Conference venue
Berne
Berne is the capital of Switzerland with a population of around 140,000. Its unique old town - the heart of Bern - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The six kilometres of covered arcades, under which visitors find shelter from the rain while strolling and shopping, attract tourists from all over the world. Berne was built on a peninsula and is surrounded by the steel-blue Aare, which is why everything is close together and easy to reach. Hustle and bustle are foreign words to the people of Berne. Life is enjoyed in this city. Various forests and hills offer recreation within easy reach. The city of Berne is home to some of the most important museums in Switzerland. Numerous cellar pubs offer modern bars and cultural venues as well as speciality shops. See the wonderful city in a 360-degree perspective from the roof of Bern Cathedral.
Conference building UniS
The conference building UniS is located at Schanzeneckstrasse 1 in the immediate vicinity of the main university building and Berne railway station. In 5 minutes walking distance you can reach the old town of Berne with its numerous shops, restaurants and pubs.
Conference rooms UniS
You will find the conference rooms in the building UniS (Schanzeneckstrasse 1) on the ground floor and basement. The plenary sessions will take place on the ground floor in lecture hall A 003. The seminar rooms A 019 and A 022 on the ground floor and A -122 and A -119 in the basement are available for the working groups. The foyer serves the conference secretariat and is used for lunch and coffee breaks as well as exhibitor space.
Conference dinner
The conference dinner will be held in the restaurant Grosse Schanze. The Grosse Schanze is the viewing platform in front of the main university building with a view over the city centre of Berne, the surrounding foothills of the Alps and the Bernese Alps with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau; it is located in the immediate vicinity of the conference building.