The 38th ECS Conference will be held in Piran, Slovenia, from April 21 to 23, 2027.
All the conference venues are located either inside the Grand Hotel Bernardin or within walking distance.
Main venue
Address: Obala 2, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
The conference will be held at Grand Hotel Bernardin, home to Slovenia’s largest hotel congress centre. Located on the Adriatic coast, the venue offers modern facilities and a beautiful seaside setting for the conference.
Social Events

Icebreaker evening
Tuesday, April 20th
Address: Hotel Histrion Viewpoint, Bernardinska Reber 9-15, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
The Icebreaker Evening is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, and kick off the conference in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at the Hotel Histrion Viewpoint, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Adriatic Sea while mingling with fellow conference participants.
Icebreaker tickets are included in your conference registration.
Student party
Wednesday, April 21st
Address: News Cafe, Obala 4f, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
Movie Night
Thursday, April 22nd
Address: Grand Hotel Bernardin, Obala 2, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
Banquet
Friday, April 23rd
Address: Restaurant Arkade, Obala 2b, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
Dancing
Friday, April 23rd
Address: Restaurant Arkade, Obala 2b, 6320 Portorož, Slovenija
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We are striving to minimise waste production during the conference.
To help us achieve a successful low-waste event, we kindly encourage you
to bring your own water bottle and cup.
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Registration information
Conference program & Abstract book
Guidelines for Presenters
Student volunteering
Workshops