AIN Global Conference 2026Rimini

We're delighted to welcome you to Rimini for the AIN 2026 Conference.

Rimini is much more than a seaside resort. It is a city where history, culture, and everyday life blend naturally together, famous for its relaxed lifestyle and the warm hospitality of its people. We hope you'll experience a little of that during your stay.

Two landscapes

The Seafront and Marina Centro, where our conference takes place and where people gather for walks, aperitivos, and sunsets. The heart of it is Piazzale Kennedy.

The Historic Center, one of the oldest in northern Italy, filled with Roman remains, Renaissance architecture, and lively squares — perfect for an evening stroll, or for the extra days if you have them.

Our conference hotel, the Hotel Ambasciatori, is in Marina Centro, directly on the recently redeveloped Parco del Mare. By October the atmosphere becomes calmer and more intimate, and the city returns to a more authentic rhythm. Most beaches in Rimini are privately managed, but the entire waterfront promenade is open to everyone.

Benvenuti! — Team Italy

During the conference, our favorite place to meet outside the hotel will be Piazzale Kennedy, where the city meets the sea, a three-minute walk from the Hotel Ambasciatori. It will become the center of our salotto — the AIN living room for these few days together — and it's the perfect starting point for one of Rimini's most enjoyable seaside walks.

The Seafront

Everything within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, often much less: pizzerias, cafés, bars, and places to continue conversations after dinner. From Caffè Pascucci to the Rose & Crown is just 1 km (0.6 miles), about 15 minutes. This is where we'll stroll, meet, and find almost everything we need.

The Historic Center

Also walkable: roughly 1.8 km (1.1 miles), about 25 minutes from the hotel. Museums and monuments are generally closed by the time the conference finishes, so we've suggested three evening walking routes — Roman Rimini, Medieval & Renaissance Rimini, and Fellini's Rimini — each with places to eat and drink along the way.

We've also added suggestions for those staying before or after the conference. And if we've forgotten something, just ask. We're not a tourist office (yet), but Team Italy is always happy to help.

The language

In doubt, just ask. Rimini has welcomed international visitors for decades and you'll find someone who speaks at least basic English. Romagna is famous for its warm and outgoing people, and smiles, gestures, and a little goodwill go a long way. We won't have to remind you that you're all improvisers.

In your luggage

Average daytime temperature 18–23°C (64–73°F), and evenings can get cool. Bring a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and a small umbrella.

ATMs and credit cards

ATMs are easy to find and Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere. American Express works in many but not all businesses. A few very small cafés or kiosks prefer cash for small purchases, so €30–40 in cash is usually more than enough.

Safety and walking at night

Rimini is generally a safe and welcoming city, especially around Marina Centro, the seafront, and the Historic Center. As in any city, use common sense late at night: stay on main, well-lit streets and avoid shortcuts through parks or quiet areas if you're walking alone. Coming back from the Historic Center, we recommend one of the two seafront routes, and walking back together whenever possible. It's more enjoyable, and conversations often continue all the way to the sea.

Drinking water

Tap water is perfectly safe throughout Rimini and public drinking fountains are available in many areas of the city center. Bring your bottle.

Bathrooms

Public toilets are not as common in Italy as they are in some other countries. The easiest solution is to stop at a café or bar. It's customary to buy something first — a coffee (around €1.30) or even a pack of chewing gum — before asking, "Dov'è il bagno?"

Mealtimes and tipping

Italians typically have lunch around 1:00 p.m. and dinner around 8:00 p.m. Restaurants generally serve lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 7:00 p.m., with many kitchens closing between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. Tipping is appreciated but never expected. If you've enjoyed excellent service, leaving a few euros is always a kind gesture.

If you're not feeling well, don't worry about figuring out the Italian healthcare system on your own. Ask Team Italy or the hotel reception and we'll help you find the right service — and, if necessary, help with the Italian.

Pharmacy — for minor problems

For common medicines, minor symptoms, or advice, a pharmacy is usually the easiest first stop. Italian pharmacists can advise you on many common health issues and tell you whether you should see a doctor.

Two minutes from our hotel: Farmacia Kursaal, Viale Vittorio Veneto 1/f. Open every day from 8:00 a.m. until the evening. Closing times vary, so check the sign on the door.

Call the pharmacy

Out-of-hours doctor — Continuità Assistenziale

If you need a doctor when regular medical practices are closed but your condition is not an emergency, call the local out-of-hours service. They can give telephone advice, see you at the clinic, or come to you. They can also prescribe urgent medication (generally for up to 48–72 hours), issue short-term certificates, or arrange a hospital admission.

Available every night from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and continuously from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until 8:00 a.m. Monday. The clinic is at Via Ovidio 13, Rimini. If you're not registered with the Italian healthcare system, there is usually a charge for the consultation.

Call +39 0541 787461

CAU — urgent care center

For urgent problems that need medical attention — minor injuries, wounds, fever, acute pain — a CAU (Centro di Assistenza e Urgenza) handles urgent, low-complexity cases without going to a hospital emergency department. No appointment needed.

Open every day, including public holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (from 7:00 p.m. onward, staff assess new arrivals based on how many patients are already waiting). Via Ovidio, Rimini, about 10 minutes by car from the hotel.

One of the best things about the Hotel Ambasciatori is its location, and walking is the best way to discover Rimini. You'll soon notice that locals love doing the same. But here are the other options.

Bikes and e-scooters

Available to rent through the Lime app. Rimini is mostly flat with an extensive network of cycle paths, making cycling one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to reach the Historic Center or explore the seafront. As anywhere in Italy, it's worth paying extra attention to traffic and pedestrians.

Uber

Yes, Uber is available in Rimini, but it may work differently from what you're used to. In Italy it often operates through professional drivers and isn't necessarily cheaper than a regular taxi. For short journeys around the city, a taxi is often the simplest alternative.

Taxi

Radio Taxi Rimini is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Taxis can be booked in advance, arranged through the hotel reception, or picked up at the official ranks in Marina Centro and at Rimini railway station. For an airport transfer, or if you're wondering how much a ride might cost, just ask Team Italy.

Call +39 0541 50020

Bus 11

START Romagna runs the local network, but during the conference you'll probably only need Bus 11, which connects Marina Centro, the railway station, and the Historic Center.

From the hotel it's a two-minute walk to stop 11 – Vespucci. Take Bus 11 toward Rimini railway station and get off at stop 4 – Rimini FS. From there it's a five-minute walk to the Historic Center. The return journey is simply the reverse.

Tickets cost €1.50 and are valid for 75 minutes. Buy them at a tabacchi (tobacconist), a newsstand, on board at a slightly higher fare, or through an app such as DropTicket. Journey planning: My START Romagna.

Until the early twentieth century, Rimini was known primarily as a historic Roman and medieval town. Everything changed in 1843 with the opening of the city's first bathing establishment, marking the birth of seaside tourism on the Adriatic coast.

Today's Marina Centro grew around that tradition and remains the heart of Rimini's beach life, with its cafés, restaurants, beach clubs, and the recently redeveloped Parco del Mare, a pedestrian-friendly waterfront stretching for kilometers along the sea.

From Piazzale Kennedy, three easy and enjoyable walks into the Historic Center, about 20–25 minutes each.

The Greenway to the Arch of Augustus

A pleasant pedestrian and cycling path through Parco Alcide Cervi, leading directly to the Arch of Augustus and the Historic Center. A peaceful, scenic alternative to walking along busy roads, and faster still by bike or e-scooter.

The seafront routes

Both begin at Parco Federico Fellini, five minutes from the hotel, where you'll find two of Rimini's most iconic landmarks: the Grand Hotel, made famous by Fellini's Amarcord and closely associated with the unforgettable Gradisca, and the Fontana dei Quattro Cavalli, the Fountain of — guess what — the Four Horses.

The boulevard — Viale Principe Amedeo

A wide pedestrian and cycle path. Opened in 1863, this elegant boulevard became the city's prestigious link between the Historic Center and the seaside. Wealthy families built beautiful villas here, making it one of the first holiday districts on the Adriatic coast.

The canal harbor — Via Destra del Porto

A quieter route alongside the picturesque canal harbor. The path runs next to the water, where you'll see fishing boats, sailing yachts, and small cafés. A distinctly maritime atmosphere.

Both lead to the Ponte di Tiberio. Construction began under Emperor Augustus and was completed under Tiberius in 21 AD. Nearly 2,000 years later it is still in use, and remains one of Rimini's most extraordinary Roman monuments. It is currently under restoration. At its foot lies Piazza sull'Acqua, one of the locals' favorite places to relax, meet friends, or simply sit by the water.

Whichever route you choose, once you reach the Arch of Augustus or the Tiberius Bridge, the historic center unfolds in front of you.

Rimini was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and was one of the most important crossroads of the Roman Empire. Walking through the historic center, you're actually following the city's original Roman layout: the Cardo Maximus (today's Corso d'Augusto) crossed the Decumanus Maximus, creating the heart of ancient Ariminum.

• The Arch of Augustus, built in 27 BC and considered the oldest surviving Roman arch of its kind in Italy.
• The Tiberius Bridge, completed nearly 2,000 years ago and still in use.
• Remains of the Roman city walls and several archaeological sites scattered through the center.

Keep an eye out for the Roman Amphitheater and the remarkable Domus del Chirurgo (the Surgeon's House), one of Rimini's archaeological gems. Museum information: Musei Comunali Rimini.

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Rimini was ruled by the powerful Malatesta family, who transformed the city into an important cultural center. Their legacy includes Castel Sismondo, the beautifully preserved city castle, and the Tempio Malatestiano, one of the unfinished masterpieces of Renaissance architecture and the city's cathedral. The clear white and azure frescoes and the marble interiors are worth the visit.

Dante

Rimini and the Malatesta family also appear in Dante's world. In the Divine Comedy he immortalized figures connected with the city, most famously Paolo and Francesca in Inferno, Canto V.

Leonardo

In Piazza Cavour, don't miss the historic Fontana della Pigna (pigna means pinecone). The inscription quotes Leonardo da Vinci, who admired the harmony created by its flowing water during his visit to Rimini in 1502: "A harmony is created by the different falls of water, as you saw at the fountain of Rimini."

The fountain was the city's only source of drinking water until 1912, and the water is still drinkable today. Have a sip of Leonardo's water and see if inspiration strikes.

Rimini is famously the birthplace of Federico Fellini, one of the greatest film directors of the twentieth century. Many of his films were inspired by the people, memories, and atmosphere of his hometown. His masterpiece Amarcord — which in the local Romagnolo dialect means "I remember" — is a poetic tribute to the Rimini of the 1930s.

Today you can visit the Fellini Museum, the Grand Hotel that appears in several of his films, and many of the places that fed his imagination.

In the historic center lies Piazzetta San Martino, another favorite evening meeting place. Locals affectionately call it "Piazza del Rinoceronte" because of the bronze rhinoceros that stands there — a symbol of dreamlike, unexpected, poetic imagery, and a playful tribute to Fellini's surreal imagination. In the evening the square fills with people chatting over drinks.

Borgo San Giuliano

Just across the Tiberius Bridge lies one of Rimini's most charming neighborhoods. Historically home to fishermen and working-class families, today it's a colorful maze of narrow streets, small squares, and houses decorated with beautiful murals inspired by Fellini, who loved this part of the city. In October, especially in the evening, the Borgo comes alive. It's one of the best places to experience everyday life in Rimini.

If there's one local specialty you shouldn't miss, it's piadina, sometimes referred to simply as piada. It's made from a simple dough of flour and water — traditionally with lard, though olive oil versions are now common, just ask — cooked fresh on a hot griddle and filled with cheese, cured meats, vegetables, or many other ingredients.

Its close cousin, the cassone, is folded before cooking and filled with ingredients such as herbs, cheese, or tomato. Don't miss it: it's hardly available outside the region.

Piadina has always been the everyday bread of Romagna, but today it's also one of Italy's most beloved street foods. If you see a sign saying "Piada e Cassoni" or "Piadineria", stop and try one. Just trust us.

If there's one Italian ritual you shouldn't skip, it's having a gelato. And forget everything you know about ice cream: Italian gelato is denser, less airy, and served at a slightly warmer temperature, which makes it richer in flavor.

• Don't ask for "one scoop". You order by size — piccolo, medio, grande — and then choose your flavors, gusti.
• Even the smallest cone or cup includes two flavors, so don't be shy.
• Classic combinations: pistachio and dark chocolate, hazelnut and stracciatella, lemon and strawberry. Of course, if your dream combination is mango, licorice, and tiramisù, we promise not to judge.

One last thing: you'll be asked "cono o coppetta?" — cone or cup. This time, there is no wrong answer.

Coffee in Italy is, of course, somewhat of a lifestyle. A few things worth knowing before you order.

Espresso means "made on request". If you want to sound Italian, just say "Un caffè, per favore!" It's usually cheaper standing at the bar than sitting at a table. And Italians never order a cappuccino after breakfast — milk is something you drink in the morning. Ask for one after 11:00 a.m. and nobody will stop you, but locals may quietly assume you're a tourist.

Your ordering vocabulary

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If you're staying in Rimini beyond the conference and have Sunday, October 25 free, here are two local events you might enjoy.

Rimini Antiqua

One of Rimini's largest open-air markets: antiques, vintage objects, books, artwork, collectibles, and local crafts. If you have a late flight home, this is a wonderful way to spend your Sunday exploring the Historic Center. It runs between Piazza Tre Martiri, Corso d'Augusto, and Via IV Novembre, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. More information.

La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi

One of Italy's most beloved operas in the beautiful Teatro Amintore Galli, Rimini's historic opera house in the heart of the city. Even if you've never been to an opera before, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience Italian music and culture.

Sunday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets on Vivaticket — when we checked, approximately €25–50. Season details.

Rimini is also a great starting point for exploring Romagna and its surrounding hills. Medieval villages, castles, vineyards, and small historic towns are all within easy reach, while cities such as Ravenna, Cesena, and Forlì can be reached by train (see Travel Tips and Info on the AIN webpage).

The hills immediately behind Rimini are well worth discovering too: Santarcangelo di Romagna, Verucchio, and San Leo offer a completely different side of the region — slower, greener, and far removed from the atmosphere of the coast. San Marino, the tiny independent republic, is also nearby and makes an easy day trip.

We haven't tried to turn this guide into a guidebook for the whole of Romagna. But if you have an extra day, or a few, tell Team Italy how much time you have and what you'd like to see, and we'll be happy to help you look into routes, transport, and ideas.