VISITORS INFO

Location

The city of Geneva, located in the western part of Switzerland, is known around the world as the center of diplomacy and international cooperation. It is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the largest in French-speaking region. Geneva is renowned for its stunning scenery, including the stunning view of the majestic Lake Geneva and the surrounding alpine peaks. With its rich history and diverse population, Geneva is a truly unique and fascinating destination. 

Our Venue

We chose a special conference venue to welcome our participants. Geneva’s International Conference Center (CICG) is a world-class event venue, which benefits from a privileged location in close proximity to the Place des Nations, the main International Organisations and permanent missions based in Geneva.

How to Reach?

FROM THE AIRPORT: 

Whether you are coming by public transport or by taxi, you will need around 15 minutes to reach the CICG from Geneva International Airport.

Bus 5: Around 10 -15 minutes departing from the airport and getting off at the stop Vermont 

By taxi: Around 15 minutes 
(depending on traffic)

FROM THE CENTRAL STATION:

You will need on average 10 minutes to get from the Gare Cornavin (Central Station) to the CICG with one of the following three possibilities: 

Tram 15: Departing from the Gare Cornavin and
getting off at the stop Sismondi

Bus 5: Departing from the Gare Cornavin and
getting off at the stop Vermont 

Bus 8: Departing from the Gare Cornavin and
getting off at the stop UIT 

On foot: Around 20 minutes

Hotels - Book your Stay!

Our esteemed hotel partners, who are conveniently located near our conference venue, are pleased to offer our participants exclusive discounts with the use of a dedicated promo code. 

Warwick Hotel

Our venue can be easily reached from this hotel within a 10-minute trip on tram 15.

To reserve your room with a discount, simply click on the button below. 

Strasbourg, les Nations, Cornavin

Situated adjacent to the Train Station is a network of Hotels. 

Our venue can be easily reached within a 10-minute trip on tram 15.

To reserve your room with a discount, simply click on the button below and make use of the promotional code WRF23.  

Mon Repos

Our venue can be easily reached within a 13-minute trip on tram 15.

To reserve your room with a discount, simply click on the button below and make use of the promotional code WRF23.  

ibis Geneva

Our venue can be easily reached within a 10-minute walk.

To reserve your room, simply click on the button below. 

Whova Conference App

WRF’23 is powered by Whova, an award-wining Event App which provides you with everything you need to attend and make the best out of WRF’23, both in-person and online. You can access the Whova app via desktop or you can conveniently download it on your mobile, for iOS devices, Android Devices and Blackberry/Windows phones.

Discover more about the app’s features:

  • All registrations through the dedicated page.
  • Access all the conference sessions via the desktop or mobile app.
  • Have the agenda and speakers’ info readily available
  • Read relevant documents and information.
  • Make use of interactive maps to prevent getting lost at the conference venue.
  • Network with other attendees and organise online or in-person meet-ups.
  • Reach out to attendees to schedule individual meetings
  • Gamify your experience by participating in contests and social competitions.
  •  Contact the organisers for any questions you may have.

Find out more about the App:

Whova App User Guide – Whova

We can't wait to welcome you in Geneva or online on 4-6 September 2023! In case of any questions, reach out to us at wrf2023@wrforum.org.