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 population of 9 million are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres, including Zürich, 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 6711 meetings since 2001.
Top 25 in 2021
Switzerland is ranked #11 in 2021, with 167 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.comAn 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.
Organizations based in Switzerland
International Society of Endocrinology - Geneva
International Association on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Zurich
International Electrotechnical Commission - Geneva
Fédération Internationale Francophone de Coelio-Chirurgie - Lausanne
Disability Council International - Geneva
Brighton Collaboration - Basel
Search and Information Industry Association - Thalwil
Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise - Geneva
Alliance for Harmonisation of Cellular Therapy Accreditation - Bern
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
European Council for the Conservation of Fungi - Birmensdorf
Gemeinschaft der Europäischen Transsibirien Operateure - St Gallen
International Society of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology - Basel
World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits Competitions - Sierre
European Rare-Earth and Actinide Society - Lausanne
European Medical Laser Association - Zurich
International Mastic Asphalt Association - Bern
European Bridge League - Lausanne
Association for the Prevention of Torture - Geneva
View More profiles (1629) in the Yearbook of International Organizations
Future Events in Switzerland
2030 Congress – Syndicat international du décolletage - Geneva
2027 Congress – European Association of Neurosurgical Societies - Basel2027 Congress – International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists - Basel2026 Associations Round Table - Europe – Union of International Associations - Lucerne2026 EUROVOX Congress – European Voice Teachers Association - Lucerne2026 Congress – Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand - Basel2025 European Geothermal Congress – European Geothermal Energy Council - Zurich2025 Congress – International Xenotransplantation Association - Geneva2025 International Conference on Structural Analysis of Heritage Structures (SAHC) – International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions - Lausanne2025 Annual Meeting – European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children - Basel2025 International Conference on Cytochrome P450 – International Conference on Cytochromes - Bern2025 Spring Convention – Réunion internationale des laboratoires d'essais et de recherches sur les matériaux et les constructions - Mendrisio2025 International Conference on Cytochrome P450 – International Conference on Cytochrome P450 - Bern2025 Congress – European Society of Biomechanics - Zurich2024 Session – Committee Against Torture - GenevaView More Future Events (44) in The International Congress Calendar
Past Events in Switzerland
2024 Assembly – Inter-Parliamentary Union - Geneva
2024 Annual Conference – International Council of Voluntary Agencies - Geneva
2024 World Immune Regulation Meeting – World Immune Regulation Meeting - Davos
2024 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe - Geneva
2024 Council Session – Federation of International Civil Servants' Associations - Bern
2024 Summit – Global Forum on Migration and Development - Geneva
2024 Principals Conference – Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response - Geneva
2024 Congress – International Association for Archaeological Research in Western & Central Asia - Bern
2024 Charles Rodolphe Brupbacher Symposium – Charles Rodolphe Brupbacher Foundation - Zurich
2023 Global Refugee Forum - Geneva
2023 Annual Congress – Fédération internationale des échecs - Lausanne
2023 International Symposium on ALS/MND – International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations - Basel
2023 Sporting Chance Forum (SCF) – Centre for Sport and Human Rights - Geneva
2023 Session of the Forum on Minority Issues – United Nations Human Rights Council - Geneva
2023 World Council – World Young Women's Christian Association - Geneva
View More Past Events (15464) in The International Congress Calendar
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