Getting to CERN

The conference is in the Council Chamber (room 503/1-001, first floor of building 503) at CERN, Esplanade des Particules 1, Meyrin, on the outskirts of Geneva. See CERN’s map of the venue.

From Geneva railway station (Cornavin)

Take tram 18 towards “CERN” and stay on to the terminus, which is at the CERN entrance. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

From Geneva airport

Leave the airport on the Swiss side (follow the “Suisse” signs if you arrive in the French sector). Take bus 23, 28, 54 or 57 from platform D to the Vernier, Blandonnet stop, then walk or take the lift up to the flyover and change to tram 18 towards CERN. Allow about 20 minutes. Luggage left uncollected on the French-sector carousel is moved to the Swiss carousel.

Tickets

A 60-minute Geneva public transport ticket costs 3 CHF, or 2 CHF for people aged 65 and over, and can be paid by card. Many Geneva hotels give guests a free transport card, so ask at reception.

By car

Parking at CERN is free but limited, so public transport is recommended. If you drive, you must register your car’s licence plate when you request your access card.

Access to the CERN site

• Visitors must enter through Gate A (main entrance).
• You need a CERN access card. Request it by ticking the option at the end of the Indico registration form; the extra personal details asked for are seen only by CERN’s security service.
• Before the event you receive a link and a code to print your card. If you cannot print it, go to the CERN Community Support Centre (building 33, Monday to Friday 07:00–18:30) with your code. Outside those hours, use the phone box near entrance A.
• Bring your passport or identity card to obtain the card.
• The card is valid from Wednesday 21 October. Show it each time you enter, and wear it visibly while on the CERN site.

Practical information

Emergencies

On the CERN site call +41 22 767 4444. Elsewhere in Switzerland call 112 (emergencies), 144 (ambulance) or 117 (police). The nearest hospitals are the HUG (Geneva University Hospitals) and the Hôpital de La Tour in Meyrin.

Money

Switzerland uses Swiss francs (CHF). Some places accept euros, but francs are best for cash. There are UBS cash machines (CHF and EUR) in CERN’s main building, next to the cafeteria.

Food

The main cafeteria (Restaurant 1) in the main building serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; vending machines for snacks and drinks are around the site. There is also a convenience store in the main building.

Wi-Fi

Connect to the “CERN-Visitors” network and register on the visitor portal with your e-mail address and mobile number to receive an access code by SMS.

Electricity

230 V / 50 Hz, with Swiss type J (3-pin) and European type C (2-pin) sockets.

Smoking

Smoking and vaping are not allowed indoors, near building entrances and bus or shuttle stops, or on restaurant terraces at lunchtime.

Help on site

The CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC), run by the Service Desk, can help on arrival and throughout your stay.

Cancellation policy

Conference participation

If you can no longer attend, cancel your registration on Indico and e-mail the organisers at conference-craio-2026@gac-epa.org.

CERN Hotel

Contact the CERN Hotel directly. Cancellations and changes are free until 14:00 two days before your arrival date. If you do not arrive, the first night is charged to the card that guaranteed the booking and the rest of the stay is cancelled automatically by 12:00 the next day. You can shorten your stay free of charge until 12:00 on your departure day.

Visit CERN Science Gateway

Participants are encouraged to visit CERN Science Gateway, CERN’s education and visitor centre designed by Renzo Piano, just across the road from the main entrance. See the opening hours and exhibitions.

Participants are also asked to follow the CERN Code of Conduct.