Last update: Jun 29, 2026
Overview
ACM Interactive Health will take place in three different spaces. The main conference venue is the Auditório Francisco de Assis, where we will be from the 6th to the 8th of June. The pre-conference program, consisting of Workshops, Doctoral Colloquium, and Early Career Researcher workshop, taking place in July 5, will occur in UPTEC Asprela I and FPCEUP.
Conference Venue
Address
Auditório Francisco de AssisRua do Amial 478, 4200-055 Porto
[Google Maps]
Pre-conference Venue
Address
UPTEC Asprela IRua Alfredo Allen 455/461, 4200-135 Porto
Please enter via Rua Arquiteto Lobão Vital. [Google Maps]
Pre-conference Venue
Address
FPCEUPRua Alfredo Allen, s/n 4200-135 Porto
[Google Maps]Main Conference Venue — Auditório Francisco de Assis
About
The main conference will take place at the Auditório Francisco de Assis, located within Colégio Luso-Francês in Porto, Portugal [Google Maps]. The auditorium is a well-established venue for academic, cultural, and public events, offering a central and easily accessible location within the city. The venue features a main auditorium with tiered seating and an adjacent stage, suitable for keynote lectures, panel discussions, and presentations. Supporting spaces, including foyer areas, accommodate posters, coffee breaks, or informal gatherings. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see the Accessibility and Inclusion FAQ if you have more questions about accessibility of the venues.
The Auditório Francisco de Assis benefits from proximity to Porto's main road access routes and is well served by public transport, with several STCP bus lines (wheelchair accessible) stopping directly in front of the venue and Metro Line D within walking distance. It is approximately fifteen minutes by car from Porto Airport and close to local dining and accommodation options.
Getting There
Metro: Take Line D (Yellow Line) and exit at Pólo Universitário. The Auditório Francisco de Assis is approximately a 14-minute walk from the station.
Bus: STCP bus line 600 (Aliados – Maia/Barca) stops at Telheira, directly in front of the auditorium.
Floor plan
Ground floor
Entrance
First floor
Elevator accessible from the ground floor
1
Auditorium
2
Stage
3
Backstage Room
4
Backstage Room
5
Backstage Room
6
Foyer
7
Storage Room
8
Garage
9
Control Room
10
Elevator
11
Foyer
12
Restrooms
Pre-conference Venues — UPTEC Asprela I and FPCEUP
The pre-conference program will take place at UPTEC Asprela I [Google Maps pin] and FPCEUP [Google Maps]. UPTEC Asprela I is the science and technology park from the University of Porto, where Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS is based. FPCEUP is the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Porto, just next to the UPTEC building. These venues are wheelchair accessible and well served by public transports.
Workshop room assignment
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W1: Healthcare Beyond Reaction: Harnessing AI and Sensing for Proactive Care
UPTEC Asprela I
Groundfloor
Lounge
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W2: Developing a Vocabulary to Critique Design of Healthcare Technologies
FPCEUP
2nd floor
252
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W3: Ethics of AI in Healthcare: A Value-Centred Exploration
UPTEC Asprela I
2nd floor
AICOS Showroom
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W4: AIxHealth at Interactive Health: Fostering a Global Research-Practice Collective on Responsible AI and Health Equity
UPTEC Asprela I
1st floor
AICOS Software lab
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W6: GenAI and Synthetic Data in Healthcare: Exploring the Design and Use of AI-Generated Data for Interactive Health Systems
UPTEC Asprela I
Groundfloor
Auditorium
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W7: Designing for Negotiation in Collaborative Healthcare: The Role of AI Mediators
FPCEUP
2nd floor
254
Event
Venue
Floor
Room
W8: AI for the Future of Palliative Care: A Relational Approach
UPTEC Asprela I
Groundfloor
Meeting Room 2
Doctoral Colloquium
The Doctoral Colloquium will take place at UPTEC Asprela I, in meeting room 6, which is located in the groundfloor.
Early Career Workshop
The Early Career Workshop will take place at UPTEC Asprela I, in the old UPTEC entrance, called these days.
Floor Plan
Student volunteers and security personnel will help navigate UPTEC Asprela I and FPCEUP. The following floor plans will also be useful in reaching to the room of your event.
UPTEC - Ground floor
UPTEC - 1st floor
UPTEC - 2nd floor
7
1
Old entrance
2
Lounge
3
Auditorium
4
Aquarium
5
Meeting Room 2
6
Meeting Room 6
7
AICOS Software lab
8
AICOS Showroom
FPCEUP - 2nd floor
1
Room 252
2
Room 254
Getting There
Both buildings are situated within the main university campus area (Pólo Universitário), which is highly accessible via public transport.
Metro:
- Station: Pólo Universitário (Line D – Yellow Line)
- The station is a 2-minute walk from both venues. This is the most direct route if you are travelling from downtown Porto (e.g., Aliados, São Bento, or Trindade).
Bus (STCP):
Several bus lines stop near the university campus. If you are coming from the city centre, the most frequent options include:
- Lines: 204, 300, 301, or 404
Directions to Porto
By Plane
From Porto — Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
Porto’s airport is the closest point of air arrival.
- Arrival at Porto Airport (OPO).
- You have three main ground options to reach the venues ~20–30 min:
- Taxi / Ride-hailing: Quickest (~15–25 min depending on traffic).
- Metro: Take Metro Line E (Purple Line) towards Estádio do Dragão. At Trindade station, change to Line D (Yellow Line) towards Hospital de São João and exit at Pólo Universitário — the station closest to all three venues. Ticket needed: Z4 fare (Andante card).
- Bus: Take STCP bus line 600 (Aliados – Maia/Barca). Get off at the Telheira stop, located directly in front of the Auditório Francisco de Assis. Journey takes approximately 45–50 minutes depending on traffic.
From Lisbon — Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Lisbon is the main air travel hub in Portugal. From Lisbon, attendees can travel to Porto by airplane (~50 min), bus (3h–3h30), or train (2h30–3h).
By Train
From Porto
Porto’s main rail stations are:
- São Bento — urban trains, scenic interior décor.
- Campanhã — main national connections.
To reach the venue from Porto rail stations:
From Campanhã:
- Metro: Take any line (A, B, C, E, or F) towards the city centre. Get off at Trindade station (~5–7 min). Switch to the Yellow Line (Line D) heading towards Hospital São João. Exit at Pólo Universitário. Ticket needed: Z2 fare (Andante card).
- Bus: Take STCP bus line 300 (Circular Hospital de São João – Aliados) and alight at Telheira, directly in front of the Auditório Francisco de Assis.
From São Bento:
- Metro: Take Metro Line D (Yellow Line) towards Hospital de São João. Exit at Pólo Universitário. Ticket needed: Z2 fare (Andante card).
- Bus: Take STCP bus lines 4M or 600 (both departing from the Aliados area) and alight at Telheira, the stop immediately in front of the auditorium.
Note: Trains from Lisbon (Alfa Pendular or Intercidades) arrive at Campanhã or São Bento.
By Bus
From Lisbon to Porto
- Many carriers operate Lisbon → Porto buses (Rede Expressos / FlixBus / others).
- Buses arrive at Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã or Porto Campo 24 de Agosto.
- From there, transfer via metro / bus / taxi to the venue area.
Quick Connections Summary
Route
Common Transport
Notes
Porto Airport → Venues
Taxi, Metro, Bus
~15–30min
Lisbon Airport → Porto Airport → Venues
Flight + Taxi/Metro
Fastest air route
Lisbon → Porto (Train)
Alfa Pendular/Intercidades + Metro/Taxi
~2h30min–3h + local
Lisbon → Porto (Bus)
Intercity bus + local travel
3h–3h30min budget option
Car (Lisbon → Porto)
Self-drive on A1
~3h + tolls
Local Transit Tips for Porto
- Metro: Easy and affordable for much of the city — check line colors/destinations. Plan your trip: https://en.metrodoporto.pt/.
- Bus: STCP city buses cover many routes to the conference venues. Check bus routes and schedules at: https://stcp.pt/.
- Taxis / Ride-hail: Widespread and convenient for direct door-to-door travel.
