The Hall of Biodiversity and the Botanical Garden of the University of Porto (part of of the Natural History and Science Museum, UPORTO/MHNC-UP) will be the venues on the opening day.

The School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) of the University of Porto will host most of the sessions. The building is located next to the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, a large public garden.

The Super Bock Arena Conference Center, located in neighbour garden, will host the plenary and other sessions on the same day.

The conference dinner will take place at the Hall of Nations, Palácio da Bolsa.