Follow the E45 motorway until Villa San Giovanni, Messina. Take the ferry and after a trip of about 30 minutes, follow A20/E90 and exit to Giarre, where you can take SS 114 to Acireale (Catania).
By Airplane
Catania can be reached by plane. Its airport is the 4th largest one in Italy with multiple international connections.
The Congress Venue, Santa Tecla Palace Hotel, is located in Acireale (Catania), just 45 min driving away from the airport.