General Information

The Venue

Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano

Piazza Indipendenza 4

6900 Lugano

Switzerland

Phone: +41 (0)91 960 60 60

Website: Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano

Compliance

The Aortic Summit 2023 with the reference number EMT29500 is approved by the the CVS – ETHICALMEDTECH.

Accreditation

The Aortic Summit 2023 is accredited by

• SGG: 20.5 Credits

• SGA: 20.5 Credits

• SGHC: 20.5 Credits

• U.E.M.S: 19 Credits

Congress Secretariat

Education Event Impact GmbH

Alte Steinhauserstrasse 1

6330 Cham

Switzerland

Phone: +41 79 247 98 75

Email: info@ee-impact.org

Registration Desk

The registration desk will be open as follows:

Thursday, October 26th from 9:30 am to 7 pm

Friday, October 27th from 7:30 am to 6 pm

Saturday, October 28th from 7:30 am to 4 pm

Accommodation

A number of rooms for participants of the Aortic Summit are prebooked in the Hotel De la Paix. For room reservation, please contact the Hotel De la Paix via email at booking@delapaix.ch and mention the congress name " Aortic Summit 2023". A credit card will be requested in order to confirm the reservation.


Hotel De la Paix

Distance to the venue: approx. 2.2km

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Cancellation policy:

• 7 days prior to arrival: no penalty

• from 6 to 3 days: 50%

• less than 3 days: 100%

Additionally, we can recommend the following hotels:


Hotel Walter au Lac

Distance to the venue: approx. 600m

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Hotel Lido Seegarten

Distance to the venue: approx. 1km

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Hotel Admiral

Distance to the venue: approx. 2.3km

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To view further hotels please click here

Travel to Lugano

How to reach the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano:

  • 1 km from Lugano train station

  • Located at a walking distance from the city center and close to the Lake Lugano


By Rail and Bus

From Lugano's SBB Station:

  • Take the TPL bus line 2 towards Castagnola.

  • Alight at the "Palazzo dei Congressi" stop.

  • The journey will take approximately 10 minutes.

Using the Funicular Service:

  • Ride the Funicular service from the SBB station.

  • Once you reach the city centre, the Convention Centre is a 15-minute walk away.

On Foot from City Centre:

  • The Convention Centre is situated 500 metres from the city centre.

  • You can reach it by walking along Corso Enrico Pestalozzi and then Viale Carlo Cattaneo.

  • Alternatively, stroll along the lakeside promenade in the direction of Parco Ciani.

Bike Sharing Service:

The closest PubliBike Bike Sharing station to the Convention Centre is located at Via Lucchini. It's approximately 270 meters away.

Parking:

  • The Convention Centre features a multi-storey underground car park located at "Piazza Castello."

  • This car park has the capacity to accommodate 248 vehicles.

  • Additionally, "Piazza Castello" parking is accessible from the Palazzo dei Congressi.

Use these directions to ensure a smooth journey to the Convention Centre


By Car

Access by car to the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano can be via many routes. You are therefore advised to go onto a route planner to map your journey.

We recommend www.theaa.com/route-planner.


By Plane

AIRPORT MILANO MALPENSA

Take the Shuttle Bus: From Terminal 1 - arrival area, gate no.

7; from Terminal 2 – departure area, in front of the pharmacy.

Map of Lugano

 

Visa Application

Guidance on Temporary Non-Immigrant Visa Application for Travel to Switzerland:

Application Timing:

  • If you're considering traveling to Switzerland and need to apply for a temporary non-immigrant visa, it's advisable to start the application process as soon as your travel plans are set.

  • Ensure you submit your application no later than 3 months in advance of your intended travel date.


Official Invitation Letter:

  • For attendees of the Meeting, the congress secretariat provides an official letter of invitation.

  • Although the letter of invitation isn't mandatory for the visa application, it can serve as a beneficial supporting document.

  • During your visa interview, present the letter of invitation from the Aortic Summit to the consular officer.

  • Please note: Having this letter does not guarantee your entry into Switzerland. However, it can offer strong evidence in favor of your application for immigration officers to review.


Requesting an Invitation Letter:

  • If you need a personalized invitation letter, fill out the "Visa Application" form.

  • Ensure you submit your request by the deadline of September 18, 2023.

  • All requests for invitation letters will be processed promptly after receiving both your indication of attendance for the Aortic Summit and your completed "Letter of Invitation Request" form.


We strongly recommend applying early and ensuring all documentation is in order to facilitate a smoother visa application process. Safe travels!