From 10 to 13 June 2027, Bern will become the meeting place for the JCI European Capitals Meeting ECM27. Over four days, the congress combines international exchange and networking with Swiss tradition, Bernese history and special urban and nature experiences.
The provisional programme begins on Thursday with a welcome aperitif at the Altes Tramdepot. On Friday, Bern's tradition and enduring character take centre stage: plans include a shared breakfast, visits to the Erlacherhof and a confectionery, as well as a guided tour of Bern's Old Town. The day concludes with the gala evening.
On Saturday, the city meets nature. The programme includes a visit to swisstopo, an excursion to the Gurten with an SBB contribution on mobility, a walk through Bern with various pop-up stops, a river-surfing demonstration, the history of chocolate in the Marzili district and a shared BBQ in Felsenau.
On Sunday, we will bid farewell to the participants over a shared fondue or raclette lunch. The event will conclude with a vote on the host city for the European Capitals Meeting 2028.
Participants can also look forward to a varied culinary experience. A range of food and beverages is provided as part of the programme and ticket price, including at the aperitifs, the gala evening, the evening catering,
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From 10 to 13 June 2027, Bern will become the meeting place for the JCI European Capitals Meeting ECM27. Over four days, the congress combines international exchange and networking with Swiss tradition, Bernese history and special urban and nature experiences.
The provisional programme begins on Thursday with a welcome aperitif at the Altes Tramdepot. On Friday, Bern's tradition and enduring character take centre stage: plans include a shared breakfast, visits to the Erlacherhof and a confectionery, as well as a guided tour of Bern's Old Town. The day concludes with the gala evening.
On Saturday, the city meets nature. The programme includes a visit to swisstopo, an excursion to the Gurten with an SBB contribution on mobility, a walk through Bern with various pop-up stops, a river-surfing demonstration, the history of chocolate in the Marzili district and a shared BBQ in Felsenau.
On Sunday, we will bid farewell to the participants over a shared fondue or raclette lunch. The event will conclude with a vote on the host city for the European Capitals Meeting 2028.
Participants can also look forward to a varied culinary experience. A range of food and beverages is provided as part of the programme and ticket price, including at the aperitifs, the gala evening, the evening catering, the BBQ and the shared farewell meal. Special dietary requirements and allergies can be specified during booking.
Hotel accommodation is not included in the ticket price and must be booked and paid for by the participants themselves. A limited allocation of rooms at special rates will be available for ECM27. Information on the available hotels, prices, booking deadlines and reservation process will be provided to participants during the booking process or with the booking confirmation. The special rates are subject to availability.
ECM27 offers an opportunity to make new contacts, deepen existing friendships, exchange ideas and discover Bern from different perspectives.
Important programme information: All published programme items reflect the current planning status and have not yet been definitively confirmed. Content, sequence, times, meeting points and venues may change. Individual programme items may be replaced, rescheduled, shortened or cancelled. The organising team will endeavour to preserve the overall character and scope of ECM27. Participants will be informed of material changes in good time.
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