Joining as an onsite participant in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea?
Here is everything you need to know!
Registration
Arrival
We recommend arriving on Saturday 21 September. The Congress begins on Sunday 22 September.
We recommend arriving on 21 September to allow time to check into your hotel and register before the Congress starts. On Sunday 22 September, dinner will begin at 17:00, followed by the opening ceremony at 18:30. Arrival shuttles will be available on 21-22 September from the airport. See below for more details.
Onsite Registration
All participants will need to register upon arrival before attending the Congress. Registration is open on 21 and 22 September from 09:00–18:00 at the Songdo Convensia.
Departure
The closing ceremony ends at 13:00 on Saturday 28 September.
Departure shuttles will be available from 13:00 on Saturday 28 September. More details about departure shuttles will be announced soon.
Logistics
Flights & Travel insurance
We recommend that you purchase your flight to Incheon International Airport (ICN) no later than July 2024.
visa
Some countries require a visa to visit South Korea. Please review the visa requirements for your country of nationality and consider the processing time.
The deadline to request digital invitation letters is 22 August 2024. The deadline for physical or notarised copies is 31 July 2024.
hotel & Accommodation
Please view our hotel bookings page to view our recommended accommodation options. Daily shuttles to the Congress will be provided from these hotels.
Programme Schedule
See the schedule overview during the Congress and plan your week.
Soon you can download the Lausanne Gatherings app for a detailed schedule.
Shuttles
From 21-28 September there will be shuttles between the airport, hotels, and the Songdo Convensia.
Your Essential Packing Guide for the Fourth Lausanne Congress
To ensure your experience is as smooth and fulfilling as possible, we’ve compiled a packing list for your convenience.
Welcome to Incheon: Your Arrival Made Easy
To make your arrival as smooth as possible, we’ve outlined the key steps you’ll need to follow once you land at Incheon International Airport.
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfast is either included in your hotel booking or will be for your own arrangement.
Please note that breakfast will not be provided at the Songdo Convensia.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided each day starting on Monday 23 September until Saturday 28 September.
Please share your dietary requirements through the logistics survey found by logging into the user portal.
Dinner
Dinner will be provided each day starting on Sunday 22 September until Friday 27 September.
Please share your dietary requirements through the logistics survey found by logging into the user portal.
Venue
The Fourth Lausanne Congress will be held at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon, South Korea.
Songdo Convensia
- Convensia, 123 Central-ro, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Pre-Congress Programme
‘Journey to the Congress’, the monthly preparation materials, is designed to prepare all participants for engagement at the Congress. Participants learn about key Congress themes, opportunities for prayer and connection before the congress, plus much more!
Fundraising
Explore resources prepared to help you fund your way to Seoul-Incheon.
Orientation call
Save the date for our next Orientation Call: Making the Most of Your Congress Experience
28 August 2024, 04:00GMT and 12:00GMT.
You will receive the registration link in your email inbox soon. If you are a registered Congress participant but have not yet received an invitation, please send an email to registrar@lausanne.org.
Need Help?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our team help@lausanne.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can.