Practical Information

Your practical guide to the EES 2026 Conference in Lille.

Opening Hours

All times are given in local Lille time (CET, UTC+1).

Even if you are attending the conference from Wednesday onwards, we strongly recommend collecting your badge on Monday or Tuesday to avoid queues on arrival.

Registration

Monday, 26 October: 07:30 – 17:30
Tuesday, 27 October: 07:30 – 17:30
Wednesday, 28 October: 07:30 – 18:00
Thursday, 29 October: 07:30 – 18:00
Friday, 30 October: 08:00 – 18:00

Cloakroom

Monday, 26 October: 07:30 – 18:30
Tuesday, 27 October: 07:30 – 18:30
Wednesday, 28 October: 07:30 – 19:30
Thursday, 29 October: 07:30 – 18:30
Friday, 30 October: 08:00 – 18:30

Exhibition

Wednesday, 28 October: 08:00 – 19:00
Thursday, 29 October: 08:00 – 18:00
Friday, 30 October: 08:00 – 18:00

Time Zone

France switches to winter time on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when clocks go back one hour. 

During EES 2026 (26–30 October), local time in Lille will be CET (UTC+1).

Refreshments and Lunches

Coffee breaks and lunches will be served in The Square on Monday and Tuesday. From Wednesday onwards, they will be served in the Exhibition & Catering Area, Hall Lille.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the event. Water stations will be available at the conference venue.

Conference Programme

Please note that the conference programme is spread across meeting rooms of different sizes, and some sessions may attract particularly high interest. We therefore recommend arriving early to secure a seat in your preferred sessions.

Poster Display Information

All posters will be displayed in the Exhibition & Catering Area Hall Lille from Wednesday, 28 October to Friday, 30 October 2026.

Poster presenters are encouraged to be present at their posters during the dedicated poster sessions to engage with attendees and discuss their work.

Wi-Fi Information

Wi-Fi will be available throughout the conference at the conference venue.

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