Venue & Registration
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Registration
Registration is now open. Please register via the official conference registration platform linked below.
Register Now| Category | Early registration by 30 July 2026 |
Late / On-site after 30 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | 400 | 450 |
Conference Venue
The conference will take place at:
"Black Box", Maison des Sciences Humaines
11, Porte des Sciences, L-4366 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The conference will be hosted at the University of Luxembourg's Belval campus, in the "Black Box" event space of the Maison des Sciences Humaines. Belval is a vibrant, modern campus easily reachable by tram and train from Luxembourg City and Luxembourg Airport.
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By plane: Luxembourg Airport (LUX) is the nearest international airport. Tram T1 connects the airport directly to Luxembourg City centre and then to Belval-Université station (total ≈ 45 min).
By train / tram: Public transportation is free in Luxembourg (trains, trams, and buses) — no ticket needed. Take the train from Luxembourg City station to Belval-Université. Belval-Université station is within walking distance of the venue. Direct connections from Luxembourg City take approximately 20 minutes. Trains run frequently throughout the day.
By car: The Belval campus is accessible from motorway A4 (exit Esch-sur-Alzette). Paid parking is available on the campus.
Accommodation
Residhome Esch Belval Conference partner hotel
Located steps from the Belval campus.
Negotiated rates for SCP 2026 participants:
| Package | Rate / night |
|---|---|
| Room only | € 136 |
| Single room + breakfast | € 151 |
| Double room + breakfast | € 166 |
To book at the conference rate, download the reservation form, fill it in, and email it to luxembourg.eschbelval@residhome.com before 7 August 2026. Free cancellation up to 7 days before check-in.
Luxembourg Marriott Hotel Alfa Conference partner hotel
16 Place de la Gare, L-1616 Luxembourg City — opposite the central train station.
Special group rate for SCP 2026 participants: € 200 / night.
The hotel is a 4-star property in the heart of Luxembourg City, directly in front of Gare Centrale. From there, the free train to Belval-Université takes approximately 30 minutes, No ticket needed.
Booking deadline: 24 August 2026.
Youth Hostel Esch/Alzette
17 Boulevard John F. Kennedy, L-4170 Esch-sur-Alzette
A comfortable, affordable hostel near Esch-sur-Alzette train station, within easy reach of the Belval campus. Offers private and shared rooms, with an on-site restaurant.
Phone: +352 26 27 66 450
Visa Information
Luxembourg is a Schengen Area country. Citizens of many countries can enter without a visa for short stays. Please check the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for up-to-date visa requirements for your nationality.
If you need an official invitation letter for your visa application, please contact us at anastasia.sergeeva@uni.lu .