The 30th ESCRS Winter Meeting will take place at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Messukeskus in Helsinki, Finland from 06 – 08 March 2026.
It’s easy to get to the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, whether you’re arriving by public transport, car or on foot. The event district is located in Pasila, just a few minutes by train from downtown Helsinki and a short walk from Pasila station. The venue is also easy to reach from the airport.
Free Public Transportation for Winter Meeting Delegates
With the support of Helsinki Convention Bureau (CVB) and HSL (Helsinki Region Transport), registered ESCRS Winter Meeting delegates will receive free access to public transportation for the duration of the Meeting, from Thursday 5 March through Sunday 8 March 2026 (until midnight).
Transportation ticket codes will be sent to all registered delegates one week before the Meeting. To activate your ticket, please download the free HSL app and enter the provided code.
Please note: Ticket activation is only possible once you arrive in Finland and will not work outside the country.
Further details will be shared closer to the Meeting – stay tuned!
Important Venue and Travel Information
Venue Address
Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Conference Wing: Rautatieläisenkatu 3, 00520 Helsinki
Postal address: Messukeskus, PL 21, 00521 Helsinki, Finland
Getting to the Venue
It’s easy to get to Messukeskus, whether you’re travelling on foot, by public transport or by car. The facilities are located next to the Pasila railway station, and the airport is a fast train connection away. It is also reachable by bus. Tram line 2 runs from Messukeskus to the center via Töölö. Tram line 13 runs from Kalasatama metro station to the nearby Pasila station.
Getting to and Around Helsinki
Helsinki is easily accessible from across Europe and beyond. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is located just 17 kilometres north of the city centre and offers convenient connections to numerous international destinations.
Travelling by train is another excellent option. Finland’s national railway operator, VR, provides a modern and extensive rail network connecting over 200 stations nationwide. Services include regular intercity trains, overnight express routes, and high-speed connections such as the Pendolino, all equipped with modern facilities.
Local transport is managed by HSL Helsinki Region Transport, which operates an efficient and integrated system of buses, trams, metro services, ferries, commuter trains, and bike-share. Travel time between the venue and Helsinki Airport is under one hour.
In addition, ferry services such as Scandlines offer frequent, high-capacity routes connecting Finland with Denmark, Germany, and Sweden, providing a comfortable alternative for regional travel.
Map: Venue Location
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