XVI edition of the Italian Active Galactic Nuclei meeting

AGN XVI: A Sea of Discoveries

Brindisi –  Sala Conferenze, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Meridionale

15th-19th June, 2026

The conference continues a three-decade-long tradition of bringing together experts to share and discuss the latest research on Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN). Held in Brindisi, in the heart of Puglia, this meeting serves as an invaluable opportunity for experts to not only review the current status of the field but also to exchange ideas, forge new collaborations, and push the boundaries of AGN research.

Conference website : https://indico.ict.inaf.it/event/3375/

The event will be in-person only, there will be no streaming or recording

HOTELS

Please note that Brindisi is a popular tourist summer destination and accommodation options can be limited in June. We therefore highly recommend you booking your accommodation as soon as possible.

If you choose one of the hotels listed below, please contact them via the email addresses provided below with the subject “AGN 2026” and specify your details, arrival and departure dates, etc.

We have negotiated special rates with the following hotels:

HOTEL ORIENTALE

Corso G. Garibaldi, 40 – Brindisi
+39 0831.568451 | info@hotelorientale.it | www.hotelorientale.it

– SINGLE ROOM – 1 pax: € 109,00 (breakfast included)
– Camera DUS (Double for single occupancy) – 1 pax: € 119,00 (breakfast included)
– DOUBLE ROOM  – 2 pax: € 139,00 (breakfast included)
– Superior DOUBLE ROOM – 2 pax: € 149,00 (breakfast included)
– City tax: € 3,00 per persona/notte

BOUTIQUE HOTEL EXCLUSIVE INN

Via Pozzo Traiano, 24 – Brindisi
+39 0831.527844 | info@hotelexecutiveinn.it | www.hotelexecutiveinn.it

Standard Single Room (single bed) – 1 pax: € 99.00 per night

Deluxe Single Room (queen-size bed) – 1 pax: € 109.00 per night

French Double Room – 2 pax: € 124.00 per night

Double Room for Single Use (double bed) – 1 pax: € 119.00 per night

Double / Twin Room – 2 pax: € 139.00 per night

Deluxe Double / Twin Room – 2 pax: € 154.00 per night

Deluxe Double / Twin Room with extra bed – 3 pax: € 179.00 per night

City tax: € 3.00 per person, per night

(breakfast included)

HOTEL GRANDE ALBERGO INTERNAZIONALE

Lungomare Regina Margherita, 23 Brindisi (Br)
Tel. +39 0831/523473 Fax +39 0831/523476
E-mail: info@albergointernazionale.it

https://www.albergointernazionale.it/

SINGLE ROOM: € 90,00 (breakfast included)

DOUBLE ROOM: € 160,00 (breakfast included)

DUS (Double for single occupancy): € 150,00 (breakfast included)

HOTEL PALAZZO VIRGILIO

www.palazzovirgilio.it

Corso Umberto I n.141

72100 Brindisi

Tel +39.0831.597941

info@palazzovirgilio.it

SINGLE ROOM: € 105,00 (breakfast included)

DOUBLE ROOM: € 138,00 (breakfast included)

REGISTRATION FEE

Standard rate: € 350.00

Master and PhD students: € 250.00

The fee includes:

• Conference registration
• Social dinner
• Daily coffee breaks

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION PAYMENT: 07/05/2026

If you have got specific dietary requirements, please indicate this in the form provided during the registration.

This information will be used for dinner, aperitif and coffee breaks.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

At present, no direct financial support is available. However, a discounted registration fee is offered to Master’s and PhD students (€250 instead of €350).  Should additional funding be secured from possible partners, we may consider waiving the registration fee for applicants who provide a specific and well-motivated request.
Please send your request to: info@commasrl.com.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS

To book for additional guests for the welcome cocktail and/or the social dinner, please use the registration form. Payments will be collected on-site at the registration desk in Brindisi.

DINNER

The additional cost for each guest is € 50,00 for the dinner. For Kids’ menu, please write an email to info@commasrl.com.

WELCOME COCKTAIL

The additional cost for each guest is € 15,00. FREE FOR CHILDREN.

SOCIAL DINNER MENU

FISH MENU

– ARANCINO AI CROSTACEI

– COZZE AL GRATIN

– ALICE 00 MARINATA, LIMONE E CIPOLLA ROSSA CARAMELLATA

– PACCHERO SEPPIA COZZE E PECORINO

– SPUMONE FICHI E MANDORLE

ACQUA inclusa
Vini 1 bottiglia ogni 4 pax

MEAT MENU

– FLAN DI ZUCCHINE CON CREMA DI CACIOCAVALLO

– FOCACCIA TIPICA PUGLIESE

– CAPOCOLLO DI MARTINA E BURRATINA

– VERDURE IN PASTELLA

– STRASCINATO CARDONCELLI E DATTERINI CON SCAMORZA AFFUMICATA

– CROSTATA CON MOSTARDA D’UVA

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Vini 1 bottiglia ogni 4 pax

VEGETARIAN MENU

– FLAN DI ZUCCHINE CON CREMA DI CACIOCAVALLO

– FOCACCIA TIPICA PUGLIESE

– BURRATA

– VERDURE IN PASTELLA

– STRASCINATO CARDONCELLI E DATTERINI CON SCAMORZA AFFUMICATA

– CROSTATA CON MOSTARDA D’UVA

ACQUA inclusa
Vini 1 bottiglia ogni 4 pax

BILLING DETAILS

Please note: Paying by Credit Card and Stripe will incur a processing fee. To avoid this, you may choose to pay by bank transfer (bonifico bancario) or Satispay App.

If you pay by bank transfer, please use “Name Surname AGN 2026″ in the payment reference.

Once you have completed the registration process, you will be directed to the payment page where you will be required to fill in the billing details form.

NON-ITALIAN INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES

You need to fill out the form with your Institute/University information. We will send you an invoice at the email you provided.

ITALIAN INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES

In the billing information you should enter the INSTITUTION or University if the invoice has to be sent and paid directly by your Institution.

You should report your personal information to receive a personal invoice.

CHILD CARE SERVICE

A childcare service will be available for participants during the conference. You can indicate your interest during the registration process by specifying the number of children and their ages. Other than the standard childcare service.

If you would like to take advantage of this childcare option, please express your interest by checking the option in the registration form.

We are also exploring the possibility of organizing a youth sailing camp during the conference week. Click here for further information.

RISERVA TORRE GUACETO AND DINNER

Trip to “Riserva Naturale di Torre Guaceto”, Dinner at “Braceria La Palma”.

€ 35,00

The fee includes free access to the Riserva, transport and dinner.