World Manufacturing Forum 2026

Located in the heart of historical Milan at Piazza Degli Affari square, Palazzo Mezzanotte was built in 1932 as a symbol of Italy’s financial industry.

The venue is served directly by Milan’s public transport network, with several metro and tram stops within a 5 – 10 minutes walk.

Address
Piazza degli Affari, 6
20123 Milano – Italy

Approximate journey times to the venue from Milan’s two airports and Milano Centrale.

MXP Milan Malpensa Airport

~49 km from the city centre

• Malpensa Express train

To Milano Cadorna or Milano Centrale, then metro/taxi to Piazza Affari (approx. 10 – 15 min further). Trains run roughly every 30 min.

~50 – 65 min

• By car

~54 km via A8 motorway

• Taxi

Direct door-to-door service; official white taxis available at both terminals.

~45 – 55 min

LIN Milan Linate Airport

~8 km from the city centre

• Metro M4 to San Babila

Direct line from the terminal, then a 10–15 min walk or short MM1 connection to Piazza Affari.

~25 – 30 min

• Taxi

Fastest door-to-door option, especially outside metro operating hours.

~15 – 20 min

Milano Stazione Centrale

~2.5 km from the venue

• Metro M3 (yellow line)

To Missori or Duomo, followed by a short walk to Piazza degli Affari.

~15 – 20 min

• Taxi

Taxi rank located outside the main station entrance.

~10 – 15 min

Journey times are approximate and depend on traffic and service frequency at the time of travel. We recommend downloading the ATM Milano app or checking Trenord/Malpensa Express schedules closer to the event date.

Recommended hotels within walking distance of Palazzo Mezzanotte

• King Mokinba Hotels ★★★★
  Corso Magenta, 19, 20123 Milano MI
• UNA Hotels Cusani ★★★★
  Via Cusani, 13, 20121 Milano MI
• Rosa Grand Milano – Starhotels Collezione ★★★★
  Piazza Fontana, 3, 20122 Milano MI
• Hotel Dei Cavalieri Milano Duomo ★★★★
  Piazza Giuseppe Missori, 1, 20123 Milano MI

A few essentials to help you settle in quickly once you arrive in Milan.

Visa & Documents

Italy is part of the Schengen Area. Visitors from non-Schengen countries should check whether a Schengen visa is required well in advance of travel, and carry a valid passport or ID at all times.

Currency & Payments

The currency is the Euro (€). Contactless cards are widely accepted, including on public transport; a small amount of cash is useful for smaller cafés and taxis.

Electricity

Italy uses Type C/F/L sockets at 230V. Visitors from the UK, US, and other regions should bring an adapter.

Getting Around Milan

ATM operates the metro, tram, and bus network. Single tickets, 24h/48h passes, and contactless tap-and-go are all available – the metro is the fastest way to reach the venue from most hotels.

Emergency Numbers

The general emergency number in Italy is 112. For medical, police, and fire services, dialling 112 connects you to the appropriate service.