14 May through 17 May 2025 at the Corinthia Lisbon.
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- Register for Connect
- Visa: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Portugal here and process any necessary paperwork.*
- Travel: Once you've sorted your visa if required, book your flight.
- Accommodation: Once you have your flight dates please book your hotel room. We have a preferred rate at the Corinthia hotel that you can book here.
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Accommodation
To book your hotel room at the Corinthia Lisbon you can use the Linaro group promotional link here. The preferred rate is available for the dates 12-17 May for a limited time upon availability - we recommend you book your room as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of the current rates before they reach capacity.
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Request a Business invitation letter if needed by registering to Linaro Connect 2025 and accessing your Kite Dashboard. Please email the events team atconnect@linaro.org if you have any issues.
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Getting to Corinthia Lisbon
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To travel from Lisbon Airport (Humberto Delgado Airport) to Corinthia Lisbon Hotel, you have several convenient options. The hotel is about 7.5 km (4.6 miles) from the airport, and here are your travel choices:
Mode of Transport | Duration | Cost | Details |
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Taxi/Ride-Share | 15–20 minutes | €12–€20 | Convenient and direct. Use taxi stands or apps like Uber/Bolt. |
Metro | 30–40 minutes | ~€2 (including Viva Viagem card) | Take the Red Line to São Sebastião, transfer to the Blue Line, and stop at Jardim Zoológico. |
Private Transfer | 15–20 minutes | €20–€40 | Pre-arranged service or hotel shuttle. Meet at arrivals. |
Bus | 40–50 minutes | ~€4 | Take Aerobus to Marquês de Pombal, then a local bus to Jardim Zoológico. |
Hotel Shuttle Service
The hotel offers Shuttle service to Lisbon city centre, ask reception for timing.
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Lisbon Public Transportation
Metro Map
Bus Map
Official Tourism Website
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Getting to the conference area
Once you arrive at Meliá Avenida AméricaCorinthia Lisbon, follow the signs for “Linaro Connect”. (We are the only event on site this week.) The Linaro Connect event map can be found on the Kite webpage
kitefor.events
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Registration will be open on Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 pm and . The Event Registration desk is on the ground First floor of on the Conference Center Floor and will be open until 5 pm every day. View here on the event map.
Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks
Breakfast is available for Meliá Avenida Américaattendees Corinthia Lisbon guest only from 76:00-89:45 am each morning in the hotel restaurant.
Lunch is available for all Linaro Connect attendees from 12:45-1:45 pm each day in Toledo room “Lunch area” on the third floor of the Conference Centerground floor “Lunch area”.
AM coffee breaks will be available in Zaragoza I + II, 4th floor./ PM coffee breaks will be available in Zamora, ground served on the Conference floor.
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Plan your schedule for the week
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Your personal event programme will be displayed under the - My Agenda - tab.
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Booking Private Meetings at
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LIS25
Please find the detailed instructions on how to reserve a private meeting room at Linaro Connect Madrid 24.TBD
Demo Showcase
Demos will be showcased in the Friday Demo room on: area
Friday, 17 May at 13:05 to 15:00
In the - Demo Friday - room | Toledo
For more details check out the schedule.
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Social
Evening for Everyone
Thursday evening is open to all attendees at Azotea del Círculo at 6pm.TBD
List of restaurants
Some restaurant recommendations for Linaro Connect attendees. TBD
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Things to do in
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Near the hotel
The Meliá Avenida América is located in the Ciudad Lineal neighborhood in Madrid, which is a bit northeast of the city center. While the hotel itself offers a luxurious stay, here are some nearby attractions and activities you might consider, from a leisurely stroll or bike ride through the Juan Carlos I Park, to exploring the shops and restaurants of Arturo Soria Plaza, the nearby entertainment centre, or attending events at the nearby IFEMA la Feria de Madrid convention centre.
In the city
Prado Museum: Explore world-class art by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.
Retiro Park: Relax in a vast green oasis, rent a boat, and visit the Crystal Palace.
Royal Palace: Discover opulent rooms and gardens at the Palacio Real.
Puerta del Sol: Experience the lively atmosphere of Madrid's central square.
Gran Vía: Shop and be entertained on Madrid's main street.
Reina Sofía Museum: Dive into contemporary art, including Picasso's "Guernica."
Malasaña: Explore the trendy neighborhood for unique shops and nightlife.
Flamenco Show: Feel the passion of traditional Spanish dance and music.
Mercado de San Miguel: Covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
Football Match: Experience the electric atmosphere at Santiago Bernabéu or Civitas Metropolitan.
Remember to check for any events, local festivals, or seasonal activities that might be happening during your stay. Madrid is a city with a dynamic cultural scene, and there's always something interesting to discover nearby.
There is a pharmacy located just a 16-min walk distance away from the hotel.
You can find it at: Farmacia, C. Alegría de Oria, 1, 28027 Madrid, Espagne
Lisbon
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Resources
Session recordings and presentation slides can be found on our Resource page: https://resources.linaro.org/en/events This will be updated throughout the week.
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Follow us on Twitter at @LinaroOrg and tag posts with #LinaroConnect and #MAD24#LIS25
Flikr for event photos: http://flikr.com/linaroorg
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