Welcome Reception
Registration and a welcome reception will be held in CERN's Globe of Science and Innovation on Sunday 16th September.
Conference Excursion
When you register online for the conference you will be able to choose to take part in one of the two conference excursions which will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 19th September. Buses leave from the Globe car park at 13:45.
1. Tour of Annecy old town
Annecy is a French alpine town , where the beautiful Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It’s known for its Vieille Ville (old town), with cobbled streets, winding canals and pastel-colored houses. The medieval Château d’Annecy, once home to the Counts of Geneva, overlooks the city. Please note that this excursion is in France so you must have the correct travel documents.
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2. Visit of the Olympic Museum in Lausanne
The Olympic Capital, Lausanne has been home to the IOC (International Olympic Committee) for 100 years and in 1993, the IOC founded its unique official museum on the banks of Lake Geneva. In 2013, The Olympic Museum was completely renovated with the most up-to-date facilities. Now on three floors, the exhibition presents the origin of the games, the competitions and the athletic spirit through over 150 screens and 1500 objects: The Olympic torches and medals of all The Olympic games, as well as the equipment of the most famous athletes.
With its temporary exhibitions, grounds decorated with works of art and a panoramic restaurant with a view over Lake Geneva and the Alps, this is a must-see attraction in Lausanne.
Conference Banquet
On the evening of Thursday 20th September the EMIS2018 conference banquet will be held on a CGN boat on the magnificent Lake Geneva. Buses will be organised to take participants from CERN to the boat and back to CERN when the boat returns to Geneva.
Buses leave from the Globe car park at 17:30.
