Bologna Congress Card for ESPID 2026

Bologna Convention Bureau welcomes our registered participants by offering you the Bologna Congress Card, the card that allows you to discover and live the city getting numerous discounts and promotions, applicable from May 28 to June 8, 2026, on transportation, merchandising, tours, and restaurants.

We highly encourage our registered attendees to take advantage of these transportation cards to move around the city more sustainably!

Benefits of the Card

Transportation

Congress Card holders will benefit from offers on high-speed trains.

  • 40% off with Italo, in 1st Class (Flex Rate)

Merchandising

By showing this card in our info points at city center (Piazza Maggiore, 1/e), delegates can enjoy special discounts on Bologna Welcome’s merchandise:

  • 20% off on all the merchandise “è Bologna”
  • 10% off on all other merchandise

See a preview of all the merch available on the dedicated website.*

*Please note: the discount applies only to items purchased in person at the shop.

Tours and Experiences

You can also benefit from price reductions on tours and experiences through the following links:

Culture, art, food and motors: see all the other experiences available.

*How to properly use the discount code: choose the experience, click “Book Now,” select a date between May 28 to June 8, 2026, a departure time and the number of participants (on “Full price” ticket) and add to cart. After clicking “Checkout”, select “Apply discount or gift codes,” enter the code and press “Check”. Finally, select the discounted rate, enter your e-mail and complete the purchase.

Restaurant

The Congress Card allows you to access a 10% discount at affiliated bars and restaurants around both the historic center and the fair district (see complete list). Show the card to the businesses’ staff to get the reduction.

 
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