What is the registration deadline date?

We ask you to complete your registration as soon as possible. Please note there will be no ticket sales available on-site. Once the event is sold out, there will be no additional tickets.

Which hotel will I be staying at?  

You can book your own accommodation at one of our partner hotels in Bern. Partner hotels and room rates can be found here: www.sirmforum.ch/hotels26

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

Please direct any questions to Sebastian Weidmann weidmann@newbury.ch
or via our contact form here: www.sirmforum.ch/contact

Where and when is the SIRM Forum being held?

The SIRM Forum is being held at the following address on 18 & 19 November 2026: Kursaal Bern, Kornhausstrasse 3, 3013 Bern.

What are my ticket options?

• Standard Ticket (18 November) = CHF 860 (VAT included) per person

• SIRM Partner 2026 Ticket (18 November) = CHF 750 (VAT included) per person

• SIRM Member Ticket (18 & 19 November) 1 for 1 (per person)
  or 2 for 1 (per two persons) = CHF 195 (VAT included)

What is included in my ticket?

• Standard Ticket (18 November): Food and drinks are included throughout
  except for drinks at the evening party commencing after dinner

• SIRM Partner 2026 Ticket (18 November): Food and drinks are included throughout except for drinks at the evening party commencing after dinner

• SIRM Member Ticket (18 & 19 November): Food and drinks are included
  throughout except for drinks at the evening party commencing after dinner

When planning my travel arrangements, when should I schedule to arrive at and depart from Bern?

The SIRM Forum begins on Wednesday 18 November at 12:00 and concludes with a party in the evening. Day 2, 19 November, is an internal day of workshops for SIRM Members only, starting at 08:00 and closing at 14:00 (after our lunch).

Is it possible to extend my stay either before or after the event?  

Please contact the Bern Convention Bureau directly by email meetings@bern.com, or by phone
+41 31 328 12 60. SIRM hotel promo is only valid for stays from 18 to 19 November 2026 and can be booked only via www.sirmforum.ch/hotels26.

What are the ground transport arrangements? 

You are responsible for all transportation to and from Kursaal Bern:

• The bus/tram stop for the event location is ‘Bern Kursaal’

• Walking distance from Bern main railway station: 15 minutes

• Tram T9 (direction Bern Wankdorf, Bahnhof): 10 minutes

• The last bus (B10) from Bern Kursaal leaves at 00:48 in direction of Bern main railway station

• If you’d like to order a taxi, contact our event staff or the Kursaal reception

• If you would like to order a taxi, please contact the event staff or the Kursaal reception.

What is the dress code for the SIRM Forum?  

The dress code is business casual for all business sessions on 18 and 19 November. On the evening
of 18 November, commencing with the evening reception/dinner, you may like to dress in the theme of ‘Casino Royale’. FYI: Photos will be taken in black and white only.

How do I know if I am a SIRM Member?

Please refer to the list of our members here: www.sirm.ch/members