Palexpo

Palexpo, located in Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, next to Geneva International Airport and its train station, is one of Switzerland’s largest and most versatile exhibition and convention centres. Opened in 1981, it offers 106,000 m² of modular, pillar-free indoor space across 7 halls (Hall 1: 15,500 m², Hall 2: 16,500 m², Hall 3: 1,500–2,250 m² with 9 rooms, Hall 4: 15,500 m², Hall 5: 15,500 m², Hall 6: 27,000 m², Hall 7: 13,000 m²) plus a 15,500 m² outdoor esplanade and Parc Sarasin of 21,000 m² for open-air events. It includes 29 conference rooms, 9 offices, 7 additional offices, 3 large foyers, and a 3,000 m² Black Box, with seating for up to 2,500 theatre-style delegates. On-site parking accommodates 2,800–3,000 vehicles, including 1,500 covered spaces with charging stations. Catering facilities include restaurants seating over 220 guests and additional break areas.

Palexpo hosts high-profile events such as Watches & Wonders Geneva, Vitafoods Europe, INDEX, EPHJ, Geneva International Horse Show, Supercross, and Davis Cup matches, and is ISO-certified for sustainable event management. The venue is fully accessible and offers free Wi-Fi. It is easily reachable by train (10-minute walk from Geneva Airport station), multiple bus lines (5, 8, 50, 55, 58, 59, 28, 54, 66), or car via major highways. Nearby amenities include over 120 hotels, business centres, shopping, and restaurants within 5–20 minutes by public transport. Its strategic location provides convenient access for visitors from France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.