The workshop will be held at the Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Institute Polytechnic Leiria, which is located in Marinha Grande in Portugal. Accommodation will be based in the City of Leiria.

Leiria is a beautiful city with a striking royal castle, built in 1135 by the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques, and it was the setting of several cortes (feudal parliaments). The historical city centre spreads between the castle hill and the river Lis. The city of Leiria is located near the western coast, in the central region of Portugal, with a Mediterranean climate and oceanic influence. In the 20th century, its strategic position in the Portuguese territory favoured the development of a diversified industry.The wood from Leiria surrounding pine tree forests were used to build the ships used in the Portuguese Navigations in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Marinha Grande and Leiria can be easily reached by road (A1 and A8 toll roads). The nearest airport is Lisbon and this is served by both major airlines and by low cost airlines such as easyjet.

Transport by coach will be provided for registered participants leaving Lisbon Airport. at 1300 3 July 2013 and at 1800 3 July 2013

Porto Airport is also within easy travelling distance by car if that it is more convenient for your schedule.

Transport to Lisbon will be provided at 0800 from the Leiria area to Lisbon Airport on 6 July 2013 and from the Workshop venue on 5 July at 1800 to Lisbon Airport.

Participants who wish to use these services should ensure that they indicate so by completing the registration form.