Norcia (Italy), October 26th - 30th, 2026
General information
The Winter School ISCiS: Smart Tourism in a Digital Age will delve into essential topics related to smart tourism processes, with the goal of fostering tourism development through an interdisciplinary approach. The program aims to promote sustainable and resilient cities and regions by leveraging the most appropriate technologies according to a strategic and systemic perspective. Participants will engage in lectures delivered by internationally renowned researchers, offering a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through a collaborative co-working lab. In addition to the academic component, the Summer School will provide valuable opportunities for networking with lecturers and fellow students, enhancing general research skills, and enjoying a pleasant stay in Norcia!
Venue: on site - Norcia (Perugia)
Date: from Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October 2026
Lesson timetable: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Duration: 40 hours
Participants: maximum 30
Cost: free registration
The course is open to a maximum of 30 graduates with an interest in Smart Tourism topics, selected by partner universities.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- English language proficiency at least at B1 level, according to the official CEFR guidelines
Additional Educational Qualifications (not required), in order of relevance:
- PhD
- Enrollment in a PhD Programme
- Master's Degree
Please read the admission call carefully.
Application deadline: 1:00 pm on 1 October 2026.
Il programma prevede le seguenti lezioni e attività.
Participants can download the guide.
Participants will be provided free of charge with:
- meals (lunches and dinners) during the Course (from October 26th to October 30th, 2026)
- accommodation during the Course (from October 25th to October 30th, 2026)
- travel and transfers
- 2 outdoor activities
- Participants are expected to arrive in Perugia on Sunday, October 25.
A transfer bus will take participants from Fiumicino Airport to Norcia, with the return trip scheduled for Saturday, October 31.
Scientific Director
Luigi Mundula (University for Foreigners of Perugia - Course Coordinator)
Scientific Committee
Luigi Mundula (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Carlos Pineda (University of Murcia)
Sonia Grotz (PAR University)
Deja Piletic (University of Montenegro - Montenegro)
Alessio Patalocco (Vellore Institute of Technology - India)
Claudia Seabra (University of Coimbra - Portugal)
Afnan Mahusain (Taylor’s University - Malaysia)
Norberto Santos (University of Coimbra)
Rosa Marcela Ramos Hidalgo (University of Murcia)
Magdalena Duda-Seifert (University of Wroklaw)
The ISCiS Smart Tourism Summer School will be held in the beautiful historic town of Norcia (Umbria region, central Italy), renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
*If you have difficulty completing the application, please read the guidelines
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