13-14 March 2026
International School of Zug and Luzern (Zug Campus)
Contacts
Exhibition and Logistics: Steven James
mobile/cell/sms/WhatsApp/Signal: +44 (0)7703335635,
email: steven@eventsteven.com
Conference only: Jackie Chan-Kam
Venue
The conference will be held at The International School of Zug and Luzern, Zug Campus (Baar)
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International School of Zug and Luzern
Zug Campus
Walterswil 1
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 768 29 00
Hours
Exhibition set up: Thursday, 12 March from 15:00 - 19:00.
Please arrange to complete your set up by 19h00. All displays must be ready for delegates to view by 08h30 on Friday. There will be no access before 07h30 that morning. Deliveries by vehicle will be possible on Thursday, 12th March.
Exhibition conference day 1: Friday, 13 March 08:30-17:20
Followed by conference 'Apero'
Exhibition conference day 2: Saturday, 14 March 08:30-13:00
Conference Programme
» SGIS conference programme (SGIS site)
Before you Leave for Zug
Selection of space
While specific space cannot be selected when you reserve it, the proposed floor plan accommodates the exhibition where conference coffee and tea breaks will be held.
Exhibitor space will be allocated by the conference organisers.
Conference Exhibition Listing Entry
Please submit a "blurb" about your company together with a logo for the exhibition listing. This will be included in the conference app for the event.
Please include: logo, contact email, website, LinkedIn profile, short description, long description
We will be distributing the exhibitor list to delegates before the conference so please make sure you get this information to us as soon as possible.
Rolling slideshow about exhibitors
We will be running a rolling slide presentation of exhibitors on screens at the venue during the conference. Please submit a Powerpoint slide about yourself or your company. How about a photo of yourself and some personal information about yourself that might generate some personal connection between you and the people you would like to see? How about a conversation opener - "Have you done today's Wordle? I'm stuck! Come and give me a clue!" (Yes, I still play Wordle).
Here's a previous year's slideshow as an example: 2024 SGIS Slides
Please supply this to Steven James by email.
I have added a a simple 1-page service profile template at the end of this document. Please feel free to copy, edit and customise that.
Conference Registration and Badges
Badges will be distributed to exhibition stands/tables during exhibition set-up.
Shipping
If you need to make arrangements to send goods to Zug ahead of the conference, please follow these guidelines:
Please address your goods to:
[Your company name]
SGIS Conference
c/o Lorna Graham
International School of Zug and Luzern
Zug Campus
Walterswil 1
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 768 29 00
Important note about customs and import charges - please observe: All goods entering Switzerland are subject to duty. Please do not expect our hosts to pay your import charges.
Please instruct your shipper to use Deliver Duty Paid (DDP) terms to deliver your goods. This will mean that the customs clearance charges and duty get charged back to your account and will minimise customs clearance delays.
Please note that SGIS, The International School of Zug and Luzern and Steven James cannot assist with shipping logistics, delays, or customs clearance costs and issues.
Your shipper or customs clearance agent may ask you for a UID (English, German) / IDE (French) / IDI (Italian) number for the school. Please use CHE-107.327.678
(https://www.uid.admin.ch/Search.aspx?lang=en)
If you have goods that need to be returned to their origin, I recommend using an ATA Carnet. This allows for temporary, duty-free import into Switzerland and free re-export (free of duty - shipping charges will, of course apply). Please remember, though, that everything declared on the carnet must leave Switzerland, so does not suit publicity material that may or may not be given away. Please discuss the use of a carnet with your shipper.
Return materials
Please make arrangements with your shipper to pick up any items you want to return from the conference. Please ensure that you or your representative has appropriate shipping labels and paperwork for any returning goods.
We will instruct exhibitors at the conference where returning items can be left to be picked up by your shippers. Please arrange for a collection to be made from the school by your shipper on or immediately after 16 March.
Travel, parking and Hotels
Nearest Airport: Zurich (ZRH). The train from Zurich airport to Zug takes approximately 1 hour (35-45 minutes from Zurich HB/Main Station).
There are buses and local trains from Zug to Baar. Tickets can be purchased on the Swiss Railways app (Search your app store for SBB Mobile) and online: https://www.sbb.ch/en
Hotels
See the attached Zug visitor guide published by our hosts.
On Site
Exhibitors have full delegate rights at the conference. The most successful exhibitors take part in the conference, attending conference sessions making the most of them as great networking opportunities.
Exhibitors will be fed and watered handsomely. Lunches, tea and coffee are included. Tea and coffee will be available to exhibitors throughout the day. Please bring a water bottle which can be replenished at the school.
Stand Size, Structure and Information: The SGIS Conference exhibition is an informal event. Exhibition space is sold as traditional table-top (includes a table and two chairs) .
This arrangement occupies a space approximately 2m x 1m and offers the opportunity for the display of a banner stand or similar.
Attaching Graphics: Please do not attach graphics to walls or surroundings.
Furniture, Fittings & Equipment: The stand space rental includes a table, two chairs and Wi-Fi Internet access and access to an electricity connection. See notes below about electricity.
Floor Plan: The organisers will assign exhibitors to exhibition space. We are confident that the space allocated to the exhibition at this venue is very good and there are very few advantages to being positioned in one location vs another.
Electricity: We will endeavour to supply an electric outlet where possible. Please let me know if you cannot operate without an electric outlet. Laptops, phones and other devices can be charged during the "lulls" - grab me on-site. 220 Volts, AC is the standard electrical supply in Switzerland.
NB: Switzerland has a different electric outlet to other European countries (Type J, 3pin as shown, and for electric outlet nerds, the same as Lichtenstein, Jordan, Rwanda and Madagascar). Non-Swiss exhibitors will need another adaptor. Bought locally, these can be used in conjunction with a standard European adaptor and are widely available at larger supermarkets in bigger towns and travel destinations such as airports. They are also available at Amazon (this link for amazon.co.uk - No affiliate link) and I have seen them in Terminal 2 Departure lounge at Heathrow (Brand: Go Travel UK > Swiss).
Insurance: Please ensure that you have sufficient personal health, travel and commercial liability insurance for this event. Neither the host venue, SGIS nor Steven James assume any liability for health emergencies and accidents.
Damage to Property: It is forbidden to make holes, insert screws, nails or other items into the walls, fittings, ceiling or floor of the venue. Painting or gluing onto the stand or venue structure is also prohibited (including the use of adhesive tapes). Any damage shall be repaired at the expense of the exhibitor.
Cleaning and Waste: Aisles, public and common areas will be cleaned during the course of the event.
Please support efforts to reduce the environmental impact of exhibitions.
Exhibitors and their suppliers are encouraged to do all in their means to minimise waste. Select appropriate amounts of publicity and be prepared to return excess materials to your own premises for re-use or recycling.
Each exhibitor is responsible for the disposal of waste produced during set up, during the exhibition and following break down. There will be space specifically designated for waste.
Please ensure that you do not leave any waste in the aisles, under your table or at your stand following the event.
Download our host school's Visitor Guide below
We look forward to seeing you in Leysin at the conference.
