Congress Venue
Hofburg Conference Centre:
https://www.hofburg.com/en
Hofburg Vienna
Heldenplatz,
1010 Wien, Österreich
Official Language
The official language of ECIM 2026 will be English.
Visa
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you.
For more information on visas, please visit the dedicated Visa Information page on the conference website.
Airport
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is located approximately 20 km from the city center.
Recommended transportation options:
a. Taxi / Uber • Travel time: approximately 20–30 minutes • Estimated cost: 35–45 EUR • Uber pick-up is available at designated areas outside the terminal. Uber App: https://www.uber.com
b. City Airport Train (CAT) • Direct train from Vienna Airport → Wien Mitte Station • Travel time: 16 minutes • Ticket: approximately 14.90 EUR https://www.cityairporttrain.com
c. Railjet / ÖBB Trains • Airport → Vienna Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) • Travel time: approx. 15 minutes https://www.oebb.at
d. Airport Bus (Vienna Airport Lines) • Direct connections to major city locations https://www.viennaairportlines.at
e. Metro / Public Transport From Wien Mitte or Hauptbahnhof you can easily connect to Vienna’s U-Bahn (metro) system. Public transport information: https://www.wienerlinien.at
Registration Hours
1. Wednesday, 25 March: 09:00 – 20:00
2. Thursday, 26 March: 07:30 – 18:00
3. Friday, 27 March: 07:30 – 18:30
4. Saturday, 28 March: 08:00 – 16:30
Opening Ceremony
The ECIM 2026 Opening Ceremony will take place on: Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 18:20 at FESTSAAL, Hofburg Conference Centre
Networking Event
Following the Opening Ceremony, we are pleased to invite all participants to the Networking Event, where a cocktail reception will be served.
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Time: 20:00
Location: FESTSAAL, Hofburg Conference Centre
Cloakroom Services
A cloakroom will be available throughout the congress.
Opening Hours:
1. Wednesday, 25 March: 09:00 – 21:00
2. Thursday, 26 March: 07:30 – 19:00
3. Friday, 27 March: 07:30 – 19:00
4. Saturday, 28 March: 08:00 – 16:00
Food & Beverage
Congress registration includes coffee break services during the official programme hours.
There are also numerous restaurants and cafés within walking distance of the congress venue.
CASH BAR WORKING HOURS
Location: Hofburg Lounge/ Mezzanine Floor
25 March:
11:00 to 16:00
26 March:
09:00 to 16:00
27 March:
09:00 to 16:00
28 March:
09:00 to 13:00
Dining in Vienna
Vienna offers a rich culinary culture with traditional Austrian cuisine and international dining options. Lunch is typically served between 12:00 – 14:00, while dinner usually begins around 19:00. We recommend making reservations in advance, particularly for popular restaurants in the historic city center.
Transportation
Vienna has an efficient and easy-to-use public transportation system including metro (U-Bahn), tram, and buses. The historic center, where the Hofburg is located, is also very walkable. Taxis and Uber services are widely available throughout the city.
With the code ECIM26 we offer you a 25 percent discount on the return or single ticket for the City Airport Train, the fastest non-stop connection between Vienna airport and the city center. The CAT runs every 30 minutes with a journey time of only 16 minutes, 7 days a week.
How to redeem the discount online:
Go to cityairporttrain.com (https://www.cityairporttrain.com/en/) and select a return or single ticket and the amount of tickets. In the next step, enter the code ECIM26. Tickets bought online are valid for 6 months. Code only valid for online bookings.
CAT OPERATING TIMES
5:37 a.m. to 11:37 p.m. (every 30 minutes, 7 days a week)
Weather
In late March, Vienna typically experiences early spring weather. Daytime temperatures usually range between 10–15°C, while evenings can be cooler around 4–7°C. We recommend bringing a light coat or jacket.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
2 June – 31 October 2025
Late Breaking Submission
3 November 2024 – 21 November 2025
Abstract Notification
Friday, 9 January 2026
Early Registration Deadline
Friday, 30 January 2026
Currency
The main form of currency is the Euro.
Meeting Organizing Bureau
BROS Congress, Incentive & Events
Sağlam Fikir Sok. Esen Palas Apt. A Blok No: 2 D: 9 Şişli / İstanbul
E-mail: [email protected]