Dear participant,

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Challenge meeting in Grindelwald:

Final meeting programme

The conference programme has been updated today January 22. Download the latest version from our website:
http://www.safe-id.ch/events/meetings.html?sort=future
We will have print versions at the registration desk.

SSI Board members arriving on Thursday Jan 23

• The SSI Board meeting starts at 16:15h. Light food and drinks will be served in the meeting room.
• Plan to arrive 15:38h at Grindelwald latest. The hotel is 10 minutes walking distance from the railway station. A hotel bus will collect heavy luggage.
• 20:00h: Dinner at the Hotel Restaurant Ambiance with everybody present

For questions related to the SSI Board meeting, contact Christine Vögtli, Christine.Voegtli@usz.ch

Speakers arriving on Thursday Jan 23

• Plan to arrive 18:38h at Grindelwald latest. The hotel is 10 minutes walking distance from the railway station. A hotel bus will collect heavy luggage.
• 19:30h: Welcome aperitif and information session for speakers and scientific committee. Location: Conference room level -1
• 20:00h: Dinner at the hotel restaurant Ambiance with everybody present

Note to speakers: we are aware of your arrival times. In case you need additional information, please contact Martine Moreillon, sc.secretary@safe-id.ch

Other participants arriving on Thursday Jan 23

• Plan to arrive 19:38h at Grindelwald latest. The hotel is 10 minutes walking distance from the railway station. A hotel bus will collect heavy luggage.
• 20:00h: Dinner at the Hotel Restaurant Ambiance with everybody present

In case you come later than 19:38h: Please notify secretary@safe-id.ch

Participants arriving on Friday Jan 24

• Plan to arrive 09:38h or 10:08h at Grindelwald latest. The hotel is 10 minutes walking distance from the railway station. A hotel bus will collect heavy luggage.
• Please register for the meeting at the Sunstar hotel. Coffee will be served.
• 10:40h: Meeting start

Speaker biographies

Published on our website: http://www.safe-id.ch/events/meetings.html?sort=future
Click on folder “Speakers”

Interactive session
The voting system we used in the past is outdated. This year, we rely on your personal smartphone, iPad or laptop. Instructions will be given onsite.

Networking time and side meetings; room requirements
The programme includes a time slot for networking on Saturday Jan 25 in the afternoon, from 14:00h to 16:00h.
If you need a room or any equipment for a side meeting, please contact secretary@safe-id.ch

Questions, cancellations

For any question or concern, contact secretary@safe-id.ch
Any changes regarding chosen arrival, departure or optional bookings must be communicated to us. Do not contact the seminar hotel directly.
Please note that the cancellation deadline expired December 31. For cancellations arriving now, we will keep your registration fee.

Hotel
Like last year, the meeting is full, with 190 participants and many partners and children. Most people will stay at the meeting hotel  

• Sunstar Hotel, Dorfstrasse 168, 3818 Grindelwald

25 rooms have been booked next door at the 

• Parkhotel Schönegg, Dorfstrasse 161, 3818 Grindelwald

Note: This is just accross the street. The hotel is at the same level as the Sunstar and has the same facilities. Those staying at the Parkhotel have been informed by e-mail.

Breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the hotel where you sleep.

Lunch & Dinner
Sunstar Hotel for everybody. Both Friday and Saturday will be buffet style and including options for vegetarians.

Parking
Sunstar: free outside only, limited space; CHF15/day covered 
Schönegg: free outside; CHF 12/day covered
Participants have to pay parking fees at check-out

Partners & children
Extra charges for partners and children will be charged by the hotel at check-out.
We are looking forward to see you in Grindelwald!

SAFE-ID, Secretary General,
David H.-U. Haerry
secretary@safe-id.ch