Plan your visit!
SGV Meeting 2026: your journey to Lausanne, finding the auditorium and making the most of the meeting.
- Date
- 24–25 November 2026
- Venue
- Auditorium César Roux, CHUV (BH08)
Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne - Both days
- Check-in from 08:00
Programme from 09:00
Getting to CHUV
- Lausanne-Gare Railway station: board here
- Lausanne-Flon
- Riponne-M. Béjart
- Bessières
- Ours
- CHUV Your stop
- m2 stop CHUVFollow the marked footpath along the construction site
- West entrance (BH08)The only pedestrian access from the m2 during construction
- Signs to the auditoriumsSame level, BH08
- Auditorium César Roux (A5)
Due to construction work, pedestrian access between the m2 station and the main hospital building (BH08) is via the west entrance only. CHUV notice (French)
CHUV locator: Auditorium César Roux (PDF)- m2 stop CHUVFollow the marked footpath along the construction site
- West entrance (BH08)The only pedestrian access from the m2 during construction
- Signs to the auditoriumsSame level, BH08
- Auditoire Mathias Mayor (CHUV)
Auditorium César Roux
CHUV (BH08) · Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne
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From Lausanne station to CHUV
Lausanne-Gare → m2 towards Croisettes → CHUV
At Lausanne railway station, follow the signs for the m2 metro. Take the train towards Croisettes and get off at CHUV. No change is needed.
Plan your local journeyLocal tickets and the Lausanne Transport Card
Find the auditorium on campus
Construction work: use the west entrance from the m2. CHUV's notice, effective from 1 July 2026, directs pedestrians travelling between the m2 station and the main hospital building to the west entrance, beside the public cafeteria and post office. Follow the temporary signs on site. CHUV states that this entrance is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The hospital address remains Rue du Bugnon 46. Once inside, stay on level BH08 and follow the signs for the auditoria:
- Scientific programme: Auditorium César Roux (A5 on CHUV's auditorium plan).
- Caretaker programme: Auditoire Mathias Mayor (A4 on CHUV's auditorium plan), also on BH08. Ask reception for directions if needed.
CHUV construction and entrance noticeMathias Mayor auditorium locator (PDF, CHUV)César Roux auditorium locator (PDF, CHUV)Campus plan with all auditoriums (PDF, CHUV)
Map note: the individual auditorium plans identify the rooms, but their pink outdoor routes predate the construction diversion. For the walk from the m2, use the west entrance shown in CHUV's newer construction notice and follow current signs. The notice does not announce an auditorium relocation or give an end date for the diversion. Check it again before travelling.
Registration and check-in
Please register through the SGV registration portal by 15 November 2026. Registration is required for everyone attending. Categories, fees and booking instructions are available in the portal; SGV members should sign in to access the member option.
On-site registration is not available.
The registration desk opens at 08:00 on Tuesday, 24 November and Wednesday, 25 November. Collect your badge before the scientific programme starts at 09:00.
During the meeting
Programme and catering
See the scientific programme for sessions and breaks. Vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free catering options will be available. For other dietary requirements, please use the SGV contact form in advance.
Evening event
Join fellow participants for a free apéritif dînatoire at the end of the first meeting day, Tuesday, 24 November. Please select the evening event when registering through the SGV registration portal.
Explore Lausanne
Have some time before or after the meeting? Find ideas for drinks and snacks, walks around Lausanne and culture and evenings.
7 places for drinks and snacks during your visit in LausanneRead article 
Five walks and sights around the meetingRead article 
Culture and evenings in LausanneRead article
Certificates and continuing education
Certificate of attendance
A certificate of attendance will be sent by email after the meeting. This confirms your participation and is separate from the continuing education certificate. It should not be submitted to the Swiss veterinary authorities as proof of continuing education.
Continuing education certificate
Study directors and experimenters working in Switzerland who require a continuing education certificate must have their badge scanned at the registration desk at the beginning and end of each day they attend:
- Attending one day: scan your badge when you arrive and when you leave that day.
- Attending both days: scan your badge at the beginning and end of each day — four scans in total.
- Attending part of a day: scan your badge when you arrive and when you leave. At least three hours of attendance are required for a half-day certificate.
Please ask the registration team if you are unsure which certificate you need or when to scan your badge.
FAQ
Can I register on site?
No. Please complete your registration through the SGV portal by 15 November 2026.
When does check-in open?
At 08:00 on both days. The scientific programme starts at 09:00.
Is local public transport included with my hotel stay?
Participating accommodation provides a Lausanne Transport Card for local travel during your stay. Ask your accommodation how to receive it. See local tickets and the Lausanne Transport Card for details.
Will I receive a certificate?
A certificate of attendance will be emailed after the meeting. If you also need a continuing education certificate, have your badge scanned at the beginning and end of each day you attend. See the certificate instructions.
Can I receive continuing education credit for part of a day?
At least three hours of attendance are required for a half-day certificate. Have your badge scanned at the registration desk when you arrive and when you leave.
Your journey and stay
Arriving by train
Book your rail journey to Lausanne, then continue to CHUV by m2 using the directions above.
Local tickets and the Lausanne Transport Card
Staying overnight in Lausanne? Guests at participating hotels, serviced apartments and youth hostels receive a Lausanne Transport Card, included with their stay under the local tourist-tax scheme. It provides free travel by metro, bus and train within the covered Lausanne-area zones for the duration of the stay, including the day of departure.
The card covers the local journey to CHUV within its valid zones. Arrange your rail ticket to Lausanne separately.
Ask your accommodation how to receive your card. It may be sent by email before arrival or issued at check-in. If you have not received it, contact your accommodation before travelling locally. Carry a valid identity document when using the card.
For a day visit, or if your accommodation does not provide a card, check whether your rail ticket includes local travel; otherwise, buy a valid local ticket before boarding.
Lausanne Transport Card: coverage and how it worksLausanne public transport
Arriving by car
Parking around CHUV is limited. Check the Parking des Hôpitaux for access and current tariffs. An alternative is P+R Vennes, followed by m2 towards Ouchy-Olympique, getting off at CHUV.
Accessibility
If you need step-free access or assistance at the venue, please use the SGV contact form before the meeting so we can help you plan your visit. Check tl accessibility information and tl traffic updates before travelling.
Any further questions?
Please use the SGV contact form for questions about registration, your visit or accessibility. During the meeting, visit the registration desk for assistance.