General Information about the Symposium

Venue
The Symposium will be held at the Conference Center of the "Sternen Muri" in Muri-bei-Bern, Switzerland. The venue is situated on the outskirts of the Swiss capital, Berne, and is easily accessible by car or public transport (see map and explanation for details). For more information on the venue please have a look at the website of the Conference Center.

Exhibition
During the whole event participants will have the opportunity to use posters and stands to present their institutions, projects, etc.

Language
The main language of the Symposium will be English. Interpreters will provide translations into French and German.

Fees
The participation fee for the Symposium is CHF 170.- (roughly US $ 100) including lunch and documentation.

Hotel
If you need a hotel reservation, please use this form (PDF, 110 KB) or contact:
Bern Tourismus
Laupenstrasse 20
CH-3001 Bern
Tel. ++41 31 328 12 28
info-res@bernetourism.ch

Visa
Please verify if you need a visa to enter Switzerland. For relevant information go to: http://www.auslaender.ch/einreise/index_e.asp?zone=2

Sponsors
The following institutions support the Symposium financially: