FAQ
General information
22–25 October 2026 in Karlsruhe
The main venue is the Stadthalle Karlsruhe (Am Festplatz, Karlsruhe)
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Karlsruhe is a city with distinctive architecture, history and culture. Its attractions include, amongst others, Karlsruhe Palace, the city centre with its characteristic fan-shaped layout, and numerous museums and cultural institutions
One thing is certain: Karlsruhe’s location on the Rhine and its proximity to Alsace make it an attractive destination. Karlsruhe and the surrounding region offer plenty of opportunities for day trips and exploring at your own pace
Registration
Registration takes place via the official registration portal for the Lions Europe Forum 2026 (Lions EF 2026)
The price applies to the first 1,000 registrations (including Leo)
From the 1001st registration onwards
Early Bird €80.00, Standard €125.00
The same applies to Lions
All events in the conference programme, Opening Ceremonies I and II, Closing Ceremony, LEMC, BMYAC, YEC, Get Together, and public transport for the booked days
Yes, free of charge until 22 September 2026; an 80 per cent cancellation fee applies until 7 October 2026, in each case subject to an administration fee of €25.00. No refund thereafter.
In principle, this is possible, but it must be assessed on a case-by-case basis
By email to the email address provided
Subject to availability, using the login details sent to you for the Karlsruhe Tourism website
Participation
Lions, Leos, partners and guests
In principle, yes; this must be assessed on a case-by-case basis
All registered participants may attend open sessions without having to register. Closed sessions are for participants invited by the Chairperson only.
In English, unless otherwise stated in the programme.
Simultaneous interpretation into Italian, French, German and Finnish will take place in the Brahms and Neff Halls.
Yes, for the days booked.
Accommodation and travel arrangements
Either via the link to Karlsruhe Tourism sent with your registration confirmation, or directly with any hotels not listed there.
Following registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation of registration.
By train or by car.
Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Karlsruhe-Baden-Baden airports; Karlsruhe Central Station.
You must carry your registration badge with you.
Information on parking facilities can be found on the websites of the Stadthalle Karlsruhe and the hotels.
Events
Conference programme featuring workshops and seminars, a Speakers’ Corner, competitions and a meeting of youth exchange coordinators; evening programme and supporting programme.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 5.30 pm in the foyer and the Weinbrenner Hall of the Stadthalle Karlsruhe.
Friday, 23 October 2026, 6.00 pm, Christuskirche, Riefsstahlstr. 2, 76133 Karlsruhe, Mühlburger Tor tram stop.
The Host Committee will organise the groups, ensuring the best possible mix of countries, and allocate them to restaurants. Lions from MD 111 will be included in each group.
Participants will be informed of this directly shortly before the event.
Saturday 24 October 2016, 7.30 pm in the Weinbrennersaal at the Stadthalle Karlsruhe.
In the foyer of the Stadthalle on Thursday 22 October 2026, 9.00 am–5.30 pm; Friday 23 October 2026, 9.00 am–5.30 pm; Saturday 24 October 2026, 9.00 am–12.30 pm. Any participants who have not chosen a table will be seated by the Host Committee.
Elegant evening wear, smart and festive, without the formality of the black-tie dress code.
Yes, until 9.30 pm.
Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 9.30 pm in the foyer of the Stadthalle Karlsruhe.
All those attending the Europa Dinner and everyone who has booked the Europa Party.
Yes.
All events in the conference programme: Opening Ceremonies I and II, Closing Ceremony, LEMC, BMYAC, YEC, Get Together.
Service Activity
The meeting point will be announced in good time.
Casual, comfortable shoes.
Yes.
On site
In the entrance hall of the Stadthalle Karlsruhe.
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 8.00 am–5.30 pm
Friday, 23 October 2026, 9.00 am–5.30 pm
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 9.00 am–12.30 pm
At the registration desk in the entrance hall of the Stadthalle Karlsruhe.
Yes, on the ground floor.
Yes.
Yes, in addition to the lunches booked in advance, there will be stalls in the Stadthalle in Karlsruhe.
Yes, it’s a good idea to get in touch in advance via registration@ef.2026.de.
On a mobile phone, online, or via an app using headphones.
Credit card and cash.
Yes.
Safety and Organisation
All volunteers wear a royal blue waistcoat with the word ‘Volunteer’ printed on it.
As these can vary considerably, the information stand is the first point of contact.
Emergency contact/safety plan: Gerhard Emil Böhmler +49 172 7191583
At the information stand.
See the Terms and Conditions, Section 7: ‘Photos and videos’.
