Events 2025
As a meeting place, Palexpo hosts around a hundred major regional and international trade and public events each year, while also organising its own events. Strategically located in the heart of Europe, it relies on teams with multidisciplinary expertise and strong command of technical and organisational solutions. As a leading player, close to all audiences, it actively contributes to the dynamism of Geneva’s economy and to emerging trends.
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11.01 > 12.01 SOCIÉTÉ FÉLINE GENEVOISE
The SFG cat show brings together breeders, enthusiasts and professionals from the feline world around beauty competitions and breed presentations.
Key figures
1,500m2
500 attendees
13.01 > 24.01 GSEM SDS GSI CUI EXAMS
These examination sessions bring together several training and certification pathways related to technical, industrial and service professions.
Key figures
2’500 m2
6,200 attendees
19.01 COLLECTORS’ ANTIQUE TOY FAIR
The collectors’ antique toy fair brings together enthusiasts, exhibitors and collectors around vintage toys and objects linked to the world of childhood.
Key figures
1,500 m2
1,000 attendees
29.01 > 02.02 ART GENÈVE
Art Genève is one of Switzerland’s leading art fairs, dedicated to modern and contemporary art and bringing together international galleries, institutions and collectors.
Key figures
32,000 m2
25,000 attendees
144 exhibitors
06.02 BIM DAY GENEVA
BIM Day Geneva is an event dedicated to construction, architecture and engineering professionals, focused on the uses of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Key figures
1,660 m2
1,000 attendees
57 exhibitors
09.02 INTER CHURCH DAY
Inter-Church Day is a major moment of spiritual and community gathering, bringing together different Christian denominations from French-speaking Switzerland.
Key figures
4’000 m2
2,500 attendees
15.02 > 16.02 SIWELL - INTERNATIONAL WELLNESS, BEAUTY, FITNESS AND LOOK SHOW
SIWELL is an event dedicated to the worlds of wellness, beauty, fitness and beauty trends, bringing together brands, practitioners and visitors around innovations in the sector.
Key figures
2,735 m2
1,500 attendees
53 exhibitors
06.03 > 09.03 AUTOXPERIENCE GENÈVE
autoXpérience Genève is a regional event designed to offer the public full immersion in the world of new vehicules.
Key figures
21,200 m2
13,600 attendees
65 exhibitors
19.03 > 23.03 39TH GENEVA BOOK FAIR
A major cultural event in French-speaking Switzerland, the Geneva Book Fair brings together authors, publishers, book professionals and the general public each year around contemporary literary creation.
Key figures
15’000 m2
60,000 attendees
274 exhibitors
01.04 > 04.04 CPIH - SWISSSKILLS - SWISS SKILLS CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING ROUND
Regional selection rounds organised as part of SwissSkills, intended to qualify the best apprentices and young professionals for the Swiss Skills Championships
Key figures
640m2
350 attendees
01.04 > 07.04 WATCHES AND WONDERS GENEVA
Watches and Wonders Geneva is the world’s leading event dedicated to fine watchmaking, bringing together the greatest watch brands, retailers, media and collectors.
Key figures
74,000 m2
55,000 attendees
142 exhibitors
09.04 > 13.04 50TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS GENEVA
A globally renowned event dedicated to innovation, the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva celebrated its 50th edition in 2025, marking half a century of promoting technological creativity.
Key figures
15,735 m2
28,000 attendees
180 exhibitors
15.04 CCIG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This statutory event brings together members of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services, along with key players in Geneva’s economy.
Key figures
3,500m2
700 attendees
8 exhibitors
17.04 LAITERIES RÉUNIES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This annual event brings together the company’s members, partners and representatives around its results, strategic directions and growth prospects.
Key figures
1,500m2
280 attendees
03.05 > 04.05 RETROMECANIKA
Rétromécanika is an event dedicated to enthusiasts of vintage mechanics, bringing together collectors, restorers and admirers of historic vehicles.
Key figures
15,000 m2
6,000 attendees
86 exhibitors
06.05 GENEV'HACK
Genev’Hack is a collaborative event bringing together experts, students, developers and professionals around technological challenges, with a particular focus on cybersecurity and digital innovation.
Key figures
600 m2
270 attendees
8 exhibitors
08.05 > 09.05 TABEXPO AND WT EUROPE
TABEXPO and WT Europe are a leading event for the global tobacco and nicotine products industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and sector experts.
Key figures
7,880 m2
4,000 attendees
96 exhibitors
15.05 > 16.05 SSP/SSTS - SSSSC JOINT ANNUAL MEETING
Jointly organised by the Swiss Society of Pneumology, the Swiss Society for Thoracic Surgery and the Swiss Society for Sleep Research, Sleep Medicine and Chronobiology, this event brings together several Swiss learned societies active in the respiratory, thoracic and sleep fields.
Key figures
1’660 m2
780 attendees
44 exhibitors
20.05 > 22.05 EBACE - EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION
EBACE is Europe’s leading business aviation event, bringing together the entire sector ecosystem.
Key figures
10,000 m2
13,000 attendees
164 exhibitors
27.05 ELECTROSUISSE
Electrosuisse is one of Switzerland’s leading events dedicated to electrical technologies, energy and related infrastructure.
Key figures
1,350 m2
350 attendees
8 exhibitors
03.06 > 06.06 EPHJ
EPHJ is the world’s leading trade show dedicated to high-precision technologies, bringing together key players from several cutting-edge industries each year.
Key figures
25,146 m2
23,000 attendees
802 exhibitors
04.06 > 05.06THE PHARMA DAYS AND THE PHARMA SUSTAINABILITY DAYS
The Pharma Days, together with the Pharma Sustainability Days, are a platform for discussion dedicated to innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and the sector’s sustainability challenges.
Key figures
1,800 m2
1,000 attendees
59 exhibitors
04.06 > 07.06 GRIMPDAY
GRIMPDAY is one of the largest international gatherings dedicated to specialised rescue units operating in challenging environments: at height, at depth, in confined spaces or within complex structures.
Key figures
8,485 m2
400 attendees
14 exhibitors
11.06 > 22.10 GVA PADEL
GVA Padel is a temporary sporting offer deployed over several months, providing indoor padel for both the general public and companies.
Key figures
3,000 m2
3,000 attendees
12.06 HR LEVEL UP
HR Level Up is an event dedicated to human resources professionals, focused on changes in work, organisations and management practices.
Key figures
1,200 m2
300 attendees
16.06 > 19.06 28TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ON ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (CIRED 2025)
Founded in 1971, CIRED is one of the world’s leading forums dedicated to electricity distribution networks and their technological developments.
Key figures
5,454 m2
2,650 attendees
126 exhibitors
26.06 > 28.06 WORLD OF COFFEE
World of Coffee is one of Europe’s largest events dedicated to specialty coffee, bringing together the entire sector value chain.
Key figures
26,500 m2
20,000 attendees
445 exhibitors
07.07 > 11.07 AI FOR GOOD GLOBAL SUMMIT AND WSIS+20 HIGH-LEVEL EVENT
This joint event brings toGALAgether two major international platforms dedicated to digital technologies, artificial intelligence and the global governance of technology.
Key figures
16,500 m2
10,000 attendees
196 exhibitors
11.07 > 13.07 ART MONTE-CARLO, Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Art Monte-Carlo is a modern and contemporary art fair known for its demanding selection of international galleries and its premium positioning on the European art scene.
Key figure
37 exhibitors
19.08 FER - RENTRÉE DES ENTREPRISES
Organised by the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes Genève (FER Genève), the Back-to-Business event marks the launch of the economic restart after the summer break, bringing together key players in Geneva’s business community.
Key figures
3,000 m2
2,450 attendees
17.09 > 19.09 GIN - GUIDELINES INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CONFERENCE
The GIN conference is the world’s leading event dedicated to clinical practice guidelines and their implementation in healthcare systems.
Key figures
4,000 m2
465 attendees
12 exhibitors
23.09 > 24.09 ETN - CEM ACADEMY
The CEM Academy organised by ETN is a training programme dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues and related electronic technologies.
Key figures
120 m2
80 attendees
27.09 > 28.09 RESCUE DAY
Rescue Day is an international event dedicated to extrication and road rescue techniques, bringing together firefighter teams and specialised rescue services.
Key figures
6,000 m2
5,000 attendees
14 exhibitors
30.09 LABOUR LAW DAY
Labour Law Day is a specialised event bringing together legal, institutional and business stakeholders around developments in employment law.
Key figures
4,500 m2
440 attendees
01.10 > 02.10 SWISS IT FORUM(S)
Swiss IT Forum(s) is one of the leading digital events in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to information technology, digital transformation and IT innovation.
Key figures
3,000 m2
2,500 attendees
108 exhibitors
03.10 > 05.10 INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW
An event dedicated to the canine world, bringing together breeders, breed clubs, international judges and enthusiasts around official competitions, presentations and educational activities.
Key figure
12 exhibitors
04.10 FUTUR UP
Futur Up is an event dedicated to educational and career guidance, designed to help young people shape their academic and professional future.
Key figures
1,500 m2
612 attendees
24 exhibitors
07.10 > 09.10 SONEPAR
Sonepar is the world leader in electrical equipment distribution. Its namesake trade show is a large-scale event organised by the group for its employees, industrial partners and suppliers.
Key figures
2,075 m2
1’400 attendees
49 exhibitors
08.10 GROUPE GRENAT GALA
The Grenat Group Gala is a corporate event bringing together employees, partners and guests for a festive and institutional evening.
Key figures
6,000 m2
1,001 attendees
11.10 POLICE DAY
Police Day is a public outreach event designed to introduce visitors to the missions, professions and operational resources of the police.
Key figures
27,000 m2
8,350 attendees
43 exhibitors
11.10 > 12.10 HYROX
HYROX is a sporting competition combining running and functional exercises, organised in a standardised format identical in every host city around the world.
Key figures
25,500 m2
4,500 attendees
4 exhibitors
13.10 > 03.11 VILLAGE DU SOIR
The Village du Soir organised several evenings featuring leading DJs, together with artistic and scenographic productions. These events took over different areas of the site and helped diversify the range of events offered to the public during the autumn period.
Key figures
81,000 m2
30,000 attendees
22.10 > 23.10 AIDEX AND DEVELOPMENT2030
AidEx and Development2030 form a global platform dedicated to humanitarian aid, international cooperation and sustainable development strategies.
Key figures
8,000 m2
3,400 attendees
197 exhibitors
07.11 > 16.11 LES AUTOMNALES
Les Automnales is one of the largest popular events in French-speaking Switzerland, combining shopping, gastronomy, leisure and immersive experiences in a new format.
Key figures
72,883 m2
145,000 attendees
248 exhibitors
07.11 > 16.11 COOK'N'SHOW
Cook’n’show is the gastronomic event within Les Automnales dedicated to culinary demonstrations, meetings with chefs and the discovery of new trends.
Key figures
3,297 m2
85 exhibitors
07.11 > 10.11 COOK'N'PRO
A new professional event organised during Les Automnales and dedicated to the gastronomy professions, Cook’n’pro revolves around culinary demonstrations, competitions and privileged meetings between professionals.
Key figures
1,909 m2
2,160 attendees
31 exhibitors
07.11 > 09.1132e SECOND-HAND CAR SHOW
Held during Automnales, the used car show is the leading event in French-speaking Switzerland for the purchase of used or new inspected vehicles, bringing together professionals from the sector and the general public.
Key figures
22,052 m2
52 exhibitors
07.11 > 09.11 AUTOMNALES BEER FESTIVAL
Dedicated to craft beer and local and international breweries, this event organised during Les Automnales combines tastings, discovery of expertise and a festive atmosphere.
Key figures
960 m2
5 exhibitors
08.11 LES 10KM DE PALEXPO
Organised as a relay race during Les Automnales and open to all levels, the 10 km de Palexpo takes place inside the halls before the public opening.
08.11 > 09.11THE INTERNATIONAL CAT SHOW
A major event dedicated to pedigree cats organised during Les Automnales, bringing together breeders, enthusiasts and curious visitors around official competitions, feline presentations and discovery areas.
Key figures
3,245 m2
12 exhibitors
13.11 > 16.11 ARVINIS
Arvinis is a wine fair organised during Les Automnales, dedicated to the discovery of wines, terroirs and winegrowing expertise.
Key figures
1,375 m2
45 exhibitors
14.11 > 16.11 BIKE AND MOBILITY SHOW
The Bike and Mobility Show is an event organised during the Autumn Festival. It highlights cycling in all its forms, along with sustainable mobility solutions.
Key figures
5,166 m2
31 exhibitors
14.11 > 16.11 RE & UP CYCLING EXPO
Re & Up Cycling Expo is an event organised during Les Automnales dedicated to reuse, recycling and upcycling.
Key figures
1,090 m2
29 exhibitors
14.11 > 16.11 GEEK EVENT
Dedicated to pop culture, video games, cosplay and fantasy cultures, and organised during Les Automnales, Geek Event brings together exhibitors and visitors around interactive and entertaining experiences.
Key figures
2,948 m2
64 exhibitors
19.11 > 21.11 24TH SFGM-TC CONGRESS
Organised by the French-speaking Society for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy, this event is the leading scientific meeting in the French-speaking world dedicated to bone marrow transplantation and cell therapies.
Key figures
3,500 m2
1,300 attendees
22 exhibitors
25.11 > 30.11 CITÉ DES MÉTIERS
The Cité des métiers is a major event dedicated to educational and career guidance, bringing together stakeholders from education, apprenticeships and the world of work.
Key figures
27,000 m2
112,000 attendees
105 exhibitors
02.12 CAGI - ESCALADE FESTIVAL
Organised by the Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale (CAGI), this event celebrates the traditional Escalade Festival in a version dedicated to Geneva’s international community.
Key figures
1,350 m2
650 attendees
04.12 > 05.12 5thASIA EXHIBITION OF INVENTIONS HONG KONG
This event is a major platform for showcasing Asian innovation, connected to international research and industry networks.
Key figure
12,000 attendees
10.12 > 14.12 64ème CONCOURS HIPPIQUE INTERNATIONAL DE GENÈVE
The Geneva CHI is one of the most prestigious indoor equestrian events in the world, bringing together the international elite in show jumping and associated disciplines.
Key figures
78,480 m2
49,200 attendees
104 exhibitors
16.12 PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ECONOMY, EMPLOYMENT AND ENERGY (DEE) AND PALEXPO SA
Entitled “A new momentum for Palexpo on the eve of celebrating a century of organising events and congresses in Geneva! “, this address notably referred to the significant CHF 25 million investment intended for a major transformation and to strengthen Geneva’s attractiveness for congress organisers.
Key figure
8 media
Calendar for 2026
See the schedule of exhibitions, congresses, and events taking place in 2026.
