The JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027 (ECM27) is a four-day gathering for young entrepreneurs and active citizens from JCI chapters in Europe’s capital cities. It takes place in Bern, Switzerland, from 10 to 13 June 2027 and is hosted by JCI Bern, part of JCI Switzerland.
Only members of capital-city chapters can take part. For Belgium, that means members of JCI Brussels. JCI Belgium will not send an official national delegation.
Key facts about the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 June 2027 |
| Location | Bern, Switzerland |
| Host | Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bern |
| Who can attend | Members of JCI chapters in capital cities, such as JCI Brussels |
| Tickets | CHF 320 (early bird), CHF 350 (regular), CHF 380 (late) |
| Online sales close | 2 May 2027, 23:00 |
| Official website | ecm27.jci-bern.ch |
What is the European Capitals Meeting?
The European Capitals Meeting (ECM) is an informal JCI event that a different European capital hosts each year. According to JCI UK, attendance is generally limited to about 100 participants (JCI UK, 2012). Amsterdam hosted the 2022 edition. Bern hosted an ECM in 2012, and the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027 brings the event back to the Swiss capital.
Preliminary programme of the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027
JCI Bern has confirmed the dates and daily themes. Times and some activities may still change.
Thursday 10 June: welcome
A welcome apéro at the Altes Tramdepot opens the meeting.
Friday 11 June: tradition and stability
Breakfast, a visit to the Erlacherhof, a city tour of the old town, a confiserie and the Einstein House, followed by the gala evening.
Saturday 12 June: urban and nature
A visit to swisstopo, an excursion up the Gurten with an SBB mobility talk, a river surfing demonstration, the history of chocolate in Marzili and a barbecue in Felsenau.
Sunday 13 June: farewell
A fondue or raclette lunch closes the meeting, together with the vote on the host city of the European Capitals Meeting 2028.
Tickets and accommodation
Tickets are sold on Eventfrog. The price includes the aperitifs, gala evening, barbecue and farewell meal. Hotel accommodation is not included. JCI Bern offers a limited number of rooms at special rates, subject to availability.
More international events
Looking for other international events? The JCI European Conference 2027 in The Hague takes place from 2 to 5 June 2027, one week before Bern. Browse all dates on the JCI Belgium events page or contact Mathijs Vansynghel, EVP International of JCI Belgium for 2027.
Frequently asked questions about the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027
What is the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027?
The JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027 is an informal four-day JCI event for members of chapters in European capital cities. It takes place in Bern, Switzerland, from 10 to 13 June 2027 and is organised by JCI Bern.
Who can attend the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027?
Only members of JCI chapters in capital cities can take part. For Belgium, that means members of JCI Brussels, who register individually through Eventfrog because JCI Belgium sends no national delegation.
How much does the JCI European Capitals Meeting 2027 cost?
Tickets cost CHF 320 for early bird, CHF 350 for regular bird and CHF 380 for late bird. Meals during the programme are included. Hotel accommodation is not included.
Where will the next European Capitals Meeting take place?
Delegates vote on the host city of the European Capitals Meeting 2028 on Sunday 13 June 2027, the last day of the meeting in Bern.
Sources: ECM27 official website (JCI Bern), Eventfrog, JCI UK, ECM 2012 in Bern. Programme and prices as published on 1 October 2026; the programme may still change.
