15 - 18 September 2025
Madrid, Spain

Hotel and travel information for Madrid

Providing information to make your travel and onsite logistics the best possible experience
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Welcome to Madrid

Madrid, Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor. In Madrid you will enjoy a constant array of culture, food and entertainment.

Event venue

IFEMA Madrid
Adva, delo Partenon, 5
28042 Madrid, Spain

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IFEMA Madrid

A world-class experience. Learn more about the IFEMA Madrid conference centre and all it has to offer.


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IFEMA is located close to Madrid Airport. Some hotel rooms are available for participants to book, however, we highly recommend that attendees research available rooms via their usual hotel search engines. Tram 8 stops directly at IFEMA, so any hotel in proximity of a Tram 8 stop will be useful. Early booking is also recommended.

Bookings to these 3 hotels can be made through this same link:

  • Meliá Barajas
  • Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto Affiliated by Meliá Hotel
  • Meliá Madrid Serrano

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Travel to Madrid

Information will be added for:

  • airport travel
  • shuttle service
  • public transit services
  • car rental
  • driving directions and parking
  • tourist attractions

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Family care while attending the meeting


SPIE believes that individuals with significant caregiving responsibilities should have an equal opportunity to share their research and participate in conferences and symposia.

SPIE Family Care Grants are designed to supplement caregiving costs incurred by SPIE Members who are registered to attend an SPIE meeting, either in person or virtually. See hotel details in the reservation system to find hotels that offer onsite childcare. 

Find information and apply for an SPIE Family Care Grant