SICOT

Social Programme

Papal General Audience

Opening Ceremony

The guest speaker at the Opening Ceremony will be art historian Costantino D’Orazio who will speak about "The beauty of Rome through the art of cinema" and guide you through the Eternal City presenting some amazing scenes of famous movies. Please watch the video above to find out more.

Welcome Reception

Congress Dinner

The Congress Dinner will be held at the beautiful Villa Miani. Built high up on the slopes of Monte Mario in the early 1900s for the Miani Counts, this villa almost seems to brush the cupola of St. Peter's. Built in King Humbert (Victorian) style, this wonderful home is immersed in the greenery of a beautifully kept garden, and offers a unique panorama overlooking the city of Rome. The villa is reached by a private drive of approximately 1km which cuts through its century old park. Today, Villa Miani is outside and yet inside Rome at the same time. It is located in a large, secluded park, away from traffic; yet, any point of the city below is easily accessible in a few minutes. In this way, Villa Miani preserves its exclusiveness. It has been a natural and aristocratic setting for many important events.

Closing Ceremony

Numerous awards will be handed out and the Congress will be officially closed. There will also be a presentation about beautiful Cape Town in South Africa, the host city of the 2017 SICOT Congress.

For more information, please contact the Congress Secretariat at [email protected].