CERN Access
How to access CERN and get your conference badge?
To retrieve your conference badge and visitor access card, head to the CERN Community Support Center (CCSC), open from 7.00 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday located in Building 33. Badge collection is available from Wednesday 8 October morning (07:00 to 18:30 CET) and throughout the event on Wednesday 8 October
We will be there to welcome you and provide you with a conference badge on Wednesday 8 October starting from 10h30.
If you arrive outside these hours:
- you can print your visitor card at the Main Gate (Gate B).
- to collect your conference badge (granting you access to the CAO and WRAP event), contact us at giulia.riso@cern.ch or cecile.curdy@cern.ch.
Which entrance to use to access CERN?
To enter the CERN site, most of the time you will need to use the main entrance (Entrance B). Please remember that the previous Main Reception building (bld. 33) does not have the option to get into CERN.
During the times when we will be moving to and from CERN to the rooms, it will be possible to enter/exit via entrance A on foot (no access with cars, please use Entrance B if you wish to drive).
Here are the exact times when the Entrance A will be open:
Wednesday 8 October, :
- 10:30 - 11:30
- 16:00 - 16:30
- 18:00 - 19:30
Are you coming by car?
You may enter CERN with your car (limited space) and park in the CERN Meyrin site over the week. Please make sure you enter your registration number when you request your access badge in Indico.
If you have already requested access, but forgot to mention your vehicle plates, you can forward the confirmation message with your access code to service-desk@cern.ch sharing your plates number with them.
Parking at CERN is free, but do keep in mind that parkings have a limited numbers of places to park, and we suggest to come by public transport to the venue.
Staying at the CERN Hotel
If you've booked a room at the CERN Hotel, you should have received the confirmation email. Please make sure you have your reservation details.
If you are still in need of accommodation, we're pleased to inform you that the hotel still has some rooms available.
Where to go when?
Programme
The event is scheduled across different locations. Main auditorium hosts all keynote talks, and the Council Chamber, both in the Main Building complex.
Feel free to explore the comprehensive programme details by visiting the following link: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1458816/timetable/#20251008.detailed
Make sure that you verify the meeting room number assigned to your preferred parallel session.
Map
For seamless navigation across various locations, or as a helpful reminder for those who haven't visited CERN in a while, you can refer to the following map.
Moving between the rooms and the restaurant
The rooms are close to the restaurant and accessible at a short walking distance.
We will guide you from the rooms to the restaurant.
When will Entrance A be open for CAO participants?
Wednesday 8 October:
- 10:30
- 16:00 - 16:30
- 18:00 - 19:30
Dinners on Wednesday
The regionally themed menu will be as follows:
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Starter:
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Main course (main 1):
Main course Vegan/vegetarian (main 2):
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Dessert (dessert 1): Meringue, crème de Gruyère, et coulis de fruits rouges (meringue, Gruyère cream (served separately), and red berry coulis)
Dessert Vegan (dessert 2): Crème de coco (coconut cream)
See the list of allergens here.
Kindly be aware that under normal circumstances, Menu 1 (Main 1 + Dessert 1) will be provided as the default option for everyone.
However, if you have communicated any allergies or dietary preferences, we have directly contacted you to discuss your preferred menu selection.
Please update your registration form if you prefer a different option before Monday, 29 September, 23:59 CET
Coffee breaks
The CERN's Main Building's "pas perdus" and mezzanine areas will transform into a coffee break for all the days of the event in the morning and in the afternoon.
Visits
The meeting point for all visits (Science Gateway Piazza) is at ........
Info desk
Should you require any information throughout the event, please feel free to contact our volunteers stationed at the Info Desk conveniently located next to the Main Auditorium in the Main Building.
Alternatively, you can contact us at giulia.riso@cern.ch. We will do our best to respond to your inquiries promptly.
Currency in Switzerland
The currency is Swiss Francs (CHF). While some places may accept euros, it's best to have CHF for payments. That said, you’ll be able to use your credit card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) almost everywhere.
