Location

The Congress Center Villach is a modern conference venue located in the heart of Villach, Austria, directly on the banks of the Drau River and within walking distance of the historic city center. The venue offers state-of-the-art conference infrastructure, flexible event spaces, and a professional environment for international scientific and industrial events.

Find accommodation options close to the conference venue here.

Additional note: A limited number of rooms at a special rate are available at voco® Villach on a first come, first served basis. Please use the provided booking link and refer to “PiezoMEMS Workshop 2027” when making your reservation.

Villach is easily accessible by train and car and well connected to international transport hubs.

Nearest airports:

• Klagenfurt Airport (approx. 45 minutes)
• Ljubljana Airport (approx. 1 hour)
• Salzburg Airport (approx. 2.5 hours)
• Vienna International Airport (approx. 3.5 hours by train)

Villach is also a major railway junction, offering direct connections to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, and Italy.

Detailed travel information will be shared ahead of the event.

Villach is an established hub for microelectronics, microsystems, and advanced manufacturing, hosting international companies, research organizations, and innovation infrastructure. Its close proximity to Silicon Austria Labs and a dense network of industrial partners makes Villach an ideal location for an industry-focused technical workshop.

Beyond technology, Villach offers a compact city center, high quality of life, and easy access to nature — providing an excellent environment for both professional exchange and informal networking.