Munich is considered as a cosmopolitan city and a center of culture, politics, science and media. Located in the alpine foothills, the metropolitan region offers a variety of attractions and also fascinates with its breathtaking nature close by.

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There are many universities and academies, famous museums and theaters. The city is an international magnet and one of the most visited cities in Europe thanks to a large selection of buildings worth seeing, including protected monuments and ensembles, international sporting events, trade fairs and congresses as well as the world-famous Oktoberfest. Munich is internationally well-known for its collections of historical and classical art, which are presented in public, state-owned and private museums and galleries. For example, the Alte and Neue Pinakothek as well as the Pinakothek der Moderne and the Lenbachhaus, which was significantly expanded in 2014, are some of the world's most important galleries and are located directly next to the Technical University of Munich main campus, where the conference will take place. 

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Munich's appeal attracts not only many residents but also numerous companies and corporations and is considered as one of Germany's “top future hotspots”.