- Date
- 17 May 2016
- Tags
- IOC News , IOC Events , Press Release
IOC Executive Board meetings in Lausanne, 1 to 3 June 2016 – Information for the media
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) will meet in Lausanne from 1 to 3 June 2016.
Media accreditation:
Accreditations are processed online. Media representatives wishing to cover the meetings are requested to register by Friday 27 May on the IOC website.
If you have already registered for previous meetings, please access your profile using your email address and tick the box for the June 2016 Executive Board meeting.
For journalists who have not yet registered, please follow the instructions provided.
Click here to access the media accreditation system.
Should you have any issues when registering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Accreditation cards will be distributed upon your arrival at the Lausanne Palace Hotel for the Executive Board meeting.
Programme of the IOC EB meetingsWednesday 1 June
Time (local time) - Meetings / Events
2.15 p.m. - Photo opportunity
2.30 - 6 p.m. - IOC Executive Board meeting
6.30 p.m. - IOC press briefing with IOC President’s Spokesman Mark Adams
Thursday 2 June
Time - Meetings / Events
8.45 a.m. - Photo opportunity
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - IOC Executive Board meeting
2.30 – 6.15 p.m. - IOC Executive Board meeting
6.30 p.m. - IOC press briefing with IOC President’s Spokesman Mark Adams
Friday 3 June
Time - Meetings / Events
8.45 a.m. - Photo opportunity
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - IOC Executive Board meeting
tbc p.m. - IOC President’s press conference - available via teleconference
*Please note all times are subject to change
Venue:
The Lausanne Palace Hotel
Rue du Grand-Chêne 7, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Media facilities:
The media working room, Salon Olympique, will be equipped with free wireless internet access.
Accommodation:
Media representatives are requested to make their own arrangements.
Press conference: teleconference call
Media representatives who will not be in Lausanne will have the possibility of listening to the President’s press conference live on Friday 3 June by teleconference.
The number and access code will be as follows:
+41 (0)58 810 7000 (Switzerland)
+44 (0)20 3059 5864 (UK)
+1 (1)631 570 5612 (USA)
+81 (0)350 50 12 78 (Tokyo)
For a full list of phone numbers in your country, please click here
PIN code (access code): 5860347#
Please contact the IOC Communications Department one day in advance to confirm the time of the press conference.
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