Geneva Convention Bureau

Geneva, the city of expertise and dialogue

"Choosing Geneva as a location for this Congress is a success driver because Geneva is a very well-known international city, very cosmopolitan" – Prof. Irena Sailer, Chair of the 29th Congress of EAO (European Association of Osseointegration)

A city of dialogue

Being home to International Organisations, NGOs, multinational HQs and numerous international associations, Geneva is the ideal place for international congresses. This unique ecosystem contributes to the success of conventions by attracting many participants, providing access to renowned keynote speakers, and creating synergies between associations and International Organisations. Geneva is a city of dialogue, where key discussions take place.

A hub of international expertise

By organising a conference in Geneva, you gain access to high-class experts from the Geneva University Hospital (HUG), the University of Geneva and the CERN. These institutions have a combined total of 20 Nobel prizes. The HUGs are known for being the national referral centre for childhood liver disease and paediatric liver transplantation as well as for influenza and emerging viral infections.

A multicultural spirit with a dash of Swissness

Being the most international city of Switzerland, with 190 nationalities living and working in Geneva, every traveller can find a piece of home. Thanks to its openness to the world, Geneva is leading the way as a place of tolerance, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A beautiful and liveable city

What is striking when walking in Geneva is the human size of the city as well as the omnipresence of nature. Sustainable initiatives such as the location of Switzerland's second largest solar power plant on the site of the Palexpo conference centre, easy rail access to the destination from major European cities, and an efficient and fast public transportation system, help associations to organise their event sustainably.