Norcia (Italy), October 26th - 30th October 2026
General information
The Winter School ISCiS: Smart tourism in a digital age will explore key topics related to processes linked to the theme of smart tourism in order to promote the development of tourism according to an interdisciplinary approach, aiming at the development of sustainable and resilient cities and territories through the use of the most suitable technologies according to a strategic and systemic vision. The program will include lectures led by internationally recognized researchers, providing a balanced mix of theoretical insights and practical applications through a co-working lab. Beyond the technical program, the Summer School will be an opportunity for: networking with the lecturers and other students, improving general research work skills, and enjoying a nice stay in Norcia!
Place: on site - Norcia (Perugia)
Date: from October 26th (Monday) until 30th October (Friday) 2026
Lesson timetable: 9:00 – 13.00 and 15:00 – 19:00
Duration: 40 hours
Participants: 30 maximum
Cost: free registration
The course is aimed at a maximum of 30 graduates interested in the topics of Smart Tourism selected by partner universities.
Necessary requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of the English language at least B1 level according to the official CEFR guidelines
Additional Educational Qualifications (not necessary), in order of importance:
- PhD
- Enrollment to PhD Course
- Master's Degree
Carefully read the call for admission.
Deadline for admission to the course: 1:00 pm on 1 October 2026.
The program includes the following lectures and activities.
Participants can download the guide.
Participants will benefit free of:
- meals (lunches and dinners) during the Course (from October 26nd until October 30th 2026)
- accommodation during the Course (from October 25nd until October 30th 2026)
- travel and transfers
- 2 outdoor activities
- Participants are expected to arrive in Perugia on Sunday 25 October.
A transfer bus will take them from Fiumicino Airport to Norcia, with the return trip scheduled for Saturday 31 October.
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), known for its stunning landscapes and rich heritage.
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