#EAIE2024 essential information all in one spot
Welcome to your ultimate guide for the EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse! The EAIE is so happy to have you along as we celebrate our 35th anniversary at this exciting event. This blog article is your one-stop shop for all the essential details you’ll need to navigate the event day by day like a seasoned professional.
Whether you’re figuring out where to pick up your badge, which will be the ticket to entering events across the week, planning your transport to the MEETT conference centre, or looking to take advantage of the free city tour, we’ve got you covered. Keep this page bookmarked for updates and handy tips, ensuring that your conference experience is smooth, stress-free, and, most importantly, fun!
Conference badge collection and registration
All participants must collect their badges before the workshops, sessions, Netwalking activity, and Opening Reception on Tuesday. All participants must collect their badges in person before attending workshops, sessions, the Netwalking activity, and the Opening Reception on Tuesday. Please note that it is not possible to collect badges on behalf of other attendees.
Badge collection point in the city centre
Badge collection is available on Monday and Tuesday in the city centre at the Matabiau train station for those who want to attend the Opening Reception and will not be at the conference centre during the day on Tuesday.
Address: Hall M, Toulouse-Matabiau train station, first floor (on the left side upstairs, as you enter the main hall of the station building)
Monday: 13:00–16:30
Tuesday: 14:00–19:30
Note: At this location, participants will only receive their badge and free public transport card. The conference tote bag can be picked up at the MEETT conference centre.
Badge collection and walk-in registration at MEETT conference centre
Participants who arrive on or have activities on Tuesday or would like to register onsite can pick up their badge and conference bag at the conference centre from Tuesday to Friday.
Tuesday: 07:30–18:00
Wednesday: 07:30–18:00
Thursday: 08:00–18:30
Friday: 08:00–15:00
For more information on registration and badge collection, please visit the FAQs.
Security measures
Please note that French Vigipirate regulations are in place in France and therefore we have extra security checks at the venue entrance and the Opening Reception. A mandatory security checkpoint is located near the venue entrance and the Cloakroom. You will have the option to leave your luggage at the Cloakroom before passing the security check. Small bags will be allowed inside, but please be prepared for bag checks at the security checkpoint. We advise you to plan your daily trip to the venue with these extra security checks in mind.
Your conference badge grants access to the venue, events and special areas and lists your preregistered events; please have it with you at all times, entry will be denied without it. If you are planning to attend the Opening Reception on Tuesday but will not be able to make it to the conference centre during the day, we advise you to make use of the city centre badge collection point on Monday and Tuesday at Hall M located at Matabiau station. See opening hours above.
Opening hours
The opening hours per day listed below will help you navigate the conference schedule and the various areas within the venue.
Important to note! The EAIE Exhibition, Catering Hall and EAIE Member Lounge are closed on Tuesday.
Virtual event platform
The platform is your go-to space for the most up-to-date programme and schedule. Schedule your meetings, view the full participant list and explore who is exhibiting before you even arrive in Toulouse. Every participant will have access until 11 October.
Your username is the email on your My EAIE account, and your password is the booking reference code found under My events. You can reset your password after the first-time logging in.
Please note, there may be a delay of up to 1 working day between registration and access to the virtual event platform.
Schedule at a glance and venue maps
Navigate the conference programme and venue smoothly by planning your conference days ahead and exploring the venue maps. You can download both here.
Getting around in Toulouse
Public transport
We advise using the local public transport system for daily MEETT travel. However, shuttle buses to and from the city centre will operate during peak traffic hours.
Please plan your trip via www.tisseo.fr/en/home for the latest public transport routes.
Shuttle bus schedule
Morning schedule: The pick-up point is the Bus Station ‘Gare Routiere’ near Matabiau Train Station.
- Tuesday: 07:30–10:00
- Wednesday: 07:30–10:00
- Thursday 07:30–10:00
- Friday: 07:30–10:00
Afternoon schedule: The pick-up point is the tram and bus stop ‘MEETT’ in front of the venue. Please follow the ‘Exit to tram/bus stop’ signs in the conference centre.
- Tuesday: 17:30–19:00 (Please note, that this is a special route. The drop-off point for all buses on Tuesday afternoon is the Jean Jaurés area close to the Victor Hugo Market where the Opening Reception is taking place.)
- Wednesday: 17:00–19:00
- Thursday: 17:00–19:00
Friday (two routes available):
- To the Matabiau train station: 12:00–17:00 |
- To Toulouse Airport: 12:00–17:00
Car parking and taxi
If you are coming by car, there is paid secure parking at the venue. Parking for an hour costs €2,54 including VAT.
Please be aware that the taxi drop-off at the venue is at the tram stop 'MEETT', closest to the venue entrance and security checkpoint. Ensure that your taxi driver knows this beforehand.
Please indicate the following entrance for navigation:
- Google maps: MEETT – Accès Piétons
- Waze: Tramway – MEETT
- Plans: MEETT – Arrêt de tram
Measure your impact
We are collaborating with Green Solutions to provide you with a carbon calculator to measure your footprint—from transport to hotel stay—and gain insights into your impact. The data also helps us understand our conference's footprint and act accordingly. Fill in the calculator here.
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