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Date: 7th / 8th October 2025
Venue: RedIRIS, Madrid - https://www.rediris.es/rediris/localizacion/index.html.en
Accommodation/recommended hotels:
Recommendation by RedIRIS
| Hotel | Category | Address | Walk to RedIRIS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana | 4★ | Plaza Carlos Trías Bertrán 4 | ~5–7 min | Inside AZCA; easiest on foot. (Hilton) |
| H10 Tribeca | 4★ | C/ Pedro Teixeira 5 | ~10–12 min | Corporate profile near Castellana/Bernabéu. (H10 Hotels) |
| Meliá Castilla | 4★ superior | C/ Poeta Joan Maragall 43 | ~15–18 min | Classic conference hotel with many meeting rooms. (Meliá Hotels International) |
| AC Hotel Aitana (Marriott) | 4★ | P.º de la Castellana 152 | ~15–17 min | Practical for delegations along Castellana. (Marriott) |
| NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding | 5★ | C/ Padre Damián 23 | ~20–22 min | Large MICE capacity and notable restaurants. (NH Hotels & Resorts) |
| NYX Hotel Madrid (Leonardo) | 4★ | C/ del Aviador/Comandante Zorita 34 | ~15–18 min | Modern style; small rooftop pool. |
| Espahotel Plaza Basílica (aparthotel) | 3★ | C/ Aviador Zorita 27–31 | ~12–15 min | Aparthotel with kitchenette; good for longer stays. (Espahotel Plaza Basílica) |
| Apartamentos Eurobuilding 2 | Apartments | C/ Orense 69 | ~20–22 min | Apartments; seasonal rooftop pool. (pierreetvacances.com) |
| VP SOGNIO Metropolitano (ex VP Jardín Metropolitano) | 4★ | Av. Reina Victoria 12 | ~20–25 min | Spacious rooms; easy access via Cuatro Caminos. (metropolitano-hotel.com) |
| Crisol Vía Castellana | 4★ | P.º de la Castellana 220 | ~30–35 min | At Plaza Castilla; very well connected. (hotelviacastellana.com) |
| NH Collection Madrid Abascal | 4★ superior | C/ José Abascal 47 | ~20–25 min | Landmark building; good meeting facilities. (NH Collection) |
| NH Madrid Chamberí | 3–4★ | C/ Bretón de los Herreros 29 | ~22–25 min | Simple, good connections to Castellana/Orense. (NH Hotels & Resorts) |
REGISTRATION LINK HERE
Please note that this an in-person event only with no remote option possible.
SIG-ISM AGENDA | ||||
DAY 1 - 7th October 2025 | DAY 2 - 8th October 2025 | |||
| 11:30 | Registration & Welcome | |||
| 12 | Lunch | 09:30 | Opening | |
| 13 | Welcome SIG-ISM Past & Future What is GÈANT doing in Security? | 09:35 | Session on Communication about Security Morning session on AI usage in the Security domain (panel) | |
| 15 | Coffee Break | 11 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:15 | Afternoon session on Security & Compliance (panel) | 11:15 | Open table & open discussions → Your Input Opportunity to present | |
| 17 | Open table & open discussions → Your Input Closing | 13 | Closing Lunch | |
| 18 | Sightseeing tour | 14 | Goodbye | |
| 20 | Dinner (sponsored) | |||
Celebrate 10 years of SIG-ISM in Madrid on 7-8 October 2025 | GÉANT CONNECT Online
If you are willing to present on day 1 or day 2, please send an email with topic and desired length of the talk to annette.aylward@geant.org.