We have some fantastic social programme planned for ECSS Lausanne 2026!
Registration for these events will open early April. Enter your ECSS Account, scroll down to the section myCongress and click on myCongress Bookings to register your attendance. Please note that registration is only open to people who have already paid the Congress registration fee.
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 7 July, 18:00-19:00 (CEST) in Auditorium A. The programme includes the GSSI Awards Ceremony as well as a warm welcome by the ECSS and Congress Presidents and a Swiss special programme from our local host! You do not need to register for this event.
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday, 7 July, 19:00-20:00 (CEST) in the SportEx area, distributed around Campus and Garden Levels, directly after the Opening Ceremony. Complimentary welcome drinks and some snacks will be served. Only those who are registered can attend this event. Registration is available until Monday, 15 June (see registration details above).
Bengt Saltin Run – sponsored by Liquid I.V by Unilever
Enjoy the beauty of Lausanne on the Summer morning of Thursday, 9 July, 07:00 (CEST). Only those who are registered can participate in the Charity run. Registration will close as soon as it is fully booked but at the latest on Wednesday, 20 May (see registration details above). Even if you are not participating, all runners will be delighted if you cheer them on at the start and finish line! Do not forget to pick up your race bib number and running shirt at the Unilever booth (ID C2, Campus Level)!
Uniting Excellence in Sport Science (UESS) Reception
The UESS Reception will take place on Thursday, 9 July, 20:00-23:00 (CEST) celebrating sport science at the Olympic Museum which is easily accessible via public transport. Kindly note that attendance is by invitation only.
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will take place on Friday, 10 July, 18:00-19:00 (CEST) in Auditorium A. The programme includes the ECSS YIA Winners Ceremony, a Swiss farewell and the official handover to the local host of ECSS Manchester 2027! You do not need to register for this event.
Farewell Reception
The Farewell Reception will take place on Friday, 10 July, 19:30-21:30 (CEST) at Amphipôle on UNIL campus. Complimentary welcome drinks and finger food will be served. Only those who are registered can attend this event. Registration is available until Monday, 15 June (see registration details above).
Friday Night Party
This year’s Friday Night Party will take place on Friday, 10 July, 22:00-05:00 (CEST) at MAD Club. Starting 23:00, the main area will be opened to the public but the top two floors will remain exclusive to ECSS. Please note that as soon as the club’s capacity limit is reached, also ECSS people must wait in line, so arri ve early! Attendance is free of charge for all registered Congress participants and three complimentary drink vouchers will be provided at the entrance, but registration via your ECSS Account is required. Registration is available until Monday, 15 June (see registration details above). Time to party together and enjoy the vibrant Lausanne nightlife!