Global civil society activity in Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of the country's 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, and Basel.

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Meetings Statistics

From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report

Top 25 over 20 years

Switzerland is ranked #13 over a 20 year period,
with 6512 meetings since 2004.

Top 25 in 2023

Switzerland is ranked #20 for 2023, with 146 meetings.

Local UIA Partner

Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB)

website: https://meetings.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/


Here in Switzerland, we have a long tradition of bringing
people together to negotiate agreements, share know-
how, celebrate achievements, develop strategies and
dream up new ideas.

Today we can offer you some of the world’s finest meeting
venues: state-of-the-art facilities promising professional
expertise in all areas. You’ll enjoy an inspiring setting for
your gathering, along with all the benefits of a country
famous for its reliability and exacting standards.

We have a dedicated team of experts who know every
aspect of the meetings industry: let us help you make
your event a resounding success!


Local UIA Partner

Geneva Convention Bureau

website: http://www.geneve.com


An international meeting venue ideally situated in the heart of Europe, a financial and technological hub with a global reputation, Geneva is a cosmopolitan city, a unique and particularly privileged setting for meetings industry that takes its visitors by surprise. Meeting facilities with state-of-the-art technology, hotels equipped to the most exacting standards (36 conference hotels 3-5 stars, 2 conference centres for up to 10’000 delegates) and highly skilled personnel are other assets that attract tourism professionals. Geneva also has a human dimension: It is known for the quality of life its visitors are delighted to discover. The International Airport welcomes flights from more than 140 destinations and it takes only 6 minutes to reach the city centre by train.

Regarding the scientific field the University of Geneva has a strong international reputation for the quality of its research. In addition to excellent medical clinics, Geneva University Hospitals manage a first-class research program. The renowned CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) is one of the biggest and most prestigious scientific laboratories in the world.

Furthermore Geneva is a big economic hub in many fields providing unique synergies and partnerships: flavors, fragrances, banking, finance, biotech, medtech, cleantech, watchmaking, luxury goods, microtechnologies, commodities trading, trade finance, information technology, and much more.

This dynamic environment has made of Geneva one of the top destinations for world-class international conferences and congresses.


Local UIA Partner

Centre International de Conférence Genève

website: http://www.cicg.ch/


Your congress, seminar or exhibition can be hosted with optimum convenience and comfort in two distinctive conference centres. The CICG and CCV provide rooms with seating from 20 to 2200 places. They are ideally located just off the Place des nations (UN) and within easy reach of the principal international organizations and diplomatic representations in Geneva.

The CICG's versatile infrastructure offers endless solutions and combinations, whatever your needs may be. A spacious lobby, including an information desk, provides a perfect spot for exhibitions, receptions and banquets, and will make your event unique and unforgettable. There are six vast meeting rooms on this level. They can be used as is or converted into larger or smaller units by combining mobile partitions or dividers. The largest of the three meeting rooms can be merged with the room on the next level, resulting in a breathtaking transformation of available space.

A pleasant lounge area equipped with a bar and comfortable armchairs is the perfect spot to relax and catch your breath between two sessions. To make contacts, continue a discussion or simply unwind, the "Espace Léman" is the place to be. You will be pleasingly surprised by what it has to offer: a large assortment of warm, tasty snacks, a newsstand and gift shop.


Local UIA Partner

Lucerne Convention Bureau

website: https://business.luzern.com



The main task of the Lucerne Convention Bureau, the business arm of the Lucerne Tourist Board, is to foster business tourism in the Lucerne - Lake Lucerne Region and to help its clients with all relevant requests.
The team of the Lucerne Convention Bureau offers its local knowledge and experiences free of charge to all event planners. Being the experts in the meetings- and congress industry in the Lucerne - Lake Lucerne Region we are happy to advise you with the aim of making your event a full success.


Organizations based in Switzerland

International Society of Endocrinology - Geneva
Fédération Internationale Francophone de Coelio-Chirurgie - Lausanne
Brighton Collaboration - Basel
Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise - Geneva
International Grain Trade Coalition - Geneva
Toilet Board Coalition - Geneva
European Medical Association on Smoking and Health - Meyrin
Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms - Zug
International Society for Genetic Eye Diseases and Retinoblastoma - Lausanne
International Federation of Standards Users - Geneva
Association of International Dental Manufacturers - Appenzell
Gemeinschaft der Europäischen Transsibirien Operateure - St Gallen
International Society of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology - Basel
European Rare-Earth and Actinide Society - Lausanne
European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians - Bern
Sporting Goods Industry Data Harmonization Organization - Bern
European association for Surface Treatment on Aluminium - Gersau
Breast Surgery International - Zurich
International Salivary Gland Society - Geneva
Internationale Regierungskommission Alpenrhein - Sils im Domleschg
International Pharmaceutical Congress Advisory Association - Basel
International Association of Practising Lawyers - Zug
Federation of International Table-Tennis Manufacturers - Wil
Union of European Piano Builders' Associations - Basel
International Commission for Alpine Rescue - Zurich

View More profiles (1589) in the Yearbook of International Organizations

Future Events in Switzerland

2030 CongressSyndicat international du décolletage - Zurich

2028 International Symposium Hydrogen & Energy (HE Symposium)International Symposium Hydrogen & Energy - Emmetten

2027 CongressEuropean Association of Neurosurgical Societies - Basel

2027 CongressInternational Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists - Basel

2027 European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery - Zurich

2027 European ConferenceEuropean IFYE Alumni Association - Zurich

2026 Associations Round Table - EuropeUnion of International Associations - Lucerne

2026 International Symposium on Objective Measures in Auditory Implants (OMAI)International Symposium on Objective Measures in Auditory Implants - Zurich

2026 EUROVOX CongressEuropean Voice Teachers Association - Lucerne

2026 International ConferenceInternational Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis - Lausanne

2026 CongressFederation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand - Basel

2026 International Symposium Hydrogen & Energy (HE Symposium)International Symposium Hydrogen & Energy - Emmetten

2025 World Hospital CongressInternational Hospital Federation - Geneva

2025 Leadership SymposiumEuropean League of Institutes of the Arts - Geneva

2025 European Geothermal CongressEuropean Geothermal Energy Council - Zurich

View More Future Events (31) in The International Congress Calendar

Past Events in Switzerland

2024 Geneva Forum – Objectif Sciences International - Geneva
2024 Half-Yearly General Assembly – European Broadcasting Union - Lausanne
2024 Session – Codex Alimentarius Commission - Geneva
2024 Congress – Commission internationale pour la couleur dans la mode et le textile - Basel
2024 Annual General Meeting – Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development - Geneva
2024 Annual Congress – World Rowing - Lausanne
2024 Global Forum on International Admission and Guidance – Council of International Schools - Basel
2024 Virtual Reality and Healthcare Europe Symposium – International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association - Geneva
2024 Plenary Meeting – European Committee for Future Accelerators - Meyrin
2024 Country-Specific Safety Culture Forum (CSSCF) – Nuclear Energy AgencyWorld Association of Nuclear Operators
2024 International Conference – International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - Geneva
2024 Session – Committee Against Torture - Geneva
2024 Seminar on Surgical Retina – European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology - Lugano
2024 IVO Congress – International Association of Orthopaedic Footwear - Fribourg
2024 Meeting of the States Parties – Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - Geneva

View More Past Events (15772) in The International Congress Calendar

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