The Venue
The conference is organised by the Scala Center at the SwissTech Convention Center, in the heart of campus at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne).
The SwissTech Convention Center (STCC) is located on the EPFL campus, in the western part of Lausanne. The venue featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology at the heart of the Lake Geneva region's innovation hub. Its strategic location provides excellent connectivity, with easy access to Lausanne’s city center and nearby cities, such as Geneva. The STCC venue offers a versatile and functional space with modern facilities designed to accommodate a wide range of events. Along with its convenient location, the area surrounding the STCC features various restaurants, hotels, and leisure options.
With a large focus on sustainability, the STCC facilities are energy efficient with 100% of their energy coming from renewable sources, such as using water from Lake Geneva to cool the building, primarily using natural light, and making the windowpanes act as solar panels. Be prepared to be floored by a state-of-the-art experience as you connect in rooms specifically tailored to fit the needs of Scala Days attendees.
You can find the STCC at Route Louis-Favre 2, 1024 Ecublens.
While in the city, explore more of Lausanne! Lausanne is home to the Olympic Museum, offers stunning views of Lake Geneva, and is known for its vibrant cultural scene and beautiful parks, making it one of Switzerland's most picturesque cities. Lausanne was also named the best small town in the world in the first "Small Cities Index."
The city is strategically located in the heart of Europe within Switzerland's French-speaking region, it is easily navigated with public transport, and combines all of the benefits of a large, urban center with the relaxed pace of a small town. What's more exciting, all hotel guests are offered a Lausanne transport card. This card provides free access to public transportation as well as discounts and free admission with selected partners.
Geneva Airport (GVA), also known as Genève-Cointrin Airport, is Switzerland’s second-busiest airport behind Zurich. GVA is located approximately 60 km from Lausanne and is connected to the city by both road and train.
While planning your travel, GVA isn't your only option! Lausanne may also be reached from Switzerland's other international airports such as Basel, Zurich, and Bern-Belp. Trains from major European cities such as Paris, Lyon, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Milan also arrive in Lausanne's train station on a regular basis.
Find more travel and access information on the Lausanne Tourism website.
In collaboration with Laussane Tourism, a curated list of accommodation options from around Lausanne is the easiest way to book your stay during Scala Days.
Book Your Accommodation
Accommodations booked through the above link provided by Lausanne Tourism are NOT in association with Scala Days and any bookings remain separate from conference ticket bookings.
If you choose a hotel in Lausanne, you will pay the Lausanne tourist tax which entitles you to receive the free Lausanne Transport Card upon your arrival. This card gives you free and unrestricted access to all public transport services in the city (bus, train, metro) and is valid for the entire duration of the reservation, including arrival and departure days.