Day 1
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony and Gala Concert take place on 21 October 2027 in Szczecin.
- Date
- 21 October 2027
- Programme
- Opening & Gala Concert
Days 2–3
Courtyard by Marriott Szczecin City
Plenary lectures, parallel symposia and workshops run at Courtyard by Marriott Szczecin City. The plenary hall, breakout rooms, catering and networking areas are on one floor.
Moxy Szczecin City, also operated by Marriott International, is in the same complex. Staying at either hotel means no daily transfer to the sessions.
Reserve accommodation- Dates
- 22–23 October 2027
- Programme
- Plenary & parallel sessions
- Catering
- On-site, full-service
- Address
- Brama Portowa II · 70-225 Szczecin · Poland Open in Maps
About Szczecin
Szczecin lies on the Oder River, about 65 km from the Baltic Sea and two hours by train from Berlin. It is less congested than larger capitals, so more of the day goes to sessions and conversation.
The city has museums and a growing academic community. Over the past two decades it has added contemporary buildings such as the Dialogue Centre (2016).
The 2027 Congress is held under the honorary patronage of the President of the City of Szczecin and the City of Szczecin.
Location
Szczecin is in north-western Poland, about 130 km from Berlin.
- City
- Szczecin, West Pomerania
- Coordinates
- 53.428° N, 14.553° E
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2)
Getting here
Szczecin–Goleniów Airport has direct flights to several European hubs. For other routes, Berlin Brandenburg is about two hours away by train or road.
By air
- Primary
- Szczecin–Goleniów (SZZ) Distance · 47 km from city · Transfer · ~45 min by airport bus, taxi or congress shuttle. Direct seasonal connections to several European hubs.
- Hub
- Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Distance · 175 km · Transfer · 2 h by direct train or 2 h 15 by road. Congress shuttles run from BER on main arrival days. Recommended for intercontinental arrivals.
- Shuttle
- Coordinated congress transfers Shared shuttle service from BER and SZZ on the main arrival days, with direct drop-off at the Courtyard. Request during registration; flight details required to schedule.
By rail
- Berlin
- Berlin Hbf → Szczecin Główny Time · ~2 h direct · Operators · DB & PKP Intercity. Frequent daily departures.
- Warsaw
- Warszawa Centralna → Szczecin Główny Time · ~4.5–5 h direct · Operator · PKP Intercity (EIP / IC). Multiple daily services.
- Local
- Szczecin Główny station To Courtyard · ~5 min by taxi. Walkable for those staying in the centre.
By road
- Berlin
- A6 (BAB 11) motorway Distance · ~130 km · Drive · 1 h 45 to 2 h direct.
- Warsaw
- A2 → S3 corridor Distance · ~530 km · Drive · 5 h 30 to 6 h. Recommended overnight stop midway.
- Parking
- Courtyard car park The Courtyard provides paid hotel guest parking on site.
Practical notes
A short reference for delegates, accompanying persons and partners arriving in Szczecin for the first time.
- Time zone
- Central European Summer Time, CEST (UTC+2), during the Congress. Clocks go back one hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday 31 October 2027.
- Currency
- Polish Złoty (PLN). Cards are accepted everywhere; major hotels quote rooms in EUR. ATMs widely available; tip culture is light (~10%).
- Languages
- Polish is the official language; English is fluent at the Courtyard, partner hotels and most restaurants in the centre.
- Visa
- Poland is part of the Schengen Area. Most EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian passport holders enter without a visa for short stays. Letter of invitation available on request.
- Climate
- October in Szczecin: average 9–14 °C. Bring a coat for the evenings; the gala dress code is smart casual to evening attire.
- Accessibility
- Please flag specific access requirements with the registration office in advance; we will confirm the arrangements at each venue.