Conference Venue

The SwissTech Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the Lake Leman region and regularly hosts internationally renowned events. This majestic building is distinguished by its modernity and its innovative technologies. Located on the EPFL campus, it offers a dynamic and inspiring environment at the heart of one of Europe's leading innovation hubs.

Address:
SwissTech Convention Center, Route Louis-Favre 2, 1024 Ecublens, Lausanne, Switzerland

Reach the venue by public transportation

The SwissTech Convention Center is highly accessible by public transport, train, car, and plane.

From Lausanne City Centre:

Metro:

From Lausanne-Flon, take Metro M1 toward Renens and get off at EPFL. Depending on your location in Lausanne, you may also need to take buses or the Metro M2 (e.g., from Lausanne train station) to Lausanne-Flon.

Public transport is easy to plan using the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) schedules and Lausanne's local transit network.

From Geneva Airport (GVA)

Frequent SBB trains depart from Geneva Airport to Lausanne. From Lausanne station, continue by Metro as above.

From Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Trains from Zurich Airport to Lausanne.

Reach the venue by car

Highway

From major motorways (A1/E25), exit at Lausanne Sud-UNIL/EPFL. Parking is available nearby (e.g., Parking EPFL-SwissTech Village, Parking Campus EPFL, or P+R Bourdonnette).

Taxi / Ride-share

Taxis and ride-share services are widely available in Lausanne and can bring you directly to the STCC from anywhere in the city in ~15 minutes depending on traffic.

Note: Lausanne's city center and campus roads can be busy, so public transport is often faster and recommended.

Tips for attendees

Important: Visitors staying in qualifying accommodations (hotels, youth hostels, B&Bs, and campsites subject to tourist tax) receive a Lausanne Transport Card at check-in - offering free use of public transport for the duration of your stay (up to 15 days), including buses, trains, and metro within Lausanne and the surrounding areas (including to the SwissTech Centre).

Accessibility: The venue and Lausanne's public transport system are wheelchair-accessible

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