Practical information
Venue
The conference takes place at the CICG - The International Conference Center Geneva, located next to the Place des Nations, the Office of the United Nations at Geneva and the headquarters of most international organizations.
Address:
17 rue de Varembé
CH - 1202 Geneva
(maps)
From Geneva railway station (gare Cornavin):
- Tram 15 (direction Nations) - stop Sismondi
- Bus 5 (direction Aéroport) - stop Vermont
- Bus 8 (direction OMS) - stop Motta
- Bus 20 (direction Colovrex) - stop Vermont
The CICG is only a short walk from each of these stops.
How to reach Geneva?
By train
Geneva’s Cornavin railway station is centrally located and offers high-speed connections to Swiss and major European cities:
- From Zurich: ~2h45
- From Paris: ~3h15
- From Milan: ~4h
- From Munich: ~6h30 by train via Zurich
You can use the website Rail Europe to book train journeys to Geneva from France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy or the UK in a single booking on a single website, but with a booking fee of € 6.95.
By road
Geneva is accessible via Switzerland’s efficient motorway network:
- From Bern (A1): ~1h40
- From Lyon, France (A40): ~1h45
- From Milan, Italy (A40): ~3h30
Parking is limited in the city centre, so public transport is recommended.
By air
Geneva Airport (GVA) is an international hub with direct flights to major cities worldwide and serves as an EasyJet hub. Located just 4 km from the city center, it offers frequent train and bus connections. Upon arrival, you can reach the city in:
- 7 minutes by train (departing every 10–15 minutes)
- 15–20 minutes by bus or tram
- 15 minutes by taxi (⚠️ travelling by train is usually faster and more reliable than taking a taxi)
ECCB 2026 participants can also benefit from discounted fares with Lufthansa Group airlines (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS). The special rates are valid from one week before to one week after the conference.
Book via this dedicated link to access the discounted fares.
Public transport in Geneva
Once in Geneva, the UNIRESO network of trams and buses makes it easy to get around. Visitors staying in hotels and hostels receive a free Geneva Transport Card for unlimited travel within the city.
Accommodation
We are pleased to offer a special booking link for conference attendees to secure hotels at discounted rates :
If you are looking for budget-friendly options, several youth hostels provide affordable stays. While these are not included on our partner booking platform, here are some recommended hostels in the city:
- City Hostel Geneva, Rue Ferrier 2, 1202 Genève (15 min by tram to CICG)
- Geneva Youth Hostel, Chemin Jeanne-Hersch 6, 1219 Châtelaine (25 min by tram/bus to CICG)
- Geneva Hostel, Rue Rothschild 28/30, 1202 Genève (10 min by tram to CICG)
We encourage you to explore these options for a cost-effective and social experience during your time in Geneva. For more information or to book directly, visit the hostels’ websites.
Useful opening hours
Venue opening
| Sunday 30 August | 16:00 – 18:30 |
| Monday 31 August | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday 1 September | 8:00 – 18:30 |
| Wednesday 2 September | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday 3 September | 8:30 – 18:30 |
| Friday 4 September | 8:30 – 17:30 |
Registration and information desk
| Sunday 30 August | 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Monday 31 August | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday 1 September | 8:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday 2 September | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Thursday 3 September | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday 4 September | 8:00 – 15:00 |
Cloakroom
| Monday 31 August | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday 1 September | self-service, no attendant |
| Wednesday 2 September | 8:00 – 16:30 |
Speakers service centre
| Sunday 30 August | 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Monday 31 August | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Tuesday 1 September | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday 2 September | 8:00 – 15:30 |
