São Paulo, a beautiful huge sprawling metropolis, is going to be the stage for the next Second ICTI - International Conference on Transport Infrastructures.

Home to more than 17 million people, Sao Paulo is the largest city in South America and Brazil's bustling economic and financial center.

"São Paulo works so that the rest of Brazil can play" say the paulistanos. But when the day's work is over, the residents of this city of trade and industry like to play as hard as they work. The city is huge. The best way to get around is by metro, the subway system is ranked as one of the best in the world. Taxis and buses are plentiful, but unless you're a wild, crazy, impatient driver yourself, you're better off not driving. The usual big city safety precautions apply.

Waves of immigration brought a mix of cultures and cuisines reflected in the restaurants, many theatres, opera and dance companies. Nightlife is all night. The city hosts trade shows, congresses and symposiums with ease.