket includes:
- Full-day access to all speaker sessions and presentations on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26
- Access to the morning panel discussion on Monday, October 27
- Coffee breaks and lunch during Symposium agenda days
Not included in the Symposium ticket price:
- Hotel accommodations
- Friday, October 24 VIP fundraising dinner
- Saturday evening lake cruise and dinner
- Monday, October 27 Morning panel
Attendees can book both their Symposium ticket and Hotel Dino room reservations during registration.
Schedule Overview:
- Friday, October 24 – Attendee arrival & credential pick-up, VIP fundraising dinner (not included)
- Saturday, October 25 – Symposium full-day agenda (included), evening lake cruise and dinner (not included)
- Sunday, October 26 – Symposium full-day agenda (included)
- Monday, October 27 – Morning panel discussion (included)
Will Jacques Vallée attend?
Yes, Jacques Vallée will be a Speaker at Symposium 2025. Please check this site often as we release more information on speakers and presenters.
How do I get from the airport to Grand Hotel Dino?
Transportation Options: From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
By Train – approximate journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes, €15–€25
Upon arrival at the Milan Malpensa Airport, take the Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale which is about a 50 minute journey. From Milano Centrale, take a regional Trenitalia train to Baveno which is approximately a one hour twenty minute journey. Hotel Dino is a 5 minute walk from the train station in Baveno. The return journey from Hotel Dino to the airport is the same.
By Private Transfer or Taxi – approximate journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes, €120–€150
From Milan Malpensa Airport, book a private transfer or taxi to the hotel. The return journey from Hotel Dino to the airport by private car is the same
By Uber – Pricing determined on the Uber app and fluctuates based on demand, time and service level chosen. The trip is approximately 100km and takes 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. It is expected that Uber availability for a return trip to the airport will be limited.
Transportation Options: From Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
By Train – approximate journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes, €15–€25
Upon arrival at the Milan Linate Airport, take a bus or taxi to Milano Centrale which is a 20-30 minute journey. From Milano Centrale, take a regional Trenitalia train to Baveno which is approximately a one hour twenty minute journey. Hotel Dino is a 5 minute walk from the train station in Baveno.
By Private Transfer or Taxi – approximate journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes, €140–€170
From Milan Linate Airport, book a private transfer or taxi to the hotel
By Uber – Pricing determined on the Uber app and fluctuates based on demand, time and service level chosen. The trip is approximately 100km and takes 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic. It is expected that Uber availability for a return trip to the airport will be limited.