The conference will be held from 26-28 June 2017 at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, Switzerland.

Palazzo dei Congressi
Piazza Indipendenza 4
6900 Lugano

You can reach the venue either by public transportation or by car (there is a multistorey carpark right in front of the Congress Hall, located under Piazza Castello).

Getting there

• Public Transportation

The bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12 stop at the central bus station (Lugano Centro), which is the major public transport hub. From here, the conference venue is reachable on foot within 5 min.
Click here for more information on bus routes and timetable.
 

• Car

Simply enter Piazza Castello as your final destination into the navigation system or follow the overhead signs leading to Palazzo dei Congressi.
There is a multi-storey carpark right in front of the Convention Centre, located under Piazza Castello.

The PASC17 Conference is delighted to announce that an optional social evening event will be held at the Parco Ciani Restaurant on the evening of Monday, June 26, 2017.

Parco Ciani Restaurant
Piazza Indipendenza 4, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
T: +41 (0)91 922 66 55

Parco Ciani Restaurant is located in the same building where the conference will be held. Guests will have the opportunity to network and enjoy the company of their fellow colleagues in this beautiful lakeside venue, surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Parco Ciani.

Tickets cost 40 chf and include local cold cuts and cheeses, as well as homemade focaccia, cold and fried snacks, a hot dish and drinks.

Please note that places are limited. If you are interested in participating, make sure you register for the event via the online registration system at your earliest convenience.

Lugano lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Ceresio, surrounded by numerous mountains and offering splendid viewpoints.

The traffic-free historic and picturesque town centre, the numerous buildings in Italian style, the exclusive museums, the mountains, lake and a packed calendar of events all invite visitors to see the sights and soak up the atmosphere.

Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is an important financial, banking and business centre, as well as a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings.

With its Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town.